Gulf Beaches Public Library: Actually in St. Pete Beach, Not Madeira Beach

Despite the name suggesting a Madeira Beach location, the **Gulf Beaches Public Library** is located in **St. Pete Beach, Florida**—a separate barrier island community 3 miles north.

Correct Address

Gulf Beaches Public Library
691 113th Avenue
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706

Service Area

The library serves the **Gulf Beaches** region—multiple barrier island communities including:

• St. Pete Beach
• Madeira Beach
• Treasure Island
• Redington Beach/Shores
• North Redington Beach
• Indian Shores
• Indian Rocks Beach

Facility Highlights

• Part of Pinellas Public Library Cooperative (PPLC)
• Beach-themed architecture with Gulf views
• Special collections: local history, marine/coastal materials
• Programs: storytimes, author talks, tech help, beach reads
• Meeting rooms, study spaces, public computers, Wi-Fi

Why the Name Confusion?

"Gulf Beaches" describes the **service area** (the string of barrier island communities), not the specific municipality. The library is physically in St. Pete Beach but serves all Gulf Beaches residents.