Literacy Council of Palm Harbor Library

09/30/2026

Amendment 3 Could Affect Library Funding

This November, Florida voters will consider Amendment 3, which would increase the homestead exemption and reduce the property-tax revenue available to fund some local services.

That’s especially important for Palm Harbor Library because 93% of our library’s budget comes from property taxes.

And there’s a lot at stake for our kids.

Palm Harbor Library has an amazing Children’s Services program. From a baby’s first story time to robotics, art, music, and summer reading, the library provides opportunities for Palm Harbor’s children to learn, create, explore, and connect.

Here are just a few of the things available to our children and families:

Early Learning & Literacy
Baby Bookworms • Mother Goose Rhyme Time • Toddler Story Time • First Steps Parent/Child Workshops • Reading Dogs • Summer Reading

STEAM & Technology
Build-a-Bot • Competition Robotics • LEGO Master Builders • STEAM Team • RoboFest

Arts, Music & Creativity
Drawing Workshops • Art-Themed Makerspace • Rock Painting • Origami • Mr. Brad’s Music • Music with Mar • Ukulele Sing-Alongs

And Even More
Pokémon Club • Anime Club • American Girl Dolls • STEAM Kits • Musical Instruments • Kids’ Puzzles • School Visits

And that’s only a small sample of what Palm Harbor Library provides for children and families throughout the year.

The local PHCSA impact analysis identifies programming and community services, staffing, operating hours, and library materials and digital resources as areas that could face reductions if property-tax revenue declines.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll continue sharing what Palm Harbor Library provides and how Amendment 3 could affect its funding.

Know the facts. Understand the local impact. https://www.keeplibrariesfunded.org/

09/15/2023

It is with immense GRATITUDE that your library is no longer at risk for budget cuts! The overwhelming messages that were sent were so powerful that they already made a difference. It was decided today that the massive cuts were to be taken off the table.

Your library and PHCSA staff are here for you and it is clear that the community is strong. We will continue to do our best, bring you what you need, and give you all the options we possibly can to make your days brighter.

THANK YOU A MILLION... no no... a BILLION times! 💚💙💚

Florida Library Association Pinellas Public Library Cooperative -PPLC American Library Association Palm Harbor Parks and Recreation Greater Palm Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce

09/13/2023

04/12/2022

Support the Friends of the Library! They fund our literacy program.

Support the Friends of the Palm Harbor Library by purchasing a Community Bag at Winn Dixie!

07/29/2021

Our Literacy Council is looking for Volunteer English tutors!
If you can read, you can teach. For more information please stop by our information desks or visit here: http://friendsofphl.org/literacy/

03/01/2021

All donations go to the Palm Harbor Library for exciting programs and services. 🎉🎉🎉

11/04/2020

Buy a community bag at Winn Dixie and support the Friends of the Palm Harbor Library 😀

03/12/2020

Tonight's Conversation Class and the upcoming Saturday classes are cancelled. We will post updates as we have them.

Due to concerns about the coronavirus and a decision to take an abundance of caution, all events at the Palm Harbor Library are suspended until further notice. We will post updates as new information arises. We apologize for the inconvenience. We will remain open during our normal business hours.

02/15/2020

PHL will be closed Monday, February 17 for Presidents Day.