Drop-in Craft: Band Posters

10:00am - 4:30pm
Rotunda
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Rotunda
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
Details:

Drop in and make a poster about music to decorate the library. 

Music With Dave Moran

10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Special Events
Details:

Summer kick-off for families will include songs to encourage reading and learning while enjoying music.

Preschool Time

10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Special Events
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Preschoolers, ages 2 ½ - 5 and their parent, guardian or caregiver are invited to join us for a variety of activities throughout the summer. Drop by the youth department to get a detailed list of activities that will be offered.

GEMS Babysitting Class

10:15am - 12:45pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living
Details:

Provided by Sarasota Medical Alliance Foundation. Presented by B. Silverman, GEMS Director.

Ages 12-15 or already completed 6th grade.

Must be present all three days:

May 30 from 10:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Life After Downton

10:30am - 12:30pm
Juliano Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups
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The Life After Downton group meets to discuss British PBS programs, new films, and books along with a nice cup of tea. All are welcome to join.

Open Lab in the Creation Station

10:30am - 1:30pm
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Details:

Come use our Adobe/ Mac software and sewing machines on your own personal projects. Time slots are filled on a first-come-first-serve basis.

The Operas of Mozart - Great Courses video lecture by Professor Robert Greenberg

11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, One Book Sarasota
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In this video lecture course, Professor Robert Greenberg explores the height of Mozart's operatic achievement by analyzing two masterpieces: Cosě fan tutte, and The Magic Flute.

First Friday Film Series

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Details:

On the first Friday afternoon of the month, watch a movie that is hosted by film professor Maryann Dahlen, who will invite the audience to discuss the movie after its showing.

Ask Jack

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Youth Activity Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
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Jack, The Computer Guy, will explain how your computer works and why it doesn't.

Jungle Book Adventure Workshop

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Required
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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)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Using Rudyard Kipling’s Jungle Book as inspiration, Asolo Rep’s theatrical workshops provide the opportunity for participants to create their own storytelling jungle adventure. For age 5 and up. Registration recommended.

Science Matters

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning, Lectures
Details:

Meets every first and third Friday of the month. Topics vary each session but always cover a lively science subject.

Teen Volunteer Orientation

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Details:

For those interested in volunteering during the summer to earn volunteer hours. Must have completed the 8th grade.

Keep Calm and Color On

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Storytime Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Special Events
Details:

Coloring pages, markers, color pencils, and crayons will be provided.

Adult Chess Club

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room II
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
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Join us for an afternoon of strategy, friends and fun!

All experience levels welcome.

Ages 18 and up. 

Free Opera Concert with Sarah Redlhammer

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Music in the Libraries
Details:

Fluent singer in French, Italian, and German, come watch a free live performance with a trained dramatic soprano as she performs some of her favorite arias and other pieces. Seating is first come, first served.