SouthShore Regional Library Hillsborough County

2009 Volunteers of the Year 

There are 26 libraries in Hillsborough County and the SouthShore Friends of the Library "are the best"....as announced by the Hillsborough County Charter Board on April 14, 2009.   

Mimi and Tom Rose are the SS Friends board members responsible for volunteers at the book sale room and much of the credit for the award is due to their hard work.

Eloise Hurst, our Supervising Librarian at SouthShore, recently said, "Mimi has an enthusiasm for everything she undertakes. A large part of the success of the SouthShore Regional Library book store is due to Mimi's dedication to training, organizing and assisting her corp of volunteers"

The above picture was taken at the April 14, 2009 Hillsborough County Charter Friends Annual Meeting at the John Germany Library in Tampa. If you will remember the date, the weather was terrible! But, a good representation of the volunteers made the trip to Tampa for the 6:30 pm meeting. 

Left to right on the first row are Pat Bean, Hillsborough County Administrator, Gladys Bromberger, Volunteer, Frances Hereford, SouthShore President, Marie Hamly, Marge Yarger and Linda Bowker, Volunteers. On the second row, Joan Shalleck, SouthShore board member, and Lorie Bokma, Chris Harkins, Roz Chruthis and Patty Brandt, Volunteers. On the third row, Rich Bromberg, Volunteer, Eloise Hurst, Supervising Librarian at SS, Jim Duffy, SS Vice President, and Joe Stines, HC Director of Libraries.

Thanks to every SS volunteer. They help make SouthShore a better place to live and learn. Click on "VOLUNTEERS" on the top menu of this page to learn more about SS volunteers.      

Art Reception and Exhibits

Eclectic and Amazing Summer Art Exhibit

During July and August, the Crawford Art Studio at the SouthShore Regional Library is hosting an eclectic fine art exhibit of the Studio's 18 art educators. Each educator is also an active artist. All of the artists are well known in the Tampa Bay area.

The "Opening Reception/ Meet the Artists" is Thursday evening July 9 from 6:30-8:00 pm. This event is co-sponsored by the Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library.

Also featured at the reception is Judy Anderson, who is an artist and designer of porcelain jewelry. Judy, a member of the SouthShore Arts Council and past president of the West Coast Porcelain Artists and winner of many awards for her art will be demonstrating her techniques. This segment of the evening is co-sponsored by the SouthShore Arts Council.

Light refreshments will be served. There is no charge for this summer cultural event. Please join us on  July 9th.

For more information contact Suzanne Prach, Coordinator of the John Crawford Art Education Studio, SouthShore Regional Library at 273.3652 or email Suzanne at sprachs@hillsboroughcounty.org

We Always Need Books!

Book sales are the Friends primary source of money to help the library. We depend on individuals and organizations for their generosity. For information on how to donate books, click HERE.

Book sales are the Friends primary source of money to help the library. We depend on individuals and organizations for their generosity. For information on how to donate books, click HERE.

Book sales are the Friends primary source of money to help the library. We depend on individuals and organizations for their generosity. For information on how to donate books, click HERE.

Book sales are the Friends primary source of money to help the library. We depend on individuals and organizations for their generosity. For information on how to donate books, click HERE.

Friends of the Library The Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library is a non-profit, 501C3 organization. Donations are tax deductable. To join the Friends, click below....

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This photo was taken by Mimi Rose on November 9, 2007 at the evening Friends Reception celebrating the First Anniversary of the Library Dedication.

BOOK SALE ROOM Be sure to visit the Friends Book Sale Room "just off" the Library lobby. Purchase a book and help the library. Also, check for dates for the next special book sale. Click on STORE above to learn more.  

Third AnniversaryCelebration - The Friends of the Library will help the library celebrate the third anniversary of the opening of the SouthShore Regional Library on November 6th and 7th 2009....has it really been that long?

On November 6th, there will be an "invitation only" Friday evening event at the library. It will be held from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the library after normal operating hours. In 2008, the event was attended by about 150 Friends and "Friends of the Friends", and we hope this years event is even bigger! 

All members of the SouthShore Friends of the Library will receive a mailed invitation as a THANKS for being a member. The evening Celebratiion has proved to be great fun, with excellent entertainment and refreshments.

On November 7th, Saturday, there were many free programs provided throughout the day. These programs are available free for everyone.

You can monitor the planned free programs available at SouthShore Library by clicking on "PROGRAMS" in the main menu above, and then clicking on "Current Programs". This link will have current and planned programs for the next several months. 

Did You Know? The SouthShore Library is on the north side of 19th Avenue NE, west of US301 and east of the I75 overpass. The address is 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin, Fl 33570-4903.

The library is about 40,000 square feet and is open seven days a week. Click on "HC Library" on the above main menu for hours of operation.

The library has a large Genealogy Center, about 100 computers, a children’s section, the John Crawford Art Education Center and a variety of meeting and study rooms.

Oh yes......it has about 100,000 books and media items. The library is a learning center for the SouthShore region of Hillsborough County.

Great SouthShore Links - There are many cultural and fun organizations in South Hillsborough County. Below are the websites for a few. Just click on the RED name below to go to the site:

RUSKIN TOMATO FESTVAL - Don't miss the festival. It is fun and celebrates our agricultural heritage.

The RUSKIN HISTORY PROJECT - In 2008, Ruskin will celebrate their 100th anniversary.

CAMP BAYOU - Camp Bayou is a SouthShore treasure due to a large degree to the long efforts of volunteer Dolly Cummings. 

THE PALEONTOLOGY PRESERVE -

In 1983, paleontologist Frank Garcia discovered the world's greatest collection of Pleistocene fossils at the Leisey Shell Pit in southern Hillsborough County. The preserve is at the Camp Bayou. You will be amazed! 

South Bay Genealogical Society - This wonderful group sponsors many programs at the SouthShore Regional Library. Volunteers from the Society spend many hours in the Research Center at the library providing assistance to individuals getting started in their personal geneology searches. Their web site is outstanding!    

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