The Science of Sea Monsters
with Florida Aquarium
Wednesday, July 01
11:00am - 12:00pm
West Tampa Branch Library
Tony Garcia Jr. Community RoomFor years, tales of gigantic serpents, terrifying tentacled beasts, and mysterious creatures lurking beneath the waves were told.
For years, tales of gigantic serpents, terrifying tentacled beasts, and mysterious creatures lurking beneath the waves were told. But what if many of these legendary “monsters” were just misunderstood marine animals. Participants will take a glimpse into the deep ocean waters utilizing interesting biofacts, drawing activities, and interactive slides to discover truth versus tale. This program does not include an animal encounter.
West Tampa Branch Library
Today's hours
We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM
| Mon, Jun 15 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Tue, Jun 16 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Wed, Jun 17 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Thu, Jun 18 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Fri, Jun 19 | Closed |
| (Closed for Juneteenth) | |
| Sat, Jun 20 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Jun 21 | Closed |
The West Tampa Library is part of the West Tampa National Historic District and is a City of Tampa Historic Structure. It is a historic link between the establishment of the City of West Tampa, the Cigar industry, and the Latin and African-American communities. On May 18, 1895, West Tampa incorporated with a population of nearly 3,000 people and became one of Tampa's earliest suburban towns. West Tampa's heyday was from 1900 to about 1920 when cigar factories flourished; dozens of commercial structures were built in the town's commercial core, centered at the intersection of Main and Howard.