Gulf Beaches Library news
MADEIRA BEACH — The Gulf Beaches Public Library is located at 200 Municipal Drive. Find it on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and visit its website at gulfbeacheslibrary.org. Here is a schedule of upcoming events:
• Writers Group: Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon
• Closed: Wednesday, Dec. 31, and Thursday, Jan. 1.
• Meditation: Fridays, 11 a.m.-noon. Relax and rejuvenate at the end of the week.
• Scrabble: Fridays, 1-4 p.m.
• Storytime: Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-4.
The library is currently accepting gently used donations of books, CDs, DVDs, and audiobooks. It does not take textbooks.
Gulf Beaches Library news
MADEIRA BEACH — The Gulf Beaches Public Library is located at 200 Municipal Drive. Find it on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and visit its website at gulfbeacheslibrary.org. Here is a schedule of upcoming events:
• Writers Group: Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon
• Adult Coloring Book Group: Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-noon. New at the library, take some time to calm your mind. Coloring books, markers, and colored pencils will be provided.
• International Movie: Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 2 p.m. “African Violet.’”
• 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.-12 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.
• Book Club: Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 10:30 a.m. “Fight Night” by Miriam Toews.
• Adult Art Class: Tuesday, Jan. 20, from 5-7:30 p.m. Watercolor class with artist Deb Barnard. All materials will be provided. Registration required.
We are currently taking gently used donations of books, CDs, DVDs, and audiobooks. We do not take textbooks.
Beaches Chamber goes thumbs down on bridge tolls plan
The Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce has issued the following statement about a proposal to institute tolls on all bridges to Pinellas County beaches
“The Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce firmly opposes the proposal to install tolls on all bridges providing access to our beaches. Our member businesses — many of which are small, locally owned establishments — rely on convenient, reliable, and affordable access for residents, employees, and visitors alike.
“Implementing tolls on these critical access points would create unnecessary obstacles for the very businesses that drive our region’s economy. Increased costs and delays will discourage local visitation, burden workers who travel to and from the beaches daily, and create a negative ripple effect on hospitality, retail, service providers, and many other small enterprises that depend on steady customer flow.
“Our beaches are not only a destination but a community. Adding tolls would impose a barrier between local businesses and the customers they serve, undermining economic vitality in an area that thrives on accessibility. The Chamber stands for policies that support — not hinder — the success and sustainability of our business community.
“We urge decision-makers to reject this proposal and instead prioritize solutions that enhance mobility, support economic growth, and ensure that our beaches remain open, welcoming, and reachable for all.”