The Clearwater Public Library System opened a 90,000 square-foot main library in 2004. The nationally recognized system offers a variety of print and electronic resources, and innovative services. The city's five libraries house over half a million items. Special collections include the North Greenwood African American Collection, the Wickman Books of the Sea, and the Clearwater Sun Newspaper Archives.

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100 N Osceola Ave, Clearwater, Florida 33755-5103 | Phone: (727) 562-4970 | Click here for a map.

Clearwater Public Library Services

The Dunedin Public Library, founded in 1895, is the oldest in the county. It houses a collection of over 150,000 books, serials, and audio and video materials. The 38,000 square-foot building was completed in 1996. Special services include adult literacy training by the Literacy Council of Upper Pinellas, genealogy training by the Caladesi Chapter of the DAR, and many regular adult and youth program. Special collections include a medical/health collection.

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223 Douglas Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698-7911 | Phone: (727) 298-3080 | Click here for a map.

Dunedin Public Library Services

East Lake Community Library became an independent library on September 30, 2013. Located on the east side of Lake Tarpon in Palm Harbor, it serves a large community from Clearwater to Tarpon Springs. The library houses approximately 42,000 items in 6,000 square feet focusing on current, popular materials. Programs for children, young adults and adults are offered each week.

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4125 East Lake Rd, Palm Harbor, FL 34685-4128 | Phone: (727) 773-2665 | Click here for a map.

Library Services

The Gulf Beaches Public Library is supported by five municipalities on two barrier islands in the Gulf of Mexico (Madeira Beach, North Redington Beach, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, and Treasure Island). These towns combine resources in order to fund a library they would not be able to maintain individually. The Library provides materials, information, and services to meet the needs of the local population and its many visitors. In addition, it is an active member of the Cooperative and its commitment to learning is enhanced through the sharing of services and resources with the larger library community.

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200 Municipal Dr, Madeira Beach, FL 33708-1914 | Phone: (727) 391-2828 | Click here for a map.

Library Services

From The Gulfport Public Library mission statement: "Our goal is to help people enrich their experiences, expand their cultural horizons; improve their literacy; and improve themselves with family, friends, community and career. The Library affirms that an informed and involved community is a better community. All citizens are encouraged to use and enjoy the services and resources of the public library."

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The Largo Public Library began in 1914 as a project of the Largo Woman's Club. The current 90,300 square-foot facility was completed in 2005 to better accommodate more than half a million people who annually use the library.

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120 Central Park Dr, Largo, FL 33771-2110 | Phone: (727) 587-6715 | Click here for a map.

Library Services

The Oldsmar Public Library was founded in 1919 by The Woman's Club and now occupies a new 18,000 square-foot building that houses a fully automated library with general collections in all media.

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Library Services

The Palm Harbor Library began in 1978 as a collection of donated books housed in the garage of Jeannette Malouf with volunteers from the Palm Harbor Civic Club. The library now operates in a 28,000 square-foot building with a collection of more than 120,000. It is a part of the Palm Harbor Community Services Agency, a Municipal Services Taxing District (MSTU).

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2330 Nebraska Ave, Palm Harbor, FL 34683-3933 | Phone: (727) 784-3332 | Click here for a map.

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The Barbara S. Ponce Public Library was established in 1948. The 31,000 square foot facility offers has a dedicated teen room, a large reading room, two small study rooms, a small conference room, and additional meeting space for up to 160 people.

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The Safety Harbor Public Library began with the support of the Safety Harbor Women’s Civic Club in 1938. In 1994, the City opened the existing 15,000 square-foot facility, which circulated over 276,500 items in 2002-2003. Children’s programs are especially active with an annual attendance of 8,100. Special collections include a deaf collection, literacy collection, and a Spanish collection. In addition, Safety Harbor Public Library hosts the Pinellas Public Library Cooperative’s Deaf Literacy Center main office.

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The St. Petersburg Library System began with the construction of the Carnegie library in 1915 and has grown to include a main library and five branches with more than 104,000 square-feet and serving 243,800 city residents. A new 50,000 square-foot joint use library was opened in 2005 constructed on the Gibbs Campus of St. Petersburg College. The Library has established a reputation for outstanding youth programming and popular reading collections. All locations offer Internet access, word processing, and a variety of electronic reference tools. The library’s web site offers a variety of services including online library card registration, links to databases, the library catalog, information about the library system, listing of new materials, and programming.

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280 5th St N, St Petersburg, FL 33701-3212 | Phone: (727) 893-7724 | Click here for a map.

Library Services

Founded in 1951, the St. Pete Beach Public Library has been a member of the PPLC since its inception in 1989. It serves residents of St. Pete Beach, South Pasadena, the Pinellas Bayway, Tierra Verde and other nearby communities, as well as seasonal visitors. The collection includes books, audio books, videos (including extensive documentaries and foreign films), periodical materials, and music, and provides library services and programs for residents of all ages. Its web site includes links to reference sources, the library catalog, upcoming events and the Friends of the St. Pete Beach Library.

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365 73rd Ave, St Pete Beach, FL 33706-1920 | Phone: (727) 363-9238 | Click here for a map.

Library Services

The Seminole Community Library was founded by volunteers in 1960. It now provides a wide array of electronic and in-person programs and services through its new facility, a joint use library with the St. Petersburg College.

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9200 113th St N, Seminole, FL 33772-2800 | Phone: (727) 394-6905 | Click here for a map.

Library Services

The Tarpon Springs Public Library was founded in 1916. The current 20,000 square-foot facility opened in 1997. It was designed to reflect the town’s Greek and old Florida heritage, and includes a memorial brick walk, two life-size tarpon models springing from a fountain, and a 6 x 10 foot mural behind the circulation desk.

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138 East Lemon St, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689-3620 | Phone: (727)943-4922 | Click here for a map.

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