Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative is hosting a series of free events this month designed to engage both families and individuals. The lineup includes activities ranging from stargazing to video game coding, offering a variety of options for participants. According to the county's announcement, this schedule represents only a portion of the available events, with the full list accessible under the "Events & Classes" tab on the library’s website.
For local writers and word enthusiasts, the Brandon Regional Library will host a "Come Write In" event today from 5 to 6 p.m. The session provides a collaborative space for writing projects, featuring activities such as word wars and prompt selections. While geared toward teens, the event is suitable for anyone looking to focus on their writing. Additionally, those interested in penmanship can visit the 78th Street Community Library on Friday to learn cursive writing, as reported by Hillsborough County.
The "Engineering Challenge: Building for Hurricanes" at Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library on August 11 offers participants the chance to learn about the science of hurricanes while testing their skills in constructing hurricane-resistant structures, suitable for beginners and aspiring engineers alike. On August 18, the North Tampa Branch Library will host a program for children ages 6-12 to observe stars and explore constellations, with part of the library darkened to enhance visibility of the starry projections, as noted by Hillsborough County.
A "Video Game Coding & Design" session will take place on August 22 at Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library, where children can learn to animate characters using coding. The Hillsborough County notes that teens can participate in a 3D modeling session with TinkerCad on August 26 at the same location. Blackout Poetry events are scheduled for August 25 at Arthenia L. Joyner University Area Community Library and August 30 at Seminole Heights Branch Library, allowing participants to create poetry from existing text.
Last, the C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library will host "The Art of Letter Writing" on August 27, offering children the opportunity to learn about the importance of handwritten correspondence, with The Hillsborough County stating that while all events are free, registration is recommended in advance. Updates on these and future events are available through the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.
