{"id":171148,"date":"2026-02-27T06:26:44","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T06:26:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/171148\/"},"modified":"2026-02-27T06:26:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T06:26:44","slug":"around-town-beaches-news-briefs-beaches-18","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/171148\/","title":{"rendered":"Around town: Beaches news briefs | Beaches"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>                                St. Pete Beach Public Library News<\/p>\n<p>ST. PETE BEACH \u2014 The St. Pete Beach Public Library has set its upcoming schedule of events.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Friday, Feb. 27, noon. \u2014 Feature Film: Join us for a feature film. See <a href=\"http:\/\/spblibrary.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">spblibrary.com<\/a> for movie details.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Thursday, Feb. 26, 10 a.m. \u2014 Inclusive Art Hour with Creative Clay: Create art at the library with teaching and member artists from Creative Clay. We\u2019ll sketch, draw, and color together. Supplies will be provided.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Saturday, Feb. 28, at 11 a.m. \u2014 Game On! Come try out our all-ages interactive projector game system, our interactive lightboard, and our interactive game table.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Saturday, Feb. 28, at 2-4 p.m. \u2014 Tech Help: We offer one-on-one help with technology basics and library-related app (no repairs). Mondays are a walk-in basis. For our Saturday Tech Help we offer walk-ins, or you can sign up for a 30 minute appointment here: <a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/stpbeachlibrary\/30min\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/calendly.com\/stpbeachlibrary\/30min<\/a> or give us a call at 727-363-9238.<\/p>\n<p>Because this program will be occurring after regular library hours, all other library services will be suspended during this time.<\/p>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/SPBLibrary.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SPBLibrary.com<\/a> for details about other programs.<\/p>\n<p>Gulf Beaches sets activities<\/p>\n<p>MADEIRA BEACH \u2014The Gulf Beaches Public Library has released its latest schedule of upcoming events<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Writers Group: Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Library App Help: Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m. For help with Libby, Kanopy, and Hoopla.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Mahjong: Thursdays, 11 a.m. Old and new members welcome.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Investment Club: Thursdays, 2:30-4 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Meditation: Fridays, 11 a.m.-noon. Relax and rejuvenate at the end of the week.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Scrabble: Fridays, 1-4 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Storytime: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 and under; Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-4.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 AARP Tax Help: Through April 14. Appointment required, call 727-346-8256.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Library Fundraiser: Thursday, Feb. 26, at 5 p.m. Enjoy live music and food while you bid on gift baskets from local vendors. Participate in the burying of a new time capsule to be opened in 2076!<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Sound Bath Meditation: Saturday, March 28, from noon to 1 p.m. Led by Tamara Rokicki, a certified Sound Healing and Meditation Practitioner. Bring a mat and a pillow and get ready to be \u201cbathed\u201d in sound frequencies and vibrations for a deeply restorative session. To register, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/LibraryMeditation\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly\/LibraryMeditation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The library is currently accepting gently used donations of books; no textbooks please.<\/p>\n<p>The library is located at 200 Municipal Drive. Find it on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and visit our website at <a href=\"http:\/\/gulfbeacheslibrary.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">gulfbeacheslibrary.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Beaches Chamber to host annual dinner<\/p>\n<p>ST. PETE BEACH \u2014The Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce will host its 2026 Annual Dinner on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 5:30-8 p.m. at the TradeWinds Resort Pavilion, 5500 Gulf Blvd.<\/p>\n<p>Centered around the theme \u201cOur People. Our Purpose. Our Progress.,\u201d this signature event brings together the leaders, businesses, and community partners who shape the future of the Tampa Bay Beaches. The evening is dedicated to celebrating the individuals who make the Chamber strong, reflecting on the progress achieved over the past year, and reaffirming the purpose that continues to guide the organization forward.<\/p>\n<p>The Annual Dinner serves as one of the Chamber\u2019s most important events of the year, offering attendees the opportunity to strengthen relationships, expand their network, and be part of the conversations shaping the region\u2019s continued success.<\/p>\n<p>For more information or to reserve a seat, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/tampabaybeaches.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tampabaybeaches.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"St. Pete Beach Public Library News ST. 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