PPLC in the News Viva Florida 500 In 2013, Florida will reach a significant milestone, the 500th anniversary of Juan Ponce de Leon's arrival on Florida's east coast. What makes this anniversary so unique is that Ponce de Leon's convoy of explorers was the first group of Europeans to document such a landing and give a name to Florida - La Florida. They were also the first recorded Europeans to explore any part of what's now the continental United States. As Pinellas County prepares to hold several programs, book discussions, youth storytimes and crafts, and special activities associated with this commemorative historical event, join us for "Discover Pinellas! Viva Florida 500" on Sunday, May 19 from 12:00 noon - 4:00pm. The Pinellas Public Library Cooperative will join with its partners the Pinellas County Historical Society and Heritage Village to provide an afternoon of activities for the entire family. Event location: Heritage Village, 11909 125th Stret, Largo, FL 33774. We welcome you to come and explore Florida's rich history. Click HERE for more events throughout 2013.

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Pinellas County Commemorates Viva Florida 500

The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners presented the Pinellas Public Library Cooperative (PPLC) with a Library Proclamation commemorating the historic 500th anniversary event. As part of the statewide recognition of Juan Ponce de Leon's arrival on Florida's east coast, communities throughout Florida are taking part in various activities and events to highlight Florida's rich history. Commission Chairman Kenneth T. Welch made opening remarks at the April 9 County Commission meeting to recognize Pinellas County's participation in this historic event. PPLC Executive Director Mary A. Brown and PPLC Board of Directors Chairperson Judi Burr accepted the proclamation on behalf of PPLC and its community partners the Pinellas County Historical Society and Heritage Village.

More local events can be found at the PPLC Website or visit the official statewide Viva 500 Website at http://www.vivaflorida.org.

Reading with the Rays!

Look for information about the 2013 Summer Reading Program: Reading With The Rays in the June newsletter.

Library Closings for May 2013

May 10
Seminole Community Library

May 26
Dunedin Public Library

May 27
All libraries closed

May 20 - Monday, May 27
Largo Public Library

Open at 1:00 pm on May 31
Oldsmar Public Library

Seminole Community Library: Change in hours: Friday, May 3-Sunday, May 12; library opens at 9:00am Monday through Friday and closes at 8:00pm Monday through Thursday.

Click here to see the complete list of closings for 2013

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