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Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees?
Need a plant or insect identified?
Drop in to 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.
Forty Carrots Partners in Play
For mobile babies to 5 years old.
Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators.
Family Stories and More: Stretch and Grow
Today we have a special guest for storytime. Join Coach Becky for an exercise adventure!
Recommended for ages 3-5. Younger siblings are welcome to join.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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 create, play, or just relax at the library after school. Our Teen Room is open from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Read with the Dogs
All ages are invited to drop in and say hello to our certified pet therapy dogs and their parents. Children are encouraged to read with the dogs to help develop literacy and communication skills.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Tween/Teen Open Lab in the Creation Station
Teens and tweens take over the Creation Station. Drop in to explore electronic music, digital design, sewing, podcasting and more.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Middle School Service Club
Interested in earning services hours while in middle school? Join the Middle School Service Club!
Attend any meeting to get started, then we will work to develop your own schedule, in one-hour increments or helping with programs!
A different project every week!
Call or visit to find out what it is this week!
Ages 6+.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Page to Screen Movie Night
Tweens and teens 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.
Join us on the 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!
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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.
Yoga Safari
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.