Myths, Magic, and Summer Adventures Await at Hillsborough County Libraries This June

Hillsborough County, Fla. (May 29, 2026) - Join the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative for engaging, entertaining, and informative free programs for the entire family in June. 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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Dracula's Blood Drive with Challenge Island

Tuesday, June 2, 11 a.m.-noon

Charles J. Fendig Public Library, 3909 W. Neptune St., Tampa, FL 33629

Learn about the classic tale of Dracula before diving into the science of blood cells, platelets, and plasma. Students will learn about the blood types, blood type compatibility, and create slime. Recommended for children. Registration recommended.

Life in the Bubbles - Making Mermaid Eggs

Wednesday, June 3, 3-4 p.m.

Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., Tampa, FL 33618

Learn about mermaid lore and their role in Florida. Then create an embellished mermaid egg. Registration recommended.

• Life in the Bubbles - Making Mermaid Eggs
  Wednesday, June 24, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
  Austin Davis Public Library, 17808 Wayne Rd., Odessa, FL 33556

Mythical Heroes in the Stars

Friday, June 5, 2-2:45 p.m.

Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library, 3910 S. Manhattan Ave., Tampa, FL 33611

Presenting some of the Greek legends told through the constellation of stars. Featuring the hero Perseus rescuing Andromeda and more. Learn how to find these constellations in your own sky. Recommended for adults. Registration recommended.

Mythical Heroes in the Stars
Wednesday, June 10, 7-8 p.m.
Brandon Regional Library, 619 Vonderburg Dr., Brandon, FL 33511

• Mythical Heroes in the Stars
  Friday, June 12, 4-5 p.m.
  West Tampa Branch Library, 2312 W. Union St., Tampa, FL 33607

• Mythical Heroes in the Stars
  Tuesday, June 16, 11 a.m.-noon
  Lutz Branch Library, 101 W. Lutz Lake Fern Rd., Lutz, FL 33548

• Mythical Heroes in the Stars
  Wednesday, June 17, 7-8 p.m.
  John F. Jermany Public Library, 900 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa, FL 33602

• Mythical Heroes in the Stars
  Friday, June 26, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  Town 'N Country Regional Public Library, 7606 Paula Dr., Tampa, FL 33615

Summer Fest

Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Seminole Heights Branch Library, 4711 N. Central Ave., Tampa, FL 33603

Start summer off with a bang at the Seminole Heights Branch Library's Summer Fest. Join this free, fun, family event featuring face painting, balloon animals, games, snacks, and much more. All ages welcome.

Forging Folklore

Tuesday, June 9, 3-4 p.m.
Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., Tampa, FL 33618

Learn about folklore, some examples of local Tampa folklore, and create a library story together. Recommended for kids. Registration recommended.

• Forging Folklore
  Friday, June 12, 11 a.m.-noon
  Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library, 2910 S. Manhattan Ave., Tampa, FL 33611

• Forging Folklore
  Thursday, June 25, 3-4 p.m.
  Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico, FL 33596

Animals Flying High! Chinese Zodiac Kites

Tuesday, June 9, 3-4 p.m.

Town 'N Country Regional Public Library, 7606 Paula Dr., Tampa, FL 33615

Learn about the Chinese Zodiac as you design custom kites. Recommended for children. Registration recommended.

• Animals Flying High! Chinese Zodiac Kites
  Tuesday, June 9, 3-4 p.m.
  Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., Tampa, FL 33618

• Animals Flying High! Chinese Zodiac Kites
  Wednesday, June 17, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
  C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library, 2607 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tampa, FL 33610

• Animals Flying High! Chinese Zodiac Kites
  Thursday, June 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
  New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd., Tampa, FL 33647

Medusa's Pet Rock Playground

Tuesday, June 9, 3-4:30 p.m.

New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd., Tampa, FL 33647

Learn about the myth of Medusa and create a pet rock of your own. Students will explore the basic laws of physics as their pet rock engages with levers, fulcrums, and inclined planes. Recommended for children. Registration recommended.
Fairy House Workshop

Wednesday, June 10, 4-5 p.m.

Arthenia L. Joyner University Area Community Library, 13619 N. 22nd St., Tampa, FL 33613

Learn how to create a fairy house using a terracotta pot, base, and other miniature decorations. Recommended for teens. Registration recommended.

Fairy House Workshop
Tuesday, June 16, 3-4 p.m.
C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library, 2607 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tampa, FL 33610

• Fairy House Workshop
  Tuesday, June 23, 2-3 p.m.
  North Tampa Branch Library, 8916 N. Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33604

• Fairy House Workshop
  Thursday, June 25, 2-3 p.m.
  Lutz Branch Library, 101 W. Lutz Lake Fern Rd., Lutz, FL 33548

• Fairy House Workshop
  Tuesday, June 30, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
  Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library, 1505 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa, FL 33602

Rumpelstiltskin with Bits N Pieces Puppet Theatre

Saturday, June 13, 11 a.m.-noon

Egypt Lake Partnership Library, 3403 W. Lambright St., Tampa, FL 33614

Join Bits N Pieces Puppet Theatre for a magical 35-minute performance of the classic fairy tale with eight handcrafted marionettes, colorful sets, lively music, and plenty of laughter. After the show, kids enjoy photos with the puppets and take-home supplies to make their own souvenir stick puppets. Recommended for children.

• Rumpelstiltskin with Bits N Pieces Puppet Theatre
  Monday, June 29, 11-11:40 a.m.
  Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., Tampa, FL 33618

Razzmatazz Magic Class
Tuesday, June 16, 3-4 p.m.
New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd., Tampa, FL 33647
Amaze your friends and family by learning remarkable tricks with professional magician Lowell Tauszik of Razzmatazz Entertainment. Recommended for teens. Registration recommended.
Amate: Folk Art
Wednesday, June 17, 3-4 p.m.
Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., Tampa, FL 33618
Join us and discover the rich history of Amate Folk Art and then create your very own masterpiece. Recommended for adults. Registration recommended.

• Amate: Folk Art
  Wednesday, June 17, 6-7 p.m.
  Brandon Regional Library, 619 Vonderburg Dr., Brandon, FL 33511
• Amate: Folk Art
  Thursday, June 18, 6-7 p.m.
  C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library, 2607 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tampa, FL 33610
• Amate: Folk Art
  Tuesday, June 23, 6-7 p.m.
  Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico, FL 33596
• Amate: Folk Art
  Tuesday, June 30, 11 a.m.-noon
  Lutz Branch Library, 1001 W. Lutz Lake Fern Rd., Lutz, FL 33548
  

Creeping Cryptids - A Choose Your Own Adventure Story
Saturday, June 20, 11 a.m.-noon
John F. Germany Public Library, 900 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa, FL 33602

Your family is off on an adventure to Revolutionary War tourist spots, but you are not as interested until you see clues that point to a hidden adventure with strange creatures around each corner. Recommended for teens. Registration recommended.

Legendary Puzzle Quest - Trickers and Red Herrings

Monday, June 22, 2-3 p.m.

Riverview Public Library, 9951 Balm Riverview Rd., Riverview, FL 33569

Learn about trickster lore from around the world. Work together to complete a series of puzzle challenges and win a prize! Recommended for teens. Registration recommended.

Legendary Puzzle Quest - Trickers and Red Herrings

Monday, June 29, 3-4 p.m.

C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library, 2607 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tampa, FL 33610

Mindful Whimsy - Pocket Fairy Garden

Tuesday, June 23, 11 a.m.-noon

Town 'N Country Regional Public Library, 7606 Paula Dr., Tampa, FL 33615

Create a tiny fairy garden while learning simple mindfulness techniques. Recommended for adults. Registration recommended.

Mindful Whimsy - Pocket Fairy Garden

Thursday, June 25, 7-8 p.m.
Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., Tampa, FL 33618

Mindful Whimsy - Pocket Fairy Garden
Saturday, June 27, 3-4 p.m.
Maureen B. Gauzza Public Library, 11211 Countryway Blvd., Tampa, FL 33626

Mindful Whimsy - Pocket Fairy Garden
Saturday, June 27, 3-4 p.m.
New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd., Tampa, FL 33647

Mindful Whimsy - Pocket Fairy Garden
Sunday, June 27, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Seminole Heights Branch Library, 4711 N. Central Ave., Tampa, FL 33603

Medieval Chainmail Weaving

Wednesday, June 24, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

John F. Germany Public Library, 900 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa, FL 33602

Let's get medieval! Join to learn the basics of chain mail and jump ring weaving to make a simple scale mail keychain to take home. Recommended for adults. Registration recommended.

• Medieval Chainmail Weaving
  Friday, June 26, 4-5 p.m.
  Thonotosassa Branch Library, 10715 Main St., Thonotosassa, FL 33592

• Medieval Chainmail Weaving
  Saturday, June 27, 3-4 p.m.
  Seminole Heights Branch Library, 4711 N. Central Ave., Tampa, FL 33603

• Medieval Chainmail Weaving
  Saturday, June 27, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  Egypt Lake Partnership Library, 3403 W. Lambright St., Tampa, FL 33614

• Medieval Chainmail Weaving
  Tuesday, June 30, 3-4 p.m.
  C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library, 2607 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tampa FL 33610

From Fables to Film: How Stories Become Screenplays

Friday, June 26, 2-3 p.m.

Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library, 3910 S. Manhattan Ave., Tampa, FL 33611

This workshop shows teens how timeless fables transform into screenplays. Teens will explore story beats, character arcs, and cinematic structure, and adapting mythic tales for the big screen. Recommended for teens. Registration recommended.