HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla – Join the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative for interesting, entertaining, and informative free programs for the entire family in July.
The events listed below are only a sampling of the many scheduled. Find more listings under the “Events & Classes” tab at HCPLC.org.
The views expressed in these programs are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policies, positions, or opinions of Hillsborough County, Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Libraries, or the Friends of the Library of Tampa-Hillsborough County, Inc., which do not endorse the presenters.
Bringing Your Ancestors to Life
Using a case study approach, this presentation will explore how you can use traditional resources such as vital records, census records, land records, and newspapers to uncover the lives, experiences, and even personalities of your ancestors. Recommended for adults. Space is limited for this program. Tickets will be available at the marked service point 30 minutes prior to the event. Please check the calendar for additional performances throughout the county. Sponsored by the Friends of the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library. Recommended for adults.
- Tuesday, July 11 at 4 p.m. at Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library, 1505 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa, FL 33602
- Tuesday, July 18 at 4 p.m. at Ruskin Branch Library, 26 Dickman Dr., S.E. Ruskin, FL 33570
- Thursday, July 20 at 4 p.m. at Thonotosassa Branch Library, 10715 Main St., Thonotosassa, FL 33592
- Thursday, July 27 at 4 p.m. at John F. Germany Public Library, 900 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa, FL 33602
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Conservatory to Go – Introduction to Music
This introductory music course focuses on the basic elements of music – melody, rhythm, and harmony. Recommended for kids ages 6-12. Space is limited for this program. Tickets will be available at the marked service point 30 minutes prior to the event. Please check the calendar for additional performances throughout the county. Sponsored by the Friends of the Riverview Public Library. Register through the calendar feature at HCPLC.org.
- Wednesday, July 12 at 11 a.m. at Riverview Public Library, 9951 Balm Riverview Rd., Riverview, FL 33569
- Thursday, July 13 at 3 p.m. at Town ‘N Country Regional Public Library, 7606 Paula Dr., Suite 120, Tampa, FL 33615
- Monday, July 17 at 3 p.m. at Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library, 1505 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa, FL 33602
All Together Now – Interactive Magic Show
Check out this fun and interactive ventriloquism and magic show that brings the whole family together. Recommended for children. Space is limited for this program. Tickets will be available at the marked service point 30 minutes prior to the event. Please check the calendar for additional performances throughout the county. Recommended for children. Register through the calendar feature at HCPLC.org.
- Wednesday, July 12 at 3 p.m. at Egypt Lake Partnership Library, 3403 W. Lambright St., Tampa, FL 33614
- Wednesday, July 19 at 3 p.m. at Riverview Public Library, 9951 Balm Riverview Rd., Riverview, FL 33569
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Conservatory To Go – Introduction to Drama
This introductory drama course focuses on the basic elements that go into improvisation. Sponsored by the Ruskin Friends of the Library. Recommended for teens.
- Wednesday, July 12 at 5 p.m. at Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library, 3910 S. Manhattan Ave., Tampa, FL 33611
- Thursday, July 13 at 3 p.m. at Lutz Branch Library, 101 W. Lutz Lake Fern Rd., Lutz, FL 33548
- Thursday, July 20 at 3 p.m. at North Tampa Branch Library, 8916 North Blvd., Tampa, FL 33604
Fossils: Clues of the Past
Dig into the science of geology with this hands-on fossil lab. Learn about the rock cycle and how people can use that knowledge to uncover clues to the Earth’s buried past. Recommended for kids ages 6-12. Space is limited for this program. Tickets will be available at the marked service point 30 minutes prior to the event. Please check the calendar for additional performances throughout the county. Sponsored by the Friends of the Bloomingdale Regional Library.
- Wednesday, July 12 at 3 p.m. at SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Wy., Ruskin, FL 33573
- Tuesday, July 18 at 11 a.m. at Port Tampa City Library, 4902 W. Commerce St., Tampa, FL 33616
- Thursday, July 20 at 11 a.m. at New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd., Tampa, FL 33647
- Wednesday, July 26 at 3 p.m. at Arthenia L. Joyner University Area Community Library, 13619 N. 22nd St., Tampa, FL 33613
Talk with a Scientist: Marine Biologist Lydia Baker
Monday, July 17 at 6 p.m.
Symbiosis is a driving force in the natural world, and this is especially true in the ocean. Scientist Lydia Baker researches marine animal interactions with bacteria that are invaluable to the understanding of ecology, evolution, and the impact bacteria have on the world. Join in on the chat about bacteria and how they impact everything from deep sea anglerfish bioluminescence to coral health. Recommended for children. Register through the calendar feature at HCPLC.org.
Making Your Job Easier with ChatGPT and Generative AI
Tuesday, July 18 at 6 p.m.
The world is rapidly changing with the emergence of generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, Bard, and GPT-4. But what are they, how can we use them productively, and when should we not use them? Professor John Licato from the USF Computer Science and Engineering gives a broad overview.
Peter and the Wolf
Join us for an interactive performance of the storybook ballet “Peter and the Wolf” performed by pre-professional and professional artists. Recommended for kids ages 6-12. Space is limited for this program. Tickets will be available at the marked service point 30 minutes prior to the event. Please check the calendar for additional performances throughout the county. Sponsored by the Tampa-Hillsborough Children’s Library Foundation.
- Saturday, July 22 at 3 p.m. at Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library, 3910 S. Manhattan Ave., Tampa, FL 33611
- Monday, July 24 at 3 p.m. at Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., Tampa, FL 33618
- Tuesday, July 25 at 3 p.m. at Brandon Regional Library, 619 Vonderburg Dr., Brandon FL 33511
Author Workshop with Children’s Writer Tracey Hecht
Tuesday, July 25 at 6 p.m.
Join “The Nocturnals” author Tracey Hecht for a live interactive writing workshop. Connect readers to the animal science that inspired the books. The workshop explores developing The Nocturnals characters based on animal physiology, creating author voice, and learning how fiction and nonfiction books are made. At the end, Hecht will answer audience questions. Recommended for ages 6-12. Register through the calendar feature at HCPLC.org.
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For more information about these and the many other programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit HCPLC.org.
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