{"id":89254,"date":"2025-12-19T12:23:12","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T12:23:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/89254\/"},"modified":"2025-12-19T12:23:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T12:23:12","slug":"around-town-beaches-news-briefs-beaches-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/89254\/","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 updated its schedule of events.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Tuesdays, 10 a.m. \u2014 Story Time! 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<p>\u2022 Wednesday, Dec. 24, and Thursday, Dec. 25 \u2014 Library Closed<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Friday, Dec. 26, 12 p.m. \u2013 Feature Film: Join us for a feature film and light refreshments. See <a href=\"http:\/\/spblibrary.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">spblibrary.com<\/a> for movie details.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. \u2014 Tech Help Saturdays: Get help with technology basics for phones, computers, and library-related applications. (No repairs). Walk in or sign up for a 30-minute appointment at <a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/stpbeachlibrary\/30min\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/calendly.com\/stpbeachlibrary\/30min<\/a> or call 727-363-9238. Note that 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 Library sets events<\/p>\n<p>MADEIRA BEACH \u2013 The 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 Closed: Wednesday, Dec. 24 and Thursday, Dec. 25.<\/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: Fridays at 10:30 a.m. ages 2-4.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about the library\u2019s activities, visit its sites on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and its website at <a href=\"http:\/\/gulfbeacheslibrary.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">gulfbeacheslibrary.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The library is located at 200 Municipal Drive.<\/p>\n<p>Home decorating winners announced<\/p>\n<p>REDINGTON SHORES \u2014 Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Redington Shores Holiday Home Decorating contest:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 First Place \u2014 17555 Second St. E<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Second Place \u2014 17706 Long Point Drive<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Third Place \u2014 17548 Second St. E<\/p>\n<p>Redington Shores to fill committee posts<\/p>\n<p>The following committee positions are currently open.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Gulf Beaches Public Library Board: alternate, one position, at large. The term is open-ended. The alternate serves with a commissioner\/voting member (currently Erin Schoos) and attends Library Board meetings in the absence of the commissioner.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Parks and Rec Committee: District One, alternate, at large. Term is two years. The committee meets once or twice a month, usually Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>Please contact Town Hall if are interested in any of the positions at 17425 Gulf Blvd. or call 727-397-5538.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"St. Pete Beach Public Library News ST. 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