Tarpon Springs Library

Learn valuable safety tips and information about local resources for when a hurricane strikes presented by Tarpon Springs Fire Rescue. Giveaways will also be given out at this free event sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Registration is required. Register online: tarponlibrary.org/storm

Crafters of all kinds bring their projects and come together to knit, bead, color, crochet, paint, scrapbook, stamp, etc. Craft kits are available as well as some supplies to get you started! Group meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month. Visit https://tarponlibrary.org/crafts/ for more information.

Master musician Kyriakos Gouventas will illuminate the complexity and power of Greek violin and bring Greek traditional music to life. Mr. Gouventas is known for his performances and seminars in Greece and internationally, his multiple music albums, and his appearances on national Greek television. He will be joined by Tarpon Springs musician Leonidas Tsantiris who…

A history of The Blues in Tampa Bay from the 1920s thru the 1960s. Presented by the Tampa Bay History Center. From the 1920s to the 1960s, Central Avenue was an exciting place for musical entertainment. Many well-known blues and jazz artists played on the "Chitlin Circuit," which included Tampa, where many famous entertainers such…

This seminar will provide authors with invaluable tools for research, writing, publishing, and marketing their works. Additionally, attendees will discover the only seven prompts they will need to write their book, complete with a live demonstration on how to utilize them effectively. The instructor will also be showing a recently released image generator that actually…

Since Tarpon Springs’ Greek sponge diving industry was founded in the early 1900s, traditional Greek music, dance, and poetry have been at the center of the community. This presentation explores the rich cultural history of Tarpon Springs through its music, including live performances on violin, lute, goatskin bagpipes, and songs in Greek and English. *Registration…

The Friends of the Library is celebrating its 60th Anniversary at a lunch meeting on December 6th. This meeting will feature author and award winning columnist, Stephanie Hayes of the Tampa Bay Times. The meeting is open to the public and reservations can be made for $30 at the library. To learn more about Friends…