HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY COOPERATIVE HAPPENINGS EVENTS

Kotler Art Gallery - Arthur Dillard

When: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - Saturday, June 30, 2012
Where: John F. Germany Public Library

Nationally renowned watercolor artist Arthur Dillard takes pride in his images of African Americans - legendary jazz and blues musicians, famous athletes as well as scenes of everyday life. A former engineer and full-time artist for 15 years, he spends considerable time researching his subjects. Known for his monochrome watercolor paintings, his work has been featured in magazines, newspapers and exhibitions throughout the country.

Ada T. Payne Friends of the Urban Library Bookstore

When: Saturday, October 01, 2011 - Sunday, September 30, 2012
Where: C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library

Go treasure hunting for books, movies, and more at the little bookstore inside College Hill Library and find incredible entertainment bargains.

Social Networking: Facebook

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Where: West Tampa Branch Library at Tony Garcia Jr. Community Room

Learn how to create a Facebook account and profile, search for friends, invite friends and become a friend. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are recommended.

Toddler Time

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Where: Riverview Branch Library at Community Room

Stories, finger plays and songs make up this fun 20-minute program that highlights early literacy skills and encourages reading readiness. For children ages 18-36 months and their caregivers.

Baby Time

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 10:15 AM
Where: North Tampa Branch Library

Early Literacy begins at birth. Bond with your baby through stories, bouncy rhymes and songs in this 20-minute lapsit program that introduces early literacy skills and encourages language development.

Excel 1: Introduction

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 10:15 AM
Where: Seffner-Mango Branch Library at Computer Lab

Layout, entering data, inserting rows and columns and other techniques. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills recommended.

Baby Time

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 10:15 AM
Where: Lutz Branch Library at Community Room

Early literacy begins at birth. Bond with your baby through stories, bouncy rhymes and songs in this 20-minute lapsit program that introduces early literacy skills and encourages language development. For children ages 0-18 months and their caregivers.

Baby Time

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 10:15 AM
Where: John F. Germany Public Library at Children's Area (1West)

Early literacy begins at birth. Bond with your baby through stories, bouncy rhymes and songs in this 20-minute lapsit program that introduces early literacy skills and encourages language development.

Toddler Time

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Austin Davis Public Library at Community Room

Stories, fingerplays, songs and interactive activities make up this fun 20-minute program that highlights early literacy skills and encourages reading readiness for ages 18-36 months and their caregivers

Story Time

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Thonotosassa Branch Library at Community Room

Stories, action rhymes, songs and interactive activities make up this engaging 30-minute program that highlights early literacy skills and encourages reading readiness and social interaction.

Microsoft Publisher: Introduction

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Seminole Heights Branch Library at Community Room

Introduction to the Publisher window layout, toolbars, creating new documents, and insertion of text and picture frames. Basic Mouse and keyboarding skills are recommended.
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Toddler Time

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: 78th Street Community Library at Community Room

Stories, fingerplays, songs and interactive activities make up this fun 20-minute program that highlights early literacy skills and encourages reading readiness. For children ages 18-36 months and their caregivers.

Baby Time

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Riverview Branch Library at Community Room

Early literacy begins at birth. Bond with your baby through stories, bouncy rhymes and songs in this 20-minute lapsit program that introduces early literacy skills and encourags language development. For children ages 0-18 months and their caregivers.

Storytime

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 11:00 AM
Where: Austin Davis Public Library at Community Room

Stories, action rhymes, songs and interactive activities make up this engaging 30-minutes program that highlights early literacy skils, and encourages reading readiness and social interaction.

Photoshop Elements 9.0: Paint Effects

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 11:00 AM
Where: West Tampa Branch Library at Tony Garcia Jr. Community Room

Learn to use paint effects to enhance your photos.

Toddler Time

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 11:00 AM
Where: Lutz Branch Library at Community Room

Stories, fingerplays, songs and interactive activities make up this fun 20-minute program that highlights early literacy skills and encourage reading readiness.

Story Time

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 11:00 AM
Where: 78th Street Community Library at Community Room

Stories, action rhymes, songs and interactive activities make up this engaging 30-minute program that highlights early literacy skills, and encourages reading readiness and social interaction. For children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

Motion Commotion

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 11:00 AM
Where: John F. Germany Public Library at Children's Area (1West)

This fun and very interactive preschool music and movement program will shake out some sillies.

Story Time

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 11:30 AM
Where: Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library at Dr. Walter Lee Smith Community Room

Stories, action rhymes, songs and interactive activities make up this engaging 30-minute program that highlights early literacy skills, and encourages reading readiness and social interaction. For children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

Deaf and Hearing Connection

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 12:00 PM
Where: Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library at Story Time 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.

Word: Paragraph and Advanced Formatting

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 12:15 PM
Where: SouthShore Regional Library at SHO Computer Lab

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

Tabs, headers and footers, numbering and inserting page numbers, page borders.

Previous experience with Microsoft Word is recommended.

Yoga 101: Intro to Yoga for Adults

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 12:15 PM
Where: Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library at Witt Community Room

Yoga is an activity that can help heal the mind, body and soul. In this one-hour class, Erin Wheeler of Lucky Cat Yoga introduces adults to yoga. Participants will learn basic yoga postures and pranayama (yogic breathing). The class is moderately paced, allowing participants to leave with lots of energy. Participants should wear athletic or comfortable clothing and bring a mat or towel. Asian PAHM.

Word II: Font and Page Formatting

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 12:30 PM
Where: Upper Tampa Bay Regional Public Library at UTB Computer Lab

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

Mouse Skills

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 12:30 PM
Where: Town N Country Regional Public Library at TNC Computer Lab

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

Word: Tables I

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 1:00 PM
Where: New Tampa Regional Library at Room 2 (Literacy/Study)

Create professional looking tables for forms and lists, format table structure and more.

Crocheting, Knitting & Weaving

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 1:00 PM
Where: North Tampa Branch Library at Group Study Room

New and experienced crafters share knowledge, patterns and tips and create garments for charity or gifts. People as young as 12 are welcome and all beginners will be taught in these sessions.

Book Discussion: Chef by Jaspreet Singh

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 2:00 PM
Where: SouthShore Regional Library at Community Room

Mesmeric, mournful, and intensely lyrical, Chef is a brave and compassionate debut about hope, love, and memory set against the devastatingly beautiful, war-scarred backdrop of occupied Kashmir.

Microsoft Office 2010 Series: Word � Preview, Adjust and Print Documents

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 2:30 PM
Where: Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library at Witt Community Room

This is a class in a series of free classes that will last several weeks. Each week the instructor will guide the class through the book titled Microsoft Office Professional 2010 Step by Step. The library will provide a limited number of copies of the book which can be borrowed for the entirety of the series. The instructor will occasionally provide exercises for further practice.

The instructor will guide you through previewing and adjusting page layout; controlling hat appears on each page; printing documents and preparing documents for electronic distribution.

Cyber Kids

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 3:00 PM
Where: Seffner-Mango Branch Library at Computer Lab

Computer basics and fun computer activities for children in grades 2-5.

Book Discussion: The Dirty Girls Social Club By Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 3:00 PM
Where: 78th Street Community Library at Community Room

This story chronicles the lives of six Latina women bonded since their days at Boston University. Together they form the Dirty Girls Social Club, and every six months they reunite and compare notes on the complications and triumphs in their lives.

PowerPoint: Text Boxes, Clipart and Autoshapes

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 3:00 PM
Where: Ruskin Branch Library at Pauline Dickman Lawler Community Room

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

Game Zone

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 3:30 PM
Where: West Tampa Branch Library at Tony Garcia Jr. Community Room

Play video games on the big screen. Bring your friends and get in the zone!

Teen Tech: Viral Video

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 4:00 PM
Where: C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library at Matthew Gregory Community Room

Mix digital images, music downloaded using our free music database Freegal, and sound effects so you can create your own sick music video for YouTube. Make sure to bring your library card!

Lost World Reptiles

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 4:30 PM
Where: Upper Tampa Bay Regional Public Library at Community Room

Gino Sassani presents live snakes and reptiles in this educational program.

Teen Anime Club

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 4:30 PM
Where: Town N Country Regional Public Library at Teen Room

Screen and discuss the latest and greatest with other anime fans.

Language Lab

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 4:30 PM
Where: North Tampa Branch Library at Computer Lab

Choose from 36 guided language experiences, 14 English as a second language experiences, and different levels of fluency on Mango Languages for FREE!
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Teen Advisory Board

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 4:30 PM
Where: Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library at Story Time Room

Join the Teen Advisory Board to get involved with the library’s teen programs or earn community service hours for graduation, scholarships and more. Refreshments will be served.

Teen Night: Anime Club

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 5:00 PM
Where: SouthShore Regional Library at SHO Computer Lab

Come join us for an evening of Anime and Manga! Spend some time with other teens who love to read Japanese Manga and watch Anime straight from Japan!

Anime + Manga Club

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 5:00 PM
Where: Brandon Regional Library at Margaret Linsley Clayton Community Room

Watch some of the latest Anime episodes, discuss what’s hot in the world of Manga, and create and share your own art and comics with other otaku!

Cyber Creations Club

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 5:15 PM
Where: Bloomingdale Regional Public Library at Community Room

Do you want to produce a movie? Do you want to design video games?
Do you want to animate your drawings? Let’s make your ideas come to life in the Cyber Creations Club!

Teen Book Club: Mister Monday by Garth Nix

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 5:30 PM
Where: Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library at Story Time Room

Do you love reading? Looking for something new? Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club. This month we will be discussing Mister Monday by Garth Nix. Come join the discussion and help select future books for the group to read. Refreshments will be provided.

"Arthur Penhaligon is supposed to die at a young age, but is saved by a key that is shaped like the minute hand of a clock. The key causes bizarre creatures to come from another realm, bringing with them a plague. A man named Mister Monday will stop at nothing to get the key back. Arthur goes to a mysterious house that only he can see, so that he can learn the truth about himself and the key."

Computer Tutor

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 6:00 PM
Where: New Tampa Regional Library at Room 2 (Literacy/Study)

Tutoring in Microsoft software, emailing and the Internet.

Crocheting

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 6:00 PM
Where: New Tampa Regional Library at Room 1 (Meeting/Training)

Looking to finally finish that crocheting project or maybe you just want to learn the basics? Bring your hooks and yarn, and join us for an hour of crocheting at the library.

Word: Resume - Spanish

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 6:00 PM
Where: Town N Country Regional Public Library at TNC Computer Lab

Aprenda a utilizar Microsoft Word para crear un resume profesional. Se requiere experiencia previa con Microsoft Word.

Access: Tables and Relationships

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 6:00 PM
Where: Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library at Witt Community Room

Discover how relationships can link records across the tables in a database.

Yoga For Well-Being

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 6:00 PM
Where: New Tampa Regional Library at Jeri Zelinski Community Room

Integrate breath, body and mind. Join certified Yoga instructor Ruben Vasquez as he presents fundamental yoga postures, breathing techniques and guided relaxation. Asian PAHM

Teen Advisory Board Meeting at the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Public Library

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 6:00 PM
Where: Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library at JBK Computer Lab

Join the Teen Advisory Board to get involved with the library’s teen programs or earn community service hours for graduation, scholarships and more. Refreshments will be served.

For teens in grades 6-12.

Funded by the Friends of the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library.

Anime Night

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 6:00 PM
Where: Temple Terrace Public Library at Meeting room

Enjoy the latest popular anime titles projected on a large screen and munch on popcorn and snacks. Sugoi!

Open Lab For Online Job Resources

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 6:30 PM
Where: Brandon Regional Library at Margaret Linsley Clayton Community Room

Open lab to be used for online job resources, including online job searching, applications and resumes.
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Introduction to Windows 7

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 6:30 PM
Where: Bloomingdale Regional Public Library at BDL Computer Lab

Explore the latest Microsoft operating system.

Family Story Time

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: SouthShore Regional Library at John Crawford Art Education Studio

Make reading time family time. Stories, action rhymes, songs, interactive activities, and crafts make up this fun 30-minute program that celebrates a love of reading. Children may wear pajamas and bring a blanket and favorite cuddly toy.

Deaf and Hearing Connection Telephone Distribution

When: Friday, May 18, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Where: Bloomingdale Regional Public Library at Community 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.

Baby Time

When: Friday, May 18, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Where: Temple Terrace Public Library at Meeting room

15 to 20 minutes of board books, bubbles and bounces.

eBooks And eReaders: An Introduction

When: Friday, May 18, 2012 - 10:15 AM
Where: Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library at JBK Computer Lab

Have a new eReader or interested in getting one? Learn which devices can download the library's free eBooks and how to load eBooks onto various types of eReaders. Discover the library's large selection of eBooks in various formats!
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Ruskin Knitters

When: Friday, May 18, 2012 - 10:15 AM
Where: Ruskin Branch Library at Pauline Dickman Lawler Community Room

Join us for knitting and fun. Learn how to knit. Share patterns and ideas. Beginners welcome!

Open Lab For Government Services

When: Friday, May 18, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Thonotosassa Branch Library at Community Room

Assistance with filling out online government forms (Access Florida, Citizenship, Aging Services) and online job searching (resumes and applications).

eBooks For Tablets and Smartphones

When: Friday, May 18, 2012 - 11:30 AM
Where: Seminole Heights Branch Library at Community Room

Learn how to check out and download free library eBooks to read on an Android, Blackberry, ipad, iphone or Windows 7 device using a free app. Learn how to register for a free Adobe ID to wirelesly check out and download library eBooks to an electronic tablet.

Baby and Toddler Yoga

When: Friday, May 18, 2012 - 11:30 AM
Where: Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library at Witt Community Room

Ages 6 months to 5 years old. This is a great opportunity to introduce your baby or toddler to yoga. Through fun interactive song and movement, children will learn basic asana (postures) and basic pranayama (yogic breathing). Favorites like: cat, cow, cobra, tree, triangle, and down-dog all will be taught, along with much
more. Through yoga, we can help our children find focus, learn something new, and best of all encourage the harnessing of that energy into a healthy activity. Classes are ½ hour and require
only that you enjoy yourself!

Tai Chi with Bonnie Birdsall

When: Friday, May 18, 2012 - 1:00 PM
Where: Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library at Witt Community Room

Tai Chi reduces stress, increases stamina, flexibility and alertness.
No movement is too difficult or strenuous as Bonnie modifies each movement to fit every student's needs. Many of her students can work at different levels within the same class whether you are doing chair work due to an injury or studying in preparation to teach. Wear athletic/comfortable clothing. Asian PAHM

Tai Chi with Bonnie T. Birdsall

When: Friday, May 18, 2012 - 2:30 PM
Where: Charles J. Fendig Public Library at Community Room

Tai Chi reduces stress, increases stamina, flexibility and alertness.
No movement is too difficult or strenuous as Bonnie modifies each movement to fit every student's needs. Many of her students can work at different levels within the same class whether you are doing chair work due to an injury or studying in preparation to teach. Wear athletic/comfortable clothing.

Game Zone

When: Friday, May 18, 2012 - 3:00 PM
Where: C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library at Matthew Gregory Community Room

Play video games on the big screen. Bring your friends and get in the zone!

PowerPoint: Effects and Transitions

When: Friday, May 18, 2012 - 3:00 PM
Where: Ruskin Branch Library at Pauline Dickman Lawler Community Room

Learn about adding effects and transitions to your presentation. Previous experience with Microsoft PowerPoint is recommended.

Game Zone: Wii Will Rock You!

When: Friday, May 18, 2012 - 3:30 PM
Where: Norma and Joseph Robinson Partnership Library @ Sulphur Springs at Community Room

Are you a Wii fan? If so, bring a friend and meet new friends for some gaming fun. Bring one your games to share or play our exciting games.

Pokemon League

When: Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Where: New Tampa Regional Library at Jeri Zelinski Community Room

Join fellow fans of the Pokémon Trading Card Game and Pokémon video games for fun at the library. Bring your playing cards and Nintendo DS. Learn the basics of the game and perfect your gaming strategies.

Ereader Forum

When: Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Where: Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library at Story Time Room

Thinking of purchasing an eReader or other device and not sure what to get? Come in and try out the iPad, the Nook and the Kindle. Already have a device and not sure how to download eBooks or use the device? Bring your questions. This is an all day session, so join us for one-on-one attention at any time of the day!

English Conversation Class

When: Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Where: Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library

Adults (18 years or older) are invited to practice their English conversational skills with English speakers. No registration is required to participate. Cosponsored by the Hillsborough Literacy Council and the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System.

Business KIT- Know It Today

When: Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Where: C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library at Matthew Gregory Community Room

Get the information you need to plan your business start-up.
Experienced guest speakers will address business taxes, planning, marketing & finance. Bring a lunch!

Great Books Discussion: Jane Eyre By Charlotte Bronte

When: Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Bloomingdale Regional Public Library at Community Room

The young governess, Jane Eyre, finds herself in a household run by the mysterious Mr. Rochester. A romance develops between them, but when Jane learns his horrible secret she must choose between love and self-respect.

CANCELLED - Guided Meditation

When: Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Austin Davis Public Library at Community Room

Guided meditation can be a powerful tool to cope with the hectic pace of modern life; just 12 to 18 minutes of daily practice may bring clarity in perception, improved health, peace and wellbeing. Yogi and mystic Sadhguru Vasudev helps participants explore the subtlest aspects of yoga and become meditative. Asian PAHM.

Keyboard Basics

When: Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Brandon Regional Library at Margaret Linsley Clayton Community Room

Learn the keys on the computer keyboard.

CANCELLED AARP Safe Driving Course

When: Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 1:00 PM
Where: Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library at Community Room

Studies show we become more casual in our driving habits the more miles we put on our odometers. Come and sharpen your skills with the AARP sponsored safe driving course. Class materials will be available and the class is open to all ages. Certain insurance companies offer a safe driver discount on course completion.

Chess Do It @ the Lutz Library!

When: Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 1:00 PM
Where: Lutz Branch Library at Small Meeting Room

All ages are invited to learn and play the game of chess! Benefits of this classic and fun game include improved memory, concentration, and problem-solving skills.

Tea Time 101

When: Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 1:00 PM
Where: New Tampa Regional Library at Room 5 (Story Time)

Join Chandra Keitt as she presents an introduction to natural loose-leaf gourmet tea which includes a tea tasting complimented with gourmet food. The program covers tea’s history, origin, tasting notes and preparation process. It also reveals the health benefits of tea as supported by scientific research. Asian PAHM.

The Seminole War of Florida, 1835

When: Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 1:30 PM
Where: SouthShore Regional Library at Community Room

Jerry Morris,living history interpreter and author of Fort King Road, discusses Florida's Second Seminole War with demonstrations of an 1835 United States soldier's uniform, an 1816 flint lock musket and other soldier equipment and rations.

Windows Live Movie Maker

When: Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 2:00 PM
Where: John F. Germany Public Library at Carmen Manis Room

Windows Live Movie Maker - Quickly turn your photos and videos into polished movies. Add special effects, transitions, sound, and captions, then share your movie directly to websites such as YouTube and Facebook.
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Roaring 20s Teen Extravaganza

When: Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 2:00 PM
Where: Upper Tampa Bay Regional Public Library at Community Room

Own the night in this 1920s themed party celebrating the end of the school year. Come wearing black and white and try some delicacies inspired by the roarin' 20s. Participate in activites and interact with fellow young adults.

Gearing Up for LEGO Robotics

When: Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 2:00 PM
Where: Lutz Branch Library at Community Room

During this 90 minute session young engineers will have an introduction into what makes a Lego robot work.
For children in 3rd through 5th grade.

Eye Spy at the Library

When: Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 2:00 PM
Where: John F. Germany Public Library at Children's Area (1West)

Find all of the hidden treasures in the Children's area and win a prize! After the game, do puzzles and play games with friends and family.

Wee Artists Let's Create!

When: Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 2:30 PM
Where: SouthShore Regional Library

Wee Artists (3-6 years) will have a fun afternoon creating an art project with art instructor Minnette Webster. Student's will create a project to take home and do a group project for display in the library. Adult must be present. Limit 15. Registration required at either the SouthShore Information Desk or by calling (813)273-3652.

Between The Covers: No Fuss Foods: Budget-Friendly

When: Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 3:00 PM
Where: 78th Street Community Library at Community Room

Cooking delicious and nutritious meals does not need to take a lot of time or cost a lot of money. Join Rowena Sjovall of No Fuss Foods as she demonstrates budget-friendly recipes.

Civic Reflection Discussion Group

When: Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 3:00 PM
Where: Norma and Joseph Robinson Partnership Library @ Sulphur Springs at Community Room

In civic reflection, a group of people with common civic work step back and think about their activities and commitments. The conversation focuses first on a short, thought-provoking reading and gradually opens up onto larger questions about civic engagement. What obligations do we have to others in our community? Why join one association and not another? To whom should we give? What do we really expect of those whom we serve? By reading and talking together about these underlying questions, participants gain a richer connection to one another—and to the important tasks of civic life.

Super Science Saturday

When: Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 3:30 PM
Where: Bloomingdale Regional Public Library at Community Room

The library turns into a science lab in this interactive, hands-on science learning event. Children will play with balloons, spices, and more to explore static electricity.

Creative Artists let's Create!

When: Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 3:30 PM
Where: SouthShore Regional Library

Creative Artists (7-10 years) will have a fun afternoon creating an art project with Minnette Webster. Students will work on a project to take home and do a group project for display at the library. Limit 20. Registration required at either the SouthShore Regional Library Information Desk or by calling (813)273-3652.

Computer Boot Camp: Email for Beginners

When: Sunday, May 20, 2012 - 1:00 PM
Where: John F. Germany Public Library at Computer Lab

Still figuring out your email? Find out how to send and receive messages and files, and manage your contacts!

Pokemon

When: Sunday, May 20, 2012 - 1:30 PM
Where: Bloomingdale Regional Public Library at Community Room

Calling all Pokemon fans and trainers! Come share, trade and play Pokemon with other enthusiasts! Whether you are new to the game or a Master -- all are welcome!

African American Book Disc: Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man by Steve Harvey

When: Sunday, May 20, 2012 - 3:30 PM
Where: North Tampa Branch Library at Group Study Room

From the host of the popular "Steve Harvey Morning Show" comes a funny, honest, and foolproof guide for all women that takes them inside the heads of men and shows how men think about love, sex, and commitment.

Toddler Time

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Where: Brandon Regional Library at Room 1

Stories, fingerplays, songs and interactive activities make up this fun 20-minute program that highlights early literacy skills and encourages reading readiness.

Seffner Stitching Society

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Where: Seffner-Mango Branch Library at Community Room

Do you crochet, knit, cross stitch, embroider or sew? Share techniques, tips and experiences with fellow stitchers as you work on projects. All skill levels are welcome.

One-On-One Assistance With Online Government Services

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Where: North Tampa Branch Library at Computer Lab

Assistance with filling out online government forms (Access Florida and unemployment compensation) and online job searching (resumes and applications)for Spanish-language speakers.

Story Time

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 10:15 AM
Where: Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library at Story Time Room

Stories, action rhymes, songs and interactive activities make up this engaging 30-minute program that highlights early literacy skills, and encourages reading readiness and social interaction.

Story Time

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 10:15 AM
Where: Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library at Storytime Room

Stories, action rhymes, songs and interactive activities make up this engaging 30-minute program that highlights early literacy skills, and encourages reading readiness and social interaction. For children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

Story Time

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Brandon Regional Library at Room 1

Stories, action rhymes, songs and interactive activities make up this engaging 30-minute program that highlights early literacy skills, and encourages reading readiness and social interaction.

Word: Resume Wizard

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Thonotosassa Branch Library at Community Room

Learn to create a professional looking resume. Previous experience with Word is required.

Managing Media

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library at Witt Community Room

Learn about USB storage devices and how to transfer and download digital content. Also explore legal options for acquiring digital media online.
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Book Discussion: The Last Time I Saw You By Elizabeth Berg

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 11:00 AM
Where: Upper Tampa Bay Regional Public Library at Room 2 - Conference Room

To each who attends, this reunion means something different - a chance to say the long unsaid, escape the bleak realities of everyday life, to save a marriage, or bond with a daughter, if only over what her mother should wear.

Story Time

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 11:00 AM
Where: Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library at Storytime Room

Stories, action rhymes, songs and interactive activities make up this engaging 30-minute program that highlights early literacy skills, and encourages reading readiness and social interaction. For children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

Wee Artists

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 11:30 AM
Where: Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library at Storytime Room

Arts and crafts for preschoolers and their caregivers, featuring projects just right for little hands. Funded by the Friends of the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library. Limit of 25.

E-mail: Attachments and Address Books

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 12:30 PM
Where: Austin Davis Public Library at Community Room

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

Storytime

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 12:30 PM
Where: Charles J. Fendig Public Library at Community Room

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

Spring Tonic Tai Chi with Bonnie Birdsall

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 1:00 PM
Where: Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library at Community Room

Tai Chi reduces stress, increases stamina, flexibility, and alertness. No movement is too difficult or strenuous as Bonnie modifies each stance to fit every student's needs. Many can work at different levels within the same class whether your are doing chair work due to an injury or studying in preparation to teach. Wear athletic/comfortable clothing. Funded by the Friends of the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library. Asian PAHM.

Book Discussion: The Paris Wife by Paula McLain

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 1:00 PM
Where: Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library at Story Time Room

A deeply evocative story of ambition and betrayal, The Paris Wife captures a remarkable period of time (1920's in Paris) and a love affair between two unforgettable people: Ernest Hemingway and his wife Hadley.

Game Zone

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 1:30 PM
Where: New Tampa Regional Library at Jeri Zelinski Community Room

Get in the zone and join your friends for some gaming fun.

Baby Time

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 1:35 PM
Where: SouthShore Regional Library at Community Room

Early literacy begins at birth. Bond with your baby through stories, bouncy rhymes and songs in this 20-minute lapsit program that introduces early literacy skills and encourages language development.

Genealogy: Using Ancestry Library Edition

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 2:00 PM
Where: Temple Terrace Public Library at Meeting room

Ancestry is the one of the largest genealogical databases available. It can be accessed free at the library. Learn how to navigate and browse the site and maximize your use of the entire database.

Craigslist: Introduction

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 2:00 PM
Where: Lutz Branch Library at Community Room

Learn how to become a member, browse, search, and buy items on Craigslist. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are recommended.
SpringTech!

Game Zone

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 3:00 PM
Where: New Tampa Regional Library at Jeri Zelinski Community Room

Get in the zone and join your friends for some gaming fun.

Pongo's Marionette Follies

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 3:00 PM
Where: SouthShore Regional Library at Community Room

Join us for this fast paced musical marionette show featuring an array of stunning string puppets. Puppet acts featured are a bird on a trapeze, a bear on a unicycle, a wild tiger act, and many others.

Teen Game Zone

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 3:30 PM
Where: Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library at Witt Community Room

Come hangout and play Xbox 360 (with Kinect!), Nintendo Wii and PlayStation at the library on our large projection screens. Some of our video games titles are: Kinect Sports, Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Rock Band.

Crafterschool

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 3:30 PM
Where: Town N Country Regional Public Library at Community Room A

Have fun with some crafts.

HR for Small Business-Harassment Prevention

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 3:30 PM
Where: Lutz Branch Library at Community Room

Preferred Referral Networking is sponsoring the Spring Education Business Series. The two hour class is FREE to area businesses.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 3:45 PM
Where: Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library at Dr. Walter Lee Smith Community Room

Join the Teen Advisory Board and become involved with the library's teen programs earning coummunity service hours for graduation, scholarships and more. For teens grades 7-12.

Refreshments will be provided.

Homework Help

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 4:00 PM
Where: Thonotosassa Branch Library at Community Room

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

Hula Hoop It Up!

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 4:00 PM
Where: North Tampa Branch Library at Community Room

Join us for an afternoon of hula hooping at the library! Spin to your heart's desire with sparkly hoops during this class. A hooping expert will teach you how to keep the hula hoop spinning on your waist, plus how to do other fun and easy hula hoop tricks. Bring your own hula hoop if you have one. Extras will be provided if needed!
For children in grades K-5.

Cyber Creations Club

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 4:00 PM
Where: Bloomingdale Regional Public Library at Community Room

Do you want to produce a movie? Do you want to design video games?
Do you want to animate your drawings? Let’s make your ideas come to life in the Cyber Creations Club!

Photoshop Elements 7.0 Editar y Retocar Fotos

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 5:00 PM
Where: 78th Street Community Library at Community Room

Aprenda a editar, retocar, y arreglar sus fotos con los editores de Photoshop Elements 7.0.

Computer Tutor

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 5:30 PM
Where: Norma and Joseph Robinson Partnership Library @ Sulphur Springs at Community Room

Tutoring in Microsoft software, email, and the Internet.

Photoshop Elements 7.0 Editing and Retouching Photos

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 6:00 PM
Where: 78th Street Community Library at Community Room

Learn how to edit and retouch photos and images using Photoshop Elements 7.0's Quick and Full Editors.

Ingl�s Conversacional

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 6:00 PM
Where: Town N Country Regional Public Library at TNC Computer Lab

Desarrolle destrezas básicas de inglés conversacional.

Tai Chi with Bonnie Birdsall

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 6:00 PM
Where: Seminole Heights Branch Library at Community Room

Tai Chi reduces stress, increases stamina, flexibility and alertness.
No movement is too difficult or strenuous as Bonnie modifies each movement to fit every student's needs. Many of her students can work at different levels within the same class whether you are doing chair work due to an injury or studying in preparation to teach. Wear athletic/comfortable clothing. Asian PAHM.

Family Time

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 6:30 PM
Where: Upper Tampa Bay Regional Public Library at Community Room

Make reading time family time. Stories, action rhymes, songs and interactive activities make up this fun 30-minute program that celebrates a love of reading for children of all ages.

Redshirts Survival Group And Book Club

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 6:30 PM
Where: Brandon Regional Library at Margaret Linsley Clayton Community Room

A book club for science fiction and fantasy fans. Each month we’ll look at one book plus discuss what we’re reading now, what we have read and what we’ll be reading in the future.

The Magicians by Lev Grossman
Brilliant but miserable Quentin Coldwater gets admitted to a college for spellcasters and then finds a way into his beloved childhood books of Fillory. But the land of Quentin's fantasies turns out to be much darker and more dangerous than he could have imagined.

Lego My Library!

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 6:30 PM
Where: Lutz Branch Library at Community Room

An interactive evening of creativity for all ages using Lego building blocks. This month's theme will be Picnics and Beaches. We provide the Legos -- you provide the imagination!

Bedtime Stories

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library at Story Time Room

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.

Book Discussion: A Visit From The Goon Squad By Jennifer Egan

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Bloomingdale Regional Public Library at Community Room

Jennifer Egan's spellbinding interlocking narratives circle the lives of Bennie Salazar, an aging former punk rocker and record executive, and Sasha, the passionate, troubled young woman he employs.

No Fuss Foods: Take-out Chinese at Home

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library at Witt Community Room

Cooking delicious and nutritious meals does not take a lot of time or cost a lot of money. In this class, Rowena Sjovall of No Fuss Foods will teach how to easily duplicate take-out Chinese food at home.
In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

Family Time

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: New Tampa Regional Library at Room 5 (Story Time)

Make reading time family time. Stories, action rhymes, songs and interactive activities make up this fun 30-minute program that celebrates a love of reading for children of all ages.

Desarrolle el uso del rat�n

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 9:30 AM
Where: Cybermobile

Aprenda a sostener, mover y presionar los botones del ratón.

Deaf and Hearing Connection Telephone Distribution

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Where: Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library at Room 2

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.

Story Time

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Where: Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library at Dr. Walter Lee Smith Community Room

Stories, action rhymes, songs and interactive activities make up this engaging 30-minute program that highlights early literacy skills, and encourages reading readiness and social interaction. For children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

Toddler Time

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 10:05 AM
Where: SouthShore Regional Library at Community Room

Stories, fingerplays, songs and interactive activities make up this fun 20-minute program that highlights early literacy skills and encourages reading readiness.

Toddler Time

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 10:15 AM
Where: Upper Tampa Bay Regional Public Library at Community Room

Stories, fingerplays, songs and interactive activities make up this fun 20-minute program that highlights early literacy skills and encourages reading readiness.

Mexican Train Dominoes Group

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 10:15 AM
Where: Ruskin Branch Library at Pauline Dickman Lawler Community Room

Mexican Train Dominoes has become popular, spawning something of it’s own sub-culture within the domino family. Join others as you play this exciting party game.

Baby Time

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 10:15 AM
Where: Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library at Storytime Room

Early literacy begins at birth. Bond with your baby through stories, bouncy rhymes and songs in this 20-minute lapsit program that introduces early literacy skills and encourages language development.

Baby Time

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: New Tampa Regional Library at Jeri Zelinski Community Room

Early literacy begins at birth. Bond with your baby through stories, bouncy rhymes and songs in this 20-minute lapsit program that introduces early literacy skills and encourages language development.

Toddler Time

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Town N Country Regional Public Library at Community Room A

Stories, fingerplays, songs and interactive activities make up this fun 20-minute program that highlights early literacy skills and encourages reading readiness.

What Medicaid Managed Care Means to Sick Seniors and Their Families

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library at Community Room

As part of Older Americans/Elder Law Month, the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library partners with the law firm of Attorney Emma Hemness to present this free program with elder law attorney Rebecca Bell who will report on recent legislative changes to Medicaid affecting Florida seniors and what these changes mean to you and how they will affect you and your loved ones as the 2013 mandate approaches. She will also discuss key points on how to advocate for the patient.

Toddler Time

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Bloomingdale Regional Public Library at Room 1

Stories, fingerplays, songs and interactive activities make up this fun 20-minute program that highlights early literacy skills and encourage reading readiness.

Toddler Time

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 10:35 AM
Where: SouthShore Regional Library at Community Room

Stories, fingerplays, songs and interactive activities make up this fun 20-minute program that highlights early literacy skills and encourages reading readiness.

Desarrolle el uso del rat�n

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 10:45 AM
Where: Cybermobile

Aprenda a sostener, mover y presionar los botones del ratón.

eGovernment Lab

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 11:00 AM
Where: 78th Street Community Library at Community Room

Introduction to the library's eGovernment links, including time to use Access Florida, job search, resume writing, citizenship, Aging Services and more.

Story Time

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 11:00 AM
Where: Upper Tampa Bay Regional Public Library at Community Room

Stories, action rhymes, songs and interactive activities make up this engaging 30-minute program that highlights early literacy skills, and encourages reading readiness and social interaction.

Story Time

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 11:00 AM
Where: SouthShore Regional Library at Community Room

Stories, action rhymes, songs and interactive activities make up this engaging 30-minute program that highlights early literacy skills, and encourages reading readiness and social interaction.

Story Time

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 11:00 AM
Where: Bloomingdale Regional Public Library at Room 1

Stories, action rhymes, songs and interactive activities make up this engaging 30-minute program that highlights early literacy skills and encourages reading readiness and social interaction.

Baby Time

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 11:00 AM
Where: Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library at Storytime Room

Early literacy begins at birth. Bond with your baby through stories, bouncy rhymes and songs in this 20-minute lapsit program that introduces early literacy skills and encourages language development.

Story Time

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 11:15 AM
Where: Town N Country Regional Public Library at Community Room A

Stories, action rhymes, songs and interactive activities make up this engaging 30-minute program that highlights early literacy skills and encourages reading readiness and social interaction.

Story Time

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 11:30 AM
Where: Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library at Dr. Walter Lee Smith Community Room

Stories, action rhymes, songs and interactive activities make up this engaging 30-minute program that highlights early literacy skills, and encourages reading readiness and social interaction. For children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

Story Time

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 11:30 AM
Where: Lutz Branch Library at Community Room

Stories, action rhymes, songs and interactive activities make up this engaging 30-minute program that highlights early literacy skills, and encourages reading readiness and social interaction. For children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

Baby Time

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 11:30 AM
Where: Austin Davis Public Library at Community Room

Early literacy begins at birth. Bond with your baby through stories, bouncy rhymes and songs in this 20-minutes lapsit program that introduces literacy skills and encourages language development.

Baby Time

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 11:35 AM
Where: SouthShore Regional Library at Community Room

Early literacy begins at birth. Bond with your baby through stories, bouncy rhymes and songs in this 20-minute lapsit program that introduces early literacy skills and encourages language development.

Computer Tutor

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 12:15 PM
Where: C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library at Matthew Gregory Community Room

Tutoring in Microsoft software, emailing, and the internet.

Internet: Introduction and Google

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 12:15 PM
Where: SouthShore Regional Library at SHO Computer Lab

Introduction to the Internet and related terminology.
Learn how to use Google to find information and tips for evaluating what you find.

Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are recommended.

Computer Tutor

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 12:30 PM
Where: Port Tampa City Library at James G. Yeats Meeting Room

Tutoring in Microsoft software, emailing and the Internet.

Creating a Web Page with Google Sites

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 1:15 PM
Where: C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library at Matthew Gregory Community Room

Learn how to create a professional looking website using the tools provided with Google Sites. No progaming knowledge? No problem!
SpringTech!

File Storage Devices

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 2:00 PM
Where: Bloomingdale Regional Public Library at BDL Computer Lab

Save files to a floppy disk, a CD and a flash drive.

Word III: Paragraph Formatting

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 2:30 PM
Where: Upper Tampa Bay Regional Public Library at UTB Computer Lab

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

Green Dragon Mah Jongg Club

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 3:00 PM
Where: Bloomingdale Regional Public Library at Room 1

Come and join the Green Dragon Mah Jongg Club as we learn and play Mah Jongg using the American Rules. Asian PAHM.

Story Time

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 3:00 PM
Where: New Tampa Regional Library at Room 5 (Story Time)

Stories, action rhymes, songs and interactive activities make up this engaging 30-minute program that highlights early literacy skills, and encourages reading readiness and social interaction.

Email: Open an Account

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 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.
WinterTech!

Teen Game Zone

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 3:30 PM
Where: Bloomingdale Regional Public Library at Community Room

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

Game Zone

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 3:30 PM
Where: Seminole Heights Branch Library at Community Room

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

Email: Messages

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 3:30 PM
Where: Ruskin Branch Library at Pauline Dickman Lawler Community Room

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

Email: Attachments and Address Books

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 4:15 PM
Where: Ruskin Branch Library at Pauline Dickman Lawler Community Room

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

Teen Poetry Slam

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 4:30 PM
Where: North Tampa Branch Library at Community Room

Calling all poets! Bring your work and prepare to throw down in a grand poetry slam. Judges will be selected from the audience. If you're a poet or simply enjoy poetry, come out to shout, laugh and clap for your favorite poems.

Game Zone

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 5:30 PM
Where: John F. Germany Public Library at Auditorium

Get in the zone and join friends for gaming fun with games such as Smash Brothers Brawl, Mario Kart, Madden and more. Food and drinks will be provided.

Teen Advisory Board

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 6:00 PM
Where: Upper Tampa Bay Regional Public Library at Community Room

Join the Teen Advisory Board to get involved with the library’s teen programs or earn community service hours for graduation, scholarships and more.

Knitting @ the Depot

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 6:00 PM
Where: Lutz Branch Library at Small Meeting Room

Would you like to learn how to knit? Instructor Shelleigh Hall will guide beginner through experienced knitters in making chemo caps and lapghans for patients in local hospitals. Learn basic and advanced stitches while helping others.

Movie Maker: Tips and Tricks

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 6:00 PM
Where: Seffner-Mango Branch Library at Computer Lab

Learn adding credits, video effects, transitions and more. Movie Maker: Introduction is recommended.
SpringTech!

Ask-A-Lawyer: Immigration Law

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 6:00 PM
Where: Brandon Regional Library at Margaret Linsley Clayton Community Room

Lawyers from the Hillsborough County Bar Association will answer your questions about legal issues concerning immigration, including how to obtain a green card or visa, become a naturalized citizen or resolve deportation issues.

No Fuss Foods: Easy Stir-Fry

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 6:00 PM
Where: Bloomingdale Regional Public Library at Community Room

Cooking delicious and nutritious meals does not heed to take a lot of time or cost a lot of money. Join Rowena Sjovall of No Fuss Foods as she demonstrates budget-friendly recipes. Asian PAHM.

eBooks For PC, Mac, Nook, Kobo, Sony, And Other eReaders

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 6:00 PM
Where: SouthShore Regional Library at SHO Computer Lab

Learn how to check out and download free library eBooks to read onto a PC, Mac, Nook, Kobo, Sony and other eReaders. Explore Adobe Digital Editions and learn how to check out a library eBook using OverDrive and Freading.
SpringTech!

Tai Chi with Bonnie Birdsall

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 6:00 PM
Where: Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library at Witt Community Room

Tai Chi reduces stress, increases stamina, flexibility and alertness.
No movement is too difficult or strenuous as Bonnie modifies each movement to fit every student's needs. Many of her students can work at different levels within the same class whether you are doing chair work due to an injury or studying in preparation to teach. Wear athletic/comfortable clothing. Asian PAHM

Excel: Entrada de datos y opciones de impresi�n

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 6:15 PM
Where: Egypt Lake Partnership Library

Auto llenado, congelación de títulos, clasificación y opciones para imprimir en Excel. Se recomienda experiencia con Microsoft Excel.
SpringTech!

Excel Level I: Introduction

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 6:15 PM
Where: John F. Germany Public Library at Computer Lab

Learn to enter data, insert rows and columns and other techniques. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are recommended.
SpringTech!

Excel 2010: Conditional Formatting & Excel 2010: Charts & Sparklines

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 6:15 PM
Where: Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library at JBK Computer Lab

Use conditional formatting to make certain data stand out, helping you to analyze data, and to identify patterns and trends. Transform spreadsheet data into charts to show comparisons, patterns, and trends. Add tiny charts called sparklines next to data to give readers a picture of what the data means, making it easy to spot patterns and trends. Previous experience with Microsoft Excel is recommended.

Master Gardener: Compost Happens

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 6:30 PM
Where: North Tampa Branch Library

Learn how to turn your yard and kitchen waste into fertile organic matter to use as a soil amendment,mulch, potting soil, and/or compost tea. Receive a free compost bin and thermometer for each household.

CANCELLED - Friends of Storytelling Meeting

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 6:30 PM
Where: North Tampa Branch Library

CANCELLED

Microsoft Word 2010 �Level 2 � Creating documents.

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 6:30 PM
Where: North Tampa Branch Library at Computer Lab

Learn how to create different kinds of documents in Word.
Learn how to use templates. Learn how to save and print your documents.

Book Discussion: 1632 By Eric Flint

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 6:30 PM
Where: Seffner-Mango Branch Library at Science Room

When a cosmic accident transports a West Virginia community back in time and space to 17th-century Thuringia, the citizens of Grantville find themselves thrust into the midst of the bloody and savage conflict that history books would call the Thirty Years War. Surrounded by warring armies and burdened by the prospect of diminishing resources, Grantville residents, under the leadership of a council that includes a union leader, a doctor, and a teacher, proceed to turn their new world upside down, beginning the American Revolution a century and a half before its time.

Family Time

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Brandon Regional Library at Room 1

Make reading time family time. Stories, action rhymes, songs and interactive activities make up this fun 30-minute program that celebrates a love of reading for children of all ages.

Excel Level II: Formatting

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 7:30 PM
Where: John F. Germany Public Library at Computer Lab

Learn different formats for expressing numbers in a spreadsheet. Excel I is recommended.
SpringTech!

One-On-One Assistance With Online Government Services

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Where: North Tampa Branch Library at Computer Lab

Assistance with filling out online government forms (Access Florida and unemployment compensation) and online job searching (resumes and applications).
WinterTech!

Baby Time

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Where: Brandon Regional Library at Room 1

Steps toward literacy can be taken starting at birth, so introduce early literacy skills with this bouncy and bond-building 20-minute program. Baby Time’s stories, rhymes and songs will encourage language development.

Baby Time

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 10:05 AM
Where: SouthShore Regional Library at Community Room

Early literacy begins at birth. Bond with your baby through stories, bouncy rhymes and songs in this 20-minute lapsit program that introduces early literacy skills and encourages language development.

Baby Time

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 10:05 AM
Where: Bloomingdale Regional Public Library at Community Room

Early literacy begins at birth. Bond with your baby through stories, bouncy rhymes and songs in this 20-minute lapsit program that introduces early literacy skills and encourages language development.

Story Time

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 10:15 AM
Where: C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library at Matthew Gregory Community Room

Stories, action rhymes, songs and interactive activities make up this engaging 30-minute program that highlights early literacy skills and encourages reading readiness and social interaction.

Toddler Time

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 10:15 AM
Where: Temple Terrace Public Library at Meeting room

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

Friends of Austin Davis Library Meeting

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 10:15 AM
Where: Austin Davis Public Library at Room 1

Join with other good Friends of Austin Davis Library to support programs and other services at the Library.

Toddler Time

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 10:15 AM
Where: North Tampa Branch Library

Stories, fingerplays, songs and interactive activities make up this fun 20-minute program that highlights early literacy skills, and encourages reading readiness.

Toddler Time

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 10:15 AM
Where: Seminole Heights Branch Library at Community Room

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

PowerPoint: Introduction

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 10:15 AM
Where: SouthShore Regional Library at SHO Computer Lab

Learn the basics of slide design and layout to create a professional-looking presentation.

Story Time

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 10:15 AM
Where: Seffner-Mango Branch Library at Community Room

Stories, action rhymes, songs and interactive activities make up this engaging 30-minute program that highlights early literacy skills and encourages reading readiness and social interaction.

Toddler Time

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 10:15 AM
Where: Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library at Storytime Room

Stories, fingerplays, songs and interactive activities make up this fun 20-minute program that highlights early literacy skills and encourages reading readiness.

Web 2.0: Create and Customize a Blog

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Brandon Regional Library at Margaret Linsley Clayton Community Room

Learn how to set up and manage a blog account. Explore the many ways you can personalize a blog. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are recommended.

Story Time

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: West Tampa Branch Library at Tony Garcia Jr. Community Room

Stories, action rhymes, songs and interactive activities make up this engaging 30-minute program that highlights early literacy skills, and encourages reading readiness and social interaction.

Photoshop Elements 9.0: Paint Effects

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library at Dr. Walter Lee Smith Community Room

Learn to use paint effects to enhance your photos.

Baby Time

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Upper Tampa Bay Regional Public Library at Community Room

Early literacy begins at birth. Bond with your baby through stories, bouncy rhymes and songs in this 20-minute lapsit program that introduces early literacy skills and encourages language development.

Introduction To The Library Catalog

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: New Tampa Regional Library at Room 2 (Literacy/Study)

Learn how to search the library catalog, place a hold on an item, have it sent to your local library, check your account or renew books.

Toddler Time

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: New Tampa Regional Library at Room 5 (Story Time)

Stories, fingerplays, songs and interactive activities make up this fun 20-minute program that highlights early literacy skills and encourages reading readiness.

Baby Time

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Town N Country Regional Public Library at Community Room A

Early literacy begins at birth. Bond with your baby through stories, bouncy rhymes and songs in this 20-minute lapsit program that introduces early literacy skills and encourages language development.

Toddler Time

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Brandon Regional Library at Room 1

Stories, finger plays, songs and interactive activities make up this fun 20-minute program that highlights early literacy skills and encourages reading readiness.

Chair Yoga

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Lutz Branch Library at Community Room

It is never too late to try yoga. Use yogic breathing and slow movements in chairs in a relaxing introduction to yoga. This program is designed for adults of all ages. Asian pahm

Toddler Time

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Bloomingdale Regional Public Library at Room 1

Stories, fingerplays, songs and interactive activities make up this fun 20-minute program that highlights early literacy skills and encourage reading readiness.

Story Time

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Riverview Branch Library at Community Room

Stories, action rhymes, songs and interactive activities make up this engaging 30-minute program that highlights early literacy skills and encourages reading readiness and social interaction. For children 3-5 and their caregivers.

Toddler Time

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 10:35 AM
Where: SouthShore Regional Library at Community Room

Stories, fingerplays, songs and interactive activities make up this fun 20-minute program that highlights early literacy skills and encourages reading readiness.

Story Time

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 10:45 AM
Where: Temple Terrace Public Library at Meeting room

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

Story Time

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 11:00 AM
Where: North Tampa Branch Library

Stories, action rhymes, songs and interactive activities make up this engaging 30-minute program that highlights early literacy skills, and encourages reading readiness and social interaction.

Story Time

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 11:00 AM
Where: SouthShore Regional Library at Community Room

Stories, action rhymes, songs and interactive activities make up this engaging 30-minute program that highlights early literacy skills, and encourages reading readiness and social interaction.

Story Time

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 11:00 AM
Where: Seminole Heights Branch Library at Community Room

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

Toddler Time

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 11:00 AM
Where: Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library at Storytime Room

Stories, fingerplays, songs and interactive activities make up this fun 20-minute program that highlights early literacy skills and encourages reading readiness.

File Storage Devices

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 11:00 AM
Where: Bloomingdale Regional Public Library at BDL Computer Lab

Save files to a floppy disk, a CD and a flash drive.

Baby Sign Language

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 11:00 AM
Where: New Tampa Regional Library at Room 5 (Story Time)

Would you like to communicate with your baby before they can speak or understand what they crying for in the middle of the night? Come to the library and learn the basics of Baby Sign Language.

English Conversation Classes

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 11:00 AM
Where: Town N Country Regional Public Library

Adults (18 years or older) are invited to practice their English conversational skills with English speakers. No registration is required to participate. Cosponsored by the Hillsborough Literacy Council and the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System.

Baby Time

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 11:45 AM
Where: Seminole Heights Branch Library

Early literacy begins at birth. Bond with your baby through stories, bouncy rhymes and songs in this 20-minute lapsit program that introduces early literacy skills and encourages language development.

Deaf and Hearing Connection Telephone Distribution

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 1:00 PM
Where: SouthShore Regional Library at SHO Computer Lab

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.

Book Discussion: Garlic And Sapphires by Ruth Reichl

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 1:00 PM
Where: North Tampa Branch Library at Group Study Room

Ruth Reichl, the editor-in-chief of "Gourmet" recounts her visits to some of the world's most acclaimed restaurants, both as herself and as an anonymous diner in disguise, to offer insight into the differences in her dining experiences.

English Conversation Classes

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 1:00 PM
Where: SouthShore Regional Library

Adults (18 years or older) are invited to practice their English conversational skills with English speakers. No registration is required to participate. Cosponsored by the Hillsborough Literacy Council and the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System.

Photoshop Elements 9.0: Organizing Photos

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 2:30 PM
Where: Charles J. Fendig Public Library at Community Room

Learn how to organize, label, save and import photos and images in the Photoshop Elements Editor.

Word: Tablas

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 3:00 PM
Where: West Tampa Branch Library at Tony Garcia Jr. Community Room

Como crear tablas, formas y listas con apariencia profesional Se requiere experiencia previa con Microsoft Word.

Computer Tutor

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 3:00 PM
Where: New Tampa Regional Library at Room 2 (Literacy/Study)

Tutoring in Microsoft software, emailing and the Internet.

Story Time

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 3:00 PM
Where: Seffner-Mango Branch Library at Community Room

Stories, action rhymes, songs and interactive activities make up this engaging 30-minute program that highlights early literacy skills and encourages reading readiness and social interaction.

Afterschool Art and More

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 3:30 PM
Where: Temple Terrace Public Library at Meeting room

For children 6-12 years of age; 30 minutes of coloring, drawing, or other arts & craft projects, and reading activities

Wii Wednesdays

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 3:30 PM
Where: Riverview Branch Library at Community Room

Compete against your friends playing games on the Wii. Get your game on!

Word: Tablas

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 4:00 PM
Where: West Tampa Branch Library at Tony Garcia Jr. Community Room

Como crear tablas, formas y listas con apariencia profesional Se requiere experiencia previa con Microsoft Word.

Art After School

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 4:00 PM
Where: Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library at Community Room

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

Internet: Searching Techniques

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 4:00 PM
Where: Austin Davis Public Library at Community Room

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.

File Storage Devices

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 4:00 PM
Where: Town N Country Regional Public Library at TNC Computer Lab

Save files to a CD and a flash drive. Learn how to transfer digital files from a camera to the computer.

Teen Anime/Manga Club

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 4:30 PM
Where: Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library at Witt Community Room

Are you in middle or high school and interested in Japanese Anime and Manga? Then this is the club for you! Join us as we watch, read and discuss Japanese Anime and Manga.

Computer Tutor

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 5:45 PM
Where: Ruskin Branch Library at Pauline Dickman Lawler Community Room

Tutoring in Microsoft software, email, and the Internet.

Family Time

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 6:00 PM
Where: Bloomingdale Regional Public Library at Community Room

Join us for an evening of reading and entertainment for the entire family. A different activity will be offered each week. This week's activity is some gaming excitement. Stop in and be a part of the fun!

Computer Tutor

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 6:00 PM
Where: Thonotosassa Branch Library at Community Room

Tutoring in Microsoft software, email and the Internet.

English Conversation Classes

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 6:00 PM
Where: North Tampa Branch Library

Adults (18 years or older) are invited to practice their English conversational skills with English speakers. No registration is required to participate. Cosponsored by the Hillsborough Literacy Council and the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System.

SouthShore Needle People

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 6:30 PM
Where: SouthShore Regional Library at SHO Computer Lab

Join other needle people to share techniques, tips and experiences about knitting and other fiber and fabric crafts. Beginners are welcome!Bring a project and ask us questions!

The Road To Retirement Security

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Upper Tampa Bay Regional Public Library at Community Room

Retirement can be a time of freedom that comes after many years of hard work. Each of us defines retirement differently. For some, it means more time to spend with family and friends. For others, it is an opportunity to see the world or get involved in community work. But regardless of the type of retirement you would like to live, your financial security will depend on careful planning.

After Dark @ The Library: Tai Chi With Bonnie Birdsall

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: John F. Germany Public Library at Auditorium

Tai Chi reduces stress and increases stamina, flexibility and alertness. This class accommodates students of varying capabilities, from those participating from a chair due to injury to those studying in preparation to teach. Birdsall modifies each movement to meet the individual needs of each student. Comfortable clothing should be worn for these sessions. Asian PAHM.
Recommended for ages 20+
Funding provided by the Friends of the John F. Germany Public Library.

Family Time

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library

Make reading time family time. Stories, action rhymes, songs and interactive activities make up this fun 30-minute program that celebrates a love of reading for children of all ages. Children may wear pajamas and bring a blanket and favorite cuddly toy.