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Holiday Happenings @ Your Library
We may be surrounded by palm trees and sunshine, but you can still get into the holiday spirit this December with some great activities being hosted by libraries throughout the county!
Our schedule is decked with holiday craft and gift-making, stories and music, and even visitors from the North Pole! Check out our holiday events calendar to see what’s happening at a library near you!
For more information about these and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit http://www.hcplc.org/.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving is the time of year when we gather together with our friends and families and pause to appreciate all that we have to be thankful for.
Here at the library, we are especially grateful this time of year for you, our library users! Thanks to your generous support, we are able to offer wonderful programs and resources all year long and we look forward to further development of our collection to meet your changing needs.
All libraries will be closed by 6:00 p.m. this evening (Temple Terrace will close at 5:00 p.m.) and remain closed on Thursday and Friday.
We wish you a Happy Thanksgiving filled with friends, family and tasty food and look forward to seeing you again when we reopen on Saturday!
For more information about library hours, call (813) 273-3652 or visit http://www.hcplc.org/ and click on the Locations tab to learn more about the library closest to you.
Kids’ Thanksgiving Resources @ the Library
Are your kids ready for Thanksgiving?
The library has just what you need to get them in the holiday spirit!
For Thanksgiving crafts, stories, cookbooks, movies and more, check out our catalog of kids’ Thanksgiving resources and get ready for Turkey day!
Holiday Crafting @ the Library
Do your kids want to get a jump start on holiday gifts this year? Join us at the library to make some holiday crafts tomorrow!
Two libraries will be hosting afternoon craft-making sessions on Monday, November 7:
New Tampa Regional Library at 1PM, and
Austin Davis Public Library at 3:30PM.
Create the perfect gift for a family member or friend and have fun doing it!
For more information about these and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit http://www.hcplc.org/.
Father’s Day
Though any time is the right time to let your dad know how special he is to you, there’s no better time than the third Sunday in June—Father’s Day. First celebrated a century ago, Father’s Day was not recognized as an official holiday until President Nixon did so in 1972. And, did you know that roses are the official flower of Father’s Day? Okay, maybe your dad isn’t a flowers type of dad, but there is no doubt he’s the type of dad who will love any gift you give him.
Click here for more info on books and websites about Father’s Day!
Earth Day
The first Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970 and was thanks to the work of Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson. At the time, the country was facing many serious environmental problems and Senator Nelson thought it was important to have one day when the nation could focus on those issues. Today, Earth Day is celebrated throughout the world. This is more important than ever as our planet is facing such growing threats as global warming and the loss of endangered animals. It is up to each of us to make a difference. What are some of the things you can do?
For more about Earth Day, click here!
Halloween
Every year on October 31, we celebrate Halloween. It is a holiday that might remind you of pumpkins, costumes and candy! But there is more to Halloween than you might think.
Check out these fun books & links to learn more about the history of Halloween and to get great ideas about how to celebrate it!
Diwali
Hindus around the world will ring in their New Year on October 28 during the 5-day festival of Diwali. This colorful and joyous holiday is a spiritual celebration of the victory by good over evil and is marked by fireworks, sweets, and family gatherings. In India, homes are completely cleaned and filled with lights (often special clay lamps known as diyas) in order to gain the blessing of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. Is it any wonder Diwali is also known as the “Festival of Lights.”
For more fun and facts about Diwali, click here!
