Summer Library Programs for Kids, Teens

Season 2, Episode 776,   Jun 05, 09:59 PM

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If you thought Pinellas County libraries were just about books, look again. From checking out a ukelele to creative programs for engaging kids and teens, browse these curated suggestions on library events and programs, then check out their websites for all the summer fun. https://www.tbnweekly.com/eedition/edition_971bae90-4164-55a6-83fa-a90491c331e2.html
LIBRARY PROGRAMS & RESOURCES
Pinellas Public Library Cooperative • 1330 Cleveland Street Clearwater, FL 33755-5103
Phone: (727) 441-8408 • Fax: (727) 441-8938  https://pplc.us/
Library Events https://pplc.us/events/
Children/Teen Events by Month https://pplc.us/events/month/?tribe_eventcategory%5B0%5D=41
LIBBY https://pplc.overdrive.com/   
LIBBY for KIDS https://pplc.overdrive.com/library/kids
LIBBY for TEENS https://pplc.overdrive.com/library/teens
TALKING BOOK LIBRARY https://pplc.us/tbl/
NETSMARTZ for KIDS https://www.netsmartzkids.org/   The NetSmartz program offers age-appropriate resources to help teach children how to be safer on- and offline.
READNG WITH THE RAYS https://pplc.us/reading-with-the-rays/ https://www.mlb.com/rays/community/reading  Get “Reading with the Rays” and win 2 free tickets to a game! The Tampa Bay Times has partnered with Suncoast Credit Union and your local library to bring fun and excitement to your Summer Reading Program! 
The rules of the game are simple. Pick up a game card at any Pinellas Public Library. Then, read your favorite books, magazines, newspapers, or e-books throughout the summer. As you read, track your hours on your game card by rounding the bases. When you get to each base, you are eligible for cool prizes from the Tampa Bay Rays! Read for 24 hours and receive a voucher for 2 free tickets to a selected Rays home game! 
Download your Game Card or find more information here.
“3 for ME” is a great way to get a Library Card for your child! Your participating Pinellas Public Library offers a brand-new library card for children and teens, ages 4-17 called “3 for ME”. The goal of this program is to provide children and teens equal access to reading materials and information.  You get free access to all e-resources; you can checkout 3 books only (no DVD’s, CD’s, etc.) and cards can be used countywide any Pinellas County resident aged 4-17. Just sign up Sign up using name, date of birth, and contact information – no ID needed, parent or guardian signature needed and best of all, no overdue fines. https://pplc.us/3-for-me/
THE LEALMAN EXCHANGE Located at 5175 45th St. N. in unincorporated St. Petersburg hours are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm and you can get a free PPLC library card (with valid FL ID),  pick up materials that were placed on hold, return materials from any PPLC member library, get computer assistance and more.
St. Petersburg Library System – Seven libraries, see all events here:
Children’s Programshttps://www.splibraries.org/children.html
Teen Programshttps://www.splibraries.org/teens.html
OPENS SEPTEMBER - President Barack Obama Main Library 3745 9th Ave. North St. Petersburg, FL 33713  https://pplc.us/library/st-petersburg-library-system-main-library/
West Community Library at SPC Gibbs Campus 6700 8th Ave. North St. Petersburg, FL 33710  https://pplc.us/library/st-petersburg-library-system-west-branch-spc/
Me and My Guy Storytime (Ages 1 – 8 with a caregiver) Enjoy an early Father’s Day celebration featuring stories, music & crafts!  June 7 11am-noon
PHOTO: St. Petersburg Bookmobile (City of St. Petersburg)

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