Special Events

Thursday, October 6, 3pm

Puppet Show: Abiyoyo

A gang of hopeful gold miners from the California Goldrush of 1849 entertain themselves around the campfire with a

spontaneous puppet show of the Pete Seeger story song, “Abiyoyo.” For ages 5 and up. Tickets available starting

September 28th.

Presented by Creative Arts Theatre of the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Dept.

Saturday, October 8 9am to 1pm

Temple Terrace Reads!

Come celebrate reading and our neighborhood schools.

There will be entertainment, games, and the Fire Department

open house on Flotto Avenue behind the library.

Our Dr. Seuss Party was a hit!

On March 3rd we had a birthday party to celebrate Dr. Seuss and it was a huge hit with 84 children and 54 adults attending. We had crafts, face painting, pin the hat on the cat, coloring, and lots of Dr. Seuss stories.

We would like to thank the Temple Terrace Junior Women's Club and the Juniorettes for providing snacks, crafts, games, painting, and fun volunteers.

Great job ladies!

Celebrate with Us! March 3rd!

Come by and help us celebrate one of our favorite Children's author's birthday;

Dr. Seuss!

March 3rd From 4 to 7:30 PM

We will have face painting by the King High School Juniorettes, crafts, snacks, Dr. Seuss stories, and great birthday party fun.

We would like to thank the Temple Terrace Junior Women's Club / Juniorettes and Temple Terrace Friends of the Library for their support of this event.

Upcoming Special Programs

Pirates: Movie and Costume Contest

Saturday, February 21st at Noon

Hoist the anchor and swab the deck for a great time!
We will watch a popular pirate movie and
Have a costume contest for the best-dressed & most creative young swashbucklers that attend.
Prizes for: Infant through Toddler, Kindergarten through 2nd grade, 3rd through 6th grade, and Teens
Snacks and Drinks will be provided courtesy of the Temple Terrace Friends of the Library

Come RRRR will make ye walk the plank!

Creative Arts Theater Presents:

"The Gingerbread Boy"

Friday, March 20th at 3:00 PM

"Run, run, as fast as you can"... to see this puppet production.
Relive one of your favorite fairy tales. The Gingerbread Boy has escaped from the oven and is running away from the little old woman and the little old man and quite a few other animals too. The tale is told in a traditional hand and rod puppet stage. It's a charming childhood memory brought to life by puppets designed in a Pennsylvania Dutch style.

Sponsored by Friends of Temple Terrace Library.
Seating is limited, 100 tickets available 10 days before the performance.

Don't forget about upcoming programs!

Saturday, November 8th 12:00 PM

David S. Harkins presents "Davy the River Pirate"

Hilarious adventure stories from a master storyteller (30 minutes)

Friday, November 14th 3 PM

Creative Arts Theater presents: "You Are Special"

This contemporary tale by Max Lucado shares a truth a child is never too young to hear and in a way they will always remember. The Wemmicks are small wooden people created by Eli the woodcutter. One of the Wemmiscks has forgotten just how special he is and is in need of a little reminder. This heartearming tale is told with masks, music, and shadow puppetry.

Sponsored by Friends of Temple Terrace Library.

Seating is limited, 100 tickets available 10 days before the performance.

November Special Events

Saturday, November 8th 12:00 PM

David S. Harkins presents "Davy the River Pirate"

Hilarious adventure stories from a master storyteller (30 minutes)

Friday, November 14th 3 PM

Creative Arts Theater presents: "You Are Special"

This contemporary tale by Max Lucado shares a truth a child is never too young to hear and in a way they will always remember. The Wemmicks are small wooden people created by Eli the woodcutter. One of the Wemmiscks has forgotten just how special he is and is in need of a little reminder. This heartearming tale is told with masks, music, and shadow puppetry.

Sponsored by Friends of Temple Terrace Library.

Seating is limited, 100 tickets available 10 days before the performance.