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LEGOs

5:00pm - 7:00pm
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)
Program Type: Games
Details:
Join us for LEGOs in the Storytime Room on Thursday from 5-7. Both DUPLOs and regular LEGOs will be available. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Public Library
Room: Community Room - William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Details:
  Love, Simon PG-13. 20th Century Fox. 2018. Directed by Greg Berlanti. Starring Nick Robinson, Josh Duhamel, and Jennifer Garner. Join us on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month for a variety of movies celebrating Pride ...
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 "Families" group.

Lego Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Public Library
Room: Meeting Room- Shannon Staub Library
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Program Type: Clubs
Details:
CALLING ALL BUILDERS!   Let your imagination run wild with other Lego fans using our massive collection of bricks and accessories. ...
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.

Family Playtime

10:15am - 11:00am
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Public Library
Room: Storytime Room - William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Special Events
Details:
Ages 0 - 5, attending with caregiver. Family Playtime is a drop-in self guided program where children can explore our toy collection. Parents and caregivers can bond with their babies, toddlers or preschoolers while meeting other adults with young ch...
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: Fruitville Public Library
Room: Meeting Room - Fruitville Library
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes
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 "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.

Mother Goose on the Loose

10:30am - 11:30am
Registration
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B - Gulf Gate Library
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Artists in the Libraries, Performances, Special Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:
Mother Goose flies in to present a fun-filled performance. She will spin yarns, from Fairy Tales to Folk stories, and have the audience rolling in the aisles. Mother Goose’s performance will include participation from the audience. Mother Goose is a ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Plant Swap

10:30am - 11:30am
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, Environmental & Gardening
Details:
Calling all plant enthusiasts! Bring your extra clippings and plant propagations to swap with others! ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Public Library
Room: Meeting Room- Shannon Staub Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: All Together Now (Summer 2023), Arts & Crafts
Details:
Get into the adult coloring craze! Join us for a fun and unique way to unwind, reduce stress, and express your creativity at the Shannon Staub Library. All supplies will be provided. Artistic talent is not required. ...
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.
Library Branch: Selby Public Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium - Selby Library
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: All Together Now (Summer 2023), Live Music
Details:
Join Ms. Bobbi in singing along to some songs! Recommended for ages 1-3, but all ages are welcomed as needed! Space is limited, please pick up a ticket at the youth desk 30 minutes prior to the event.  ...

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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: Fruitville Public Library
Room: Meeting Room - Fruitville Library
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes
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 "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.

Science Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Selby Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room - Selby Library (Staff Only)
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: All Together Now (Summer 2023), Clubs, Educational
Details:
Calling all young scientists! At this weekly club you can do some fun science-related crafts and learn more about science. Space is limited, so please see the youth desk 30 minutes prior to the event for a ticket. Tickets are distributed on a first c...

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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.
This event is in the "All Ages" 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, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:
Design with colorful Perler Beads! A staff member will help you iron the design to melt the beads together. Recommended for ages 7 and up. Ages 7-10 must be accompanied by an adult. ...

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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.
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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Public Library
Room: Meeting Room - Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: All Together Now (Summer 2023), Educational, Environmental & Gardening, Special Events
Details:
Meet some slithery new friends in this educational reptile show! ...
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A - Gulf Gate Library
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Movies
Details:
Join other Tweens and Teens (13-18 years old) for our Summer Film Series. Refreshments will be provided and a complete list of films will be available at the beginning of summer. All movies will carry a PG-13 rating. Please abide by our age restricti...
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B - Gulf Gate Library
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Details:
For the summer we will be watching a movie after discussing a book for content, characters and themes. This month's book is Dragons in a Bag by Zetta Elliott. Attendees will choose the movie the day of the program. Snacks and drinks will be served. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Selby Public Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium - Selby Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Educational, Live Music, Performances
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 96
Details:
Steve Miracle presents Decades of Rock. Come to the Selby Library to experience this live music event featuring notable songs from the 60s through the 90s. ...

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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.

Crochet Circle

10:30am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Selby Public Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Educational
Details:
Drop in and crochet! Beginners and experienced crocheters welcome. Bring your own supplies or use ours. Recommended for ages 9 and up. Meeting spot will vary. Please ask at a service desk for today's location. ...
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.

Friendship Bracelet Making

10:30am - 11:30am
Library Branch: North Port Public Library
Room: Veranda Room - North Port Library
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: All Together Now (Summer 2023), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Details:
Join us at the library for bracelet making with Miss Riley! Each week we will be making a different kind of friendship bracelet to trade with friends at our summer finale event!  June 10: Bead Bracelets June 24: Floss Bracelets July 8: ...
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 "Families" group.
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB - Gulf Gate Library (Staff Only)
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Program Type: All Together Now (Summer 2023), Environmental & Gardening, Special Events
Details:
Join Mad Science of Greater Tampa Bay for a fun, interactive event. Children will get tuned into exploring sound by making a human wave. Other exciting demonstrations and experiments include the surprisingly loud creature can, the electrified pick...
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Public Library
Room: Meeting Room- Shannon Staub Library
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: All Together Now (Summer 2023), Live Music, Performances, Special Events
Details:
Journey with us from jukebox to iPad as we celebrate the universal language of music through family-friendly versions of some of pop music's greatest hits! Tickets available at the library on the day of the event. ...
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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Registration
Library Branch: North Port Public Library
Room: Veranda Room - North Port Library
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: All Together Now (Summer 2023), Performances
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
If you enjoyed last year's performance of the Nutcracker, come see the Classical Ballet Academy's performance of Summer Friendship called "Friendship Fairies". It is about fairies dancing on a magical summer night! ...
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Coding Club

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Library Branch: Selby Public Library
Room: Teen Center - Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Educational, Technology Instruction
Details:
Meet other coders and work on your coding project. Share with others and troubleshoot as a team. Led by Levi Szantosi whose top picks are Python, Scratch, and Unreal Engine.  ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Registration
Library Branch: North Port Public Library
Room: Veranda Room - North Port Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: All Together Now (Summer 2023), Performances, Special Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
If you enjoyed last year's performance of the Nutcracker, come see the Classical Ballet Academy's performance of Summer Friendship called "Friendship Fairies". It is about fairies dancing on a magical summer night! ...
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: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Public Library
Room: Community Room - William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: 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...