Fall is underway and winter will soon be here. As the kids take time to relax during school breaks, it is a perfect opportunity for you to revisit favorite hobbies. Many library services, activities, and resources are available to meet your enrichment and entertainment needs.
Book Clubs
Connect with new and old friends alike at one of the library’s online book clubs. Book clubs offer a relaxed, friendly atmosphere, thought-provoking discussions, and a chance to discover your next favorite author. Several featured events are coming up soon. https://bit.ly/2ZJ4JPh
Find a New Book
Have you tried #READorREJECT? Your perfect book match is waiting for you! Our book experts will pair your book tastes with personalized selections for you and mail them directly to your home to enjoy. HCPLC.org/READorREJECT
Related: Top 10 Books you Must Read this Summer
Develop a New Skill with Library Services
Nurture your mind with the library’s services and educational classes. Courses are available online for learning at your convenience, and live virtual library events are a cool way to connect with others who share your interests. The library regularly offers gardening, technology and writing classes. You may find yourself discovering a new hobby or a new career path. The recordings of these classes are posted to the public library’s YouTube channel @TampaHillsLib. HCPLC.org/Events
Related: Where to take a cooking class in Orlando
Learn a New Language
Learn a new language or expand your everyday communication with courses on over 70 languages. Try listening to downloadable bite-size lessons in the Mango app and soon you will be ready to speak like a local on your next trip. HCPLC.org/OnlineClasses
Related: Happily Ever After Fairy Tale Starts at the Library
Improve your Photography Skills
Polish your family pics in mere minutes with easy photo editing techniques or get inspiration to take your mobile photography to the next level. You can hone your photography skills with quick online videos or dive deeper into professional photography with learning paths and longer courses. HCPLC.org/OnlineClasses
Digital Magazines at Your Convenience
There are few joys in life like relaxing on the couch with a digital magazine. Choose from thousands of full-color titles and read for information or entertainment. Digital magazines on crafts, health and fitness, finance and travel are available at your fingertips. HCPLC.org/Magazines
Audiobooks and E-books Library Services
Escape on a reading adventure when you are on a bike ride or a solo road trip. Travel to another place just by reading audiobooks and eBooks set in faraway places. Simply add them to your phone or tablet, and they are ready for your enjoyment at home, in the car or on a plane. HCPLC.org/Audiobooks
Stream and Download your Favorite Music
Discover the soundtrack to your holiday season as you entertain family and friends, relax at home or take part in outdoor activities with streaming and downloadable music. Easily borrow your favorite songs from a variety of genres to create a fun and festive playlist. HCPLC.org/Music
Find Peace and Quiet
Make some time for solitude and swing by your local branch to use one of the small meeting rooms or find a quiet corner.
Find more great reads with the latest book releases:
- New and Intriguing Fantastic Fiction: https://bit.ly/3zNHyQd
- New for You! Nonfiction: https://bit.ly/2ZJohmD
The library has a variety of options to help you enjoy a few leisurely moments or meet your learning goals this winter. Visit us at HCPLC.org.
All photos provided by Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library.
Originally Published in the November 2021 issue of Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine.
