Announcements

Clearwater Public Library System's hours and services are temporarily limited.

Library hours and locations are here.

  • Patrons are expected to follow the CDC’s social distancing guidelines of staying six feet apart from others who are not in their party.
  • Patrons may use public internet computers for up to two hours per day.
  • Activities in children’s play areas are limited.
  • In-person programming may resume sometime in the fall, but capacities will be limited in order to observe social distancing. Virtual programming is offered via the library's website.
  • Materials donations (books, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs in good condition) are accepted during open hours.
  • Curbside service is offered at the Beach, Main, and North Greenwood library locations during open hours.

Upcoming Events

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LA Interviews

9:00am - 3:30pm
Main Library
Location: Main Library
Room: Main Board Room, 2nd Floor
Meeting/Event Purpose
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Family Story Time

10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Youth Program Room, 2nd Floor
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Program Description:
Family Story Time is for parents, caregivers and children, although stories and other activities will be geared toward those children ages 6 and under.  We will have stories, songs, action rhymes, puppets, fingerplays and more!!  Every prog...

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Under Florida law, information provided to municipalities are public records and may be subject to a public records request.

Writing Your Life

10:30am - 12:30pm
Countryside Library
Registration
Library Branch: Countryside Library
Room: Countryside Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Waitlist Seats Remaining: 3
Program Description:
Personal stories help us make sense our lives. This class on modern memoir writing explores ways to shape your experiences into narrative form, through weekly writing exercises, reading assignments, and discussions of notable examples. An 8-week work...

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Under Florida law, information provided to municipalities are public records and may be subject to a public records request.

Citizen Citation Appeals Hearings

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Council Chambers, 1st Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: City Meeting/Event

Clearwater City Council Work Sessions, Council Meetings, and Advisory Board Meetings are open to the public and are held in the first floor of the Main Library, located at 100 N. Osceola Ave. Stream the meeting live and see the agenda.

Council Meetings will be broadcast live on the city's website (bit.ly/ClearwaterCityCouncilMeetings), the city's Facebook page (facebook.com/cityofclearwater) and on the city's YouTube channel (youtube.com/myclearwater) as well as on C-View TV Spectrum Channel 638, Frontier Channel 30 and WOW! Channel 15.

 

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Red Light Camera Appeals Hearings

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Council Chambers, 1st Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: City Meeting/Event

Clearwater City Council Work Sessions, Council Meetings, and Advisory Board Meetings are open to the public and are held in the first floor of the Main Library, located at 100 N. Osceola Ave. Stream the meeting live and see the agenda.

Council Meetings will be broadcast live on the city's website (bit.ly/ClearwaterCityCouncilMeetings), the city's Facebook page (facebook.com/cityofclearwater) and on the city's YouTube channel (youtube.com/myclearwater) as well as on C-View TV Spectrum Channel 638, Frontier Channel 30 and WOW! Channel 15.

 

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Wednesday STEAM Workshops

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Countryside Library
Library Branch: Countryside Library
Room: Countryside Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Educational
Program Description:
Children can choose a make-and-take craft or invent a new structure in the block play zone. High school students will offer assistance with each station. Registration is not required, but space is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served bas...

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Groups of 10 or more must call and register with a staff member at (727) 562-4970.

Craft and Create

4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Greenwood Library
Library Branch: North Greenwood Library
Room: North Greenwood Community Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:
Join us to create amazing crafts! Each month will feature a different awesome item that you can make and take home. Recommended ages 8+  Space is limited and is first come, first served.   October 20th: Spooky Step-by-Step painti...

Disclaimer(s)

Groups of 10 or more must call and register with a staff member at (727) 562-4970.

Environmental Advisory Board

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Council Chambers, 1st Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: City Meeting/Event

Clearwater City Council Work Sessions, Council Meetings, and Advisory Board Meetings are open to the public and are held in the first floor of the Main Library, located at 100 N. Osceola Ave. Stream the meeting live and see the agenda.

Council Meetings will be broadcast live on the city's website (bit.ly/ClearwaterCityCouncilMeetings), the city's Facebook page (facebook.com/cityofclearwater) and on the city's YouTube channel (youtube.com/myclearwater) as well as on C-View TV Spectrum Channel 638, Frontier Channel 30 and WOW! Channel 15.

 

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Lego WeDo Wednesdays

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Youth Program Room, 2nd Floor
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Waitlist Seats Remaining: 5
Program Description:
Enjoy this introduction into the world of robotics.  Build a creature using LEGO bricks then learn to code it to move and make noises. Please register online.  If families want to register more than one child and they are able to share a ta...

Disclaimer(s)

Under Florida law, information provided to municipalities are public records and may be subject to a public records request.

Please arrive on time. Late arrivals may be restricted from participating and registered spots may be given to someone on the waiting list. Repeated late arrivals and a repeated failure to notify staff of cancellation in advance may result in a restriction from participating in future programs.

Special Craft Time for Caregivers of Children in WeDo program

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Creation Studio, 1st Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:
Your kids have plans, now what?  Well, come on down to the Creation Studio on the 1st floor and we will make some pretty fun DIY projects.  Each class will be a different project or activity. To participate, you must be a caregiver of one o...

Disclaimer(s)

Under Florida law, information provided to municipalities are public records and may be subject to a public records request.

Trunk-or-Treat @ Beach!

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Beach Library
Library Branch: Beach Library
Room: Beach Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Events
Program Description:
  Trick-or-treat! Clearwater Library and Recreation Center Staff will be passing candy out from their car trunks. This is a free event. For more info, contact your local Clearwater Library Branch or call the Rec Center at (727) 462-6138. ...

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, dairy, or other allergens.

Preschool Pals Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Countryside Library
Library Branch: Countryside Library
Room: Countryside Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Story Times
Program Description:
An active story time designed for toddlers. Each week we will explore a new theme with fun songs to dance to and sing, lots of movement, and stories. Ages 3+ Registration is not required, but space is limited and offered on a first-come-first...

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Groups of 10 or more must call and register with a staff member at (727) 562-4970.

Children under seven (7) years old are welcome to attend with parent supervision throughout the program.

Budding Bookworms

10:30am - 11:15am
East Community Library @ SPC
Library Branch: East Community Library @ SPC
Room: East Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Educational, Story Times
Program Description:
Help your toddler get ready to read! Join us weekly for a fun, interactive, early literacy program designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years old. Build language skills while enjoying stories, songs, crafts, and more. We encourage active pa...

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Under Florida law, information provided to municipalities are public records and may be subject to a public records request.

The Homeschooler's Club: Halloween STEAM

10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Youth Program Room, 2nd Floor
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Program Description:
Bones, Pumpkins, and Spiders Oh My!! Whether you celebrate Halloween or not, these STEAM challenges will have you exploring, creating and investigating parts of our world.  Some challenges will include creating your own spider web,  investi...

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Under Florida law, information provided to municipalities are public records and may be subject to a public records request.

Nan Colton presents Edith Kermit Roosevelt

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Countryside Library
Library Branch: Countryside Library
Room: Countryside Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Live Music & Performances
Program Description:
Join us for a live character performance as performing artist-in-residence for the Museum of Fine Arts, Nan Colton, presents Edith Roosevelt - first lady and private person. Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt was the second wife of President Theodore Roose...

Disclaimer(s)

Under Florida law, information provided to municipalities are public records and may be subject to a public records request.

Tune Terminology

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Heritage Studio, 4th Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM / STEAM, Technology Training
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Program Description:
Tune Terminology Do you know a Melody from a Harmony? A Chord from a Key? There's a lot of jargon we use about music, words we use every day. Come along for a light explanation of what the words actually mean ...

Disclaimer(s)

Ages 16+ This program is designed and intended for patrons ages 16 and above. Programs requiring registration may limit participation to those patrons who meet the age requirement. 

Teen Tech, Science & Art Lab (13-18 Year Olds)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Teen Room, 2nd Floor
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM / STEAM
Program Description:
Calling all Teens!  Join us in the lab for myth buster science experiments, drones and artistic fun! . Registration is not required, but space is limited and offered on a first-come-first-served basis.  ...

Disclaimer(s)

Under Florida law, information provided to municipalities are public records and may be subject to a public records request.

City Council Meeting

6:00pm - 9:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Council Chambers, 1st Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: City Meeting/Event

Clearwater City Council Work Sessions, Council Meetings, and Advisory Board Meetings are open to the public and are held in the first floor of the Main Library, located at 100 N. Osceola Ave. Stream the meeting live and see the agenda.

Council Meetings will be broadcast live on the city's website (bit.ly/ClearwaterCityCouncilMeetings), the city's Facebook page (facebook.com/cityofclearwater) and on the city's YouTube channel (youtube.com/myclearwater) as well as on C-View TV Spectrum Channel 638, Frontier Channel 30 and WOW! Channel 15.

 

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Need Legal Help?

All Day
North Greenwood Library
Registration
Library Branch: North Greenwood Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Entrepreneurship, Educational, Health & Human Services, Money & Finance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Program Description:
Volunteer lawyers are standing by to help you with your legal issues for FREE. (Excludes criminal, personal injury, immigration or traffic violations.) PLEASE NOTE: Legal consultations will be conducted virtually through ZOOM or telephone only,...

Disclaimer(s)

Under Florida law, information provided to municipalities are public records and may be subject to a public records request.

By registering for this program, you acknowledge that you understand that this program may be recorded (both audio and/or video) and posted for public viewing on the library's online platforms.

The information contained in the multimedia content (“Video Content”) posted represents the views and opinions of the original creators of such Video Content and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of the City of Clearwater (“City”). The Video Content has been made available for informational and educational purposes only. The City does not make any representation or warranties with respect to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of the Video Content. The City does not warrant the performance, effectiveness or applicability of any sites listed or linked to in any Video Content. The City hereby disclaims any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the Video Content, which is provided as is, and without warranties.

Ages 16+ This program is designed and intended for patrons ages 16 and above. Programs requiring registration may limit participation to those patrons who meet the age requirement. 

Coding Concepts for Little Ones- Session 1

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Youth Program Room, 2nd Floor
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: STEM / STEAM, Story Times
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Program Description:
This is a traditional storytime with a twist. We will be introducing beginning coding concepts in the structure of a storytime with books, songs, activities and hands on fun. In session one we will explore algorithms, sequences, and patterns&nbs...

Disclaimer(s)

Under Florida law, information provided to municipalities are public records and may be subject to a public records request.

Craftivity Club: Spooky Tales and Spider Webs

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Youth Program Room, 2nd Floor
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs & Discussion Groups, Games & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Program Description:
You are invited to explore your imagination and creativity in this monthly club. We will have games, activities, art projects or crafts along with a short read aloud story related to the monthly theme.   October Theme: Scary Stories with a...

Disclaimer(s)

Under Florida law, information provided to municipalities are public records and may be subject to a public records request.

Unconventional Art - Spell Book Halloween Decoration Craft

2:00pm - 4:00pm
East Community Library @ SPC
Registration
Library Branch: East Community Library @ SPC
Room: East Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Hobbies
Registration Required
Waitlist Seats Remaining: 5
Program Description:
Join us for an exploration of the unexpected! On the third Saturday of this month, stop by the Clearwater East Community Library @ SPC for a unique art project. Art supplies and expertise will be provided, just bring your imagination!  ...

Disclaimer(s)

Under Florida law, information provided to municipalities are public records and may be subject to a public records request.

Halloween Take and Make Craft@ Main

10/24/2021 @ 10:00am - 10/31/2021 @ 5:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Program Description:
Stop by the Main Library the week of Oct. 24-31, to pick up your Take and Make craft, while supplies last.  Bonus:  Fun 3d print for each child. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Under Florida law, information provided to municipalities are public records and may be subject to a public records request.

By registering for this program, you acknowledge that you understand that this program may be recorded (both audio and/or video) and posted for public viewing on the library's online platforms.

The information contained in the multimedia content (“Video Content”) posted represents the views and opinions of the original creators of such Video Content and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of the City of Clearwater (“City”). The Video Content has been made available for informational and educational purposes only. The City does not make any representation or warranties with respect to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of the Video Content. The City does not warrant the performance, effectiveness or applicability of any sites listed or linked to in any Video Content. The City hereby disclaims any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the Video Content, which is provided as is, and without warranties.