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Posted on: December 20, 2022

Pickleball Kits!

Pickleball kits

There are now three pickleball kits available for check out. Each kit contains a bag, two paddles, two indoor balls, two outdoor balls, a book, and a list of pickleball courts in St. Pete Beach.

They must be checked out and returned at the St Pete Beach Li...

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Posted on: March 21, 2023

Topics in American History: Richard Nixon and Watergate, Part 2

Topics in American History

Tuesday, April 4, 3:30 p.m. 

This 2-part discussion-oriented course will examine the rise and fall of Richard Nixon. Seating is limited. 

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Posted on: March 21, 2023

Elizabeth Britt Presents

Never Make Up

Wednesday, April 12, 4:00 p.m. 

Never Make Up: Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubinstein

Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubinstein created the multi-billion dollar cosmetics industry. Strong women who were visionaries, willful and fiercely competitive, the...

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Posted on: March 21, 2023

Pinellas Beekeepers Association Presentation

Pinellas Beekeepers Association Presentation

Thursday, April 13, 4:00 p.m. 

Join the Pinellas Beekeepers Association for a peek into the life of the honeybee! Discover who lives inside a hive, how (and why!) bees make honey. This presentation will help you learn why bees are so important to ...

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Posted on: February 16, 2023

Author Event: Tara Lush - Coffee Lover's Mysteries

Author Event Tara Lush

Wednesday, March 29 at 6:00 p.m.

Tara Lush is a Florida-based author of romance and cozy mystery. For more than a dozen years, she was a reporter with The Associated Press in Florida. Under her real name, Tamara Lush, she writes contemporary romance. Under...

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Posted on: March 21, 2023

BayCare Kids: I Can Eat a Rainbow (Ages 3-5)

BayCare Kids

Monday, April 17, 11:00 a.m. 

A caterpillar puppet and an interactive storybook introduce young children to the importance of eating a variety of healthy foods. Presented by the BayCare Kids Wellness and Safety Center. 

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Posted on: February 23, 2023

Van Gogh Collaborative Sticker Puzzle Drop-In

Van Gogh Sticker Puzzle

Thursday, March 30, 2:00-4:00 p.m. 

Drop in and work on a collaborative sticker puzzle depicting Van Gogh’s Starry Night. Stay as little or as long as you like. Snacks will be provided. All ages welcome. 

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Posted on: February 23, 2023

Cookie Taste Test Challenge

Cookie Taste Test Challenge

Friday, March 31, 4:30 p.m. 

Come taste test different sandwich cookies and guess the flavors! We’ll provide the cookies and milk! All ages welcome. 

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Posted on: March 21, 2023

A Visit to Ireland

A Visit to Ireland

Friday, April 14, 2:00 p.m. 

Mary Evans presents a tour of Ireland through personal photographs. She’ll share her experiences from Irish pubs to Blarney Castle. If you’ve ever been interested in visiting Ireland, come to the li...

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Posted on: March 21, 2023

Feature Films (April)

Feature Films

Monday, April 3, 5:00 p.m. - Tár. Set in the international world of Western classical music, the film centers on Lydia Tár, widely considered one of the greatest living composer-conductors and the very first female director of a major Ge...

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Posted on: March 21, 2023

Family Movie: Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile

Family Movie

Wednesday, April 5, 5:30 p.m.

Family Movie: Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile

Feature film based on the children's book about a crocodile that lives in New York City.  

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Posted on: March 21, 2023

Tech Help

Tech Help

Monday, April 10, 11:00 a.m.— 12:30 p.m. 

Need one-on-one tech assistance? We offer help with technology basics for phones, computers, and library-related applications. Walk-ins only; patrons will be helped on a first come, first served ...

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Posted on: March 21, 2023

Adult Crafternoon: Boho Yarn Wall Hanging

Adult Crafternoon

Thursday, April 13, 12:00 p.m. 

We’ll provide all the materials you need, as well as step-by-step instructions to create a retro boho wall hanging. Supplies are limited 

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Posted on: March 21, 2023

Homeschool Social

Homeschool Social

Tuesday, April 11, 1:00 p.m. 

Enjoy some snacks and connect with other local homeschoolers. This is an all ages homeschool networking event. 

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Posted on: March 21, 2023

Donut Happy Hour

Donut Happy Hour

Wednesday, April 12, 11:00 a.m. 

Socialize with other adults while enjoying donuts and coffee. 

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Posted on: March 21, 2023

Story & STEAM: Paper Airplanes

Story and Steam

Saturday, April 15, 11:00 a.m. 

Join us for a special story and activity built around STEAM concepts. This is a caregiver participation program intended for elementary age students. 

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Posted on: March 21, 2023

Family Crafternoon: Friendship Bracelets

Family Crafternoon

Tuesday, April 18, 4:30 p.m. 

Come to the library and make a beaded friendship bracelet. 

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Posted on: March 21, 2023

Healing Arts: Art & Health Connection

Healing Arts

Saturday, April 22, 11:00 a.m. 

Interactions with visual art can boost mood, improve cognition, and strengthen communication skills. Join us for a fun, 45-minute series of activities centered around art. No knowledge about or experience with art i...

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Posted on: March 21, 2023

Empath Health: Advance Care Planning

Empath Health

Wednesday, April 19, 11:00 a.m. 

Sudden illness can happen to us at any time. Empath Health's advance care planning helps families create, communicate and honor important medical care wishes using this process. While the conversation isn't easy; i...

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Posted on: March 21, 2023

Documentary and World Cinema

Special Features

Wednesday, April 19, 5:00 p.m.  Documentary. A Glitch in the Matrix (2021) - Documentary filmmaker Rodney Ascher tackles the question "are we living in a simulation?" with testimony, philosophical evidence and scientific explan...

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Posted on: March 21, 2023

A Novel Idea Book Club: Our Woman in Moscow by Beatriz Williams

Book Club

Thursday, April 20, 2:00 p.m. 

Join us for a discussion of Our Woman in Moscow, by Beatriz Williams. Ask at the circulation desk for a copy! 

For more information email: spbbookclub@gmail.com 

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Posted on: March 21, 2023

Middle Grade Graphic Novel Book Club (April)

Middle Grade Graphic Novel Book Club

Tuesday, April 25 at 4:30 p.m. 

Middle Grade Graphic Novel Book Club: A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle. This group is designed for readers ages 10-13, but anyone under the age of 18 can join. Middle Grade Graphic Novel Book...

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Posted on: March 22, 2023

Unclaimed Funds 101

Unclaimed Funds 101

Wednesday, April 26, 2:00 p.m. 

Old utility deposits, uncashed insurance checks, apartment security deposits and more can be waiting for you at the State Treasurer’s office. Learn how to check for unclaimed money that is owed to you and ...

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Posted on: March 22, 2023

Interactive Family Movie: Wreck It Ralph

Interactive Family Movie

Wednesday, April 26, 5:30 p.m. 

This interactive movie experience includes snacks, props, and movement to make for an extra fun movie night!

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Posted on: March 21, 2023

Van Gogh Collaborative Sticker Puzzle Drop-In

Van Gogh Sticker Puzzle

Thursday, April 27, 2:00-4:00 p.m. 

Drop in and work on a collaborative sticker puzzle depicting Van Gogh’s Starry Night. Stay as little or as long as you like. Snacks will be provided. All ages welcome. 

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Posted on: March 22, 2023

Color Me Calm: Adult Coloring

Color Me Calm

Friday, April 28, 12:00 p.m. 

Did you know that coloring reduces anxiety and the mental and physical impacts of stress? Drop in and color awhile. Snacks will be provided. 

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Posted on: September 23, 2022

Story Time!

Storytime

Story time is back! Get ready to play and learn numbers, colors, and the alphabet through songs, stories, and movement. Tuesdays from 10:00 am to 10:30 am. 

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