self study
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.
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.
Baby Rhyme and Sign
This program is geared toward babies from newborn to age 2 ½ years. The 45 minute program includes songs, baby sign language, a book and playtime. Older siblings are welcome.
Weekly meeting of local chess enthusiasts. Join in the fun! Questions? Call Heather at 941-861-1273.
Help with laptops, cell phones
Open time for questions, sharing solutions
Bring your device and library staff will try to answer your questions in an informal group setting.
Come get advice and help with how to use your electronic gadgets such as cell phones, tablets. Meet at table in public area near the Reference Desk. First come, first serve.
Package Design
Each month is a different activity in the Creation Station!
September 17 - Intro to Sewing
Socrates Café is a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of Socratic method: we learn more when we respectfully listen to and debate ideas wit
Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified?
Want to learn more about Florida-friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified?
New movies every Tuesday in the meeting room. Movie schedules are published bimonthly and available at the front circulation desk.
After School Excitement
Come create, play, or just relax at the library after school. Our Teen Room is open from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Teen Room
Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.
Come to the teen room and choose from a variety of board games like Apples to Apples, Balderdash, Uno, Scattergories, Scrabble and more.
LEGOs at the Library
Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.
Drop In Holiday Button Making (Children)
Children (ages 7-9) can drop in between 3:30 - 4:30 to make their very own holiday buttons for someone special in the Storytime Room.
Bring your creativity we will provide the materials!
Read with the Dogs
Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. The dogs love the attention and the kids love the interactions.
A different project every week!
Call or visit to find out what it is this week!
Ages 6+.
This group is great for teens who love creative writing. Some things that our meetings will cover include: designing characters, writing short stories (or even long ones!), poetry, plotlines, group projects, story prompts, games, and more!
Hola! Join us for an evening of learning intermediate Spanish grammar and vocabulary and practicing conversational skills.
Join us for our monthly movie night and eat popcorn!
ASAP (Autism Spectrum Amazing Possibilities)
ASAP is a group coming together to fill the need for a FREE social play group for kids and teens on the Autism Spectrum.
We will have games, toys, music, singing, dancing, puzzles, Legos and more!
LEGO Club & Tinker Tuesday Demo
Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Package Design
Each month is a different activity in the Creation Station!
September 17 - Intro to Sewing
Watch anime, eat snacks and explore Japanese culture!
Teen programs are recommended for grades 6-12.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Adulting 101 is a series of programs on independent living. Everything from registering to vote to finding a job, getting into college to balancing your checkbook, and more. Check with the library for this month's specific program.&nbs
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.