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BEACH LIBRARY CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

All Day 9/30 - 12/31
Beach Library
Closing
Branches:
Beach Library
Description:

The Beach Library is closed until further notice.

ALL LIBRARIES CLOSE AT 2 P.M. FOR HOLIDAY

2:00pm - 8:30pm
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Countryside Library, East Community Library @ SPC, Main Library, Heritage Studio of Community Memory @ Main, North Greenwood Library, Off Site, Virtual

ALL LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Beach Library, Countryside Library, East Community Library @ SPC, Main Library, Heritage Studio of Community Memory @ Main, North Greenwood Library, Off Site, Virtual

SHINE Counseling @ Countryside

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Countryside Library
Registration
Library Branch: Countryside Library
Room: Countryside Study Room 18
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Health & Fitness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

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 at (727) 562-4970.

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

Sunshine Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Infants, Toddlers
Beach Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Beach Library
Room: Beach Banquet Room
Age Group: Infants, Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Literacy, Story Times
Program Description:

Join us at the Beach Library for an energetic storytime with dancing, stories, rhymes, crafts, and silliness! We welcome all kids and their grown-ups, but Sunshine Storytime is primarily geared towards kids 6 and under. 

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 at (727) 562-4970.

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.

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

SHINE Counseling @ Countryside

11:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
Countryside Library
Registration
Library Branch: Countryside Library
Room: Countryside Study Room 18
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Health & Fitness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

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 at (727) 562-4970.

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

SHINE Counseling @ Countryside

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Adults
Countryside Library
Registration
Library Branch: Countryside Library
Room: Countryside Study Room 18
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Health & Fitness
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.

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 at (727) 562-4970.

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

SHINE Counseling @ Countryside

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Countryside Library
Registration
Library Branch: Countryside Library
Room: Countryside Study Room 18
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Health & Fitness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

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 at (727) 562-4970.

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

Intermediate English Conversation Class

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
East Community Library @ SPC
Registration
Library Branch: East Community Library @ SPC
Room: East Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Educational, Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Program Description:

Partnership program with the Literacy Council of Upper Pinellas for students to practice conversational English with literacy tutors.

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 at (727) 562-4970.

Robotics Club-Program FULL

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Children, Teens
North Greenwood Library
Registration
Library Branch: North Greenwood Library
Room: North Greenwood Community Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Educational, Literacy, STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Program Description:

Interested in robots and technology? Join our Robotics Club! 

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 at (727) 562-4970.

Children under 10 years old are welcome to attend with parent or guardian supervision throughout the program.

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

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

Conversational English: Intermediate to Advanced

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

This class is designed to help non-native English speakers improve their communication skills, including conversation, listening, and reading. The class is provided by the Literacy Council of Upper Pinellas (LCUP).

Disclaimer(s)

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

Citizenship Class

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults
East Community Library @ SPC
Registration
Library Branch: East Community Library @ SPC
Room: East Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Program Description:

Join us for in-person and virtual assistance to help study for your U. S. citizenship test.  Classes are provided by the Literacy Council of Upper Pinellas. Please visit www.lcup.net to preregister.  

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 at (727) 562-4970.

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.

Language Exchange Café

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
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
Program Description:

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.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Lego Spike: Build and Code

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Youth Program Room, 2nd Floor
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational, STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Program Description:

Build, code, and play with our Lego Spike Essentials kit. Each class will have a new problem to solve and step-by-step build. Kits include mini-figures and items to customize your creation.

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 at (727) 562-4970.

As a courtesy to those on the waiting list, cancellations should be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the program. Please remember that three (3) cancellations/no shows within a calendar year will result in forfeiture of registration privileges.

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.

Elites on the Rise: A Future Leaders Entrepreneur Program

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Teens, All Ages
North Greenwood Library
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: North Greenwood Library
Room: North Greenwood Community Room
Age Group: Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Business & Entrepreneurship, Educational, Money & Finance, Technology Training
Program Description:

Elites on the Rise is a coaching and mentorship program designed to give our "next generation" hands-on, practical, and relevant teaching in areas that foster success in life.

Disclaimer(s)

As a courtesy to those on the waiting list, cancellations should be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the program. Please remember that three (3) cancellations/no shows within a calendar year will result in forfeiture of registration privileges.

Parents/Guardians: Please register yourselves as well as your children. Thank you.

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.

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

Beginning English Class

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
East Community Library @ SPC
Registration
Library Branch: East Community Library @ SPC
Room: East Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Educational, Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Program Description:

Partnership program with the Literacy Council of Upper Pinellas for students to practice conversational English with literacy tutors.

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 at (727) 562-4970.

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.

ALL LIBRARIES CLOSED FROM 10a-12p FOR HOLIDAY CELEBRATION

10:00am - 12:00pm
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Beach Library, Countryside Library, East Community Library @ SPC, Main Library, Heritage Studio of Community Memory @ Main, North Greenwood Library, Off Site, Virtual

A (Not So Critical) History Of Art

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Teens, Adults, All Ages
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Book Clubs & Discussion Groups, Educational, Local History & Genealogy
Program Description:

Join us in the Heritage Studio, on the Fourth Floor, for a presentation about famous artists throughout history. This month we will be learning about Pablo Picasso!

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 at (727) 562-4970.

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.

Homework Help

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
East Community Library @ SPC
Library Branch: East Community Library @ SPC
Room: East Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational, Homework Help & Tutoring, Literacy

Bright Futures scholars assist elementary-aged children with their homework and reading. Call to reserve a 30-minute session up to one week in advance. Walk-ins will be accommodated on a space-available basis and may be limited to 20 minutes.

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 at (727) 562-4970.

Citizenship and Conversation Class

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

This English conversation class will emphasize citizenship preparation, history, civics, and life and culture in the U.S. Students who want to prepare for citizenship, new citizens, or students who enjoy English conversation are

Disclaimer(s)

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

Best Practices for the Workforce - Professional Development:

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
East Community Library @ SPC
Registration
Library Branch: East Community Library @ SPC
Room: East Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Program Description:

How to address potential recruiters, managers. What to say vs what not to say.

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 at (727) 562-4970.

VIRTUAL Need Legal Help? Program

All Day
Adults
North Greenwood Library
Registration
Library Branch: North Greenwood Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Entrepreneurship, Educational, Health & Fitness, Money & Finance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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:

Disclaimer(s)

 This program is designed and intended for patrons ages 18 and above. Programs requiring registration may limit participation to those patrons who meet the age requirement. 

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.

SHINE Counseling @ Main

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Conference Room, 1st Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Health & Fitness
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.

Disclaimer(s)

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