Family Playtime

10:15am–11:00am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Storytime Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Special Events
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Ages 0 - 5, attending with caregiver. Family Playtime is a drop-in self guided program where children can explore our toy collection.

Fun To Be Fit "Littles"

10:15am–11:00am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Meeting Room AB (Staff only)
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Staff only)
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Special Events
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Join Fun To Be Fit Kids with Ms. Adrianne! This is a music and movement program is designed for children and their caregiver(s) to spend quality time together singing, dancing, getting some exercise and having fun!

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
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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: Storytimes
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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.

Fun Fridays: Music with Dave Moran

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: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Music in the Libraries
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Join Mr. Dave for classic and original children's music accompanied by the Selby Puppets! Recommended for ages 1-3, but all ages are welcomed as needed.

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

Watercolor Sunset Memories

11:00am–12:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Special Events
Registration Required
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Create a watercolor sunset to capture a special memory.

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

12:00pm–1:00pm
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: Storytimes
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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.

Draw Your Own Comics

1:00pm–3:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Creation Station
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Special Events
Registration Required
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Draw your own comics! Participants can sketch over drawings on our tracing light pads or freehand their own. For kids ten and up. Supplies are provided.

Movie - "Jaws"

1:30pm–5:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type:
Registration Required
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Join us at Fruiville Library for a showing of the hit movie "Jaws." 

Creation Station Junior Open Lab

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Storytime Room
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Creation Station
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Drop in during our open lab hours to learn new skills and get hands-on experience with different STEAM activities.

Science Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Youth Program Room
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Clubs,
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Calling all young scientists! At this weekly club you can do some fun science-related crafts and learn more about science. Space is limited, so please see the youth desk 30 minutes prior to the event for a ticket.

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

Postponed: Creation Station: Intermediate 3D Printing

2:00pm–3:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
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We have postponed this class, as our 3D printers have given up. Thank you for your patience while we order new printers. We will reschedule this class as soon as our new printers are up and running.

 

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

Beach in a Jar

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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Join us for a fun and easy craft! We will be making a beach in a jar using mason jars, sand, shells, twigs, and more. Supplies are limited, so register today!

Primary Readers Next Edition

2:00pm–4:45pm
Children (5 to 9 years)
Meeting Room B
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Book Discussions, Movies
Registration Required
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For the summer we will be watching a movie after discussing a book for content, characters and themes. This month's book is City Spies by James Ponti. Attendees will choose the movie the day of the program.

Friday Afternoon Book Discussion

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Juliano Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
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Join us for the Friday Afternoon Monthly Book Discussion. Newcomers are always welcome.

This month's book is All Quiet on the Western Front by E. M. Remarque. Please inquire about a copy of the book at the Information Desk.

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