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Life After Downton

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Veranda Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Movies
Details:

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.

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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.

Citizen Teen Camp

10:00am - 1:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Details:

Earn up to 30 hours of community service by participating in this 2-week summer program to become a better citizen and volunteer in your community. Learn about survival skills, home care basics, marketing your abilities, and more!

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

Tween Gaming Days

10:00am - 1:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Teen Zone
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Details:

Join other tweens this summer for Xbox and WiiU gaming. Play starts at 10 a.m. and runs until 1 p.m. Refreshments will be served and the program is restricted to youth ages 9-12 years old.

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 "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.

Fun To Be Fit Kids

10:15am - 11:00am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
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:

Fun To Be Fit Kids is a music and movement program for children and their caregivers to attend together.

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 "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

10:15am - 11:15am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, 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.

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

Preschool Time

10:15am - 11:15am
Children (5 to 9 years)
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
Details:

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.

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 "All Ages" group.

Open Lab in the Creation Station

10:30am - 1:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All Ages
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.

This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.

Baby Lap Sit: Rhyme & Sign

11:00am - 12:00pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year)
Youth Program Room
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Details:
Engage babies newborn to 18 months with movement to music, singing, rhymes, and basic sign language to enhance social interaction and language development.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Details:

In this DVD course, Professor Bill Messenger of the Peabody Institute of the John Hopkins University explores the origins and history of American musical theater, spanning two vibrant centuries.

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

"Rock Stars in the Library" Story Time Fun

11:00am - 12:30pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
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), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning, Games, Storytimes
Details:

Hear a fun music themed story, enjoy playing games, and make a summer craft celebrating our library theme Libraries Rock! Program is for children, tweens, and families.

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

Planting Seeds of Mindfulness

11:15am - 12:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years)
Meeting Room II
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Lectures, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

A six-part class to help children stay more focused and to concentrate better, important skills that can lead to enhanced student performance.

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 "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

11:45am - 12:45pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, 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.

Reservation

Breakspot Lunch

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Juliano Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Purpose of Meeting

Free lunch for children & teens age 0-18. Sponsored by All Faiths Food Bank, Department of Agriculture & the Sarasota County School System.

This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 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.

Summer Lunch Program

12:45pm - 1:15pm
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Healthy Living
Details:

Free lunches for anyone up to age 18 will be served in the youth program room June 4-Aug. 3 excluding July 4. Hot lunches are served on Monday through Thursday, and bagged lunches are served on Fridays.  

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

Screen Printing for Teens

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Special Events
Details:

Ever wonder how your favorite graphic tee was made? See a demonstration with our Creation Station screen printing equipment, then print something of your own.

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

Ukulele Build and Play

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Veranda Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Join Jeff Hanna and Barbara Gail for a live ukulele and drum performance on July 13th while you build your own ukulele.  Then return on July 20th to decorate your ukulele and learn to play some simple tunes.

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

Englewood Lions Club: Children's Vision Screening Program

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Healthy Living, Outreach
Details:

The Englewood Lions Club is offering free Vision Screenings for children as young as 6 months old.

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

Ask Jack

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
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
Details:

Jack, The Computer Guy, will explain how your computer works and why it doesn't.

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

Bingo!

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games
Details:

Free entry. Win prizes! 

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

Apples to Apples

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Games
Details:

Join other teens to play this fun card game of comparisons.

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

Science Matters

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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
Details:

Meets every first and third Friday of the month.

Topics vary each session but always a lively science subject.

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

Artists in the Libraries: Thinking Outside the Box with Judy Levine

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Youth Program Room
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Participate in a fun art project with local artist, Judy Levine. Space is available on a first come, first served basis. Pick up a ticket at the youth desk starting 30 minutes before the program.

This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 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.

Keep Calm and Color On

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
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.

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

Primary Readers: Late Edition

2:30pm - 4:45pm
Children (5 to 9 years)
Meeting Room B
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Come and join us as we introduce new books to independent readers. A different book from a series will be highlighted each month. There are also book related activities besides the discussion.  Snacks are served.

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

Screen Printing for Children

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years)
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
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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)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Special Events
Details:

Ever wonder how your favorite graphic tee was made? See a demonstration with our Creation Station screen printing equipment, then print something of your own.