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Children's Bookworms Fall Reading Challenge

All Day 9/14 - 12/5
Educational, Special Events
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Children, Age 4 to 8, Tweens (9-12)
Program Type: Educational, Special Events
Event Details:
Ages 5-12. September 14-December 5.  How to participate: Download the Beanstack app or visit safetyharborlibrary.beanstack.com Create your Beanstack account. If you have previously used Beanstack, you do not need to create a new accou...

Teen Read Woke Reading Challenge

09/14/2020 @ 10:00am - 12/05/2020 @ 5:00pm
Special Events
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens (13-18)
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:
“Read Woke is a movement. It is a feeling. It is a style. It is a form of education. It is a call to action; it is our right as lifelong learners. It means arming yourself with knowledge in order to better protect your rights. Knowledge is power...

Fall Into Reading: Adult Fall Reading Challenge

All Day 10/1 - 12/31
Special Events
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:
In the spirit of 2020, we've put together an adventure and reading challenge that can be completed within social distancing guidelines on our Beanstack app. Complete each monthly challenge and earn a prize at the end of the month. Each mon...

Florida Fall Photography Contest

All Day 11/1 - 11/30
Special Events
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:
Florida may not get the vibrant fall colors of the northern states, but we get subtle signs of the changing season that only Floridians would notice. Show us what a Florida Fall looks like with photography. The contest is open to amateurs only, must ...

Holiday Cookie Recipe Exchange

All Day 11/16 - 12/9
Cooking, Special Events
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking, Special Events
Event Details:
Share your favorite holiday cookie recipes and get some new ones to try in return. At the end we’ll send out a PDF eBook recipe collection to all who submitted. Submit your recipes online   ...

STEAM Time To Go

10:00am - 5:00pm
STEAM
Registration
Library Branch: Safety Harbor Public Library
Room: Youth Department
Age Group: Children, Age 4 to 8, Tweens (9-12)
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Waitlist Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:
Take a STEAM project home! This month, you will receive supplies to dissolve candy canes.   Pickup your materials anytime the library is open between November 30-December 5.  ...

Children's Grab & Go Craft - Pete the Cat Craft

11/30/2020 @ 10:00am - 12/05/2020 @ 5:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Create a Pete the Cat craft! Pick up a craft bag in the children's hallway and have fun crafting at home. While supplies last. Contents may vary from picture guide. You may need to provide scissors and glue or tape.   ...

Memories in the Making: A Virtual Correspondence Course

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Working with memories, sharing them with loved ones, and creating art bring new inspiration. In this virtual correspondence course, you’ll receive weekly emails with ideas and activities to create art at home. Join weekly group discussions by phone w...

Pen Pals Unite

All Day
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:
An Invitation to Conversation:  Safety Harbor Public Library staff would like to inspire hope in our community. Staff writers would love to exchange cards and letters filled with inspiration, quotations, interesting articles, poetry, funnies, or...

Teen Take Home Craft- Stranger Things Necklace

10:00am - 5:45pm
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Safety Harbor Public Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Tweens (9-12), Teens (13-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Waitlist Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:
Pick up the supplies at the library and make your very own Stranger Things necklace. (Grades 6-12) To share your creation, please take a picture and send it to shplteen@cityofsafetyharbor.com. Your shared creation could be used on one of our ...

Art Explore To Go

10:00am - 6:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Safety Harbor Public Library
Room: Youth Department
Age Group: Age 4 to 8, Tweens (9-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Waitlist Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Take Art Explore home!  Pickup your materials anytime the library is open between December 1-5.  This craft uses acrylic paint, which does not easily wash out of clothes. Please wear a smock or an apron while painting to avoid stains!...

SHINE Medicare Counseling

12:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:
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. Trained volunteers can assist you with your Medicare, Medicaid, and health insurance questions ...

Virtual Scottish Arts Program: Bagpipes

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Educational, Music, Special Events
Registration
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Tweens (9-12), Teens (13-18)
Program Type: Educational, Music, Special Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
Note: Please only register for ONE of these events to attend, either Bagpipes or drums.  The Scottish Arts Program for youth (grades 4-12) will focus on the beginnings of Bagpiping. Students will be taught on practice chanters that will ...

Virtual Scottish Arts Program: Drums

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Educational, Music, Special Events
Registration
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Tweens (9-12), Teens (13-18)
Program Type: Educational, Music, Special Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
Note: Please only register for ONE of these events to attend, either Bagpipes or drums.  The Scottish Arts Program for youth (grades 4-12) will focus on the beginnings of drumming. Students will be taught on practice chanters or drum pad...

Holiday Story Time in Baranoff Park- Weather permitting

10:30am - 10:45am
Educational, Story Times
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Age 1 to 4, Age 4 to 8
Program Type: Educational, Story Times
Event Details:
Join us for a short holiday story time outside! Please bring something to sit on and practice social distancing.  Story Time will take place in Baranoff Park.  ...

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and engage with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Pop-up Youth Library at the Gazebo

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Educational
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Birth to 1, Age 1 to 4, Age 4 to 8, Tweens (9-12), Teens (13-18), Families
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
We are coming to you, weather permitting, to the Gazebo on Main Street with a selection of books for youth. One or two families at a time on the Gazebo to select their materials. Bring your library card! Please wear your mask. John Wilson Par...

SHINE Medicare Counseling

12:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:
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. Trained volunteers can assist you with your Medicare, Medicaid, and health insurance questions ...

Teen Animal Crossing: New Horizons Meetup

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Gaming
Registration
Library Branch: Safety Harbor Public Library
Room: Virtual Meeting
Age Group: Tweens (9-12), Teens (13-18)
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
Grades 6 - 12.  Explore the virtual SH Library Island- Pick fruit Catch bugs Dig up fossils Shop at Able Sisters and Nook's Cranny Visit our library and museum This game requires a Nintendo Online subscription.&nb...

Tween Take Home Craft: Pet Goldfish

10:00am - 5:30pm
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Safety Harbor Public Library
Room: Youth Department
Age Group: Tweens (9-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
Make a pet goldfish ornament at home with supplies from the library!  Supplies can be picked up from the Youth Desk during library hours between December 7-12.  ...

Children's Grab & Go Craft - Christmas Craft

12/07/2020 @ 10:00am - 12/12/2020 @ 5:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Create a Christmas craft! Pick up a craft bag in the children's hallway and have fun crafting at home. While supplies last. Contents may vary from picture guide. You may need to provide scissors and glue or tape.   ...

Memories in the Making: A Virtual Correspondence Course

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Working with memories, sharing them with loved ones, and creating art bring new inspiration. In this virtual correspondence course, you’ll receive weekly emails with ideas and activities to create art at home. Join weekly group discussions by phone w...

Teen Anime Club Take Home Kit

10:00am - 5:45pm
Arts & Crafts, Cooking, Movies
Registration
Library Branch: Safety Harbor Public Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Tweens (9-12), Teens (13-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking, Movies
Registration Required
Waitlist Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
This Teen Anime Club Take Home Kit includes: A button Pack of ramen Pair of chopsticks Piece of candy Craft (December's craft is a Totoro themed) Candy taste test activity sheet Manga/Anime Activity sheet New Manga reads at the SH...

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

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

Virtual Scottish Arts Program: Bagpipes

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Educational, Music, Special Events
Registration
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Tweens (9-12), Teens (13-18)
Program Type: Educational, Music, Special Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
Note: Please only register for ONE of these events to attend, either Bagpipes or drums.  The Scottish Arts Program for youth (grades 4-12) will focus on the beginnings of Bagpiping. Students will be taught on practice chanters that will ...

Virtual Scottish Arts Program: Drums

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Educational, Music, Special Events
Registration
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Tweens (9-12), Teens (13-18)
Program Type: Educational, Music, Special Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
Note: Please only register for ONE of these events to attend, either Bagpipes or drums.  The Scottish Arts Program for youth (grades 4-12) will focus on the beginnings of drumming. Students will be taught on practice chanters or drum pad...

Tampa Bay Ukulele Society Jam

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Music
Cancelled
Library Branch: Safety Harbor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music

Virtual Safety Harbor Writers Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Workshops
Registration
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Meet virtually through Zoom with others to share, discuss, and get feedback on your work, whether it be a poem, essay, or short story.   Participants may share one project and plan on up to ten minutes of reading time. Work should be dou...

Virtual Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Educational, Story Times
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Children, Birth to 1, Age 1 to 4
Program Type: Educational, Story Times

Story Tots

Ages 19 months to 4 years.  Young ones will develop early literacy skills as they participate in an interactive story time. 

Event Details:
We will post a story time video on our Facebook page and at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjrjlAmQdEnx4QgwwZC06MTkX2Hic5ito every Wednesday!  ...