St. Pete Beach Public Library news
ST. PETE BEACH — The St. Pete Beach Public Library has scheduled the following activities and events:
• Monday, Aug. 10, 11 a.m. to noon — Tech Help, walk-in: Get help with technology basics for phones, computers and library-related applications. Monday sessions are walk-in only; no appointment needed.
• Monday, Aug. 17, 3 p.m. — Tea at Three: Tea and light refreshments while watching a film.
• Tuesdays, 10 a.m. — Storytime: Get ready to wiggle, giggle and groove. Stories, songs and movement build early literacy skills and support motor development. For children 5 and younger and their caregivers.
• Tuesday, Aug. 18, 4 p.m. — Play with Clay: Make masterpieces out of modeling clay. For ages 3 and older.
• Wednesday, Aug. 19, 1 to 4 p.m. — Mahjong: Bring friends and play. Not instructional.
• Thursday, Aug. 20, 10 a.m. — Boogie & Bubbles: Twenty minutes of music and movement for ages 2 to 5.
• Thursday, Aug. 20, 2 p.m. — A Novel Idea Book Club: A discussion of “The Sun Down Motel” by Simone St. James. Email spbbookclub@gmail.com.
• Friday, Aug. 21, noon — Feature Film: Popcorn and a movie. Visit spblibrary.com for details.
• Friday, Aug. 21, noon to 4:30 p.m. — Big Red Bus Blood Drive: Donate blood aboard the Big Red Bus.
• Saturday, Aug. 22, 11 a.m. — Microplastics and Our Bay: An interactive session on the sources and impacts of microplastics, and what families can do to keep Tampa Bay healthy. For ages 8 and older.
• Saturday, Aug. 22, 2 to 3:30 p.m. — Tech Help by appointment: Get help with technology basics for phones, computers and library-related applications. No repairs. Sign up for a 30-minute appointment at calendly.com/stpbeachlibrary/30min or call 727-363-9238. Because the program takes place after regular library hours, all other library services will be suspended.
Gulf Beaches Library news
MADEIRA BEACH — The Gulf Beaches Public Library has scheduled the following activities and events:
• Writers Group: 10 a.m. to noon Mondays.
• Adult Coloring Book Group: 11 a.m. to noon Wednesdays.
• Mahjong: 11 a.m. Thursdays. Old and new members welcome.
• Investment Club: 2:30 to 4 p.m. Thursdays.
• Meditation: 11 a.m. to noon Fridays.
• Scrabble: 1 to 4 p.m. Fridays. • Storytime: 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays for ages 2 and younger; 10:30 a.m. Fridays for ages 2 to 4.
• A Novel Book Club: The library’s new club focuses on fiction, from hidden gems to cult favorites, and meets every two weeks. Next up is “The Binding Room” by Nadine Matheson at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25.
• Book Lovers Club: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18. “Convenience Store Woman” by Sayaka Murata.
The library is accepting gently used book donations; no textbooks. It also offers ongoing help with library apps such as Kanopy, Hoopla and Libby.
The library is at 200 Municipal Drive. For details, visit gulfbeacheslibrary.org or follow the library on Facebook, Instagram and X.