Monday, April 29, 2013
Ever thought about being a foster parent to a pet? Learn about the process at a library near you.
Often when you think about pet adoption, images of heading to the Hillsborough County Animal Services shelter and picking out the perfect pet come to mind. But there's a group of people who you may not think about who contribute a valuable resource to county pet adoption - pet foster families. "Having a foster family is helpful on so many different levels," said Marti Ryan, spokeswoman for Hillsborough County Animal Services. "The animal has a place to calm down and get care. The shelter becomes very instrumental in getting the dog or cat placed. They begin to know dogs habits, strengths and weaknesses or behavior issues." Through May, animal services will team up with the Hillsborough County libraries to educate the public on how to …
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Find out how to download best-selling novels.
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012
This just in from the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative: The Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative offers free best-selling and classic audiobooks and eBooks, music and video selections 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at hcplc.lib.overdrive.com. Hillsborough County library card holders may download best-selling novels, well-known classics, self-improvement guides, and much more to a computer or mobile device to enjoy from the comfort of home, or just about anywhere life takes them. With hundreds of selections to choose from, the collection of downloadable materials is guaranteed to have something for everyone. And, there are no late fees! Downloaded selections simply disappear from a patron’s device at the end of …
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Students may enter a poster contest and adults are invited to enter a poetry contest.
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Thursday, September 15, 2011
From Hillsborough County Government Online: The Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative is celebrating Hispanic Heritage with three popular annual contests. Through Sept. 30: students in kindergarten – 5th grades may enter the Our Hispanic Heritage Bookmark Contest; students in grades 6-12 may enter the Our Hispanic Heritage Poster Contest; and adults age 18 and older may enter the Our Hispanic Heritage Poetry Contest. Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony at the Town ‘N Country Regional Library, 7606 Paula Dr. on Nov. 13 at 2 p.m. Participants may read contest rules and pick up entry forms at any Hillsborough County Public Library, or access them at hcplc.org/hcplc/events/hh/. Entries must be turned in at any …
