St. Pete Beach Public Library news<\/p>\n
ST. PETE BEACH \u2014 The St. Pete Beach Public Library set its schedule of upcoming events.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Monday, May 4, 11 a.m.-noon. Tech Help-Walk-In: Library staff offer help with technology basics for phones, computers, and library-related applications. Monday Tech help is on a walk-in only basis.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Tuesdays, 10 a.m. Storytime: 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.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Tuesday, May 5, 3:30-5 p.m. Topics in American History: Our Constitution at Work: The Constitution created a bureaucracy and a system of checks and balances.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Wednesday, May 6, 1-4 p.m. Mahjong: Bring some friends and play Mahjong. The library will provide both the American and Chinese versions of the game. This is not an instructional or guided gaming program. Seating is limited.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Thursday, May 7, 10 a.m. Boogie & Bubbles: Twenty minutes of music and movement. Great for ages 2-5.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Thursday, May 7 and Wednesday, May 8, 4-6 p.m. Western Romance Reading Rodeo: Saddle up for a rootin\u2019-tootin\u2019 good time at the library with this Western-themed celebration of stories and romanc. Explore the charm of subgenres like Cowboy Christmas or discover your next favorite read through the \u201cBlind Date with a Cowboy\u201d display. Try your hand at the Western Scavenger Hunt, uncovering hidden treasures throughout the library, and share your appreciation at the \u201cLove Notes to the Library\u201d station. Don\u2019t forget to cast your vote on the \u201cMarry Me, Cowboy\u201d board and help us round up the most beloved Western romance tropes. Whether you\u2019re a longtime fan or new to the range, there\u2019s something here for every buckaroo.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Saturday, May 9, 2-4 p.m. Tech help by appointment: The library offers help with technology basics for phones, computers, and library-related applications. (No repairs). For Saturday tech help you can sign up for a 30 minute appointment here: https:\/\/calendly.com\/stpbeachlibrary\/30min<\/a> or call 727-363-9238. Please note, because this program will be occurring after regular library hours, all other library services will be suspended during this time.<\/p>\n Gulf Beaches Library event schedule<\/p>\n MADEIRA BEACH \u2014 The Gulf Beaches Public Library has released its latest schedule of upcoming events:<\/p>\n \u2022 Writers Group: Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon<\/p>\n \u2022 Library App Help: Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m. For help with Libby, Kanopy, and Hoopla.<\/p>\n \u2022 International Movie: Wednesday, May 13, at 2 p.m. \u201cWild Diamond.\u201d French.<\/p>\n \u2022 Mahjong: Thursdays, 11 a.m. Old and new members welcome.<\/p>\n \u2022 Investment Club: Thursdays, 2:30-4 p.m.<\/p>\n \u2022 Meditation: Fridays, 11 a.m.-noon. Relax and rejuvenate at the end of the week.<\/p>\n \u2022 Scrabble: Fridays, 1-4 p.m.<\/p>\n \u2022 Storytime: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 and under; Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-4.<\/p>\n \u2022 Book Club: Tuesday, May 19, at 10:30 a.m. \u201cA Fever in the Heartland\u201d by Timothy Egan.<\/p>\n \u2022 Adult Art Class: Tuesday, May 19, from 5-7:30 p.m. Watercolor class with artist Deb Barnard. All materials will be provided. Registration required.<\/p>\n \u2022 Author Talk: Saturday, May 23, at 11 a.m. Gulf Beaches Library staff member Christine Sloman will present her new memoir, \u201cidk, my dad has dementia,\u201d do a Q&A, and sign copies of her book.<\/p>\n The library is currently taking gently used donations of books, no textbooks.<\/p>\n