St. Pete Beach Public Library News

ST. PETE BEACH — The St. Pete Beach Public Library has set its schedule of upcoming events.

• Tuesdays, 10 a.m. — Story Time! This lively story time is perfect for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. Explore stories, songs and movement that build early literacy skills and support motor development.

• Friday, Feb. 20, noon — Feature Film. See spblibrary.com for movie details.

• Saturday, Feb. 21, 11 a.m. — Game On! Come try out the library’s all-ages interactive projector game system, interactive lightboard, and interactive game table!

• Saturday Feb. 21, 2-4 p.m. — Tech Help: Get one-on-one help with technology basics and library-related app (no repairs). Mondays are a walk-in basis. For Saturday Tech Help, walk in or can sign up for a 30-minute appointment here: https://calendly.com/stpbeachlibrary/30min or call 727-363-9238. Because this program will be occurring after regular library hours, all other library services will be suspended during this time.

Visit SPBLibrary.com for details about other programs.

DAR presents on ‘forgotten patriotic women’

ST. PETE BEACH — Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Princess Hirrihigua Chapter presented the “Forgotten Patriotic Women Who Served in the American Revolution” program on Feb. 7 at the St. Pete Beach Public Library.

As part of this program, six DAR members dressed in colonial attire to highlight the heroic roles of 23 women who assisted at eight major battlefields from Massachusetts to Georgia. They described their diverse roles — camp followers, warriors, nurses, and spies — supporting the Patriots before and during the Revolution (as “Daughters of Liberty and Homespun”) and (as “Daughters of the American Revolution”) fighting for their freedom during the American Revolution.

The program is scheduled to be presented again on March 8 at the Historic Heritage Village.

Gulf Beaches library sets activities

MADEIRA BEACH — The Gulf Beaches Public Library is located at 200 Municipal Drive in Madeira Beach and can be found on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Visit the library’s website at gulfbeacheslibrary.org.

Here is a schedule of upcoming events:

• Writers Group: Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon

• Library App Help: Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m. For help with Libby, Kanopy, and Hoopla.

• Mahjong: Thursdays, 11 a.m. Old and new members welcome.

• Investment Club: Thursdays, 2:30-4 p.m.

• Meditation: Fridays, 11 a.m.-noon. Relax and rejuvenate at the end of the week.

• Scrabble: Fridays, 1-4 p.m.

• Storytime: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 and under; Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-4.

• AARP Tax Help: Through April 14. Appointment required; call 727-346-8256.

• Library Fundraiser: Thursday, Feb. 26, 5 p.m. Enjoy live music and food while bidding on gift baskets from local vendors. Participate in the burying of a new time capsule to be opened in 2076.

The library is currently taking donations of gently used books; no textbooks please.