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Main Library closing at 4 p.m. on Fri., May 22

The Clearwater Main Library will close at 4 p.m. on Friday, May 22 due to high school graduations at the BayCare Sound. All other Clearwater libraries will maintain regular hours. The Main Library will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, May 26.

Patrons may renew items by calling (727) 286-6894 or by logging into their accounts on this site.

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The Pop-Up Beach Library is now in the Beach Recreation Center

The Pop-Up Beach Library has moved from the Pool Office to the library space in the Beach Recreation Center, located at 69 Bay Esplanade. Hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 12-2 p.m. and Wednesdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Pick up your holds, browse a selection of popular books and movies for checkout, purchase a used book, or just say "hi" to the Beach Library team!

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