Things to Do with Preteens Ages 9-12 in Hillsborough County

305 upcoming family events in Hillsborough County for preteens ages 9-12, from 9 year olds to 12 year olds. Popular picks include 24 art & crafts, 9 dancing and 9 live music events.

Coding Club using Fiero Code

Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM

📍 Austin Davis Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Have family and friends get together to learn and play with Fiero Code.

Art Cards

Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM

📍 John F. Germany Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Attendees will learn about the collage art technique and its various styles. Then get to practice their technique by creating cards.

Art Shop

Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM

📍 Lutz Branch Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Students will shop for art supplies with play money and be challenged to make a masterpiece while working within a budget. This program promotes financial literacy, decision-making and creativity.

Color Café

Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM

📍 Bruton Memorial Library

Come unwind & color with us outside the lines (or in!) with some tea, music, and like-minded color enthusiasts!! All coloring levels welcome!

live musicdancing

Chapter Books to Screen

Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 11:30 AM

📍 New Tampa Regional Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Read The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo, then join us to watch the movie from 2008 (G) and discuss which version you liked better.

Dog Man: The Hot Dog Card Game

Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 12:30 PM

📍 Bruton Memorial Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Join us for a fun card game based on the Dog Man series by Dav Pilkey! Dog Man LOVES hot dogs. The player to "eat" the most hot dogs by the end of the game wins. Recommended for ages 5 and up.

Art Cards

Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 1:30 PM

📍 New Tampa Regional Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Attendees will learn about the collage art technique and its various styles. Then get to practice their technique by creating cards.

A Bottle of Calm

Friday, November 6, 2026 at 6:30 AM

📍 John F. Germany Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Feeling stressed? Join us in creating a calming bottle and learn about the benefits of staying calm in stressful moments.

Geneology For Kids

Friday, November 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM

📍 Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Create your own family tree with a little help.

Simple Machines

Friday, November 6, 2026 at 10:30 AM

📍 Riverview Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Launch your way into medieval history and learn all about the innovative inventions of the time. Then, make your own small windmill craft to take home.

Going on a Bird Hunt

Friday, November 6, 2026 at 10:30 AM

📍 Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Come and learn about Florida birds and create your own homemade binoculars! Participants will go on a search for birds in the library.

Exploring the World of Flags!

Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 6:00 AM

📍 New Tampa Regional Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Explore the world through flags. Flags are everywhere, sometimes in unexpected places! Learn about the variety of flags that surround us in everyday life and create a decorative door flag.

Art Shop

Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 6:00 AM

📍 78th Street Community Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Students will shop for art supplies with their play money and challenged to make an American Flag inspired masterpiece while working within a budget.

Build Your Own Board Game

Monday, November 9, 2026 at 9:30 AM

📍 Maureen B. Gauzza Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Attendees will learn about different board game mechanics and the process of inventing and developing a prototype.

You Run the Zoo

Monday, November 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM

📍 West Tampa Branch Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Kids will practice resource management as they plan the enclosures and choose the animal residents of their very own zoo.

Chapter Books to Screen

Monday, November 9, 2026 at 10:30 AM

📍 Bloomingdale Regional Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Read a chapter book turned movie, then join us to watch the movie and discuss which version you liked better.

Fun with Florida Flowers

Monday, November 9, 2026 at 10:45 AM

📍 Egypt Lake Partnership Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Discover Florida's beautiful wildflowers and their importance in nature! Create your own colorful handprint garden inspired by native blooms.

Arcade Monday

Monday, November 9, 2026 at 11:30 AM

📍 Bruton Memorial Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12), Teen (13-17)

Play against others in this videogame fun filled hour with our Nintendo switches! Think you have what it takes to be the champ? Join us as we play some old and new games to you! For ages 8 and up.

Musical Storytime

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 5:30 AM

📍 Bruton Memorial Library

Ages: Toddler (1-3), Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Join Ms. Erin for 30 minutes of interactive stories, music, and movement. For children ages 2-5 (siblings welcome) with their caregiver.

live musicstorytimedancing

Lifecycle of a Star

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 5:30 AM

📍 C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Learn about the life cycle of stars and then create your own flipbook of the life cycle of a star.

Art Cards

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 9:30 AM

📍 New Tampa Regional Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Attendees will learn about the collage art technique and its various styles. Then get to practice their technique by creating cards.

Crochet Buddies

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM

📍 Bruton Memorial Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12), Teen (13-17), Adults (18+)

Come work on your latest crochet project or learn some beginning steps! For ages 8 and up. Registration is not required, but space is limited and offered on a first-come-first-served basis.

A Bottle of Calm

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM

📍 Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Feeling stressed? Join us in creating a calming bottle and learn about the benefits of staying calm in stressful moments.

Deep Sea Adventure

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 10:30 AM

📍 Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Hold your breath as we dive into the realm of the abyss. You'll get an up-close and personal look at the fascinating world of Jellyfish. Explorers will get to paint a bioluminescent Jellyfish.

X Marks the Spot

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM

📍 North Tampa Branch Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Learn the basics of cartography, and then get hands on by making your own map!

Jawsome Sharks

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM

📍 John F. Germany Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Join us to learn about some of the different species of sharks and their 450-million-year old history! Learn how to use OCEARCH shark tracker and conduct your own research on these fin-tastic animals.

This or That?

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM

📍 Port Tampa City Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Join us in exploring how your choices can turn into persuasion. Make a poster to explain your side!

Art Shop

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM

📍 Riverview Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Students will shop for art supplies with their play money and challenged to make an American Flag inspired masterpiece while working within a budget.

Holiday Closing - Veterans Day

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM

📍 Bruton Memorial Library

Bruton Memorial Library will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.

Introduction to BrainFuse HelpNow

Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM

📍 John F. Germany Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Join us to learn about our online resource BrainFuse! Learn how to use their Live Tutoring, Homework help, and Study help features!

X Marks the Spot

Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM

📍 Bloomingdale Regional Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Learn the basics of cartography, and then get hands on by making your own map!

Coding Club using Fiero Code

Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM

📍 78th Street Community Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Have family and friends get together to learn and play with Fiero Code.

This or That?

Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM

📍 Arthenia L. Joyner University Area Community Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Join us in exploring how your choices can turn into persuasion. Make a poster to explain your side!

Color Café

Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM

📍 Bruton Memorial Library

Come unwind & color with us outside the lines (or in!) with some tea, music, and like-minded color enthusiasts!! All coloring levels welcome!

live musicdancing

Egyptology Cryptology

Friday, November 13, 2026 at 6:30 AM

📍 John F. Germany Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Explore the world of Ancient Egypt! Participants will learn about the great history and culture from these ancient times, learn to read hieroglyphs, and create their own papyrus!

Deep Sea Adventure

Friday, November 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM

📍 Thonotosassa Branch Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Hold your breath as we dive into the realm of the abyss. You'll get an up-close and personal look at the fascinating world of Jellyfish. Explorers will get to paint a bioluminescent Jellyfish.

Dog Man: The Hot Dog Card Game

Friday, November 13, 2026 at 10:30 AM

📍 Bruton Memorial Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Join us for a fun card game based on the Dog Man series by Dav Pilkey! Dog Man LOVES hot dogs. The player to "eat" the most hot dogs by the end of the game wins. Recommended for ages 5 and up.

X Marks the Spot

Friday, November 13, 2026 at 10:30 AM

📍 Town 'N Country Regional Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Learn the basics of cartography, and then get hands on by making your own map!

Jawsome Sharks

Friday, November 13, 2026 at 10:30 AM

📍 Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Join us to learn about some of the different species of sharks and their 450-million-year old history! Learn how to use OCEARCH shark tracker and conduct your own research on these fin-tastic animals.

Coding with Ozobots

Friday, November 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM

📍 North Tampa Branch Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Join us in an engaging, hands-on coding activity with Ozobots.

Jawsome Sharks

Friday, November 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM

📍 New Tampa Regional Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Join us to learn about some of the different species of sharks and their 450-million-year old history! Learn how to use OCEARCH shark tracker and conduct your own research on these fin-tastic animals.

Lake and Sea Curiosities

Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 6:00 AM

📍 Seminole Heights Branch Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Learn about the legends and lore of oceans, lakes and rivers around the world. Then participants will create their own mythological creature.

Coding with Ozobots

Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 6:00 AM

📍 Seffner-Mango Branch Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Join us in an engaging, hands-on coding activity with Ozobots.

Money Smart for Kids

Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 6:00 AM

📍 Maureen B. Gauzza Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Join us in learning how to be money smart!

Children's Theatre

Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 6:00 AM

📍 Bloomingdale Regional Public Library

Ages: Toddler (1-3), Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Attend a children's theater performance that focuses on dramatic and imaginative play.

Film Screening

Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM

📍 Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Join us for a film screening and follow up discussion of Night at the Museum. Battle of the Smithsonian (2009).

Art Cards

Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM

📍 John F. Germany Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Attendees will learn about the collage art technique and its various styles. Then get to practice their technique by creating cards.

Children's Theatre

Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM

📍 Bloomingdale Regional Public Library

Ages: Toddler (1-3), Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Attend a children's theater performance that focuses on dramatic and imaginative play.

Deep Sea Adventure

Monday, November 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM

📍 Town 'N Country Regional Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Hold your breath as we dive into the realm of the abyss. You'll get an up-close and personal look at the fascinating world of Jellyfish. Explorers will get to paint a bioluminescent Jellyfish.

Simple Machines

Monday, November 16, 2026 at 10:30 AM

📍 C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Launch your way into medieval history and learn all about the innovative inventions of the time. Then, make your own small windmill craft to take home.

Matchmaking a Family Tree

Monday, November 16, 2026 at 10:30 AM

📍 Ruskin Branch Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Attendees will learn the basics of a family tree using a game and then learn how to build their own.

Turkeys, Wild Fun!

Monday, November 16, 2026 at 10:45 AM

📍 Egypt Lake Partnership Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Attendees will learn about the turkey, its origin, history, and impact on different world cultures. Afterwards attendees will create a turkey bookmark!

Matchmaking a Family Tree

Monday, November 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM

📍 John F. Germany Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Attendees will learn the basics of a family tree using a game and then learn how to build their own.

Arcade Monday

Monday, November 16, 2026 at 11:30 AM

📍 Bruton Memorial Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12), Teen (13-17)

Play against others in this videogame fun filled hour with our Nintendo switches! Think you have what it takes to be the champ? Join us as we play some old and new games to you! For ages 8 and up.

Musical Storytime

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 5:30 AM

📍 Bruton Memorial Library

Ages: Toddler (1-3), Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Join Ms. Erin for 30 minutes of interactive stories, music, and movement. For children ages 2-5 (siblings welcome) with their caregiver.

live musicstorytimedancing

Exploring the World of Flags!

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM

📍 Bloomingdale Regional Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Explore the world through flags. Flags are everywhere, sometimes in unexpected places! Learn about the variety of flags that surround us in everyday life and create a decorative door flag.

Crochet Buddies

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM

📍 Bruton Memorial Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12), Teen (13-17), Adults (18+)

Come work on your latest crochet project or learn some beginning steps! For ages 8 and up. Registration is not required, but space is limited and offered on a first-come-first-served basis.

Dapper Dogs

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 10:30 AM

📍 Brandon Regional Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Head to the library to learn about your favorite canines, and then create a pop art inspired pup of your own.

The Science of Scratch Art

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM

📍 John F. Germany Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Learn how Scratch art works and why Art is important.

STEAM Time

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM

📍 Austin Davis Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Engage in a hands-on STEAM activity. Today's focus is Invisible Ink.

Steam Time

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM

📍 Thonotosassa Branch Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Engage in a hands-on STEAM activity. Today's focus is Fizzy Heart Art.

Deep Sea Adventure

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM

📍 Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Hold your breath as we dive into the realm of the abyss. You'll get an up-close and personal look at the fascinating world of Jellyfish. Explorers will get to paint a bioluminescent Jellyfish.

Dog Tales with Rhea

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM

📍 Bruton Memorial Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12), Teen (13-17)

Rhea loves to snuggle up with anyone who wants to share a book and some pats on the head. You can find her in the children's area ready to listen!

Coding with Ozobots

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 10:30 AM

📍 C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Join us in an engaging, hands-on coding activity with Ozobots.

Turkeys, Wild Fun!

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 10:30 AM

📍 Lutz Branch Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Attendees will learn about the turkey, its origin, history, and impact on different world cultures. Afterwards attendees will create a turkey bookmark!

Forging Folklore

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM

📍 Bloomingdale Regional Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Learn about folklore, some examples of local Tampa folklore and create a library story together!

Money Smart for Kids Part 1

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM

📍 John F. Germany Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Join us in learning how to be money smart!

Dog Man: The Hot Dog Card Game

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 11:30 AM

📍 Bruton Memorial Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Join us for a fun card game based on the Dog Man series by Dav Pilkey! Dog Man LOVES hot dogs. The player to "eat" the most hot dogs by the end of the game wins. Recommended for ages 5 and up.

Gardening Together

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM

📍 Riverview Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Discover different ways of gardening and learn tips for creating one of your very own. At the end of the program, create a decorative rock to place in your new garden!

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Engine Visit

Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 5:15 AM

📍 Seffner-Mango Branch Library

Ages: Toddler (1-3), Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Join us for a fire engine visit! Observe the vehicle and its tools and gain insight into firefighting operations.

Turkeys, Wild Fun!

Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM

📍 Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Attendees will learn about the turkey, its origin, history, and impact on different world cultures. Afterwards attendees will create a turkey bookmark!

Genealogy For Kids

Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM

📍 C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Create your own family tree with a little help.

Film Discussion

Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM

📍 New Tampa Regional Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Join us for a film screening and follow up discussion of Balto (1995)!

Shore Birds for Kids

Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM

📍 John F. Germany Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Flock to the library for an exploration of bird adaptations and make your own seagull puppet.

Color Café

Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM

📍 Bruton Memorial Library

Come unwind & color with us outside the lines (or in!) with some tea, music, and like-minded color enthusiasts!! All coloring levels welcome!

live musicdancing

Turkeys, Wild Fun!

Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM

📍 Arthenia L. Joyner University Area Community Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Attendees will learn about the turkey, its origin, history, and impact on different world cultures. Afterwards attendees will create a turkey bookmark!

STEAM Time

Friday, November 20, 2026 at 6:30 AM

📍 John F. Germany Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Engage in a hands-on STEAM activity. Today's focus is fluffy slime!

Interactive Drum Circle by the Giving Tree

Friday, November 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM

📍 Town 'N Country Regional Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Giving Tree uses their drums as the vehicle to transport a group of people to a place of stronger community and to foster a deeper connection with each other. Together we create more!

Interactive Drum Circle by the Giving Tree

Friday, November 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM

📍 Town 'N Country Regional Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Giving Tree uses their drums as the vehicle to transport a group of people to a place of stronger community and to foster a deeper connection with each other. Together we create more!

Turkeys, Wild Fun!

Friday, November 20, 2026 at 10:30 AM

📍 Ruskin Branch Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Attendees will learn about the turkey, its origin, history, and impact on different world cultures. Afterwards attendees will create a turkey bookmark!

Star Gazers

Friday, November 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM

📍 Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Join us in a night-time adventure, and learn about the stars to create your own constellation.

Movie Screening:

Friday, November 20, 2026 at 11:30 AM

📍 Maureen B. Gauzza Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Join us for a movie screening of Pocahontas (1995).

Get Into Trouble

Friday, November 20, 2026 at 11:30 AM

📍 Bruton Memorial Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Get Into Trouble with us this Friday! A lifesize rendition of the popular boardgame Trouble!

Money Smart for Kids

Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 6:00 AM

📍 Maureen B. Gauzza Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Join us in learning how to be money smart!

Steam Time:

Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 6:00 AM

📍 Egypt Lake Partnership Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Engage in a hands-on STEAM activity. Today's focus is Magical Magnets.

Turkeys, Wild Fun!

Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 6:00 AM

📍 78th Street Community Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Attendees will learn about the turkey, its origin, history, and impact on different world cultures. Afterwards attendees will create a turkey bookmark!

Campfire Stories

Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM

📍 John F. Germany Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Join us for an exhilarating journey into the world of storytelling and wordplay for kids! In this interactive and laughter filled session, you will embark on an adventure like no other?Mad Libs style.

Steam Time:

Monday, November 23, 2026 at 6:00 AM

📍 Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Engage in a hands-on STEAM activity. Today?s focus is Fizzy Art.

Lake and Sea Curiosities

Monday, November 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM

📍 North Tampa Branch Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Learn about the legends and lore of oceans, lakes and rivers around the world. Then participants will create their own mythological creature

Turkeys, Wild Fun!

Monday, November 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM

📍 C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Attendees will learn about the turkey, its origin, history, and impact on different world cultures. Afterwards attendees will create a turkey bookmark!

Money Smart for Kids

Monday, November 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM

📍 Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Join us in learning how to be money smart!

Arcade Monday

Monday, November 23, 2026 at 11:30 AM

📍 Bruton Memorial Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12), Teen (13-17)

Play against others in this videogame fun filled hour with our Nintendo switches! Think you have what it takes to be the champ? Join us as we play some old and new games to you! For ages 8 and up.

Blackout Poetry

Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 5:30 AM

📍 C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Blackout Poetry

Musical Storytime

Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 5:30 AM

📍 Bruton Memorial Library

Ages: Toddler (1-3), Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Join Ms. Erin for 30 minutes of interactive stories, music, and movement. For children ages 2-5 (siblings welcome) with their caregiver.

live musicstorytimedancing

Pokémon Creation Station

Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 6:30 AM

📍 Bruton Memorial Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Join us to make your very own Pokémon! We'll design your Poké friend first on paper and then make it with air-dry clay!

Bookbinding for Kids

Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM

📍 North Tampa Branch Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Discover how the appearance of books has changed throughout history from scrolls to the modern printing press and learn how to hand-bind a book to take home.

Bookbinding for Kids

Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM

📍 Seminole Heights Branch Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Discover how the appearance of books has changed throughout history from scrolls to the modern printing press and learn how to hand-bind a book to take home.

Steam Time

Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM

📍 Town 'N Country Regional Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Engage in a hands-on STEAM activity. Today's focus is Lava Lamps.

Crochet Buddies

Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM

📍 Bruton Memorial Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12), Teen (13-17), Adults (18+)

Come work on your latest crochet project or learn some beginning steps! For ages 8 and up. Registration is not required, but space is limited and offered on a first-come-first-served basis.

Craft Club

Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM

📍 Bruton Memorial Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12), Teen (13-17), Adults (18+)

Dedicate some time to your creative pursuits and discuss your current project with other Craft Club goers! Small craft projects will be provided but please feel free to BYOC (Bring Your Own Craft).

Matchmaking a Family Tree

Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM

📍 Port Tampa City Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Attendees will learn the basics of a family tree using a game and then learn how to build their own.

Turkeys, Wild Fun!

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 6:00 AM

📍 Seminole Heights Branch Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Attendees will learn about the turkey, its origin, history, and impact on different world cultures. Afterwards attendees will create a turkey bookmark!

Money Smarts for Kids

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 6:00 AM

📍 John F. Germany Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Join us in learning how to be money smart!

Genealogy for Kids

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM

📍 Town 'N Country Regional Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Create your own family tree with a little help.

Turkeys, Wild Fun!

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 10:30 AM

📍 Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Attendees will learn about the turkey, its origin, history, and impact on different world cultures. Afterwards attendees will create a turkey bookmark!

Life Cycle of a Star

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM

📍 New Tampa Regional Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Learn about the life cycle of stars and then create your own flipbook of the life cycle of a star.

Holiday Closing - Thanksgiving Holiday

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM

📍 Bruton Memorial Library

Bruton Memorial Library will be closed Thursday, November 26, Friday, November 27, and Saturday, November 28, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Holiday Closing - Thanksgiving Holiday

Thursday, November 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM

📍 Bruton Memorial Library

Bruton Memorial Library will be closed Thursday, November 26, Friday, November 27, and Saturday, November 28, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Holiday Closing - Thanksgiving Holiday

Friday, November 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM

📍 Bruton Memorial Library

Bruton Memorial Library will be closed Thursday, November 26, Friday, November 27, and Saturday, November 28, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Makerspace Open House

Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 6:00 AM

📍 John F. Germany Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Explore maker technology available at the library.

Art Shop

Monday, November 30, 2026 at 10:30 AM

📍 Ruskin Branch Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Students will shop for art supplies with their play money and challenged to make an American Flag inspired masterpiece while working within a budget

Genealogy for Kids

Monday, November 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM

📍 John F. Germany Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Create your own family tree with a little help.

Arcade Monday

Monday, November 30, 2026 at 11:30 AM

📍 Bruton Memorial Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12), Teen (13-17)

Play against others in this videogame fun filled hour with our Nintendo switches! Think you have what it takes to be the champ? Join us as we play some old and new games to you! For ages 8 and up.

Money and Budgeting for Kids

Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM

📍 Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Join us in learning how to be money smart with basic budgeting!

Deep Sea Adventure

Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at 10:30 AM

📍 Bloomingdale Regional Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Hold your breath as we dive into the realm of the abyss. You'll get an up-close and personal look at the fascinating world of Jellyfish. Explorers will get to paint a bioluminescent Jellyfish.

Life Cycle of a Star

Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM

📍 John F. Germany Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Learn about the life cycle of stars and then create your own nebula using paint and a salad spinner.

Dapper Dogs

Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM

📍 Port Tampa City Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Head to the library to learn about your favorite canines, and then create a pop art inspired pup of your own.

Simple Machines

Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at 10:30 AM

📍 Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Launch your way into medieval history and learn all about the innovative inventions of the time. Then, make your own small windmill craft to take home.

Art Shop

Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at 10:30 AM

📍 Maureen B. Gauzza Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Students will shop for art supplies with their play money and challenged to make an American Flag inspired masterpiece while working within a budget.

Art Shop

Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM

📍 John F. Germany Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Students will shop for art supplies with their play money and attempt to make a masterpiece while working within a budget. This program promotes financial literacy, decision-making and creativity.

The Art of Letter Writing

Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM

📍 C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Discover the history of card writing and learn to write your own.

Gardening Together

Thursday, December 3, 2026 at 5:30 AM

📍 C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Discover different ways of gardening and learn tips for creating one of your very own. At the end of the program, create a decorative rock to place in your new garden.

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Engine Visit

Thursday, December 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM

📍 Town 'N Country Regional Public Library

Ages: Toddler (1-3), Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Join us for a fire engine visit! Observe the vehicle and its tools and gain insight into firefighting operations.

Coding Club Using Fiero Code

Thursday, December 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM

📍 Austin Davis Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Have family and friends get together to learn and play with Fiero Code.

Going on a Bird Hunt

Thursday, December 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM

📍 John F. Germany Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Come and learn about Florida birds and create your own homemade binoculars! Participants will go on a search for birds in the library.

Chapter Books to Screen

Thursday, December 3, 2026 at 11:30 AM

📍 New Tampa Regional Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Read The Wild Robot by Peter Brown, then join us to watch the movie from 2024 (PG) and discuss which version you liked better.

Art Cards

Thursday, December 3, 2026 at 1:30 PM

📍 New Tampa Regional Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Attendees will learn about the collage art technique and its various styles. Then get to practice their technique by creating cards.

Book Discussion for Kids

Friday, December 4, 2026 at 6:30 AM

📍 John F. Germany Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Join us for a discussion of Strawberry Girl by Lois Lenski

Life Cycle Of A Star

Friday, December 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM

📍 Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Learn about the life cycle of stars and then create your own nebula using paint and a salad spinner.

Going on a Bird Hunt

Friday, December 4, 2026 at 10:30 AM

📍 Ruskin Branch Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Come and learn about Florida birds and create your own homemade binoculars! Participants will go on a search for birds in the library.

Steam Time

Friday, December 4, 2026 at 11:45 AM

📍 North Tampa Branch Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Engage in a hands-on STEAM activity. Today's focus is a lava lamp.

Art Cards

Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 5:30 AM

📍 Seffner-Mango Branch Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Attendees will learn about the collage art technique and its various styles. Then get to practice their technique by creating cards.

DooDad Repurposed Sculpture Art Contest

Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 6:00 AM

📍 New Tampa Regional Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

The 12th Annual Re-Purposed DooDad Sculpture Art Competition inspires students to create imaginative sculptures based on the theme.

Art Cards

Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 6:00 AM

📍 John F. Germany Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Attendees will learn about the collage art technique and its various styles. Then get to practice their technique by creating cards.

Steam Time

Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM

📍 Seminole Heights Branch Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Engage in a hands-on STEAM activity. Today?s focus is Snow Dough.

Genealogy for Kids

Monday, December 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM

📍 West Tampa Branch Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Create your own family tree with a little help.

Life Cycle of a Star Subtitle: Star Flipbook

Monday, December 7, 2026 at 10:30 AM

📍 Bloomingdale Regional Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Learn about the life cycle of stars and then create your own flipbook of the life cycle of a star.

Star Gazers

Monday, December 7, 2026 at 10:30 AM

📍 Ruskin Branch Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Join us in a night-time adventure, and learn about the stars to create your own constellation.

Star Gazers

Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM

📍 Charles J. Fendig Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Join us in a night-time adventure and learn about the stars to create your own constellation.

Fire and Life Safety

Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM

📍 Seffner-Mango Branch Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Learn how to protect your home and workplace against the risks of fire.

Art Shop

Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 10:30 AM

📍 Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Students will shop for art supplies with their play money and challenged to make a masterpiece while working within a budget. This program promotes financial literacy, decision-making and creativity.

Feline Fantastic

Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM

📍 Ruskin Branch Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Enjoy this purr-fect presentation on cats and create your very own box of kittens out of paper to take home with you.

Brick Building

Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM

📍 John F. Germany Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Explore creativity and problem-solving with colorful building blocks with this guided building activity.

Fiero Code for Kids

Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 1:30 PM

📍 New Tampa Regional Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Learn about life as a programmer from real-life coders via video and get started with Fiero Code.

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Engine Visit

Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 5:15 AM

📍 Maureen B. Gauzza Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12), Teen (13-17)

Join us for a fire engine visit! Observe the vehicle and its tools and gain insight into firefighting operations.

Blackout Poetry for Kids

Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM

📍 North Tampa Branch Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Blackout Poetry

Coding Club using Fiero Code

Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM

📍 78th Street Community Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Have family and friends get together to learn and play with Fiero Code.

Money Smart for Kids

Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM

📍 John F. Germany Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Join us in learning how to be money smart!

Egg-citing Chickens!

Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM

📍 Arthenia L. Joyner University Area Community Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Attendees will learn about the chicken, its origin, history, and impact on different world cultures. Afterwards attendees will create a chicken bookmark!

Genealogy for Kids

Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 11:30 AM

📍 Bloomingdale Regional Public Library

Ages: Kid (4-8), Preteen (9-12)

Create your own family tree with a little help.

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Things to Do with Preteens Ages 9-12 in Hillsborough County

305 upcoming family events in Hillsborough County for preteens ages 9-12, from 9 year olds to 12 year olds. Popular picks include 24 art & crafts, 9 dancing and 9 live music events.

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Fitness & Sports

Hillsborough County events and activities, tailored to your kids' ages

Hillsborough County events and activities, tailored to your kids' ages

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