Monday-Friday, June 3 - 28, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Visit our event calendar for upcoming dates and times)
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Blast off to adventure this summer! Join us for free lunch and out of this world stories, games, and crafts. Magic Tree House on the Moon? American Girl? Alien In My Pocket? We have them all! We will explore a new outer space story every week with new activities each day.
Free lunch for kids and teens is provided by Pinellas County Schools personnel as part of the Summer Breakspot program.
Summer BreakSpot provides nutritious meals at no cost to any child 18 and under while school is out for the summer. No ID required, no paperwork, no questions asked.
Please note: 1 meal served per child; first-come, first-served so no meal reservations offered; no to-go meals offered - lunches must be eaten in the designated meal area during the advertised meal time. All rules per United States Department of Agriculture.
Summer Family Movies
All Ages
Tuesdays, June 4 &18 at 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 22 at 10:30 a.m. (Visit our event calendar for upcoming dates and times)
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Bring the whole family and join us for a free summer movie with popcorn.
Our June movies are:
June 4 - The LEGO® Movie 2: The Second Part (Rated PG)
June 18 - Big Hero 6 (Rated PG)
June 22 - WALL-E (Rated G)
Sunshine State Book Club
Recommended for grades K-2. All ages welcome.
Thursday, June 27th at 6:30 p.m. (Visit our event calendar for upcoming dates and times)
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Join us as we share The Alien Next Door: The New Kid, one of the 2019-2020 Sunshine State Jr. books. After we read an excerpt from the book, enjoy hands on games and activities that bring the book to life! Enter a raffle at the program to get a chance to win a copy of the book that will be on everyone's reading list for grades K-2.
Reading the book before coming is not required.
Registration Required. Please stop by Youth Services or call (727)369-0664 to register.
Early Childhood
Bounce, Sing & Read Babytime
0 - 12 months
Tuesdays, June 4, 11, 18, & 25 at 9:30 a.m. (Visit our event calendar for upcoming dates and times)
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Early literacy begins at birth. Delight your baby with lively bounces, fun songs, and engaging books. During this interactive storytime, explore new sights and sounds together while encouraging your baby's sense of wonder about the world around us.
No registration required.
Read, Sing & Play Toddlertime
1 - 2 years
Tuesdays, June 4, 11, 18, & 25 at 10:30 a.m. (Visit our event calendar for upcoming dates and times)
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Join us for a dynamic storytime that will strengthen and encourage your active toddler's natural curiosity about the world around them. We will enjoy interactive stories, fun songs, and age appropriate learning games. We invite you to Stay & Play with us after the program and make new friends!
No registration required.
Preschool Reading Adventures
3-5 years
Wednesdays, June 5, 12, 19, & 26 at 10:30 a.m. (Visit our event calendar for upcoming dates and times.)
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Share the fun of reading and learning with your preschooler! We will enjoy interactive stories, sing fun songs, and explore learning activities together. This storytime is designed to promote language and listening skills, expand children’s imaginations and encourage their curiosity about the world around them.
No registration required.
Night Owls
Recommended for ages 3 - 7
Wednesday, June 19th at 6:30 p.m. (Visit our event calendar for upcoming dates and times)
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The library is a HOOT at night! Children are invited to wear pajamas and bring a blanket and favorite cuddly toy for outer space stories, and guitar sing-alongs. Leave your stuffed animals at the library and library staff will take them on an out of this world slumber party! They will explore space books, play galactic games and take a rocket trip to the moon. Come anytime on Thursday, June 20th to pick up your stuffed animal with lots of fun photos of their space adventure!
No registration required.
Elementary
Summer Lego® Robotics Club
For youth entering grades 3 -12
Fridays, June 7, 14, 21, & 28 at 3:30 p.m. (Visit our event calendar for upcoming dates and times.)
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Work together using LEGO® WeDo 2.0 kits to learn how to build and program a robot! Make a sound machine, dancing robot, explore space, and much more! Design robots using the same materials that are used in the World Robot Olympiad and First LEGO® League Jr.
Registration required. Register for June 7th now. Registration opens each Friday at 3:30pm for next program. Call 727-369-0664 to register.
Chess Club
Grades K to 12
Wednesdays, June 5, 12, 19, & 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Sundays, June 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 at 1:30 p.m. (Visit our event calendar for upcoming dates and times.)
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Do you enjoy playing chess? Are you interested in learning the game? If so, join us for our Chess Club run by teen volunteers. Get ready to learn the game or put your skills to the test!
Registration Required.
Please stop by Youth Services or call 727-369-0664 to register.
Random Fandom: Teen Anime Club
For youth entering grades 4-12
Select Saturdays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. (Visit our event calendar for upcoming dates and times) Connect with us and share this event with your friends on Facebook!
Anime fans are invited to share their love of Japanese animation! We will:
Discuss our favorite anime and manga
Enjoy snacks
Share our love of this amazing form of art!
Play games
Watch anime episodes or movies
Registration Required. Verbal permission is required for participants under 14. Please call 727-369-0664 or stop by the Youth Services Desk to register.