September 2021 Newsletter

Here comes Fall! Please enjoy an eventful September with your Safety Harbor Public Library.

Youth (ages 5-18): Youth Fall Reading starts September 13 with prizes at 6 and 12 hours of reading, plus a grand prize drawing for 12 hours; Register now at safetyharborlibrary.beanstack.org. Tweens and teens can grow their own mushrooms at home on September 7 while our younger patrons can enjoy singing and dancing fun with Mikey and Jo Kid Shows on September 15 or a Flamingo take-home art project on the September 20. For older teens thinking about college, there will be a virtual workshop on Personal Statements and Applications September 25.

Adults: The Friends of the Library are holding a book sale on September 11 from 9am-3pm. All proceeds benefit your library! Veteran Charlie Grebinger shares a two-part story about war and love during the Vietnam conflict on September 2 and 9, the Deaf Literacy Center is offering American Sign Language classes, free and open to anyone, starting September 13, and author Gabi Justice presents writing workshop, "How to Write a Gripping First Page", on September 30. This month's Saturday Movie Matinee is Wild Rose, showing on September 18.

It's going to be a great month! Take a look at our September 2021 Newsletter for a complete listing of events.

Career Online High School

Safety Harbor Public Library participates in the Career Online High School (COHS) program which offers adults (19 and older) the opportunity to earn an accredited high school diploma and career certificate online. The library’s program offers a limited number of scholarships to qualified adult learners who are looking to advance their careers, prepare for workforce entry, and continue their education.

Eligibility Criteria:

Age 19 or older
Pinellas County Resident
PPLC library cardholder in good standing or willing to apply for a library card
At least one year of high school already completed

For more information, please visit the library's Career Online High School page.

Florida Stories: Safety Harbor Walking Tour

Explore downtown Safety Harbor at your own pace with a guided tour from the Florida Humanities Council. Download the free Florida Stories app for a narrated, GPS-enabled experience that will introduce you to 12 of Safety Harbor's historical landmarks. This tour, and others, are also accessible from the Florida Humanities website so you can enjoy tours from across the state no matter where you are.

Download the Florida Stories app or visit FLStories.org

Safety Harbor Public Library

101 2nd Street North, Safety Harbor, FL 34695
727-724-1525 ~ shplref@cityofsafetyharbor.com
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