At a time when they are being utilized more and more, local libraries are feeling the impact of a major budget squeeze from multiple funding sources. With the coming budget year threatening to produce more of the same, the leaders of north-county libraries have been exploring how they might work together to meet their patrons' needs. ...more

March 14, 2009

Wednesday evening, the Tarpon Springs Public Library will commemorate the 188th anniversary of Greek independence with a performance by the Levendia Dance Troupe. Levendia, which has seven performing dance groups and a collection of more than 600 costumes, were created to promote, preserve and perpetuate Greek folk culture. ...more

March 7, 2009

After more than 15 years of meetings, debate and planning, the cleanup of the former Stauffer Chemical plant hazardous waste site could begin in the spring. In its latest update, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports the plans for the Stauffer cleanup are 90 percent complete. ...more

November 8, 2008

Maybe there will be a whiff of orange blossoms at the Tarpon Springs Library today. That's because folk singer Chris Kahl will take people attending his concert there on a musical journey through Florida. ...more

November 1, 2008

Today, Saturday 05/10 •The Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave., is closed for renovation and will reopen, 9 a.m. Monday, May 19. 727-784-3332. ...more

May 10, 2008

City residents who want to ask a firefighter-paramedic about rescue equipment or a public works employee exactly what happens when a toilet is flushed can have those questions and many others answered next Saturday during the Tarpon Springs City Celebration. ...more

February 16, 2008

Steve Turner of Dunedin led a drum circle at the Tarpon Springs Public Library. Through his business, Giving Tree Music, Turner is like a Pied Piper of percussion, extolling the virtues and benefits of this most primitive and universal of instruments. ...more

December 15, 2007