Tech Navigator

10:00am - 2:00pm
Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Reading Garden
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Reading Garden
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Technology Instruction
Details:

Are you looking for technology help? Visit our Tech Navigator page to sign up for a one-on-one session.  

Gardening with Miss Dina

10:15am - 11:00am
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Green Living, Special Events, Storytimes
Details:

Join us and Miss Dina as she gives a tour of our youth garden as she explores how plants thrive through stories and activities.

40 Carrots Partners in Play

10:15am - 11:15am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Veranda Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning

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. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

10:15am - 11:15am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Meeting Room II
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Details:

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

Preschool Music

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 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), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Music in the Libraries, Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024)
Details:

Recommended for up to 5 years with parent or caregiver. Singer/guitarist Dave Moran entertains with favorite children’s songs. Seating is limited. First come, first served.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Too Cool Tuesdays: Music Class!

11:00am - 11:30am
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Music in the Libraries, Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Special Events
Details:

Sing and dance with professional music teacher, Ms. Bobbi! 

Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Come to the youth desk 30 minutes before the program for a ticket.

Sea Turtles

11:00am - 12:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Special Events
Details:

Learn cool facts about Florida's sea turtles, and why these marine reptiles are magnificent.

Genealogy Assistance

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy

Open Lab in the Creation Station

11:00am - 2:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
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, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Games, Technology Instruction
Details:

Come explore the different options in our Open Lab using self-guided time in the Creation Station.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Veranda Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Details:

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

Summer Lunch for Ages 18 and Under

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

Ages 18 and under may enjoy a free lunch in the youth program room. Check the schedule at the youth desk for specific menu for each day. Lunches are served on a first come, first served basis. Provided by Sarasota County Schools.

(Cancelled/ cancelado hoy) Ayuda Tecnológica con una Bibliotecaria

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Group Study Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Spanish/En Español, Technology Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Details:

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Tech Navigator

1:30pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction, Virtual
Details:

Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person or distance appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.

Sand Art Crafts

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years)
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024)
Details:

Ages 5-10. Make colorful sand art pictures and fill bracelets, necklaces, and pens with multi-colored sand. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Creation Station - Let's Embroider

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Conference Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

With 5 simple stitches, you can create loads of colorful patterns. Join us and learn how you can use stitching to add color and pattern to the things you make.

Artists in the Libraries - Acrylic Pour Painting with Sandra Koolkin

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning, Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024)
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Join teaching artist, Sandra Koolkin as she shows participants the basics of acrylic pour painting. This mesmerizing painting technique allows artists to apply color in pools, puddles, and marble-like patterns.

Movie Matinee

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movies, Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024)
Details:

Watch a movie on the big screen!

The current schedule is attached as a flyer and includes a brief description of these titles.

Printmaking Techniques Experimenting With Color - with Judy Levine

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room AB
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024)
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

 

Join Judy Levine to learn relief printmaking techniques using ocean creatures as a theme. Create banners using painted backgrounds and press printed embellishments. Registration is limited to 10 adult participants.

Tween / Teen Summer Craft Program

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Storytime Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Details:

Join other Tweens and Teens age 10-15 for our summer craft series. Attendees will create a variety of different projects throughout the summer. Advance registration is required due to limited space.

Origami Ocean Life

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Community Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning, Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024)
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Details:

Hands on Origami Workshop; award winning origami artist, Kuniko will show how to fold 2-3 origami Ocean Life models such as fish, turtle, whale… Students will follow her step by step instruction. The class includes self discovery group work.

Read with the Dogs

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Healthy Living, Outreach, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 120
Details:

 

Tinker Tuesday

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Meeting Room II
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Details:

A different project every week!

Ages 6+.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Video Gaming

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Center
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Games
Details:

Teens and tweens can play video games with Wii, Switch and Playstation consoles.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Cine Selby

5:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Details:

Enjoy some award winning international films with English subtitles.

This Month: Monsieur Hulot's Holiday (France, 1953, Continental, 83m)