December Happenings @ Your Library

Looking for the Christmas or Chanukah gift for the person that has everything?  The library offers bookplates in memory or in honor of someone special to you, or to celebrate a milestone event.  Recognition of your gift appears on a bookplate inside the book.  What a perfect way to celebrate the holidays and recognize a friend or family member.  For more information, email shplref@pplc.us  or call 727-724-1525, x106.

Need some great stocking stuffers and bargain gifts?  The Friends of the Library Book Sale is  Saturday, December 1, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.  All genres of books in good condition are available, with most items only $1. 

For a hometown good time, come to Safety Harbor’s Main Street and look for the Library in the Safety Harbor Holiday Parade on Saturday, December 15 at 1:00 pm.

Stressed out by all you have to do this holiday season?  Check out a sampling of our December events below and visit the Library.  For a complete list, visit: www.cityofsafetyharbor.com/library and click on Programs. 

Cookielicious with Janet Keeler:  Saturday, December 8, 1:00 pm.  Janet Keeler, food and travel editor for the Tampa Bay Times gathered and tested more than 5,000 recipes. The result? A “cookielicious” book containing 150 of the most scrumptious cookies.  Join Janet for a delicious cookie tasting and author talk - just in time for those holiday baking bonanzas.  Copies of Cookielicious will be available for sale and for signing.  Registration required, call 727-724-1252 ext 112. 

Establishing a Home-Based Business:  Thursday, December 13,6:00 pm.  Thinking of starting a business out of your home?  Learn about important considerations for establishing a successful home-based business from SCORE.  Learn about planning, tax information, legal regulations, and funding considerations.  Registration required, call 727-724-1525 ext 112.

Get Crafty @ Your Library – Mini Salt Scrubs:  Wednesday, December 19, 2:00 pm.  Mix and decorate a jar of scented salt scrub as a gift for yourself or someone special.  Registration required, call 727-724-1252 ext 112. 

Whimzey Art House Presentation: (Ages 2 and up) Saturday, December 22, 11:00 am.  Author Katie Bush will give a presentation on her latest book about the Whimzey House in Safety Harbor, home of Kiaralinda and Todd.  Also a neat bowling ball craft.  Books available for sale and signing.

Holiday Story Time with Mrs. Claus!: (Ages 2 – 6 years) Wednesday, December 5, 10:30 am.  Read special holiday stories with a very famous person!