April 2010
2 posts
March 2010
4 posts
Lawmakers propose eliminating state funding for... →
Please contact your legislators via this link.
http://capwiz.com/ala/fl/issues/alert/?alertid=14792616
Pinellas County could lose $699,992 in funding.
Florida State Aid to Public Libraries Funding...
Click below to contact your Legislators:
http://capwiz.com/ala/fl/issues/alert/?alertid=14792616
The House and Senate Transportation and Economic Development (TED) Appropriations Committees are both proposing to entirely eliminate State Aid to Public Libraries funding. The current amount of $21.2 million was proposed by the Dept. of State and Governor and is supported by FLA. Because $21.2...
February 2010
6 posts
Parent Internet Safety Program
Safety Harbor Public Library Presents an Internet Safety Workshop for Parents on Thursday, February 25, at 6:30 pm.
Learn how to keep your children safe and become Internet safety savvy in this informative workshop presented by technology specialist James Perrine.
For more information on this program call 724-1525 x112. For more information on internet safety, visit: ...
Call for Audition - Leading Male Role
The Library theater troupe, Players of Safety Harbor, is seeking a new male lead for their upcoming production of Wait Until Dark. Interested actors should contact Mary Kay at 724-1525 x104 or via email, mksmith@pplc.us to schedule an audition.
The dinner theater production is April 9-11 at the Safety Harbor Resort and Spa.
January 2010
7 posts
Raise the Score - Parent FCAT Workshop
Presented by Pinellas County Schools
Monday, February 8 - 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Safety Harbor Public Library Meeting Room
A hands-on workshop to assist parents in preparing their children for the FCAT.
Each workshop will include general information on the FCAT, a series of breakout sessions for elementary, middle and high school...
2010 Property Tax Exemption for Seniors Assistance
Representatives from the Pinellas County Property Appraiser’s Office will be at the Library on Thursday, February 18 from 9:30 to noon to help determine if you qualify for the additional property tax exemption available to qualified residents of Safety Harbor and Unincorporated Pinellas County. Application deadline is March 1.
QUALIFICATIONS
• At least one homesteaded property owner is...
Just-In-Time Literacy Tutor Training
The Safety Harbor Public Library has partnered with the Literacy Council of Upper Pinellas!!! Unlock the door to success by helping someone learn to read, speak and write English. Volunteer with the Literacy Council of Upper Pinellas. Attend training for just 4 hours to be assigned a student to tutor in Safety Harbor. For more information, visit: http://lcupinfo.com/ If you have questions...
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December 2009
3 posts
Anti-aging and Slimming Secrets
Start the new year off right!!! Join us for:
Anti-aging and Slimming Secrets
Thursday, January 7, 6:30 pm
Learn about new anti-oxidant data, weight loss and vitamin therapies, foods that age your skin faster, new techniques in weight management and more. This informational program is presented by Ashleigh Gass,...
November 2009
2 posts
October 2009
8 posts
Library Board Members Needed!
We are seeking new members for all Library Boards.
Library Advisory Committee: We are seeking residents interested in serving on the Library Advisory Committee. Members are appointed by the City Commission. Applications are available at City Hall or at the Library.
Library Foundation: Seeking board members and general memberships.
Friends of the Library: Seeking general memberships.
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Retirement Options Seminar
The Safety Harbor Public Library announces a workshop on Retirement Living Options on Thursday, October 15, 6:15 pm.
Topics include retirement options available to seniors today and how to plan for them. Learn the differences between Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing and Home Health Care as well as Rental and Life Care Communities. Find out why seniors are living...
Pet Food Savvy
The Safety Harbor Public Library announces:
Pet Food Savvy – A Program for Pet Owners
Presented by pet food advocate Susan Thixton, on Monday, October 5, at 6:30 pm. Do you really know what you are feeding your dog or cat? Some ingredients may surprise you! The library is located at 101 2nd Street N., Safety Harbor. The program is free.
For more information, call 724-1525...
September 2009
4 posts
August 2009
5 posts
Job Search Seminar Set for Friday, August 21
Job Search Seminar: Friday, August 21 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Put Your Job Search Plan Together. Learn how to develop the right job search attitude and powerful resume, networking, and how to prepare for your interview. Call 724-1525 x112 to reserve your spot.
"Who Really Wrote Shakepeare's Plays?" August 19...
Join us in welcoming our special guest speaker, Arlen Bensen, an expert in the works of William Shakespeare. Mr. Bensen is a director of the University of Central Florida’s Shakespeare Festival, whose area of research is Elizabethan drama.
Wednesday, August 19th at 6:30 PM
This event is in conjunction with our monthly Great Books Discussion group. For more...
July 2009
6 posts
Tammar Stein YA Author @ the Library
Tammar Stein, award winning YA author of Light Years and High Dive will be at the Library Thursday, July 30, at 6:30 pm. Tammar has lived in four countries, five states, and attended seven different schools. She down the road from the Library with her family and bi-lingual dog. She is currently hard at work on her third novel. Copies of her books available for sale and signing.
Hands-on Karate @ the Library
Join us tonight, July 22, at 6:30 PM for a fun filled hour of Karate with Black Belt Walter Evans! An event for all ages!
Auditions for Upcoming Production of Plaza Suite
The Players of Safety Harbor, (P.O.S.H), Adult Library Theater Troupe, is seeking three male leads and three female leads, plus additional roles and crew for their upcoming production of Neil Simon’s, Plaza Suite.
Auditions will be held Sunday, August 9 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and Monday, August 10 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Safety Harbor Public Library, 101 2nd Street N., Safety...
Great Women Exploring Nature - Author and...
Join us Thursday, July 23 at 6:30 pm at the Safety Harbor Public Library, 101 2nd Street N., Safety Harbor, for an evening with author and naturalist Linda Taylor. Linda will discuss her book, Great Women Exploring Nature: How Wild Florida Influenced Their Lives , a work combining history, travel, nature, and art and how a thread of Florida’s wild nature wove itself into the...
Practice the Peaceful Art of Meditation @ the...
The Peaceful Art of Meditation
Mondays, July 13, 20, 27 & August 3
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Inspire yourself… find peace and joy within. Simple and effective techniques offered to help quiet the busy mind and open the heart. Based on the book, Wings of Joy, by Sri Chinmoy. Join us for this four week series. It is...
Reserve a meeting room online!
From our home page, www.cityofsafetyharbor.com/library, click on the Book a Meeting Room icon on the bottom left of the page, read though the Meeting Room Policies and Procedures, and click accept. Then search for an available date, time, and location for your meeting.
June 2009
7 posts
Evening Computer Classes Added Due to Popular...
Register for classes early. Call 724-1525 x112 to reserve a seat.
(Students must be familiar with using a mouse and basic commands.)
Thursday, July 16, 6:30 pm EMAIL: Learn how to set up a free email account Wednesday, August 12, 10:00 am Introduction to Word Thursday, August 20, 6:30 pm Working with Digital Photos Wednesday, August 22, 10:00 am Introduction to Excel
Libraries play an important role during the... →
Now more than ever, libraries play an important role. Public computers are used more heavily, people are saving money borrowing DVDs from the library instead of using Blockbuster and Netflix. Summer programs are booming because the high cost of camps are unaffordable. Magazines that were once personally subscribed to have been eliminated can be found at the library.
Everywhere libraries are...