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Posted on: September 22, 2023

Expedited Permit Procedures

Flooding in St. Pete Beach

Procedure to Expedite Eligible Permits Following Hurricane Idalia

NOTICE: All flood damaged materials may be removed without a permit. However, a permit must be obtained to replace the flood-damaged materials. 

The City will issue the following per...

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City News
Posted on: September 19, 2023

Hurricane Idalia Debris Collection Update

Flooding in St. Pete Beach

St Pete Beach,

 

We have made significant progress in collecting all forms of hurricane debris across the island.  At this time there are very few remaining properties to service therefore, Wednesday, September 20, 2023 will be our last da...

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City News
Posted on: April 28, 2023

Turtle Nesting Season begins Monday, May 1st.

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Turtle Nesting Season begins Monday, May 1st.

Five different sea turtles species are found in Florida’s waters and nesting on our beaches. All sea turtles found in Florida are protected under state statutes.Leave ONLY your footprints when you dep...

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City News
Posted on: February 16, 2023

Adopt-A-Drain Program

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Rainy season is fast approaching, and the City of St. Pete Beach is excited to announce we are launching our very own "Adopt-A-Drain" program.

Through the NEW Adopt-A-Drain program, St. Pete Beach is partnering with residents to help make sure st...

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City News
Posted on: January 10, 2023

St. Pete Beach Beautification Program

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City of St Pete Beach 

Home Beautification Program 2022

Program Description: 

The City Commission approved funding for a beautification program for homes in St. Pete Beach that lack green space and landscaping in their front Right of Way. A...

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City News
Posted on: February 18, 2023

Lane Closures - Undergrounding Electric on Gulf Blvd.

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The Gulf Blvd. Undergrounding Electric project began in December 2022, and the projected completion date is estimated to be mid 2025.  The work only takes place during the day as it is the most efficient time to work, as well as the safest way fo...

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City News
Posted on: December 15, 2022

Undergrounding Electric on Gulf Boulevard

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The existing overhead utilities in the corridor include electrical and communication infrastructure from Duke Energy, Frontier Communications and Spectrum. 

The scope of this project include relocating these utilities and undergrounding them in th...

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News Flash

News Flash

Posted on: May 9, 2023

Autism Friendly

Autism Friendly

St. Pete Beach Public Library recently partnered with The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at USF (CARD) to become an Autism Friendly Business.

St. Pete Beach Library becoming an Autism Friendly Business means:

Education and Awareness

Our staff rec...

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Public Library
Posted on: September 21, 2023

New! Freegal Music!

Freegal Music

Freegal Music+ for St. Pete Beach Library Patrons!

Starting 9/21/23 St. Pete Beach Library Cardholders will have access to 3 downloads per week and 5 hours of streaming per day with no ads or fees!

Freegal?Music+ is a free music service which offers downloa...

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Public Library
Posted on: July 20, 2023

Loose Threads: Fiber Arts Group

Loose Threads

Monday, September 25, 12:00— 2:00 p.m. Whether you enjoy knitting, stitching, quilting, felting, sewing, crocheting, or any other fiber art, this group is open to anyone interested in working on their own projects and sharing ideas. Open to all ...

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Public Library
Posted on: August 26, 2023

Family Movie: The Little Mermaid

Family Movie

Monday, September 25 at 5:00 p.m.Family Movie: The Little Mermaid. (2023 Rated PG) A young mermaid makes a deal with a sea witch to trade her beautiful voice for human legs so she can discover the world above water and impress a princ...

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Public Library
Posted on: August 26, 2023

Teatime with The Spice & Tea Exchange

Spice and Tea Exchange

Wednesday, September 27, 4:00 p.m. Join us for a special demonstration and tea tasting presented by The Spice & Tea Exchange. Participants will have the opportunity to try a delicious herbal blue raspberry blend.

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Public Library
Posted on: August 26, 2023

Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour

Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour

Thursday, September 28 from 9:00-10:00 a.m. The library will host a Sensory Friendly browsing hour before normal business hours so visitors can have a chance to explore and ask questions during a quieter, low-traffic time. The library will have e...

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Public Library
Posted on: August 28, 2023

Teddy Bear Clinic

Teddy Bear Clinic

Thursday, September 28, 12:00 p.m. Pre-K children will enjoy taking their favorite stuffed friends through a “checkup” as they learn what to expect from their own prekindergarten physicals and doctor visits.

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Public Library
Posted on: August 28, 2023

Making Prescriptions Affordable

Making Prescriptions Affordable

Friday, September 29, 2:00 p.m. Learn how to utilize various manufacturers and retailers discount programs to make prescriptions more affordable.

Public Library
Posted on: September 23, 2023

SHINE: Medicare Counseling- by Appointment Only

SHINE Medicare Counseling

SHINE Medicare Counseling is back at the St. Pete Beach Library and we have increased the dates this year!

Appointments are available for 1 hour sessions, from 10:30am-2:30pm. October 16, 23, 30. November 6, 13, 27. December 4.

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Public Library
Posted on: July 20, 2023

Game On: BEAM

Game on BEAM

Saturdays at 11:00 a.m.  Try our all-ages interactive projector game system. This is a full body gaming experience – bring clean socks!

Public Library
Posted on: September 22, 2023

Family Movie: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Family Movie

Monday, October 2 at 5:00 p.m.- Family Movie: Across the Spider-Verse: (2023 Rated PG) Miles Morales returns for the next chapter of the Oscar®-winning Spider-Verse saga, an epic adventure that will transport Brooklyn's full-time, friendly...

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Public Library
Posted on: August 26, 2023

Tech Help

Tech Help

Monday, September 25 & October 2, 11:00 a.m.— 12:00 p.m. Need one-on-one tech assistance? We offer help with technology basics for phones, computers, and library-related applications. Walk-ins only; patrons will be helped on a first come, fi...

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Public Library
Posted on: September 23, 2023

Donut Happy Hour

Donut Happy Hour

Wednesday, October 4 at 11:00 a.m. Socialize with other adults while enjoying donuts and coffee. 

Public Library
Posted on: September 23, 2023

Solar Eclipse Party

Solar Eclipse Party

Wednesday, October 4 at 5:00 p.m.

Join us as we celebrate this month’s annular eclipse with crafts and snacks. Thanks to a grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and a supplement to the NASA @ My Library Project, the Space Science Insti...

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Public Library
Posted on: September 23, 2023

Socrates Cafe

Socrates Cafe

Friday, October 6 at 11:00 a.m.

Inspired by Christopher Phillips and his book Socrates Café: A Fresh Taste of Philosophy, this discussion group seeks to engage us in a dialog that is respectful and challenging.

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Public Library
Posted on: September 23, 2023

Feature Film: No Hard Feelings

Feature Films

Friday, October 6 at 2:00pm— Feature Film: No Hard Feelings: (2023 Rated R) On the brink of losing her home, Maddie finds an intriguing job listing: helicopter parents looking for someone to bring their introverted 19-year-old son out of his she...

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Public Library
Posted on: September 23, 2023

Library CLOSED: Staff Development

Staff Development Day

The library will be closed Monday, October 9 for Staff Development.

Public Library
Posted on: September 23, 2023

Topics in American History

Topics in American History

Tuesday October 10 at 3:30 p.m.— Topics in American History: Reagan-Bush Era: The 1980s Pt. I Ronald Reagan’s Shiny City on a Hill was 1980’s America. During the 1980s traditional conservative ideology dominated the ...

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Public Library
Posted on: September 23, 2023

Bats! At the Library

Bats at the Library

Wednesday, October 11 at 5:00 p.m.

Bats, Bats and More...Bats showcases "oddball" bats, bat habitat, camouflage, the vampire bat, motherhood and much more! This program is best suited for Grades 2 and up and is presented by the Tampa Bay Bats.

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Public Library
Posted on: September 23, 2023

Medicare 101

SHINE Medicare 101

Thursday, October 12 at 10:30 a.m.— Medicare 101 

Join us for an informative presentation on Medicare and SHINE services. This program is courtesy of Area Agency on Aging of Pasco and Pinellas, Inc. 

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Public Library
Posted on: September 23, 2023

Earth Plight: Global Warming; the Harsh Reality

Earth Plight: Global Warming the Harsh Reality

Thursday, October 12 at  4:30 p.m.— Earth Plight: Global Warming; the Harsh Reality

Global warming and climate change, while often used interchangeably, have different meanings. Global warming refers to increasing global temperatures bel...

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Public Library
Posted on: September 23, 2023

Creature Feature: The Shining

Creature Feature

Friday, October 12 at 12:00pm— Creature Feature: The Shining: (1980 Rated R) The film journeys alongside an unlikely pair, Ember and Wade, in a city where fire-, water-, land- and air-residents live together. The fiery young woman and the go-wit...

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Public Library
Posted on: September 23, 2023

Family Movie: Elemental

Family Movie

Monday October 16 at 5:00 p.m.— Family Movie: Elemental: (2023 Rated PG) The film journeys alongside an unlikely pair, Ember and Wade, in a city where fire-, water-, land- and air-residents live together. The fiery young woman and the g...

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Public Library
Posted on: September 23, 2023

Alexa's Pumpkin Patch

Miss Alexa's Pumpkin Patch

Tuesday, October 17 at 10:30 a.m.

Following Story Time, head to the children’s area to pick a pumpkin with a surprise inside.

Public Library
Posted on: September 23, 2023

Agatha Christie- about the Murder Mystery

Nan Colton Presents

Wednesday, October 18 at 6:00 p.m.

Renowned playwright, director, storyteller, actress and arts educator Nan Colton humorously tells the life of best-selling mystery author Agatha Christie. The presentation is designed to represent a possible conversation ...

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Public Library
Posted on: September 23, 2022

Story Time!

Storytime

Tuesdays from 10:00-10:30 am. Get ready to play and learn numbers, colors, and the alphabet through songs, stories, and movement. 

Public Library