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May 2026
Book Club: “The Proving Ground” by Michael Connelly

Featured May 21 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Tampa Bay History Center 801 Water Street, Tampa, FL, United States

Hybrid Event

*Updated book selection* Mark your calendar for the Tampa Bay History Center’s Book Club on Thursday, May 21, 2026. This free gathering takes place from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the History Center, with a Zoom option available. May’s selection is The Proving Ground by Michael Connelly, with the review led by a guest to …
June 2026
Book Club: “The Final Episode: A Thriller” by Lori Roy

Featured June 18 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Tampa Bay History Center 801 Water Street, Tampa, FL, United States

Hybrid Event

Mark your calendar for the Tampa Bay History Center’s Book Club on Thursday, June 18, 2026. This free gathering takes place from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the History Center, with a Zoom option available. June's book selection is The Final Episode: A Thriller by Lori Roy, reviewed by Cathy Clayton. Copies are available in …
July 2026
Book Club: Florida Book Review

July 16 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Tampa Bay History Center 801 Water Street, Tampa, FL, United States

Hybrid Event

Mark your calendar for the Tampa Bay History Center’s Florida Book Review event for the monthly book club. This free program invites readers to gather for an in-depth discussion of Florida literature, featuring titles that span history, fiction, politics, and culture. Hosted at the History Center with a Zoom option available, the Florida Book Review …

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