Adult Crafts--Acrylic Pour (On Demand)

All Day
Adults, Seniors
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Virtual
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Join us for a fast and fun craft geared toward adults!

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Katie Adams Presents Star Stories - Greek Myths (On Demand)

All Day
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Performances, Special Events, Storytimes
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Storytelling and puppets shows with Katie Adams! You may have seen her at our libraries in years past. Now you can watch the shows online this summer. A new show will appear each week on Thursday afternoons.

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

SHINE Presents: Medicare 101 (Live)

9:00am - 10:00am
Adults, Seniors
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living, Virtual
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Rise and SHINE! A Kitchen Table series where you can learn about Medicare and enjoy your favorite cup of brew!

Gulf Gate French Conversation Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room A
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
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For people who want to improve their French speaking skills and enjoy reading French-language articles and discussing them. Come practice speaking the romantic language of French.

Forty Carrots - Partners in Play

10:15am - 11:15am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 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), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Special Events, 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.

Knit and Crocheting Group

10:15am - 12:00pm
Adults
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Learn to knit or crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! It is recommended to bring your own yarn and needles. Instructor-supplied yarns remain with the instructor weekly until piece is completed.

Adult Coloring Lounge

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Get into the adult coloring craze ! Join us for a fun and unique way to unwind, reduce stress, and express your creativity at the Shannon Staub Library. All supplies will be provided. Artistic talent is not required. Refreshments are included.

Baby Time: Rhyme and Sign!

11:00am - 11:45am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Youth Program Room
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Details:

Engage babies newborn to 18 months with movement to music, singing, rhymes and basic sign language to enhance social interaction and language development. Playtime follows.

 

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

FORTY CARROTS: WOW- WELCOME TO OUR WORLD (LIVE)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year)
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year)
Program Type: Storytimes
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Parents of newborns to 7 months of age. Forty Carrots will now be offering this group via a ZOOM platform.

Tween Summer Workshops

11:00am - 1:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Teen Zone
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Movies
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Join other tweens 10-13 years old for activities and camaraderie. A complete list of activities will be published in May. Advance sign up will be required for some activities. Please check back for more details.

Baby Time - Welcome to Our World

11:45am - 12:45pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Families
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Special Events, Storytimes
Details:

For parents and babies ages birth to seven months old.

ROAR! WITH FORTY CARROTS (LIVE)

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes, Virtual
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(2 years -5 Years old): We are started a new program with The Ringling called “Roar!

CountyWide Teen Advisory Board (TAB) (Live)

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Registration Closed
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning, Virtual, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Details:

Join the Teen Advisory Board to help plan library programs for teens, earn Bright Futures scholarship hours, gain leadership experience and have fun with new friends.

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

Read with the Dogs

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Special Events
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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.

Author Video: Katherine Applegate (On Demand)

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Event, Virtual
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Listen to an interview with

Zoom Trivia Night! (Live)

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Registration Closed
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Games, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Want to test your trivia prowess? Join us for online trivia using Zoom and Kahoot!
These adult-oriented questions will challenge your brain and keep you entertained! 

Lego Club

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Games
Details:

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

For ages 4 and up.

Imagine Your Story in Words!

6:15pm - 7:15pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
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), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
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Creative writing prompts will get you on your way to writing a memoir about funny and inspiring things that happened to you. Participants will have opportunities to share and get feedback from peers.