Sunday, July 6 - Saturday, July 12

Story Tots

Wednesday, July 9, 10:30 am.
Young ones will develop early literacy skills as they participate in an interactive story time followed by a take & make craft.

Book Bus

Wednesday, July 9, 12:00-1:00 pm.
Kids can receive two free books to keep and enjoy reading this summer! Sponsored by the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County. Grades K-12 welcome.

Teen Creative Writing Cafe

Wednesday, July 9, 5:00 pm.
Aspiring teen writers can share their work and get tips and constructive feedback from local author Laura Kepner and their peers. Café style beverages will be available. Beginners welcome. Registration preferred in order to anticipate how much coffee and tea to provide.

Tween Creative Writers Group

Wednesday, July 9, 6:00 pm.
Join local author Laura Kepner for a tween creative writing group. Kids should bring a notebook and something to write with and any story they are currently writing or have written. If they choose to read, they will have between five and ten minutes, depending on attendance. The group will go over plot, pacing, characters, and setting.

Baby & Me Story Time

Friday, July 11, 10:30 am.
Ages birth-18 months. Enjoy special time with your baby while you listen to stories, sing songs, and learn fingerplays, followed by a play session.

Lego League

Friday, July 11, 12:00-3:00 pm.
Ages 3-12 years. Bring your friends and join us for creative building with LEGOS.

Zines for Tweens

Saturday, July 12, 2:00 pm.
Learn how to make a zine from local artist and author, Jenipher Lyn. Ages 8-12. Registration required.

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New Sunshine State Reading Program on Beanstack!

Check out our brand new reading program on Beanstack! Log books from your SSYRA grade level. For the first book, you get a charm bracelet. For every Sunshine State Book read from your grade level's list, you will receive a shoe charm!

Summer Reading 2025: Color Our World

Monday, June 2 - Monday, August 2.
Register on Beanstack for Summer Reading! Please choose the correct challenge for your age group. Read books, win prizes! Log hours read on Beanstack and collect prizes from the library.

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