Free Classes Offered at the Seminole Heights Branch Library

Check out these free events and classes taking place in May at the , 4711 Central Ave.

Florida Virtual School on Tuesday, May 8, at 4:30 p.m.

Come meet a representative from the Florida Virtual School. Right now any public, private, or home school student in Florida can choose from over 100 fully-accredited, free online courses with Florida Virtual School. From Advanced Placement to Learning Recovery, Florida Virtual School offerings allow elementary, middle, and high school students to learn at their own pace and on their own schedule. Whether its a single course or a full-time solution, students can enjoy ultimate flexibility through an award-winning and trusted leader. For teens.

PowerPoint: Effects and Transitions on Thursday, May 10, at 10:30 a.m.

Learn about adding effects and transitions to your presentation. Previous experience with Microsoft PowerPoint is recommended. For adults.

Book Discussion: Saving CeeCee Honeycutt by Beth Hoffman on Saturday, May 12, at 10:30 a.m.

For years, 12-year-old CeeCee Honeycutt has taken care of her psychotic mother, Camille. When Camille dies in a traffic accident, CeeCee enters a world of female friendship as she is rescued by her previously unknown great-aunt from Savannah.

Got You Covered: The Fine Art of Sleevefacing on Tuesday, May 15, at 4:30 p.m.

Sleevefacing is a trick of photography where people blend themselves posing into a cover. Gather some library books and see if you can master the art of Sleevefacing! For teens.

eBooks For Tablets and Smartphones on Friday, May 18, at 11:30 a.m.

Learn how to check out and download free library eBooks to read on an Android, Blackberry, iPad, iPhone or Windows 7 device using a free app. Learn how to register for a free Adobe ID to wirelessly check out and download library eBooks to an electronic tablet. For adults.

Tai Chi With Bonnie Birdsall on Monday, May 21, at 6 p.m. 

Tai Chi reduces stress and increases alertness, flexibility and stamina. This class accommodates students of varying capabilities, from those participating from a chair due to injury to those studying in preparation to teach. Birdsall modifies each movement to meet the individual needs of each student. Comfortable clothing should be worn for these sessions. For adults.

Game Zone on Tuesday, May 22, at 3:30 p.m.

Get in the zone and join your friends for some gaming with Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero, Rock Band and Wii games. For teens.

Kick Start Your Health And Vegetarian Cooking Class on Saturday, May 26, at 1 p.m. 

A short video presentation will show participants how to restore their bodies to optimal health by losing weight, managing blood pressure and cholesterol, and reversing heart disease. A live vegetarian cooking demonstration will follow. For adults.

For more information about these free programs, call (813) 273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

The Seminole Heights Branch Library will be closed on Monday, May 28, for Memorial Day.