Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified? Homeowners can receive research-based lawn, landscape and pest management help from the University of Florida. These sessions are made ...

Drop in to get assistance with and ask questions about downloading library books to your computer and other devices, such as the Kindle, Nook, iPad, iPod, iPhone and Android phones and tablets. Please check in at the Reference Desk when you arrive...

Having trouble with your device? Need help syncing your eBooks? Come see Luis, our in-house tech expert! See the Reference Desk for more information. (Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred. Call 941-861-1744 to make an appointment n...

Keep calm and create with self-directed arts and crafts projects.   Ask for the cart at the youth desk. ...

Sign Language program for children 0 - 2 1/2 years old. Learn with Beebo the Signing Bear using songs, books, and toys. Older siblings welcome. ...

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 Youth Desk the day of the even...

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators. Discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more! ...

Books, puppets, songs, dance and more surprises to get your child excited and prepared for school.  *Fingerpaint party on July 30; dress accordingly!  Tickets are available at the youth desk 30 minutes before programs. ...

Drop in for assistance using library technology including e-Books and audiobooks from Overdrive and the Cloud Library. Bring your tablet, laptop, e-reader or smartphone to one of Selby Library's Tuesday sessions where you can learn how to downlo...

Join other teens this summer for crafts and conversation. Refreshments will be provided and advance sign up is required. Check with the library for a complete list of crafts the teens will be making this summer. ...

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 Youth Desk the day of the even...

Summer Breakspot Lunches for children and teens ages 0-18.  Provided by Sarasota County Food and Nutrition Services. ...

Free lunches for anyone up to age 18 will be served in the youth program room on weekdays, June 3-Aug. 2 excluding July 4. Hot lunches are served on Monday through Thursday, and bagged lunches are served on Fridays.   ...

Join Kristina from All Faith's Food Bank as she shares tips on how reducing the amount of foods and beverages high in added sugars can benefit your health. Learn how to make and taste scrumptious black bean brownies! ...

Children, Tweens and Teens (ages 5- 18) can drop in between 1 and 2:30 to make a button. Bring your creativity we will provide the materials! ...

Learn about the Universe while building.  Make and decorate a scale model of the solar system from a variety of materials, then place them throughout the library at the proper scale distances.  Next, create a variety of moon-based projects....

Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified? Every Tuesday the library hosts a Plant Clinic where homeowners can receive research-based lawn, landscape and pest management help fro...

Use the Force and try your hand at our Star Wars themed escape room!  Space is limited, please register to reserve a spot!  Teams can be 4-6 people and children under 15 MUST be accompanied by an adult.   ...

Ages 11-18. Space is limited, so register for your spot in each event!   June 11 - Stop Motion Animation June 25 - Intro to 3D Design. IMPORTANT: Please register for an account with Tinkercad.com and bring login information to the progr...

New movies every Tuesday in the meeting room. Movie schedules are published bimonthly and available at the front circulation desk.  ...

Recommended for children and teens. Join the circle and learn how to play traditional drum music with Steve Turner. Drums provided. Limit 80. Come to the Youth Desk starting one hour ahead to pick up a free ticket. ...

Participate in a zombie-themed escape room. Multiple 30-minute    sessions from 2:30-4:40 p.m. Pick up a ticket at the youth desk.   ...

Come to the teen room and choose from a variety of board games like Apples to Apples, Balderdash, Uno, Scattergories, Scrabble and more. ...

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. ...

A different project every week! Call or visit to find out what it is this week! Ages 6+. ...

Hola! Join us for an evening of learning intermediate Spanish grammar and vocabulary and practicing conversational skills. ...

Enjoy some award winning international films with English subtitles. This month: Shower (China, 1999, 92m, Columbia TriStar).   ...

Tweens ages 8-12 are invited to join us the last Tuesday of each month for our Page to Screen Tween Book Club!  Stop by the Youth Dept. to pick up a list of upcoming books, then read the book ahead of time before watching the movie. Kids can dis...

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.   ...

Join us on the 2nd Monday and 4th Tuesday of the month. We supply the coloring pages and pencils. ...

Join the Teen Advisory Board to make a difference at your local library and get community service hours. Make decisions about upcoming teen events, the Teen Zone, and the YA collection. Snacks will be provided! All in grades 6-12 are welcome ...

Earn community service hours while you help shape the future of the library.  Create, develop, execute, and lead programs and activities.  Influence collection and service decisions.  Free pizza!  Open to grades 6 - 12. ...