There are many free programs available at the library. Click Programs to review all scheduled programs. Many are funded by the Friends of the Library in cooperation with the Hillsborough County Library System .......so when you join or donate to the Friends, you help make these probrams possible.  

There are many programs for children. Teens have their own club, which includes media, programing, chess and PC gaming. Adult programs include computer education, book clubs, and art programs. The Genealogical Club also support many activities.  

The possibility for new Friends activities are as limitless as your imagination. As a Friends, you can help the staff create new programs. You can also help the library staff conduct programs for children, teens, adults and seniors.

Some Recent Programs:

College Bowl Sunday

Above are students and their parents at the SouthShore Library on a Sunday in February participating in Super Bowel Sunday. They are learning how to apply for college assistance.

 Good grades aren’t the only way to get money for college. Some financial aid is based on need — and the first step to qualifying for that money is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). College Goal Sunday is a national program created to offer students and their families free help completing the FAFSA. Completing the forms is especially difficult for first generation college attendees. Financial aid experts were available at this College Goal Sunday event. A contest awarded a $500 scholarship to the winning student. The program was coordinated by Bill Harris from the library staff.

Below, Bill Harris from the library staff works with John Donnelly from Sun City Center. John is 103 years old, but still active in table tennis and ball room dancing. He is an inspiration to all of us "couch potatoes".

Teen activities at the library include the Computer Game Zone, Wii activities and Art Classes sponsored by the Greater SCC Community Foundation. Click on "Current Programs" above to learn more. The Teen Advisory Board advises the library staff on ways to make the library more responsive to the needs of teenagers and for ideas on library books of special interest to teens.

Teens also volunteer their time at the library and accumulate "scholarship credit". 

You or your club can help fund additional teen programs....or programs for children, adults or seniors.   

Domino's Pizza in Sun City Center is donating pizza for the teens events at the SouthShore Library. Be sure to buy your pizzas from Dominos and thank them for their support to the teens in our communities! Call 634-1369 to discuss ways your company or organization can help.  

 

Dr. Suess's Birthday 

Below, in February 2010, Michelle Weinstien from the Library Staff leads over 110 children and parents in the Dr. Seuss Birthday Program. The cost per person for the program was 38 cents, which included a Birthday Cake provided by the Friends. Michelle said, "The kids really had fun with the activities, the craft that they made to take home, and the cake. I received numerous compliments from the parents on the program."  

  

Look brloe. Did you ever see so many kids in one room?  At 2:00 p.m. on April 4, 2009, about 220 kids and their parent or grand parent, attended a puppet show at the SouthShore Library. The show was a joint effort of the Friends and the library staff, and was a production of the Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theater. The kids ranged in age from about 3 to about 5. The room was very orderly, but there were lots of laughter...from both the kids and adults. To learn more about Bits 'N Pieces, ckick HERE. 

  More Activities and Things Supported by the Friends