Build a Band

11:00am - 12:30pm
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Career Journeys, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Details:

Calling all music and band enthusiasts! Join us as we rock out with some of our favorite instruments and put together the library’s first band. No previous experience required! All instruments will be provided. Recommended for ages 8 and up.

Summer Teen Hangout

12:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Details:

Join us for our Summer Teen Hangout!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Adult Coloring Craze

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Creation Station
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Details:

Join us for a calming and therapeutic coloring session where you can unleash your creativity and unwind. 

Quirky Knitters

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Bring your projects, patterns, and questions to Elsie Quirk Library and join the Quirky Knitters for an afternoon of knitting and crochet.  All skill levels welcome.  Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!

Artist in the Library - Colorful Pastel Marbles

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Learning Lab
Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Join artist Melissa Hoesman as we explore creating colorful marbles with pastels. Advance sign up is required due to limited space. This program is for ages 13-18 years old. 

The Rosenwald Schools of Florida

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Classroom A/B (both rooms)
Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Room: Classroom A/B (both rooms)
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:

In 1911, Booker T. Washington, principal of the Tuskegee Institute in Tuskegee, Alabama, met Julius Rosenwald, Chicago philanthropist and CEO of Sears, Roebuck. Mr. Washington managed to convince Mr.

Gym Together: Fitness Bootcamp

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Details:

Need motivation to recharge your routine and reconnect with your body?

Disclaimer(s)

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

Build-A-Button

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Details:

Using our button maker machine, you'll have the opportunity to design and create your very own one-of-a-kind buttons. Express yourself, show off your artistic skills, or make a statement - the possibilities are endless!

Art with the Ringling Museum

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth Activity Room
Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Details:

Be inspired!

Artists of all ages can join in a series of fun interactive art classes with the Ringling Art Museum.

Chess Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Clubs, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Have you always wanted to learn chess or maybe you already know how to play chess and want to find someone to play against? Either way, this is the club for you!

Coffee With Coventry

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Special Events
Details:

Join us for a special evening with acoustic guitarist and singer Douglas Coventry. Enjoy provided snacks and coffee accompanied by mellow hits from a wide variety of musical legends.