St. Pete Lit Fest at Woodson African-American Museum Nov 7

St. Pete Lit Fest at the Woodson African-American Museum this Saturday

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1. Nov 4, 2026, 3:54 PM#1
   Has anyone else seen the notices for the St. Pete Lit Fest at the Woodson African-American Museum this coming Saturday, November 7th? It is an all-ages community event aimed at getting young readers excited about "picking up a book" with guest author appearances, book giveaways, and book swaps. My daughter is thinking of taking my grandchildren down there for the day. I just hope visitors refrain from bringing "unleashed" dogs or driving those motorized golf carts onto pedestrian sidewalks like people constantly do after the Saturday Morning Market.

   Watch out for the brick road dips! | Pick up after your pets!

2. Nov 4, 2026, 4:12 PM#2
   Hey everyone! This sounds amazing for my two toddlers! Are the book giveaways strictly for older kids or do they have picture books too?? Does anyone know if there is good playground shade near the museum for when the kids get restless? Also should I pack extra bug spray or do they spray the grounds down beforehand? TIA! :)

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3. Nov 4, 2026, 4:46 PM#3
   Good luck getting down 9th Ave S without dealing with traffic sitting at every red light because DOT still hasn't synchronized the signals and half the idiots turning onto 22nd St S refuse to use a turn signal while I am trying to cut across after taking the Gandy exit off HFT just to make my morning deliveries.

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4. Nov 4, 2026, 5:31 PM#4
   Thank you for the note, CoquinaKeyMom. I believe the festival is designed for all ages, though I am not certain about the exact shade conditions near the museum grounds.

   Watch out for the brick road dips! | Pick up after your pets!

5. Nov 4, 2026, 7:23 PM#5
   Back in the late 90s you could actually park near 22nd St South without seeing endless new construction projects going up every five minutes!!! It is wonderful to see the Woodson putting on an event for the next generation of readers though! I remember when we had to haul my middle school students clear across county lines just to get guest author visits for our classrooms, so having book giveaways and book swaps right at the museum on Saturday, November 7th is a real treat for the kids!!!

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6. Nov 4, 2026, 11:23 PM#6
   The museum structure itself holds a notable position in our South St. Petersburg neighborhood fabric; while some newcomers might mistake nearby residential buildings for mid-century ranches, the surrounding corridor contains several classic frame vernacular structures. I do hope attendees observe proper parking etiquette along 9th Avenue South; parking on parkways degrades historic root structures and sidewalks alike.

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7. Nov 5, 2026, 5:43 AM#7
   snook bite was slow off maximo this morning. too many jet skiers. let the kids read.

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8. Nov 5, 2026, 2:13 PM#8
   If you are taking the kids out for the book swap on Saturday, do not ruin the day by buying pre-packaged food from a gas station. Absolute garbage. Get a real Tampa-style Cuban sandwich or local deviled crab from a proper spot nearby. Top tier fuel for a day out.

   Salami belongs on a real Cuban sandwich. End of discussion.