Dec 20, 2007
Happy Holidays
On December 15, library staff and volunteers participated in the Tarpon Springs Christmas Parade. Some rode on the float, while others on foot distributed free books to children along the parade route.
Aug 9, 2007
Get Hooked On Reading
Which book first got you hooked on reading?
FirstBook.org, an organization that gives away books to children, asked people to tell them what book got them hooked on reading. Over 100,000 people responded which generated a list of the top 50 books that got people hooked on reading.
FirstBook's website also features author and celebrity favorites, staff favorites, and a mechanism to contribute to their organization in order to further their mission: "to provide children in need with brand new books of their very own."
FirstBook.org, an organization that gives away books to children, asked people to tell them what book got them hooked on reading. Over 100,000 people responded which generated a list of the top 50 books that got people hooked on reading.
FirstBook's website also features author and celebrity favorites, staff favorites, and a mechanism to contribute to their organization in order to further their mission: "to provide children in need with brand new books of their very own."
Jul 12, 2007
Downloadable Audiobooks Are Here
Download digital audiobooks to your home computer using OverDrive. Browse titles from this site, and check out and download 24/7 to your PC. Transfer titles to your MP3 player, or burn many onto CD for listening on-the-go.
Jun 6, 2007
Another Use For Your Library Card
You can now present your Pinellas County Public Library card when ordering at any Pinellas County Waffle House to receive 10% off your bill. Yet another reason why reading is rewarding!
Valid at any Pinellas County Waffle House location. Not valid with any other coupon or promotion.
Feb 13, 2007
City Celebration on February 17th
The City of Tarpon Springs commemorated the 120th anniversary of its incorporation and the 10th anniversary of the Library's relocation to Lemon Street with a city celebration on February 17th with free food, fun, and giveaways. The Department of Cultural and Civic Services also conducted historic walking tours of the downtown area.
Jan 29, 2007
New Library Director Appointed
Effective January 30, 2007, Cari Rupkalvis has been appointed as the new director of Tarpon Springs Library. Ms. Rupkalvis has served in the acting capacity as library director since June of 2006. She has a master's degree in library and information science from the University of South Florida and a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has been with the Tarpon Springs Library since May of 1997 and most recently served as head of adult services.
