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This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library
Room: Meeting Room II - Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Educational, Storytimes
Details:
For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand. Space is lim...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Delicious Science

10:30am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Public Library
Room: Meeting Room - Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: All Together Now (Summer 2023), Educational
Details:
Delicious Science with Liquid Nitrogen Using liquid nitrogen as our primary prop, Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream’s presentation will facilitate discussion of  topics such as States of Matter, Water Cycle, Ideal Gas Law, the Leidenfrost Effe...
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Public Library
Room: Meeting Room - Elsie Quirk
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: All Together Now (Summer 2023), Artists in the Libraries, Educational, Environmental & Gardening
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Details:
The ocean is a model, like the members of a symphony orchestra, each with their role of working together for balance and beauty. One of the most important parts of the ocean is the coral reef. Participants will join together with artist, Donna Wissin...
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
Library Branch: Selby Public Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium - Selby Library
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: All Together Now (Summer 2023), Health & Human Services
Details:
Sing, dance, and exercise with Adrianne Pezzella. Recommended for ages 1-6; babies love to bounce and watch too! Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Please come to the youth desk 30 minutes before the program for a tic...

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Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Genealogy Assistance

11:00am - 1:00pm
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
Details:
Come get assistance with your genealogy research. Bring your questions! ...
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
Library Branch: North Port Public Library
Room: Veranda Room - North Port Library
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Educational, Special Events
Details:
For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand. Space is limited...
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Family Afternoon Movie!

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Public Library
Room: Storytime Room - William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Movies
Details:
Join us for an afternoon movie for the family! Popcorn and drinks will be available!   ...
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Selby Public Library
Room: Creation Station - Selby Library
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:
Get ready to create: you bring the idea, we bring the tools!  Come to Open Lab in the Creation Station to bring your design to life. Equipment includes Cricut, 3D printing, sewing machines, button makers, and more. Supplies and machines ...

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Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Library Branch: North Port Public Library
Room: Juliano Room - North Port Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Educational, Environmental & Gardening
Details:
Join Sarasota Extension Services Master Gardeners for questions pertaining to Florida-friendly gardening, composting, and identifying insects. Homeowners can receive research-based lawn, landscape and pest management help from the University of Flori...

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Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.

Magic and Illusion Show

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Fruitville Public Library
Room: Meeting Room - Fruitville Library
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: All Together Now (Summer 2023), Performances, Special Events
Details:
Ages 6-11. Magician Gerard Tricarico entertains with amazing magic tricks, juggling, and surprising illusions. Limit 45 ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library
Room: Meeting Room II - Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: All Together Now (Summer 2023), Creation Station, Educational, Live Music
Details:
Free classes for adults and seniors. All skill levels are invited. Learn a I-IV-V or Blues Progression (with 3 chords) to play dozens of well-known songs Develop a vocabulary of ukulele chords Acquire the ability to move smoothly and fluidl...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB - Gulf Gate Library (Staff Only)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:
Reserved for Adult Programming TBD ...

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Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Movie Camp

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Selby Public Library
Room: Teen Center - Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: All Together Now (Summer 2023), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Educational, Movies
Details:
Have you ever wanted to make a movie?  This summer we will write, film, direct, act and edit a short film together. This is a 5-day camp, starting on Monday, June 12, and ending on Friday, June 16.  We meet from 2-4 p.m. each day. ...

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Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Tech Navigator

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Public Library
Room: Group Study Room- Elsie Quirk
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Educational, Technology Instruction, Virtual
Details:
Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person or distance appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills. Tech Navigator ser...
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.

Tween Tuesday Takeover

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Public Library
Room: Learning Lab - Gulf Gate Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
Join other tweens this summer for a variety of crafts. Advance sign up is required. You must register for each date you wish to attend. Today's craft is Custom Button Making. ...
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.

LEGO Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Public Library
Room: Storytime Room - Gulf Gate Library (Staff Only)
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Creation Station
Details:
Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. For children ages 5-12. Registration is not required. Attendance is first come, first serve as room capacity is limited. ...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Meet the Pups!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Selby Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Educational, Health & Human Services
Details:
Meet therapy dogs and their owners.  Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets! ...

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Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Tinker Tuesday

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library
Room: Meeting Room II - Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: All Together Now (Summer 2023), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Educational
Details:
A different project every week! Ages 6+. ...

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Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Public Library
Room: Meeting Room- Shannon Staub Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: All Together Now (Summer 2023), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
Join us for a fun sewing workshop! Jodie Vaughn will teach us how to make a personal beach tote, using the sewing machines from our Shannon Staub Library's Creation Station. All supplies provided. Some sewing knowledge recommended. ...
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Gaming and Karaoke

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Library Branch: Selby Public Library
Room: Teen Center - Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Games
Details:
Play Nintendo Switch games, board games, foosball and ping pong. Try some karaoke! ...

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Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.

Family Game Night

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Public Library
Room: Storytime Room - William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Games
Details:
Join us for Family Game Night in the Storytime Room on Tuesdays from 5 - 7. Various board games/tabletop games will be available. ...
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A - Gulf Gate Library
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
Join us for the Monthly Creation Station Wood Craft. Each month, attendees will assemble and paint an item themed for the month. A sample will be located at the front desk at the beginning of the month. This is an in-person event. Advance registratio...
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Public Library
Room: Meeting Room- Shannon Staub Library
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Program Type: Educational
Details:
For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the...
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Public Library
Room: Meeting Room - Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Educational, Health & Human Services

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event.

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Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.