The Coolest Place to Be

It’s August in Pinellas County, which means sunshine, humidity, and plenty of heat. A new school year is starting, along with the associated increase in traffic. If only there were a place to spend some time in a quiet, well air-conditioned space for free . . . Oh...

Explore Our History: America250 at your Library

250 years ago, on July 4, 1776, the delegates of the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, the founding document of the United States of America. Federal, state, and local governments are celebrating the nation’s Semiquincentennial...

Unearth a Story at Your Library

Pinellas public libraries are kicking off summer with reading programs, events, and activities for all ages. This year’s “Unearth a Story” theme encourages exploration through books and hands-on programs. Participants can also earn prizes through Reading with the Rays and the newly expanded countywide Score through Stories program.

Expect the Unexpected

What comes to mind when you think of your public library? Rows of bookshelves? The quiet hum of people studying and reading? Children enjoying story time? If you haven’t explored your Pinellas Public Library recently, you might be surprised by what’s waiting to be discovered!

Find Your Joy at the Library

Find your joy at the library this National Library Week (April 19–25)! With books, storytimes, craft programs, seed libraries, tool lending, and so much more, Pinellas public libraries offer something for everyone.