Largo Public Library

09/04/2026

For Welcoming Week this year, the theme is Stories We Share: The Courage to Connect. During the month of September, Largo Public Library will be highlighting refugee and immigrant authors and the books that they wrote.

Our first book for this series is Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Americanah is about two Nigerian high school sweethearts, Ifemelu and Obinze, who navigate love, race, and immigration across three continents.

If this book interests you or you have read it and would be interested in more like it, these are 3 books that would be similar:
- Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue
- We Need New Names by NoViolet Bulawayo
- Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

All of these books are available for check out through Largo Public Library and through our PPLC system.

09/01/2026

Largo Public Library is proud to be celebrating Welcoming Week with our 10th Annual Basket Drive.

Every year, for the last 10 years, our library (along with other partnering local libraries) collect new and unused items household items to pass out to local immigrant and refugee families. If you would like to help with this initiative, more information can be found here: www.largopubliclibrary.org/welcomingweek

You can also buy online using our Amazon Wishlist. Donations will be distributed to Pinellas County refugee families through local organizations. Monetary donations are welcome through the Greater Largo Library Foundation at gllf.org/donate-now, noting the donation is for Welcoming Week

08/26/2026

Dolly Parton was a huge proponent for literacy. Her Imagination Library has been big part in making sure that young children have access to books. 1 in 7 children in the US, under the age of 5, receive books each month from the program. Over 200 million books have been distributed worldwide since the start of the program over 30 years ago. Today we honor her legacy and the impact she made all through out the world.

08/20/2026

As of Aug 20, 2026, at 9:30am

The City is currently experiencing an issue at the IT Data Center. City facilities are currently open with limited services.

Essential City functions, including Police, Fire, trash, and recycling, remain in-service. If you need emergency assistance, please continue to call 9-1-1.

Other city facility phone lines are currently non-operational.

City Facilities
• Largo City Hall in Horizon West Bay is open with limited services. Permits, planning, and licenses through the Largo Civic Access Portal are currently unavailable. For questions, email [email protected].

• The Largo Public Library remains open with Team Members available in person, until further notice. Facility phone lines are not operational. Access to public computers and patron account services, including checking in items and placing holds, is currently unavailable in person. To find online library services, visit LargoPublicLibrary.org or download the Pinellas Public Library Cooperative app.

• Largo Recreation facilities currently remain open, with Team Members available in person for limited services. Classes and programs are available as scheduled. Recreation memberships and class registrations cannot be processed in person. To renew memberships or register for classes, visit PlayLargo.com.

• The Central Park Performing Arts Center remains open. Tickets are available for online purchase at LargoArts.com.

Updates will be posted on Largo.com as they become available.

08/18/2026

Our YA Book Club pick of the month is Of Flame and Fury by Mikayla Bridge. Come check out this YA Fantasy and chat about it on Wednesday, September 9 at 6pm at Largo Public Library! Registration is open and can be done at: https://largopubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/16165290

Hope to see you there!

08/17/2026

🌍 Becoming Neighbors 2026: The best way to welcome someone is to truly listen to them. Join us for a very special Welcoming Week Conversation Club designed for adult English learners! Connect with neighbors from around the world in a welcoming environment focused on fun and meaningful personal storytelling. Come as you are, leave changed. Whose story made yours possible?

📅 Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 ⏰ Time: 6:15 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Largo Public Library 🔗 Register online to reserve your spot:
https://largopubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/16728149

08/15/2026

🎒 Parents: Support Your English Learner. Start the new school year with confidence! Free workshop for K–12 families. Get connected, stay informed. In this presentation, families will learn about: back-to-School events and open houses, registration, transportation, and FOCUS forms, free and reduced-price school meals, student services and the Code of Conduct.
📍 Where: Largo Public Library 120 Central Park Drive, Largo, FL 33771
📅 When: Tuesday, August 18 at 5:30 PM📞 More Info: 727-588-6415 🌐 Website: www.pcsb.org

08/13/2026

Just a reminder that the library will be opening at 1pm today.

Largo Public Library will be opening later on Thursday, August 13th due to staff training. Our hours that day will be 1pm - 6pm.