Yak and Yarn

10:00am–11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups
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Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.

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Genealogy Assistance

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
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Bring your questions and get assistance from a knowledgeable volunteer.

Tech Navigator

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
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Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

10:15am–11:15am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type:
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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.

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Partners in Play®

10:15am–11:15am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), 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: 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 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.

Amazing Animal Adaptations with Jungle Gardens!

10:30am–11:30am
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
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk 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: Color Our World (Summer 2025), , , Performances, Special Events
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Special animal guests from Sarasota Jungle Gardens will visit the library today.  We'll learn about what makes them so special and how they adapt in the wild. 

Mad Science Show

10:30am–11:30am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Community Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Special Events
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In this exciting program, presented by Mad Science, we will unmask super hero powers that we read about and see in the movies with exciting interactive demonstrations.

Mini DIY Fairy Garden

10:30am–11:30am
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Meeting Room II
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station,
Registration Required
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Design and assemble your own miniature fairy-themed garden. All supplies provided. Registration required as space is limited to 10 participants. One garden per family, please. For ages 5-18.

Good Samaritan Pharmacy

10:30am–1:30pm
Adults
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type:
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Prescription Assistance for income qualified individuals.

Watercolor Sunset Memories

11:00am–12:30pm
All Ages
Meeting Room- Classroom A
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Room: Meeting Room- Classroom A
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Artists in the Libraries
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)
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type:
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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.

Partners in Play®

12:00pm–1:00pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), 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: 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 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.

Quirky Knitters

1:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs,
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Bring your projects, patterns, and questions to Elsie Quirk Library and join the Quirky Knitters for an afternoon of knitting and crochet.  All skill levels welcome.  Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: ,
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Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them.

Get expert advice on your landscaping needs.

Teen Summer Programming - PVC Pipe People

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Meeting Room B
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Registration Required
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Attendees will create a fun posable action figure created using PVC pipe and fittings. Advance signup is required due to limited space.

Friend's Bookstore Volunteer Appreciation Event

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Community Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures

Video Game Design Workshop

2:30pm–4:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Technology Instruction
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Ages 9-18. Learn how to program your own pc-based video games.

Limit 15. Come to the youth desk starting one hour ahead for a ticket.

Virtual Dungeons and Dragons (LIVE)

4:00pm–7:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Games, Virtual
Registration Required
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Play the classic role-playing game with a new group of players/adventurers.

LEGOs

5:00pm–7:00pm
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Storytime Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Games
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Join us for LEGOs in the Storytime Room on Thursday from 5-7.

Both DUPLOs and regular LEGOs will be available.

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room II
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Book Discussions, Discussion Groups
Registration Required
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Join us in-person as we discuss "The Reading List" by Sara Nisha Adams for our monthly Book Club!

Swing Dance for Beginners

6:00pm–7:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025)
Registration Required
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Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to move in this introductory class to swing dancing. Local instructor Bob Englert from Bob's Dances will have you cutting a rug before you know it.

Lego Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Story Time Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Program Type: Clubs