Anything Goes
America During the Jazz Age
Saturday, December 12
11:00am - 12:00pm
Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library
Conference RoomStep into the dazzling world of the Roaring Twenties with this lively one-hour slide presentation-an entertaining whirlwind tour through the decade that truly launched the 20th century!
Witness a time when the world was changing at breakneck speed: World events and political upheavals rocked the globe, Prohibition gave rise to speakeasies and notorious gangsters, and the shadowy world of organized crime flourished behind the glitz and glamour.
But the 1920s were more than just headlines-they were a cultural revolution. Say goodbye to the stuffy conventions of the Victorian era and hello to the birth of modern style! Flappers and dapper gents strutted in bold new fashions, while the sounds of jazz, led by legends like Jelly-Roll Morton and Louis Armstrong, set the rhythm for a generation obsessed with youth, excitement, and freedom.
From wild parties to political clashes, from the latest trends to the hottest celebrities, this lecture brings the Jazz Age to life with vivid images and fascinating stories. Whether you’re a history buff, a music lover, or just a fan of all things fabulous, get ready to experience the most explosive and unforgettable decade of the century!
Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library
Today's hours
We're open 10:00AM to 9:00PM
| Mon, Nov 09 | 10:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 10:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Wed, Nov 11 | Closed |
| (Closed for Veterans Day ) | |
| Thu, Nov 12 | 10:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 | Closed |
The Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library was dedicated and opened to the public on December 11, 2000. The facility is named in honor of Jan Kaminis Platt, who served the community for over 20 years as a member of the Tampa City Council and as a Hillsborough County Commissioner. A fervent advocate for libraries, she was named to the American Library Association's Freedom to Read Honor Roll and received the Best Friend of the Year award from the Friends of the Library of Hillsborough County, Inc. in 1999.
The 25,000 square foot regional library, the 22nd branch in the county's library system, serves the south Tampa community with a full range of services and programs for customers of all ages.
The facility includes two meeting rooms for public use and a drive-through window for convenient check out and return of materials. It also features an opening day collection of nearly 90,000 books, magazines, CDs, videos, and DVDs, as well as computers to access a wide variety of electronic resources including the Internet and word processing software.