The library was founded in 1951 by the St. Petersburg Beach Community Club inside their clubhouse with “450 books on two shelves”. The library grew to include “200 adult and 200 children’s books” from the Florida State Library Extension Service. In 1957 it became a municipal library when the city of St. Pete Beach was incorporated allowing the St. Petersburg Beach Community Club to turn operations over to the city. In 1968 the Friends of the St. Pete Beach Public Library was formed raising over $26,000 for a new library building. On July 7, 1969 the St. Pete Beach Library opened an 8,200 square foot building by architect Glenn Q. Johnson at 365 73rd Avenue. The building was partially refurbished in 1995, and underwent a major renovation in 2020–2021. A member of the Pinellas Public Library Cooperative since 1989, the library was temporarily relocated to 7470 Gulf Boulevard during the renovation. On March 26, 2021 the St. Pete Beach Library reopened after a $2.6 million restoration and renovation. Tourism St. Pete Beach is a seaside tourist destination. The Don CeSar is a renowned historical hotel, opened in 1928, located on the Gulf shore in St. Pete Beach. Notable people Chuck Hiller, baseball player References External links City of St. Pete Beach official website 1957 establishments in Florida Cities in Pinellas County, Florida Populated places established in 1957 Cities in Florida Populated coastal places in Florida on the Gulf of Mexico Beaches of Pinellas County, Florida Beaches of Florida