{"id":366118,"date":"2026-08-08T10:24:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T10:24:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/366118\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T10:24:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T10:24:12","slug":"county-libraries-offer-free-august-programs-for-all-ages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/366118\/","title":{"rendered":"County Libraries Offer Free August Programs For All Ages"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>            <a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ospreyobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/shana-banana.jpg?fit=2009%2C1489&amp;ssl=1\" data-caption=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"516\" class=\"entry-thumb td-modal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/shana-banana.jpg\"   alt=\"\" title=\"shana banana\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Join the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative (HCPLC) for engaging, entertaining and informative free programs for the entire family in August.<\/p>\n<p>The events listed below are only a sampling of the many scheduled. Find more listings under the \u201cEvents &amp; Classes\u201d tab at <a href=\"https:\/\/hcplc.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/hcplc.org\/<\/a>. Registration is recommended.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about these and the many other programs at your library, call 813-273-3652 or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/hcplc.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/hcplc.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Canva for Work<\/p>\n<p>Friday, August 14, 11 a.m.-12 Noon, at Riverview Public Library, 9951 Balm Riverview Rd. in Riverview.<\/p>\n<p>Explore Canva, a free-to-use online graphic design tool to create social media posts, presentations, posters, videos, logos and more at your job. Recommended for adults.<\/p>\n<p>Star Gazers \u2013 An Introduction to the Night Sky<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, August 15, 11 a.m.-12 Noon, at Seffner-Mango Branch Library, 410 N. Kingsway Rd. in Seffner.<\/p>\n<p>Join in for a night-time adventure and learn about the stars to create your own constellation. Be advised the room will be dark for a large portion of the program in order to see the constellations. Recommended for children.<\/p>\n<p>Public Speaking<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday, August 19, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Brandon Regional Library, 619 Vonderburg Dr. in Brandon.<\/p>\n<p>Practice public speaking skills in small group activities. Recommended for adults.<\/p>\n<p>Library Resources for Your Job Search for Teens<\/p>\n<p>Thursday, August 20, 3:30-4:30 p.m., at Ruskin Branch Library, 26 Dickman Dr. SE in Ruskin.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you are seeking your first job or developing professional skills, the library has resources that can help. Recommended for teens.<\/p>\n<p>Library Resources for Your Job Search<\/p>\n<p>Friday, August 21, 1-2 p.m., at Riverview Public Library, 9951 Balm Riverview Rd. in Riverview. <\/p>\n<p>Join us to learn how to utilize HCPLC\u2019s career and job search features for career development. Recommended for adults.<\/p>\n<p>Adults Going Back to Work<\/p>\n<p>Monday, August 24, 3:30-4:30 p.m., at Ruskin Branch Library, 26 Dickman Dr. SE in Ruskin.<\/p>\n<p>Learn how to write a resume and a cover letter before reentering the workforce. Practice highlighting how your experiences have helped you gain job skills to re-enter the workforce. Recommended for adults.<\/p>\n<p>Go Bananas for Teen Musicals <\/p>\n<p>Monday, August 31, 4-7 p.m., at Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico.<\/p>\n<p>Shana Banana brings her guitar, percussion instruments and costumes to co-compose and perform a mini musical theater performance. Plus, at the end, everyone is invited to perform. 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