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TOUCH a TRUCK, hosted by the City’s Leisure Services Department, allows both kids and adults to get an up-close look at all types of trucks, tractors, boats, cars, police and fire vehicles, etc. Visitors can get inside the various machines, and meet and get to know the operators.

Free public notary services, donated by Tamara Kilgore and Frankie Jones. This will be a recurring program on the first and third Saturday of each month.

Join us for songs, bounces, books, and bubbles. For ages 0 to 24 months with a caregiver.

This month's reading will be The Book Club Play by Karen Zacarías.

Have a fun game of Scrabble against fellow word-lovers!

Enjoy Mahjong at the library with other experienced players.

Learn to write in cursive. The entire alphabet will be taught over several weeks. Fine motor skill development is necessary for this class, therefore the age group will be restricted to 8 and older with a caregiver. Space is limited and offered on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Have fun with stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes. For ages 2 to 5 with caregiver.

This month's book is The Personal Librarian, by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. Copies of the book are available at the library circulation desk.

Join the library every Thursday at 6:00 pm for a different event every week. This week T(w)eens will be creating a STEM Popsicle stick Ferris Wheel!

Celebrate Black History Month by joining us to hear wonderful folktales, African Stories Great and Small told by Tamara Green in her captivating and interactive style. For children aged 4 to 12 with a caregiver.

Join us for songs, bounces, books, and bubbles. For ages 0 to 24 months with a caregiver.

Writers working in all genres can share, brainstorm, meet other writers, talk about publication practices, and read their drafts aloud to receive feedback and encouragement.

Learn to play the ukulele! You’ll learn chords and songs in this workshop from the Tampa Bay Ukulele Society. Bring your uke if you have one; we’ll also have some available to play.

Have a fun game of Scrabble against fellow word-lovers!

Enjoy Mahjong at the library with other experienced players.

Learn to write in cursive. The entire alphabet will be taught over several weeks. Fine motor skill development is necessary for this class, therefore the age group will be restricted to 8 and older with a caregiver. Space is limited and offered on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Have fun with stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes. For ages 2 to 5 with caregiver.

Learn more about reading ebooks through Overdrive/Libby and Hoopla. A question & answer session will address participants’ specific needs and interests. Bring your device for assistance in downloading and setting up these apps so you can begin reading ebooks from the library!

Join the library every Thursday at 6:00 pm for a different event every week. This week T(w)eens will be creating an Origami Cat in a box.

The City’s Division of Parks & Recreation is looking for qualified applicants to fill seasonal jobs for summer 2023. The available positions include: • Summer Camp Counselor • Lifeguard • Gymnastic Instructor • Tennis Camp Instructor These rewarding positions are an excellent stepping stone for future careers in recreation or education. Bring a resume, photo ID and come prepared for an on-site interview. (Those interested in lifeguarding should be swim ready.) For more information, call 813.506.6600.

Want to learn how to knit or crochet? Get started here! Nikki Schellhaas will teach this beginner’s introduction

Free public notary services, donated by Tamara Kilgore and Frankie Jones. This will be a recurring program on the first and third Saturday of each month.

Join us for songs, bounces, books, and bubbles. For ages 0 to 24 months with a caregiver.

Miriam Zimms will lead a hybrid online/in-person introduction to the meditative art practice of Zentangle. Supplies will be provided for patrons who participate at the Library.

Have a fun game of Scrabble against fellow word-lovers!

Enjoy Mahjong at the library with other experienced players.

Learn to write in cursive. The entire alphabet will be taught over several weeks. Fine motor skill development is necessary for this class, therefore the age group will be restricted to 8 and older with a caregiver. Space is limited and offered on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Have fun with stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes. For ages 2 to 5 with caregiver.

Edit and improve your resume in a resume-review workshop. Prepare for an upcoming job interview with a review of common interview questions and practice your answers in a mock interview. Explore job-finding sites and library resources for job searches and career building. Personalized job-search help is available @ your library.

Do you enjoy writing? Gather with your fellow writers to share, brainstorm, meet other writers, and read aloud your works-in-progress!

Come build! We will have LEGO™ kits and thousands of blocks for free-build. For adults or family groups. All ages welcome.

This month's reading will be "Lucky Jim", by Kingsley Amis. Copies of the book are available at the library circulation desk.

Bring your crochet, knitting, cross-stitching, or quilting project, and join this informal crafting get-together! Share techniques and tips with fellow stitchers. All fabric & paper arts are welcome.

Join us for songs, bounces, books, and bubbles. For ages 0 to 24 months with a caregiver.

Writers working in all genres can share, brainstorm, meet other writers, talk about publication practices, and read their drafts aloud to receive feedback and encouragement.

Dr. Mormino is a Professor Emeritus of History and Politics at USF St. Petersburg, a noted contributor of articles to regional newspapers, and the author of books on Florida history, including Land of Sunshine, State of Dreams and 2022’s Dreams in the New Century. Dr. Mormino will discuss recent Florida history.

Have a fun game of Scrabble against fellow word-lovers!

Enjoy Mahjong at the library with other experienced players.

Learn to write in cursive. The entire alphabet will be taught over several weeks. Fine motor skill development is necessary for this class, therefore the age group will be restricted to 8 and older with a caregiver. Space is limited and offered on a first-come-first-serve basis.