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Since it’s nearing the end of Florida Archaeology Month it seems like a good idea to share some Florida focused archaeology books.
Although this book is a few years old “New Directions in the Search for the First Floridians" including chapters by James M. Adovasio, David Pedler, and Shannon N. Byers, is a must-read for anyone interested in pre-contact archaeology! The authors present cutting-edge research on the earliest inhabitants of Florida and their complex relationship with the changing environment.

The the authors present new evidence and interpretations regarding the first human occupation of Florida, including:

1. The identification of a previously unknown culture called the Suwannee-Simpson, who were living in Florida over 14,000 years ago.

2. A new understanding of the changing climate and environment during the prehistoric period, which influenced the behavior and technology of the early inhabitants.

3. The discovery of new archaeological sites and materials that challenge traditional assumptions about the age and character of the first Floridians, such as evidence of shellfish gathering and the use of stone tools.

Overall, the book provides a comprehensive and innovative perspective on the complexity of pre-contact Florida, shedding light on one of the most fascinating and still poorly understood periods.

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It’s time to go Back to School. HAAL Pass allows every student enrolled in a Hillsborough County Public School, Hillsborough County Charter School, or Hillsborough Virtual School, access to public library resources with their seven-digit student ID number and the default PIN.
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Summer reading is off to a great start! If you haven't signed up for our reading challenge, head over to HCPLC.org/Summer now.

We've also got fun summer programs for everyone. Check out our great in-person programs, with limited attendance due to COVID restrictions on our spaces (bit.ly/Summer22Live), as well virtual offerings you can enjoy right at home (bit.ly/Summer22Virtual).

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May is Older Americans Month - dedicated to celebrating the ongoing contributions of older adults in their communities. Check out these titles on preparing for retirement, an how to make the most of it once you do.
http://ow.ly/tCJy50Jm4pC

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Our thanks to the Florida Library Association for their Library Innovation Award. We're honored to be recognized for our Read or Reject program, where our librarians make custom selections based on your interests and send them right to your mailbox. You then decide to Read . . . or Reject.

Check out our award winning program for yourself at HCPLC.org/ReadOrReject.

This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month, get first-hand accounts of the Asian-American experience from a variety of perspectives with these fascinating memoirs.
http://ow.ly/lyO850JgUHr

HCPLC.org/AAPIMonth

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Did you know that several locations in the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library system have recording studios with the software and tools you need to create, edit, and publish audio and video projects?

Check out this post from Sanjana, one of our Social Media Interns, highlighting the recording studio at the Riverview Public Library.

For more information about the library's recording studios, visit https://hcplc.org/services/hive/recordingstudio