Spanish Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Spanish/En Español, Storytimes
Details:

Bilingual stories, songs and activities. Learn new words and practice language skills. This bilingual storytime is presented by Library Volunteer Lourdes Fuller. Everyone is welcome!

Conversation Cafe

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Practice speaking English in a group setting. Sponsored by the Literacy Council of Sarasota. Please call 941-955-0421 to register as an ESOL learner with the Literacy Council of Sarasota.

Teen Summer Party

11:00am - 12:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Games, Special Events, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 42
Details:

Celebrate the summer with games, a mini escape room & pizza! This is an extension of our Middle School Service Club and the Teen Advisory Board. Registration recommended.

Rock the 80's Summer Kickoff Party

11:30am - 4:30pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), 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, Lifelong Learning, Games, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Storytimes
Details:

Step back in time at this epic Summer Reading kickoff event! Activities include a storytime, a teen escape room, drop-in crafts and games, and starting at 1pm, a full prom with DJ Jam All Day. Dress in your 80's-themed best!

Libraries Rock - Storytelling Flow Workshop with author Tom Hart

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Author Event, Book Discussions, Book Sales, Lifelong Learning, Lectures, Special Events
Details:

Do you have a story you'd love to share but don't know how to tell it? Feeling stuck? Tense? Like you can't figure out which way to turn? Loosen up and follow your story ideas from beginning to end in this free interactive workshop.

Disclaimer(s)

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

LEGO Club

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Youth Activity Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Bring your imagination to life with LEGO®! Come build machines, animals, architecture, monsters, and more every second Saturday of the month. LEGO pieces will be provided. For children ages 5-11.

Jungle Book Adventure Workshop

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Performances
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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. Registration required and limited to 15 participants.

North Port Area Teen Advisory Board Meeting

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Special Events, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Details:

This program is open to all tweens and teens in grades 6-12, and counts as community service.  Attend the joint monthly TAB Meeting to discuss & plan upcoming teen events, discuss collection needs, discuss volunteer issues and traini

Open Lab in the Creation Station

1:30pm - 4:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, 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.

Libraries Rock - Meet Author Leela Corman

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Author Event, Book Discussions, Book Sales, Special Events
Details:

Leela Corman is an author, illustrator, cartoonist, and singer from NYC. Now based in Gainesville, Florida, Leela writes, draws, and instructs students at UF's College of the Arts and the Sequential Artists Workshop. 

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

Chess Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), All Ages
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), All Ages
Program Type: Clubs, Lifelong Learning, Games
Details:

All skill levels welcome at this friendly, drop in chess club.

Libraries Rock - Book Signing with Authors Leela Corman and Tom Hart

3:30pm - 4:45pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Author Event, Book Discussions, Book Sales, Special Events
Details:

Join us for a book signing and meet and greet with authors Leela Corman and Tom Hart.

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

CANCELLED: Teen STEM Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Details:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) club, sponsored by the Venice Cadet Squadron, Civil Air Patrol (http://www.venicecap.org & http://facebook.venicecap.org), for teenagers aged 12-18.

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