Join us at the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library

Reminder: All library locations except Bruton Memorial Library and Temple Terrace Public Library will be closed for the day, on Friday, October 30, 2009 due to Hillsborough County budget cuts.

• Monday, Oct. 26, 11 a.m.
  Services for You: Working with Medicare
  Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Library, 1505 Nebraska Avenue
  FREE

Shannon Martin, affiliated with Aging Wisely, will give detail on Medicare services and issues. Bring your questions and get answers and referrals.

This program is presented by the Senior Resource Council. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit hcplc.org.

• Monday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m.
  Star Party
  Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 West Bearss Avenue
  FREE
  

For star gazers of all ages! This unique event, presented by the St. Petersburg Astronomy Club, will have telescopes, stories, crafts and more. It will be held outside in the library parking lot and light refreshments will be served.

This program is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit hcplc.org.

• Tuesday, Oct. 27, 4 p.m.
  Musical: Wind in the Willows
  Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 West Bearss Avenue
  FREE

The musical: Wind in the Willows tells the tale of Mr. Toad and his adventures and mishaps, in particular with regard to driving cars. Join Mr. Badger, Ratty and Mr. Mole as they help Mr. Toad see the importance of community and friendship.

This event is performed by the theater students of Tampa Prep. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

• Thursday, Oct. 29, 3 & 4:30 p.m. (two showings).
  Puppet Show: Spooktacular Strings
  Upper Tampa Bay Regional Library, 11211 Countryway Blvd., Tampa
  FREE

There will be chills and thrills in this marionette show with a skeleton that comes apart, a vampire who loses his head, dancing pumpkins, and many more surprises. Even the kids get into the act when volunteers are chosen to come on stage and perform. Family fun for everyone!

Presented by Ron Brown of Puppets Plus and co-sponsored by the Friends of the Upper Tampa Bay Regional Library. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

• Saturday, Oct. 31, 10:30 a.m.
  Calligraphy for Your Holidays! at Brandon Regional Library
  Brandon Regional Library, 619 Vonderburg Road in Brandon
  FREE

Come join a class with Minnette Webster, calligrapher! Learn five "hands" in calligraphy, including Old English, just in time for holiday cards. When the class is completed everyone will be ready to address their cards with fancy lettering, write notes to include with your cards and even create some exciting gifts.

All supplies will be provided and event is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Brandon Regional Library. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.