Hillsborough County, Fla. (Nov. 3, 2025) - Join the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative for engaging, entertaining, and informative free programs for the entire family in November. The events listed below are only a sampling of the many scheduled. Find more listings under the "Events & Classes" tab at HCPLC.org.
The views expressed in these programs are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policies, positions, or opinions of Hillsborough County, Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Libraries, or the Friends of the Library of Tampa-Hillsborough County, Inc., which do not endorse the presenters. For more information about these and the many other programs at your library, call (813) 273-3652 or visit HCPLC.org.
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Holiday Closings
Veterans Day - All Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative libraries will be closed on Nov. 11.
Thanksgiving - All locations will be open until 6 p.m. Nov. 24 through Nov. 26. All locations will be closed Nov. 27 and Nov. 28. All locations will be closed Nov. 29 except Temple Terrace Public Library.
Library Resources for Your Job Search for Teens
Monday, Nov. 3, 4-5 p.m.
Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library, 1505 N. Nebraska Ave, Tampa, Florida 33602
Whether you are seeking your first job or developing professional skills, the library has resources that can help. Recommended for teens.
Registration required.
Book Discussion for Teens: Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library, 3910 S. Manhattan Ave., Tampa, FL 33611
Come join us for a discussion on "Firekeeper's Daughter" by Angeline Boulley. Recommended for teens. Registration Recommended.
Family History for Teens
Friday, Nov. 7, 4-5 p.m.
Arthenia L. Joyner University Area Community Library, 13619 N. 22nd St., Tampa, FL 33613
Learn ways to research your family history. Recommended for Teens. Registration recommended.
Colors in a Leaf
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 3-4:30 p.m.
Town 'N Country Regional Public Library, 7606 Paula Dr., Tampa, FL 33615
Join us in exploring how to use chromatography to discover the different colors found in leaves! Recommended for teens age 13-17. Registration recommended.
Florida's First People - Tampa Bay History Center
Thursday, Nov. 13, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico, FL 33596
Come join the Tampa Bay History Center as they teach about Florida's First People.
For thousands of years, Florida's First people thrived off the peninsula's natural resources. Learn what life was like for these early native groups and how the arrival of European explorers in the 16th century changed the course of human history. Recommended for adults. Funded by the Friends of the Bloomingdale Regional Library.
Holiday Reads Genre Party
Friday, Nov. 14, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Thonotosassa Branch Library, 10715 Main St., Thonotosassa, FL 33592
Do you enjoy a good holiday themed read? Join other fans for all year long fun, every holiday is welcome, for games and short writing challenges designed to spark laughter and entice the imagination.
Recommended for adults. Registration suggested.
MacDill Air Force Base - Tampa Bay History Center
Saturday, Nov. 15, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd., Tampa, FL 33647
Come join the Tampa Bay History Center as they teach about the history of the MacDill Air Force Base.
How did 6,000 acres of rattlesnake-infested forest become a hub of global war-fighting activity? From an aircrew training site established before WWII to headquarters for U.S. Central Command, learn how MacDill's mission has evolved over the decades and the important role the base plays in Tampa's history and economy.
Recommended for adults. Funded by the Friends of the New Tampa Regional Library.
Turkeys, Wild Fun!
Monday, Nov. 17, 4-5 p.m.
North Tampa Branch Library, 8916 North Blvd., Tampa, FL 33604
Attendees will learn about the turkey, its origin, history, and impact on different world cultures. Afterwards attendees will create a turkey bookmark!
Recommended for children ages 6-12.
Children's Theatre - Sylvia South and the Word Catcher
Saturday, Nov. 15, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Town 'N Country Regional Public Library, 7606 Paula Dr., Tampa, FL 33615
Attend a children's theater performance that focuses on dramatic and imaginative play.
Sylvia South is reading quietly in her local library when she spots something outrageous. Suddenly, she's off on an adventure, racing through the streets on a borrowed bicycle to catch a strange person with a stack of stolen books. Join this brave little dreamer on a captivating journey perfect for ages 6 and up.
Tickets will be available at the marked service point 30 minutes prior to the event on a first-come, first-served basis.
Here There Be Dragons (Kids)
Thursday, Nov. 20, 4-5 p.m.
Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library, 1505 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa, FL 33602
Travel into the magical world of dragons! Learn about these legendary creatures and make your own flying Paper Roll Dragon Craft.
Recommended for children ages 6-12. Registration recommended.
Master Gardener - Edible Landscaping
Saturday, Nov. 22, 11 a.m. -12 p.m.
North Tampa Branch Library, 8916 North Blvd., Tampa, FL 33604
Attendees will become familiar with how to incorporate edible plants into your landscape to produce vegetables, herbs and fruits in a way that conserves water and reduces pesticide and fertilizer use.
Registration recommended. Recommended for adults.
Star Stories: A Shadow Puppet Show
Monday, Nov. 4, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library, 3910 S. Manhattan Ave., Tampa, FL 33611
The ancient Greeks named the star constellations after their awesome myths and folktales. Katie Adams performs these myths with colorful shadow puppets, storytelling and audience participation. Recommended for children ages 6-12.
Tickets will be available at the marked service point 15 minutes prior to the event on a first-come, first-served basis.