HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY – The Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative offers engaging, entertaining and informative free programs for the entire family in June.
The events listed below are only a sampling of the many scheduled. Find more listings under the “Events & Classes” tab at HCPLC.org.
Robot Roundup with MOSI
Feel the spark of innovation as visitors use code to make robots walk, talk or dance. In this intro to robotics, learn what makes robots different from everyday machines. Recommended for teens. Registration is recommended.
- When: June 5 from 3 to 4 p.m.
- Where: Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library, 1505 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa
Summer Festival
Start summer off with a bang at the Seminole Heights Branch Library’s Summer Fest. Join library staff for a free and fun family event featuring face painting, robotics, games, music, food and more. Funded by the Friends of the Seminole Heights Library and Old Seminole Heights Neighborhood Association. Recommended for all ages.
- When: June 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Where: Seminole Heights Branch Library, 4711 N. Central Ave., Tampa
Terrestrial Animal Ambassadors
Learn about a variety of terrestrial animals with the Florida Aquarium. Recommended for children. Registration recommended.
- When: June 11 from 1 to 2 p.m.
- Where: 78th Street Community Library, 7625 Palm River Rd., Tampa
Canvas Painting with The Color Express
Paint along step-by-step with Color Express to create a watercolor masterpiece. Recommended for adults. Registration recommended.
- When: June 13 from 2 to 3 p.m.
- Where: C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library, 2607 E. Martin Luther King Junior Blvd., Tampa
Adventure Down Under
Visitors will hear otherworldly sounds from a digeridoo, explore the Great Barrier Reef and the Outback, and learn about amazing animals like kangaroos and koalas. Recommended for children. Registration is recommended.
- When: June 16 from 11 a.m. to noon
- Where: Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., Tampa
Crafty Colorful Kaleidoscopes
Visitors will learn how to create a colorful kaleidoscope and open their minds to endless visual spectacles through crafting, creativity and colorful gems. Recommended for children. Registration is recommended.
- When: June 17 from 11 a.m. to noon
- Where: Town ‘N Country Regional Public Library, 7606 Paula Drive, Tampa
Bilingual Children’s Music and Fun with Evan and Vanessa
Evan and Vanessa perform original and traditional songs in English and Spanish, as well as a variety of interactive sound and listening activities, such as “I Hear with My Little Ear.” Recommended for children.
- When: June 21 from 11 a.m. to noon
- Where: West Tampa Branch Library, 2312 W. Union St., Tampa
Hand Embroidered Greeting Cards
Join library staff to learn about the history of greeting cards. Visitors will make their own using beginner-friendly stitches to hand embroider a card for a friend or loved one. All supplies provided. Recommended for adults. Registration is recommended.
- When: June 23 from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
- Where: Arthenia L. Joyner University Area Community Library, 13619 N. 22nd St., Tampa
Accidental Inventions: Play Doh!
Visitors will learn about accidental inventions like playdough, and then make their own playdough from scratch! Recommended for children ages 6 to12. Registration is recommended. Allergy note: Participants will encounter raw flour and essential oils.
- When: June 25 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
- Where: Ruskin Branch Library, 26 Dickman Drive S.E., Ruskin
Tampa Taiko Japanese Drumming
Explore and honor Japanese culture through an ancient Japanese art form: taiko. In this interactive program, students respond to, describe, interpret and evaluate music as performers and listeners. Recommended for children.
- When: June 28 from 2 to 3 p.m.
- Where: Riverview Public Library, 9951 Balm Riverview Road, Riverview
