2902 W. Bearss Ave. in Tampa Mon-Thur 10-9; Fri & Sat 10-6; Sun 12:30-5
Tai Chi with Bonnie Birdsall 1 p.m. Jun 5, 12, 19, 26 Word: Introduction Limit 12. Registration required. Tue 7 p.m. Jun 6 Turning Memories into Memoirs with Local Author John Chaplick John Chaplick will discuss how to turn personal memories into works of fiction and nonfiction. Chaplick will focus on plot and character development, conflict, atmospheres and metaphors. Writing exercises will be included. Tue 10:30 a.m. Jun 6 Mango Languages Want to learn a new language? Try Mango Languages, an easy and fun way to broaden your linguistic skills on PC and smart devices. Limit 12. Registration required. Fri 4 p.m. Jun 9 Wine Glass Painting Limit 20. Registration required. Mon 6:30 p.m. Jun 12 Word: Document Formatting Limit 12. Registration required. Tue 7 p.m. Jun 13 Books & Bingo Thur 1 p.m. Jun 15 Zinio = Free Magazines! Access hundreds of new and popular magazines. Limit 12. Registration required. Jun 16 Fri 4 p.m. Community Expo Meet representatives from local organizations to learn about their programs, services and community resources. Sat 2 p.m. Jun 17 DIY Plank Sign Painting Join Rock, Paper, Scissors for a DIY workshop. Learn to paint, stencil and distress a wooden sign to decorate your home for the 4th of July. Supplies provided. Limit 15. Registration required. Mon 6:30 p.m. Jun 19 Word: Paragraph Formatting Limit 12. Registration required. Tue 7 p.m. Jun 20 Digital Tools to Grow Your Small Business Knowing your customer and effectively promoting your products and services is instrumental for growing your small business. Learn tools to improve your online visibility while creating a professionallooking marketing campaign. This program will highlight free resources that evaluate market segments and household buying patterns so you can effectively target your ideal client. Wed 6:30 p.m. Jun 21
The Unconquered Florida Seminoles The Seminoles migrated into Florida in the early 1700’s, and thrived for more than a century. By the mid-1800’s, the United States had waged three costly wars against them, forcing the Seminoles into exile. A small number refused to leave, hiding in the Everglades. Learn how they thrive today. Presented in partnership with the Tampa Bay History Center. Thur 1 p.m. Jun 22 Sound and Light Crystal Bowls Magical Experience Join Crystal Bowl Musician Patricia Nielsen as she uses harmonizing sounds and music from crystal bowls with voice and color visualizations to help attendees attain a wholeness of being. Please bring mat or towel and wear comfortable clothing. Thur 7:30 p.m. Jun 22 e-Books for Tablets and Smartphones Limit 12. Registration required. Fri 4 p.m. Jun 23
Read Local: Local Authors Meet N’ Greet Spend an afternoon getting to know local authors and hear their stories! Join us in bringing together writers and readers to honor local talent and support Hillsborough County’s growing literary arts scene. Jun 25 Sun 2 p.m. Ukulele Workshop Mon 6:30 p.m. Jun 26 Mon 6:30 p.m. Jul 24 Word: Tables Limit 12. Registration required. Tue 7 p.m. Jun 27 Forever Young: YA Book Club for Adults You’re never too old to read young adult literature! Join us to discuss YA titles across different genres. Anyone who has read the book is welcome. Copies of the current book are available at the library. The One Memory of Flora Banks by Emily Barr. Wed 7 p.m. Jun 28 The Love That Split the World by Emily Henry. Wed 7 p.m. Jul 26
DIY Decorative Coasters Limit 15. Registration required. Thur 1 p.m. Jun 29 Introduction to YouTube Create, manage, search and upload videos to a YouTube account. Limit 12. Registration required. Fri 4 p.m. Jun 30
Marketing Your Business with Library Resources Learn how to use library resources to identify new sales prospects and perform in-depth market research. Discover how to research companies and people to create customized marketing lists and find your competitors. These powerful databases are available both in the library and remotely using a library card. Jul 5 Wed 6:30 p.m. DIY Marbled Paper Crafts Limit 15. Registration required. Thur 1 p.m. Jul 6 Knitting @ Jimmie Keel Join our convivial group of happy knitters. Learn how to knit. Share patterns and ideas. Each month features a small project. Beginners are welcome. Limit 20. Fri 4 p.m. Jul 7, 14, 21 Carnivorous Plant Propagation Tanja Diederich, from Starsplitter Adventures, will discuss how to make more carnivorous plants from the ones you already have, be it from seed, root cuttings, or leaf cuttings. Everyone will go home with seeds or cuttings. Mon 6:30 p.m. Jul 10 Microsoft Excel: Formatting Limit 12. Registration required. Tue 7 p.m. Jul 11 Hands-Only CPR & Water Safety Fri 1 p.m. Jul 14 Composting Mon 1 p.m. Jul 17 Microsoft Excel: Basic Calculations Limit 12. Registration required. Tue 7 p.m. Jul 18 Microsoft Excel: Charts and Graphs Limit 12. Registration required. Tue 7 p.m. Jul 25 Cigar City: The Story of Ybor City & West Tampa By 1885, the cigar industry had transformed Tampa from a sleepy fishing village of 700 people into a booming, multicultural city. How and why did this industry take root, grow, and eventually decline? What effects has it had on modern Tampa? Presented in partnership with the Tampa Bay History Center. Jul 27 Thur 1 p.m. National Dance Day Celebration! Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to bust a move because July 29th is National Dance Day! Embrace dance as a fun and positive way to maintain good health and join in the celebration. Everyone will have the opportunity to learn the official 2017 National Dance Day beginner’s routine. All ages and dance experience levels are welcome. Sat 1 p.m. Jul 29
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