More Free Mask Distribution Locations Opening Countywide

PINELLAS COUNTY, FL — Pinellas County is opening four new mask distribution sites at the following locations:

• Clearwater Beach Library & Recreation Complex
69 Bay Esplanade, Clearwater Beach
Monday and Friday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m., Wednesday: 1 to 2 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m., Thursday and Friday 1 to 2 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m.
(727) 462-6138

• Countryside Library
2642 Sabal Springs Dr., Clearwater
Monday- Thursday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m., Friday- Sunday: Noon to 2 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m.
(727) 562- 4970

• East Community Library at St. Petersburg College
2465 Drew St., Clearwater
Monday- Thursday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 3 to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday: Noon to 2 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m.
(727) 562- 4970

• North Greenwood Library
905 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Clearwater
Monday- Thursday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday: Noon to 2 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m.
(727) 562-4970

These sites join a growing list of locations across the county where residents can pick up free masks. The full list is available here: https://covid19.pinellascounty.org/free-face-masks/.

Residents can also make their own masks. Details, as well as instructions on how to keep your mask clean, are available here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html.

A fifth site is expected to open next week in Safety Harbor:

• Mattie Williams Neighborhood Family Center
1003 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. N., Safety Harbor
Monday- Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m. to Noon
(727) 791-8255

Citizens are encouraged to call ahead. A limited supply of free face masks is available for residents who need them. Last month The Board of County Commissioners passed an ordinance requiring masks or face coverings to be worn indoors by all employees at public establishments and their customers. More info available here: https://covid19.pinellascounty.org/face-covering-faq/.

This press release was produced by the Pinellas County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.