Join the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative for engaging, entertaining, and informative free programs for the entire family in March. The events listed below are only a sampling of the many scheduled. Find more listings under the "Events & Classes" tab at HCPLC.org.
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Gardening Together with Friendship Rocks
Discover different ways of gardening and learn tips for creating one of your very own. At the end of the program, create a decorative rock to place in your new garden! Recommended for children ages 6-12. Registration recommended.
- Tuesday, March 3, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library, 1505 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa FL 33602
- Tuesday, March 31, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Lutz Branch Library, 101 W. Lutz Lake Fern Rd., Lutz, FL 33548
All About the Internet
Tuesday, March 3, 4-5 p.m.
Ruskin Branch Library, 26 Dickman Dr. S.E., Ruskin, FL 33570
Learn how to choose internet browsers and search safely and effectively. Recommended for adults. Registration recommended.
The Science of Scratch Art
Tuesday, March 3, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library, 3910 S. Manhattan Ave., Tampa, FL 33611
Learn how scratch art works and why art is important. Recommended for children ages 6-12. Registration recommended.
The Science of Scratch Art
Wednesday, March 18, 11 a.m.-noon
Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library, 1505 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa, FL 33602
Working with Apps
Wednesday, March 4, 3:30-5 p.m.
West Tampa Branch Library, 2312 W. Union St., Tampa, FL 33607
Learn about some of the best apps for your tablet. Recommended for adults. Registration recommended.
Cyber Security Basics
Thursday, March 5, 11 a.m.-noon
Brandon Regional Library, 619 Vonderburg Dr., Brandon, FL 33511
Learn how to be safer online with accounts and passwords and get an overview of frauds and scams. Recommended for adults. Registration recommended.
Resume and Cover Letter Writing
Learn how to write a resume and cover letter before entering the workforce. Practice highlighting how your experiences have helped prepare you for the workforce. Recommended for teens. Registration recommended.
- Thursday, March 5, 4-5 p.m. North Tampa Branch Library, 8916 North Boulevard, Tampa FL, 33604
- Wednesday, March 11, 4-5 p.m.
Arthenia L. Joyner University Area Community Library, 13619 N. 22nd St., Tampa, FL 33613
Mobile Device Basics
Friday, March 6, 2-3:30 p.m.
SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin, FL 33573
Learn features and functions of an iPad and iPhone (iOS tablet and mobile device). Recommended for adults. Registration recommended.
Engineering Challenge: Building for Hurricanes
Wednesday, March 11, 6:30-8 p.m.
Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico, FL 33569
In this engineering challenge, participants will learn the science behind hurricanes, and then be asked to test their knowledge by attempting to build a tower that can resist a simulated hurricane using nothing but basic building materials. Recommended for teens. Registration is recommended.
Email Basics
Thursday, March 12, 3-4 p.m.
Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico, FL 33596
Create an email account, perform basic email functions, and learn email tips and tricks. Recommended for adults. Registration recommended.
Email Basics
Thursday, March 19, 3-4:30 p.m.
Town 'N Country Regional Public Library, 7606 Paula Dr., Tampa, FL 33615
Canva for Work
Explore Canva, a free-to-use online graphic design tool, to create social media posts, presentations, posters, videos, logos, and more at your job. Recommended for adults. Registration recommended.
- Tuesday, March 17, 6-7 p.m. Maureen B. Gauzza Public Library, 11211 Countryway Blvd., Tampa, FL 33626
- Tuesday, March 24, 3-4 p.m.
SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin, FL 33573
Florida-Friendly Landscaping Series: Florida Hummingbirds
Wednesday, March 18, 11 a.m.-noon
Charles J. Fendig Public Library, 3909 W. Neptune St., Tampa, FL 33629
Explore the vibrant world of Florida's hummingbirds, their unique behaviors, and how to attract and protect these tiny, colorful birds. Recommended for adults. Registration recommended.
Meet Our Resources: BookPage
Thursday, March 19, 11-11:30 a.m.
North Tampa Branch Library, 8916 North Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33604
Learn how to access read-alike book recommendations using BookPage. Search for books and find the items on our library catalog for checkout. Recommended for adults. Registration recommended.
Meet Our Resources: Novelist Plus
Thursday, March 19, 11 a.m.-noon
Brandon Regional Library, 619 Vonderburg Dr., Brandon, FL 33511
Learn how to access read-alike book recommendations using NoveList Plus. Search for books and find the items on our library catalog for checkout. Recommended for adults. Registration Recommended.
STEAM Time: Chromatography Flowers
Engage in a hands-on STEAM activity. Today's focus is Chromatography Flowers. Recommended for children ages 6-12. Registration is recommended.
- Friday, March 20, 2-3 p.m. 78th Street Community Library, 7625 Palm River Rd., Tampa, FL 33619
- Saturday, March 21, 11 a.m.-noon
Seffner-Mango Branch Library, 410 N. Kingsway Rd., Seffner, FL 33584
Shore Birds for Kids
Flock to the library for an exploration of bird adaptations and make your own seagull puppet! Recommended for kids. Registration recommended.
- Thursday, March 26, 3:30-4:30 p.m. C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library, 2607 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tampa, FL 33610
- Saturday, March 28, 3-4 p.m.
Seminole Heights Branch Library, 4711 N. Central Ave., Tampa, FL 33603
The Ringling Inspires
Thursday, March 26, 3:30-4:15 p.m.
Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library, 3910 S. Manhattan Ave., Tampa, FL 33611
Join the Ringling Art Museum as it brings artwork from its collection and does a deep dive into the piece, as well as a follow-up art activity related to it. Recommended for children ages 6-12. Registration recommended.
The Art of Comics to Tell Stories
Thursday, March 26, 4-5 p.m.
Riverview Public Library, 9951 Balm Riverview Rd., Riverview, FL 33569
Pictures are worth 1,000 words. In this presentation students will learn how to "show" the pictures to "tell" their stories through the art of comics/graphic novels. Recommended for teens. Registration recommended.