Out of My Hands Juggling and Magic Show

10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Healthy Living, Performances, Special Events
Details:

We're kicking-off our Summer Learning events with a high-energy juggling and magic show featuring music and special lighting effects by Out of My Hands! 

All ages are welcome!

ROAR -Ringling Museum Storytime and Craft

10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Details:

Come one Come all and Join us for a fun and exciting Storytime and Craft.  Ms. Caitlyn from The Ringling Museum and Art will read an exciting book that will be connected back to a special feature at the museum and followed by an fun craft.

Summer Learning Kickoff Party

10:30am - 1:00pm
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Performances, Special Events
Details:

The Adventure Begins at Your Library this summer!

Summer Lunch Program

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Juliano Room
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: Youth, 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), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Healthy Living
Details:

This summer lunch program is sponsored by the Sarasota County School District. Free lunches are available for anyone up to age 18 in the Juliano room on weekdays.  

Disclaimer(s)

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

Summer Kickoff Party!

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Youth, 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), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Special Events
Details:

Let's kick off summer with our Summer Kickoff Party!

Drop in and learn all about what we will have to offer this summer!

We will also have cupcakes and craft kits to take home!

Summer Teen Hangout

12:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Details:

Join us for our Summer Teen Hangout!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Showtime for Kids

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024)
Details:

Join James Chartier and Wally the Wacky Word Bird from Showtime for Kids on a special mission to find the most spectacular vocabulary words ever. Includes magic, balloons, laugh-out-loud comedy, and audience participation.

Teen Make It and Take It Thursdays

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Learning Lab
Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Details:

Teens will have the opportunity to make a variety of items during the summer ranging from woodcrafts to 3D string art to resin projects. Each week will feature a different project as listed below.

The Magical Moogician

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Cultural Life, Special Events
Details:

AbraCOWdabra! Todd Charles, the Moogician is back! While living on a dairy farm, Todd learned all the ins and outs of dairy production. This inspired him to create his own dairy-themed show!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Anime Club

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Youth Program Room
Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Details:

Watch anime and discuss your favorite characters. Explore anime-inspired, Asian snacks and crafts. Ages 9-18 are welcome!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Playing Ukulele for Fun in the Sun!

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room II
Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Details:

Free classes for adults and seniors.