HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY HAPPENINGS EVENTS

G.I.F.T.

When: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 - Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Where: Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library

Participants meet to learn how to incorporate good nutrition and physical activity into their lifestyles during the course of this free weight loss program.

Pride & Passion: The African-American Baseball Experience Exhibit

When: Monday, January 04, 2010 - Friday, February 19, 2010
Where: John F. Germany Public Library

This traveling exhibit is based on an exhibition of the same name on permanent display at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and tells the story of African-American baseball players in the U.S. over the past century and a half, examining the challenges they faced as they sought equal opportunities in the sport.

Grand Slam: A Knowledge Quest

When: Monday, January 04, 2010 - Sunday, February 28, 2010
Where: New Tampa Regional Library

Come by and 'Hit One Out of the Park' with an interative Knowledge Quest. By using only library databases, kids and teens, can search to reveal answers to African American Baseball related trivia.

Artist's Exhibit

When: Monday, January 04, 2010 - Friday, February 26, 2010
Where: SouthShore Regional Library

For your enjoyment these artists were selected by the John Crawford Art Education Studio's Advisory Council. Enjoy the work of Susan DiGioia/Corbett and Diane Simon. The exhibit is located near the Genealogy Center and is viewable during library hours.

Word: Tables II

When: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 - 6:00 PM
Where: Seffner-Mango Branch Library at Computer Lab

Learn how to navigate in the table, enter and sort data, edit text and format table structure. Previous experience with Microsoft Word is required.

Introducción al programa Movie Maker

When: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 - 6:15 PM
Where: Egypt Lake Partnership Library

Introducción al programa Microsoft Movie Maker, su descripción y como crear, editar y guardar videos.

Excel: Data Entry

When: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 - 6:15 PM
Where: Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library at JBK Computer Lab

AutoFill, freeze titles, sorting, and Excel printing options. Previous experience with Excel is recommended.

Brandon Area Genealogical & Historical Society

When: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 - 6:30 PM
Where: Bloomingdale Regional Public Library at Community Room

Tampa's Immigrant Experience: West Tampa and Ybor City - Manny Leto, the Program Outread Coordinator for the Tampa Bay History Center, will be giving a presentation on the Immigrant Experience in Tampa at this meeting of the Brandon Area Genealogical and Historical Society.

Master Gardeners: Propagation

When: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 - 6:30 PM
Where: Seffner-Mango Branch Library at Community Room

Please join Master Gardener Eileen Hart in another Master Gardening series as she discusses propagation.

The Proud Legacy of the Belmont Heights Little League

When: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 - 6:30 PM
Where: College Hill Branch Library at Matthew Gregory Community Room

A celebration of our neighboring Little League that has brought forth great major league talent since 1968 and participated in two Little League World Series.

Master Gardeners: Propagation

When: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Where: Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library at Community Room

Discover methods, tips and techniques to keep expand your Florida garden by propagating your own plants.

Coffee and French Conversation with Andre

When: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Where: John F. Germany Public Library at Martin Luther King, Jr. Room

Join us for coffee and an interesting evening in French with Andre. Learn about France and its language first hand when Andre Kupfermunz shares and comments on articles in French newspapers and magazines.

Excel: Charts and Graphs

When: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 - 7:30 PM
Where: Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library at JBK Computer Lab

Create and format charts from data for visual emphasis. Previous experience with Microsoft Excel is recommended.

Story Time

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: College Hill Branch Library at Matthew Gregory Community Room

Stories, finger plays and songs make up this fun 45-minute program.

Baby Time

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Upper Tampa Bay Regional Public Library at Community Room

Share books, rhymes, songs, games and quality time together while instilling a love of reading and regular library visits in this 20-minute program.

Toddler Time

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Austin Davis Public Library at Community Room

Stories, finger plays and songs make up this fun 20-minute program.

Smart Start Your Business

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library at Dr. Walter Lee Smith Community Room

This workshop will provide information on mandatory licenses, legal entities, zoning issues, marketing, grant availability, and financing options.

Baby Time

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 10:05 AM
Where: SouthShore Regional Library at Community Room

Share books, rhymes, songs, games and quality time together while instilling a love of reading and regular library visits in this 20-minute program.

Toddler Time

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 10:15 AM
Where: Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library at Storytime Room

Stories, finger plays and songs make up this fun 20-minute program.

Toddler Time

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 10:15 AM
Where: John F. Germany Public Library at Children's Area (1West)

Stories, finger plays and songs make up this fun 20-minute program.

Toddler Time

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 10:15 AM
Where: Seminole Heights Branch Library at Community Room

Stories, finger plays, and songs makeup this fun 20-minute program.

Story Time

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 10:15 AM
Where: Seffner-Mango Branch Library at Community Room

Stories, finger plays, and songs come to life in this fun 45-minute program that utilizes PowerPoint and provides a craft.

Baby Time

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 10:15 AM
Where: Town N Country Regional Public Library at Community Room A

Share books, rhymes, songs, games and quality time together while instilling a love of reading and regular library visits in this 20-minute program.

Baby Time

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 10:15 AM
Where: Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library at Story Time Room

Share books, rhymes, songs, games and quality time together while instilling a love of reading and regular library visits in this 20-minute program.

Toddler Time

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 10:15 AM
Where: Temple Terrace Public Library at Meeting room

20 minutes of stories, songs, fingerplays, felt board stories, and more!

Mouse Skills & Keyboard Basics

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: Brandon Regional Library at Margaret Linsley Clayton Community Room

Learn how to grip, move and click the buttons on the mouse. Learn the keys on the computer keyboard.

Story Time

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: Riverview Branch Library at Community Room

Stories, finger plays and songs make up this fun 30-minute program.

Toddler Time

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: Austin Davis Public Library at Community Room

Stories, finger plays and songs make up this fun 20-minute program.

Story Time

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: West Tampa Branch Library at Tony Garcia Jr. Community Room

Stories, finger plays and songs make up this fun 30-minute program.

Story Time

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: New Tampa Regional Library at Room 5 (Story Time)

Stories, finger plays and songs make up this fun 20-minute program.

Toddler Time

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 10:35 AM
Where: SouthShore Regional Library at Community Room

Stories, finger plays and songs make up this fun 20-minute program.

Baby Time

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 11:00 AM
Where: Upper Tampa Bay Regional Public Library at Community Room

Share books, rhymes, songs, games and quality time together while instilling a love of reading and regular library visits in this 20-minute program.

Toddler Time

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 11:00 AM
Where: Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library at Storytime Room

Stories, finger plays and songs make up this fun 20-minute program.

Story Time

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 11:00 AM
Where: Austin Davis Public Library at Community Room

Stories, finger plays and songs make up this 30 minute program.

Story Time

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 11:00 AM
Where: John F. Germany Public Library at Children's Area (1West)

Stories, finger plays and songs make up this fun 30-minute program.

Story Time

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 11:00 AM
Where: SouthShore Regional Library at Community Room

Stories, finger plays and songs make up this fun 30-minute program.

Downloading Digital Media to Your PC

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 11:00 AM
Where: Science Library @ MOSI

Learn how to download pictures from your digital camera and rip music from your audio CDs to your PC. Also explore legal options for acquiring digital media online.

Baby Time

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 11:00 AM
Where: Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library at Story Time Room

Share books, rhymes, songs, games and quality time together while instilling a love of reading and regular library visits in this 20-minute program.

Windows: Control Panel, Files and CDs

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 11:00 AM
Where: Bruton Memorial Library at Meeting Room

Learn what can be done through the Control Panel, how to install and remove software, and copy files to a CD.

Story Time

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 11:15 AM
Where: New Tampa Regional Library at Room 5 (Story Time)

Stories, finger plays and songs make up this fun 20-minute program.

CANCELLED--SBA Loans and Other Programs

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 1:00 PM
Where: College Hill Branch Library at Matthew Gregory Community Room

CANCELLED

Book Discussion: Beloved, a Novel by Toni Morrison

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 2:00 PM
Where: Riverview Branch Library at Community Room

When slavery has torn apart one's heritage, when the past is more real than the present, when the rage of a dead baby can literally rock a house, then the traditional novel is no longer an adequate instrument. And so Pulitzer Prize-winner "Beloved" is written in bits and images, smashed like a mirror on the floor and put together in a novel that can be elusive but also hypnotic and beautiful.

Open an Email Account

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 2:00 PM
Where: Temple Terrace Public Library at Meeting room

Open an Email account, compose and send a letter. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are recommended.

Computer Tutor

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 2:00 PM
Where: Upper Tampa Bay Regional Public Library at UTB Computer Lab

Tutoring in Microsoft software, email, and the Internet.

Census Records

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 3:00 PM
Where: SouthShore Regional Library at SHO Computer Lab

Learn details about federal, state and special census records. Discover stategies to overcome research problems.

Computadoras: Introducción a las computadoras

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 3:00 PM
Where: West Tampa Branch Library at Tony Garcia Jr. Community Room

Descubra todo lo que puede hacer con una computadora y obtenga un mejor entendimiento de las clases de computadora que ofrece la Biblioteca.

Story Time

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 3:00 PM
Where: Seffner-Mango Branch Library at Community Room

Stories, finger plays, and songs come to life in this fun 45-minute program that utilizes PowerPoint and provides a craft.

Game Zone

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 3:00 PM
Where: North Tampa Branch Library at Community Room

Get in the zone and join your friends for some gaming with games such as Dance, Dance Revolution; Guitar Hero; Rock Band; and Wii games.

Game Zone

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 3:00 PM
Where: 78th Street Community Library at Community Room

Are you a teen or a tween! Join us at Game Zone!

Pre-School Story Time

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 3:30 PM
Where: Temple Terrace Public Library at Meeting room

30 minute program of stories, songs, flannel board stories, dances, and finger plays.

Art After School

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 4:00 PM
Where: Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library at Storytime Room

Art after school is your time to express yourself through visual arts. There is something for everyone to take home.

Game Zone

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 4:00 PM
Where: John F. Germany Public Library at Auditorium

Get in the zone and join your friends for some gaming fun with a variety of multiplayer games.

Tall Tales

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 4:00 PM
Where: Seffner-Mango Branch Library at Computer Lab

Do you want to learn how to be a storyteller? Join us as we learn about storytelling, play storytelling games, and practice our own stories in preparation for the storytelling festival.

Teen Game Zone!

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 4:00 PM
Where: Bruton Memorial Library at Meeting Room

Join us in the meeting room for tournament style and free video game play. Bring your friends!

Email: Open and Email Account

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 4:00 PM
Where: Town N Country Regional Public Library at TNC Computer Lab

Open an email account, compose and send a letter. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are recommended.

Get Into Fitness Today

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 4:30 PM
Where: College Hill Branch Library at Matthew Gregory Community Room

Participants meet weekly to learn how to incorporate good nutrition and physical activity into their lifestyles during the course of this free weight loss program.

Anime-Manga Club

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 4:30 PM
Where: Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library at Story Time Room

Are you crazy about Japanese Anime and Manga? Are you a teen between the ages of 13 and 17? Then this is the club for you! Join us Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30 pm as we watch, read and discuss Japanese Anime and Manga.

Computer Tutor

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 5:45 PM
Where: Ruskin Branch Library at Pauline Dickman Lawler Community Room

Tutoring in Microsoft software, emailing, and the Internet.

Word II: Font and Page Formatting

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 6:00 PM
Where: SouthShore Regional Library at SHO Computer Lab

Discover the basics of font formatting, changing font type, size and color and page setup, margins, paper orientation. Word I is
recommended.

Travel Treasures @ Your Library: Visit to Kenya

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 6:30 PM
Where: Town N Country Regional Public Library at Community Room A

Celebrate Black History Month with traveler Nikki Ross-Inda as she shares her experiences of her many travels to the country of Kenya. She will present photos, artifacts, travel tips, and stories of her visit to Africa.

Word: Resume Wizard

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 6:30 PM
Where: North Tampa Branch Library at Computer Lab

Learn to create a professional-looking resume. Previous experience with Microsoft Word is recommended.

Master Gardeners: Pruning: To Prune or Not To Prune!

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Where: SouthShore Regional Library

A pruning guide, listing reasons to prune, the biology of pruning, pruning techniques, and when to prune. We also will include information on tree pruning.

Master Gardeners: Florida Native Plants

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Where: Upper Tampa Bay Regional Public Library at Community Room

This workshop introduces plants that grow naturally in our area which have been tested over the centuries by Mother Nature and have proven themselves. Why wonder if a plant can survive here? All native plants can and do.

Toddler Time

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Riverview Branch Library at Community Room

Stories, finger plays and songs make up this fun 20-minute program.

Baby Time

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Austin Davis Public Library at Community Room

Share books, rhymes, songs, games and quality time together while instilling a love of reading and regular library visits in this 20-minute program.

Baby Time

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Bruton Memorial Library at Meeting Room

Share books, rhymes, songs, games and quality time together while instilling a love of reading and regular library visits in this 20-minute program.

Excel: Filtering, Re-ordering, & Summarizing Data

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 10:15 AM
Where: Seffner-Mango Branch Library at Computer Lab

Learn how to organize your data and focus on specific data in a spreadsheet. Previous experience with Microsoft Excel is recommended.

CANCELLED: Mouse Skills

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 10:15 AM
Where: College Hill Branch Library at Lab

CANCELLED

Baby Time

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 10:15 AM
Where: North Tampa Branch Library

Share books, rhymes, songs, games and quality time together while instilling a love of reading and regular library visits in this 20-minute program.

Book Discussion: The Poe Shadow by Matthew Pearl

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: Charles J. Fendig Public Library at Community Room

Set in 1849, Quentin Clark, a young loyal Edgar Allen Poe fan, discovers that his favorite author's last days were riddled with unanswered questions.

Baby Time

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: Riverview Branch Library at Community Room

Share books, rhymes, songs, games and quality time together while instilling a love of reading and regular library visits in this 20-minute program.

Computer Tutor

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: Seminole Heights Branch Library at Community Room

Tutoring in Microsoft software, email, and the Internet. Ask your questions and learn!

Baby Time

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: Austin Davis Public Library at Community Room

Share books, rhymes, songs, games and quality time together while instilling a love of reading and regular library visits in this 20-minute program.

Web 2.0: Create a Blog

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: West Tampa Branch Library at Tony Garcia Jr. Community Room

Learn how to set up and manage a blog account.

Story Time

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: Thonotosassa Branch Library at Community Room

Stories, finger plays and songs make up this fun 30-minute program.

Story Time

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 10:45 AM
Where: North Tampa Branch Library

Stories, finger plays and songs make up this fun 30-minute program for children who can sit by themselves in a group.

Baby Time

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 11:00 AM
Where: Seffner-Mango Branch Library at Community Room

Share books, rhymes, songs, games and quality time together while instilling a love of reading and regular library visits in this 20-minute program.

Movie Maker: Introduction

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 11:00 AM
Where: Science Library @ MOSI

Introduction to the Microsoft Movie Maker window layout, and how to create, edit and save a video.

PowerPoint: Introduccion

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 11:00 AM
Where: 78th Street Community Library at SST Computer Lab

Aprenda el diseño básico para crear presentaciones de tipo professional. Se requiere experiencia básica en el manejo del ratón y el teclado.

Deaf and Hearing Connection

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 12:00 PM
Where: Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library at Study Room

FTRI provides free specialized equipment and training to qualified Florida residents who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired. The equipment enables them to place and receive phone calls.

Prosperity Campaign Tax Preparation

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 12:00 PM
Where: Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library at Community Room

Free tax help from the AARP Foundation’s Tax-Aide Program.

Prosperity Campaign Tax Preparation

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 12:00 PM
Where: Bloomingdale Regional Public Library

Free tax help from the AARP Foundation's Tax-Aide Program.

Master Gardeners: Bromeliads

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 12:15 PM
Where: Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library at Witt Community Room

The Master Gardeners will present a program on "Bromeliads." There will be a plant exchange after the program.

Word I: Introduction

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 12:15 PM
Where: New Tampa Regional Library at Room 1 (Meeting/Training)

Learn to create, save, print, and edit documents.

Internet: Safe Browsing

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 12:15 PM
Where: SouthShore Regional Library at SHO Computer Lab

Learn how to surf the Internet while avoiding common scams and pitfalls that can compromise your security.

Word II: Font and Page Formatting

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 1:15 PM
Where: New Tampa Regional Library at Room 1 (Meeting/Training)

Discover the basics of font formatting, chaning font type, size and color, page setup, margins, and paper orientation. Word I is recommended.

Internet: Safe Browsing

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 2:00 PM
Where: Austin Davis Public Library at Community Room

Learn how to surf the Internet while avoiding common scams and pitfalls the can compromise your security.

Homework Help

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 3:00 PM
Where: College Hill Branch Library at Lab

Join us in the computer lab for free online homework help, using Tutor.com and library databases.

Email: Open an Account

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 3:00 PM
Where: Ruskin Branch Library at Pauline Dickman Lawler Community Room

Open an email account, compose and send a letter. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are recommended.

Como Empezar un Negocio

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 3:00 PM
Where: Town N Country Regional Public Library at Community Room A

Infórmese sobre el proceso a seguir, las entidades legales a escoger y los documentos requeridos al momento de empezar su negocio.

Cyberkids

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 3:00 PM
Where: Seffner-Mango Branch Library at Computer Lab

Computer basics and fun computer activities and crafts for elementary age children.

Game Lab

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 3:00 PM
Where: North Tampa Branch Library at Computer Lab

Join us in the lab for computer gaming.

Pre-school Story Time

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 3:30 PM
Where: Temple Terrace Public Library at Meeting room

30 minute program of stories, songs, flannel board stories, dances, and finger plays.

Chess Club

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 4:30 PM
Where: College Hill Branch Library at Matthew Gregory Community Room

Chess play and instruction.

Bookniks

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 4:45 PM
Where: New Tampa Regional Library at Jeri Zelinkski Community Room

Whether you are a bookworm or a rainy-day reader, Bookniks is perfect for you. Join us to talk about books, enjoy snacks and play games.

Anime + Manga Club

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 5:00 PM
Where: Brandon Regional Library at Margaret Linsley Clayton Community Room

Screen some episodes, discuss your favorite series, snack on Japanese treats, and meet other otaku!

Teen Anime and Manga Club

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 5:30 PM
Where: Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library at Community Room

Join other enthusiasts in screening and discussing the latest and greatest in the world of anime and manga.

Teen Chess Club

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 5:30 PM
Where: SouthShore Regional Library at Community Room

Please join us as members of the teen chess club battle over the boards. Beginners to experts welcome.

Word II: Formatear letras y páginas

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 6:00 PM
Where: Town N Country Regional Public Library at TNC Computer Lab

Aprenda los aspectos básicos de formatear letras, cambiar el tipo y tamaño de las letras, el color y la descripción de una página, márgenes y orientación. Se recomienda haber tomado

Master Gardeners: Hassle-Free Houseplants

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 6:30 PM
Where: Town N Country Regional Public Library at Community Room A

Our Master Gardener will share advice on growing houseplants.

Crafty Teens: Paper Airplane Making

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 6:30 PM
Where: Temple Terrace Public Library at Meeting room

Try out your aerodynamics skills while making paper airplanes. Can you create the best design for distance and speed? Or maybe you want to focus on style. Either way, we'll supply the paper and give you tips for a superior paper airplane.

Bedtime Stories

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Where: SouthShore Regional Library at John Crawford Art Education Studio

Make reading a family affair. Children may wear pajamas and bring a blanket and favorite cuddly toy for stories, songs and activities during this 30-minute program.

Friends of the Library General Meeting Featuring Chris Kahl

When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Where: Bruton Memorial Library at Meeting Room

The Friends of the Bruton Memorial Library present Chris Kahl "A Modern Florida Troubadour" at their General Membership Meeting. For more about Chris Kahl, visit his site at www.chriskahl.com. This event is free and open to the public.

Prosperity Campaign Tax Preparation

When: Friday, February 12, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library at Community Room

Free tax help from the AARP Foundation’s Tax-Aide Program.

Computers: Introduction

When: Friday, February 12, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library

Learn the basics of how a computer is put together, the different parts and the many things it can do.

Prosperity Campaign Tax Preparation

When: Friday, February 12, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Seffner-Mango Branch Library at Science Room

Assistance is on a first-come, first-served basis. Cosponsored by Hillsborough County Health and Social Services Department. Presented by American Association of Retired Persons in cooperation with the Prosperity Campaign of Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties.

Internet: Introduction

When: Friday, February 12, 2010 - 10:15 AM
Where: Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library at JBK Computer Lab

Introduction to the Internet and related terminology. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills recommended.

Internet: Searching Techniques

When: Friday, February 12, 2010 - 11:30 AM
Where: Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library at JBK Computer Lab

Learn how to use search engines, search terms and helpful tips to find and evaluate information on the Internet. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are recommended.

Email: Correo electrónico: mensajes

When: Friday, February 12, 2010 - 11:30 AM
Where: Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library at Dr. Walter Lee Smith Community Room

Aprenda como añadir anejos y crear libros de direcciones. Se requiere experiencia básica en el manejo del ratón y el teclado.

Wii Gaming: 1946 World Series - KC Monarchs vs Newark Eagles

When: Friday, February 12, 2010 - 3:00 PM
Where: College Hill Branch Library at Matthew Gregory Community Room

Pick up a Wii-mote and get ready to bat for one of the two contending teams in the 1946 Negro League World Series. Snacks provided.

Chick Flick Friday

When: Friday, February 12, 2010 - 3:00 PM
Where: SouthShore Regional Library

Join us for a new film series! We'll be looking at some of Hollywood's ultimate chick flicks. Our first selection is a classic 1987 motion picture starring Cher and Nicolas Cage. When the moon is full, anything can happen! And it does in this acclaimed romantic comedy about the lives and loves of an extended Italian-American family in Brooklyn. Cher won the Academy Award® as Best Actress for her outstanding performance in this heartwarming celebration of life, love, and family ties.

Email: Messages

When: Friday, February 12, 2010 - 3:00 PM
Where: Ruskin Branch Library at Pauline Dickman Lawler Community Room

Read, forward, and delete messages. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are recommended.

Teen Game Zone

When: Friday, February 12, 2010 - 3:30 PM
Where: Bloomingdale Regional Public Library at Community Room

Play popular Wii games like Rockband, Mario Smash Bros., and Madden. Showcase your musical talent or challenge your friends to some football!

Books & Bites

When: Friday, February 12, 2010 - 3:30 PM
Where: West Tampa Branch Library at Tony Garcia Jr. Community Room

You bring the book! The librarian will bring the bite! Want to find out what fun books your friends are reading? Come and enjoy a snack while sharing your favorite book, magazine article, newspaper article or graphic novel. Your librarian will even bring a book or two! She's been reading!

CANCELLED--Business KIT - Know It Today

When: Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: West Tampa Branch Library at Tony Garcia Jr. Community Room

Cancelled due to early voting, please call 914-4028 for information on alternative locations.

Finding Census Records Online

When: Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 10:15 AM
Where: North Tampa Branch Library at Computer Lab

Learn how to search census records online using Ancestry and Heritage Quest and learn some techniques to decipher the online images.

Cartooning Parties

When: Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 10:15 AM
Where: SouthShore Regional Library

Join instructor Leah Lopez and learn step to step techniques of cartooning as she assists "Wee Artists" create a Valentine cartoon.

Book Discussion: The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom

When: Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: Seminole Heights Branch Library at Community Room

Eddie is an eighty-three-year-old war veteran. He spends his days maintaining the rides at Ruby Pier, a seaside amusement park. Now Eddie's own life is about to come to an end. One morning, an accident occurs on one of the rides. In front of a horrified crowd, Eddie attempts to save the five-year-old's life. The last thing he sees is the little girl's frightened face, the last thing he feels is the child's hands in his. Then, a blinding flash of light and silence, and Eddie reawakens in an unfamiliar place called Heaven. But he's not alone. Five people have been waiting to meet him.

Cartooning Parties for Teens

When: Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 11:00 AM
Where: SouthShore Regional Library

Join instructor Leah Lopez and learn the latest cartooning techniques as she assists "Expressive Artists" in creating a Valentine Cartoon.

Quilting

When: Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 12:00 PM
Where: Seminole Heights Branch Library at Community Room

Learn how to construct, design, quilt and sew.

Animanga

When: Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 1:00 PM
Where: Seffner-Mango Branch Library at Community Room

Do you have difficulty finding people who enjoy Japanese entertainment as much as you do? Or have you heard about this thing called anime and want to know what it is? Then Animanga is for you. We're a group of teens, ages twelve to eighteen, who watch, read, and play the wonders that Japanese artists have created for us. Join us for anime and manga talk, snacks, and more.

Pride & Passion Exhibit Discussion with Former Negro League Players

When: Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 2:00 PM
Where: John F. Germany Public Library at Auditorium

Dr. Robert J. Kerstein will discuss the timeline surrounding the existence of the Negro Leagues. Former players Raydell Maddix, Benjamin Felder, Clifford Brown, and Walter Gibbons will share their personal experiences with the League during the 1940s.

Super Saturday: Be Mine!

When: Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 2:00 PM
Where: John F. Germany Public Library at Children's Area (1West)

Enjoy Valentine's Day themed stories and make your own Valentine to take home to someone special.

Musical Performances by Nyela Oluchi Hope

When: Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 2:00 PM
Where: Thonotosassa Branch Library at Community Room

Celebrate Black History Month with vocalist and storyteller Nyela Oluchi Hope.

Loopy Loomers

When: Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 3:00 PM
Where: Seffner-Mango Branch Library at Science Room

Have you always wanted to learn how to knit? Want to make fun gifts? Let us show you a fun, easy way to knit and how to make fun, creative projects.

"New Glee"

When: Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 6:30 PM
Where: Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library at Community Room

Dance and other activities inspired by a mashup of Stephenie Meyer's popular Twilight series and the popular TV series "Glee." There will be a Karaoke Room, costume and trivia contests.

All-in-One Movie Maker Class

When: Sunday, February 14, 2010 - 1:00 PM
Where: John F. Germany Public Library at Computer Lab

An introduction to Movie Maker window layout, and how to create, edit and save a video. Learn how to add credits, video affects, transitions and more. Will do a movie maker project with the class.

Toddler Time

When: Monday, February 15, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Brandon Regional Library at Room 1

Stories, finger plays and songs make up this fun 20-minute program.

Prosperity Campaign Tax Preparation

When: Monday, February 15, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Seffner-Mango Branch Library at Science Room

Assistance is on a first-come, first-served basis. Cosponsored by Hillsborough County Health and Social Services Department. Presented by American Association of Retired Persons in cooperation with the Prosperity Campaign of Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties.

E-mail: Establezca una cuenta de correo electrónico

When: Monday, February 15, 2010 - 10:15 AM
Where: North Tampa Branch Library at Computer Lab

Establezca una cuenta de correo electrónico, escriba y envíe una carta. Se requiere experiencia básica en el manejo del ratón y el teclado.

Story Time

When: Monday, February 15, 2010 - 10:15 AM
Where: Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library at Story Time Room

Stories, finger plays and songs make up this fun 30 minute program.

PowerPoint: Text Boxes, Clip Art, and Autoshapes

When: Monday, February 15, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: Bloomingdale Regional Public Library at BDL Computer Lab

Adding text boxes, clipart and Autoshapes to your presentation. Previous experience with Microsoft PowerPoint is recommended.

Word III: Paragraph Formatting

When: Monday, February 15, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library at Witt Community Room

Learn paragraph formatting from setting margins to line spacing and how to create bulleted and numbered lists. Word II is recommended.

Baby Time

When: Monday, February 15, 2010 - 10:45 AM
Where: Brandon Regional Library at Room 1

Stories, finger plays and songs make up this fun 20-minute program.

Story Time

When: Monday, February 15, 2010 - 11:00 AM
Where: Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library at Storytime Room

Stories, finger plays and songs make up this fun 30-minute program.

Book Discussion: Summer in Tuscany by Elizabeth Adler

When: Monday, February 15, 2010 - 11:00 AM
Where: Upper Tampa Bay Regional Public Library at Room 2 - Conference Room

Gemma Jericho is an overworked New York doctor with a handful of a teenaged daughter and a mother who worries that Gemma has no life. So when her mother receives a mysterious letter telling her about an even more mysterious inheritance in Tuscany, Gemma sees her chance. As cultures clash, gossip soars, and intrigue unfolds, Gemma is caught up in the most disturbing and delicious trouble she's ever had. And her summer in Tuscany will change her outlook-and her life-forever.

Movie Monday

When: Monday, February 15, 2010 - 3:00 PM
Where: Seffner-Mango Branch Library at Computer Lab

Lights! Camera! Action! It’s movie time! Join us for a great movie, refreshments and fun.

Cyber Teens

When: Monday, February 15, 2010 - 3:30 PM
Where: College Hill Branch Library at Lab

For high school students. Spend time in the lab perfecting your computer skills and sharing your favorite web sites

Get Into Fitness Today

When: Monday, February 15, 2010 - 4:30 PM
Where: College Hill Branch Library at Matthew Gregory Community Room

Participants meet weekly to learn how to incorporate good nutrition and physical activity into their lifestyles during the course of this free weight loss program.

PowerPoint: Cajas de texto, gráficas de arte y auto formas

When: Monday, February 15, 2010 - 4:30 PM
Where: 78th Street Community Library at SST Computer Lab

Aprenda a añadir Cajas de texto, gráficas de arte y auto formas a su presentación. Se require experiencia con Microsoft PowerPoint.

Get Into Fitness Today

When: Monday, February 15, 2010 - 5:00 PM
Where: Bloomingdale Regional Public Library at Community Room

Participants meet to learn how to incorporate good nutrition and physical activity into their lifestyles during the course of this free weight loss program.

Story Time

When: Monday, February 15, 2010 - 5:15 PM
Where: Seffner-Mango Branch Library at Computer Lab

Stories, finger plays, and songs come to life in this fun 45-minute program that utilizes PowerPoint and provides a craft.

Power Point: Text Boxes, Clipart, and Autoshapes

When: Monday, February 15, 2010 - 6:00 PM
Where: 78th Street Community Library at SST Computer Lab

Adding text boxes, clipart and Autoshapes to your presentation. Previous experience with Microsoft PowerPoint is recommended.

Book Discussion: Forward from Here by Reeve Lindbergh

When: Monday, February 15, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Where: Bloomingdale Regional Public Library at Room 1

A brave, reflective and funny book that will charm and fascinate anyone on the journey from middle age to the uncertain future that lies ahead.

Spanish/English Night

When: Monday, February 15, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Where: John F. Germany Public Library at Carmen Manis Room

Relax and chat in Spanish. Next we'll talk in English. Together we'll improve our spoken fluency!

Teen Advisory Board

When: Monday, February 15, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Where: SouthShore Regional Library at Community Room

Have a voice in creating library programs for teens and earn community service hours toward graduation, scholarships and more!

Email: Attachments and Address Books

When: Monday, February 15, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Where: Bruton Memorial Library at Meeting Room

Learn about sending attachments and creating address books. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are recommended.