The Safety Harbor Library Celebrates its 75th Birthday in April

Plans are set to celebrate the 75^th Birthday of the Safety Harbor Public Library during National Library Week, April 13-20.  Although our age designates us as a senior citizen, we think we look really good.  We keep in shape, adapt with the times, but how times have changed since the Safety Harbor Women’s Civic Club first investigated the feasibility of opening a library funded by the Works Progress Administration in 1938.

Please join us for one of our free birthday week events.  There is Something for Everyone @ your Library!   

To kick off the week, join us for a Mo Willems Pigeon Birthday Party on Saturday, April 13 at 11:00 am, for kids ages 2-10.  We’ll celebrate Pigeon’s and the Library's birthday with beloved Pigeon stories, games, crafts and of course, cake!   Party reservations are required, call 724-1525, ext. 118.

On Thursday evening, April 18, 6:30 pm, Florida Folk Singer Scotty Lee Rexroat will perform his original songs about our beautiful state, with songs like Shark Fishing At The Skyway Bridge and A Florida Love Story.  Scotty Lee will take you on musical journey into the soul of the Florida.

From April 1-19, stop by the Library to purchase tickets for your favorite artsy chair!  Over a dozen chairs are on display with tickets only $1.00 or five for $6.00.  Then on Friday evening, April 19, the Library Foundation Chair-ity Fundraiser drawing commences at 6:00 pm, followed by a 3rd Friday Community Drum Circle under the Baranoff Oak on at 6:30 pm.  Steve Turner with Giving Tree Music will lead us in the magical art of drumming, sponsored by the Library Foundation.

A Minecraft Building Competition is slated for Saturday, April 20^th, 12:00 - 4:00 pm for youth 7-14.  Bring your laptop or use one of ours and make epic creations.  Prizes will be awarded for speed and creativity.  Registration required, call 724-1525, ext. 118.

For a complete listing of our events and Story Times, visit www.cityofsafetyharbor.com/library.  Here are some April program highlights:

Janet Conner Lotus and the Lily and My Life Pages Soul Writing Seminar: Thursday, April 4, 6:30 pm.   Janet Conner will teach you to hear spiritual masters with fresh ears, explore the deep intelligence of our own soul, create brand new prosperity practices and integrate those practices into daily life.  Registration required, call 727-724-1525 ext 112.

 POSH Theater Presents Over the River and Through the Woods:  The Players of Safety Harbor present the heartwarming comedy by Joe DiPietro, Over the River and Through the Woods.  Evening performances,  Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6, 8:00 pm, with matinees on Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7, 2:00 pm.  Doors open 30 minutes prior to the show.  A donation of $10 is appreciated.  Visit www.playersofsafetyharbor.weebly.com  for more information.

 Homemade Herbal Household Cleaners:  Thursday, April 11,  6:30 pm.  Celebrate Earth Day with a sparkling bathroom, crystal clear windows, and soft clean clothes all with safe homemade cleaners made with basic natural ingredients.  Join former chemistry teacher and natural living instructor, Rebecca Conroy of Learning to Bee Natural Workshops and Gifts.   Registration required, call 727-724-1525 ext 112.

4^th Annual National Poetry Month Celebration:  Thursday, April 25, 6:00 pm.  Join the Safety Harbor Public Library in a celebration the written word during National Poetry Month.  Listen to local poets and share a favorite poem or one of your own creation during the open mic session.  Kick back, enjoy a glass of wine and refreshments, and mingle with other literature enthusiasts.  Special musical performance by The Last Ghost Dance.  Sponsored by the Friends of the Safety Harbor Public Library. 

Kids Yoga & Story Time: (Ages 3 - 10 years) Tuesday, April 2, 3:30 pm.  Enjoy a fun total mind and body workout with basic yoga and interactive stories for children. Don’t forget stretchy clothes and a mat if you have one! Registration required, call 727-724-1525 ext 118.

Children’s Chess: Wednesday, April 3, 3:30 pm.  Learn how to play chess at the library with other children!

Tail-Waggin’ Tutors – A Dog is a READER’S Best Friend:  Saturday, April 6, 11:00 am and Thursday, April 18, 6:30 pm.  Is your child nervous about reading?  Tail-Waggin’ Tutors may be the perfect answer.  These dogs are specially trained to listen patiently while a child practices reading and gains more confidence.  Registration required, call 727-724-1525 ext 118.

Mock Battle of the Books: (Grades 3 to 5) Tuesday, April 9, 3:30 pm.  Prepare for the Battle of the Books with a fun mock up!  Registration required, call 727-724-1525 ext 118.

Early Release Movie: Wednesday, April 10, 2:30 pm.  See the movie of a group of guardians who band together to protect children from an evil being based on the book by William Joyce. 

Homework Help:  (Grades 2 - 8) Mondays and Thursdays, 4:00 - 6:00 pm.  Bright Futures Scholarship students will assist students with their homework.