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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Thanksgiving Break Take and Make Craft @Main

11/20/2021 @ 11:00am - 11/24/2021 @ 2:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Youth Floor, 2nd Floor
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:
Enjoy your Thanksgiving Break with a take and make craft.   Pick up your craft bag at the Youth Services desk, 2nd Floor, Main Library.  Quantities will be limited.   ...

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

Mom and Baby Yoga

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Youth Program Room, 2nd Floor
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Program Description:
Join other moms and babies as we explore movement through songs and play, with freedom to attend to baby's needs at any time. This class is ideal for pre-crawlers and moms of all skill levels, who are medically cleared to participate in exercise. Con...

Disclaimer(s)

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

Resume Fixer Upper

All Day
North Greenwood Library
Library Branch: North Greenwood Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Business & Entrepreneurship
Program Description:
Need to revamp your resume? Submit your old resume and a librarian will turn it into the perfect eye catcher that will increase your chances of getting the job. Please email christa.smith@myclearwater.com for more information.  ...

Disclaimer(s)

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

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. 

Let's Grow Baby Oh!

10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Youth Program Room, 2nd Floor
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Story Times
Program Description:
This is a gentle introduction to literacy through stories, songs and fingerplays for infants up to 24 months. 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.

SHINE Counseling @ Main

10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Conference Room, 1st Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Health & Human Services
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Program Description:
SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) is a free program offered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and your local Area Agency on Aging. Specially trained volunteers can assist you with your Medicare, Medicaid and health i...

Disclaimer(s)

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

SHINE Counseling @ Main

11:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Conference Room, 1st Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Health & Human Services
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Program Description:
SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) is a free program offered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and your local Area Agency on Aging. Specially trained volunteers can assist you with your Medicare, Medicaid and health i...

Disclaimer(s)

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

SHINE Counseling @ Main

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Conference Room, 1st Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Health & Human Services
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Program Description:
SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) is a free program offered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and your local Area Agency on Aging. Specially trained volunteers can assist you with your Medicare, Medicaid and health i...

Disclaimer(s)

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

SHINE Counseling @ Main

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Conference Room, 1st Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Health & Human Services
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Program Description:
SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) is a free program offered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and your local Area Agency on Aging. Specially trained volunteers can assist you with your Medicare, Medicaid and health i...

Disclaimer(s)

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

Little Ones Music and Stories

10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Youth Program Room, 2nd Floor
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Story Times
Program Description:
Ages 2-3. 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.  Attendence is limited.  First come-first serve until we hit maximum capacity. ...

Disclaimer(s)

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

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.

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.

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

Toddler Tuesday - Zumbini

10:30am - 11:00am
Countryside Library
Library Branch: Countryside Library
Room: Countryside Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Story Times
Program Description:
Toddlers will enjoy a vibrant, fun and exciting program promoting movement and music with Mary Brown! Registration is not required, but space is limited and offered on a first-come-first-served basis.  ...

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.

Art Project of the Month: Door Decor

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Creation Studio, 1st Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Program Description:
Sessions are limited to 10 participants and Registration is Required! Join us once a month for a drop in craft session in our Creation Studio between 12pm - 4pm. Crafts will have a moderate or above difficulty level and may include the use of powe...

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.

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. 

English for Speakers of Other Languages

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Countryside Library
Library Branch: Countryside Library
Room: Countryside Multimedia Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Literacy

English for Speakers of Other Languages conversational classes are provided by the Literacy Council of Upper Pinellas. No registration required. For more information call 727-298-3080 ext.1724 or visit http://lcup.net.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Language Exchange Cafe

4:00pm - 5:30pm
East Community Library @ SPC
Library Branch: East Community Library @ SPC
Room: East Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Educational, Literacy, Spanish/En Español

Practice a foreign language and experience real language and cultural exchange. One -on-one conversation is a great way to learn to speak a new language. You'll Spend half the time teaching someone to speak your language and the other half learning a new one. Join us at our upcoming language exchange meetings to practice your favorite foreign language and learn something new about another culture.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Parks and Recreation Board

6:30pm - 9:30pm
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.

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...

Disclaimer(s)

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...

Disclaimer(s)

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

Resume Fixer Upper

All Day
North Greenwood Library
Library Branch: North Greenwood Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Business & Entrepreneurship
Program Description:
Need to revamp your resume? Submit your old resume and a librarian will turn it into the perfect eye catcher that will increase your chances of getting the job. Please email christa.smith@myclearwater.com for more information.  ...

Disclaimer(s)

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

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. 

City Council Work Session

9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Council Chambers, 1st Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: City Meeting/Event
Program Description:

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.

 

Community Redevelopment Agency and Pension Trustees meetings begin at 8 a.m. City Council Work Sessions begin at 9 a.m. ...

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.

Let's Grow Baby Oh!

10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Youth Program Room, 2nd Floor
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Story Times
Program Description:
This is a gentle introduction to literacy through stories, songs and fingerplays for infants up to 24 months. 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.

Unconventional Art

4:00pm - 5:30pm
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
Seats Remaining: 10
Program Description:
Join us for an exploration of the unexpected! Art supplies and expertise will be provided, just bring your imagination! Registration is required.   ...

Disclaimer(s)

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