Craft a Handmade Gift

10:00am–11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Program Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts,
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Paint and decorate a unique gift for a loved one. Choose from wooden puzzles, ornaments, toys, bookmarks and more!  For Adults.

Supplies provided by the Friends of Elsie Quirk Library.

Creation Station - Open Sewing Lab

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Creation Station
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
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Use 1 of our 4 Brother sewing machines on Your Own Project. Must Know How to Sew. Machines available on first come first serve basis.

Pop-Up Stop: Longboat Key

10:00am–1:00pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Pop-Up Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Outreach, Storytimes
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On the first and third Tuesday of each month, the Pop-Up will be at Longboat Key with books for all ages and a Storytime for children. Swing by to sign up for a library card and read a book by the beach! 

Baby Rhyme & Sign

10:15am–11:00am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 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)
Program Type: Storytimes
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This special storytime features baby sign language, rhymes, songs, books, and playtime.

Registration is not required. Attendance is first come, first serve as room capacity is limited. Please see youth staff the morning of the program.

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:

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 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: , 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.

Adult Coloring Lounge

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
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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
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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.

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
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Come get assistance with your genealogy research. Bring your questions!

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: , Special Events
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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.

Open Lab in the Creation Station

12:00pm–2:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Creation Station
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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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, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
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Get ready to create: you bring the idea, we bring the tools! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Reservation

American Sewing Guild (ASG)

12:30pm–4:30pm
Conference Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Conference Room
Purpose of Room Use

The purpose of this meeting is to provide a community sewing opportunity. The ASG is also happy to answer any and all questions related to sewing.

Travelogue with Jane Mahler to Madagascar

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type:
Registration Required
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Join us as Jane Mahler takes us on a trip to Madagascar.

The Republic of Madagascar is home to some of the world’s most unique flora and fauna from Lemurs, colorful chameleons and towering baobab trees.

Tech Navigator

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Group Study Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: , Technology Instruction, Virtual
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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.

Teen Room

2:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, , Games, Movies
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Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.

Teen Writing Workshop - Fantasy Worldbuilding for Writers

3:00pm–4:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: , Off the Page Literary Celebration, Special Events
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In this workshop, we’ll show you how to unlock the secrets of creating captivating realms filled with magic, mythical creatures, and epic quests.

Last Stop@ North Port Library (Teen Hang Out)

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
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LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games.

LEGO Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Storytime Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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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
Registration Required
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Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.

For children ages 5-12. Space is limited and registration is required.

Meet the Pups!

4:00pm–5:00pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: ,
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Meet therapy dogs and their owners.  Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets!

Disclaimer(s)

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

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,
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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
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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.

Teen Advisory board

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Youth Activity Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, , Games, Outreach, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Registration Required
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Want to get more involved with the library?

Help plan, volunteer at library events and provide feedback on library services.

Family Game Night

5:00pm–7:00pm
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: 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 Family Game Night in the Storytime Room on Tuesdays from 5 - 7.

Various board games/tabletop games will be available.

Off the Page with Neil Gaiman

7:00pm–9:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Pop-Up Library
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Author Event, Book Discussions, Book Sales, Off the Page Literary Celebration
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A self-described "feral child who was raised in libraries," Gaiman credits librarians with fostering a life-long love of reading. 

Neil Gaiman has been honored with  4 Hugos, 2 Nebulas, 1 World Fantasy Award, 4 Bram Stoker Awar