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.
For mobile babies to 5 years old.
Looking to try something new and maybe make a friend or two? Join the library book club!
Come join us for a fun time of stories, music and movement. We will read a featured book and do some fun activities.
It is geared for ages 3-5 but all are welcome.
Have you ever wanted to make your own custom jewelry? Come to our workshop taught by Judy Levine to learn how to make a gemstone&nbs
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.
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.
The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, Health in Motion staff will be on-site to provide no-cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellness.
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.
Artists in the Library: Pieces of our Hearts Mural Program
Participants will create collaged images for a community mural. Each person will be able to take their piece of the heart home after a picture of the whole mural has been taken.
Come meet Bluey the Mosquito Chicken and learn how chickens help with mosquito management! We will also introduce our new insect investigator backpack. For ages 5-12.
Join Sarasota Extension Services Master Gardeners for questions pertaining to Florida-friendly gardening, composting, and identifying insects.
No raw fish necessary: in this fun program, kids can create their own edible Sushi out of candy and other sweets!
Magician Gerard Tricarico entertains with amazing magic tricks, juggling, and surprising illusions. Ages 6-11. Space is limited.
David Levy Yulee, often called the “Father of Florida Statehood” and the “Father of Florida Railroads,” was a complicated man, in his personal and professional life.
Join other tweens this summer for creative crafts. This program is for tween and early teens (9-13). Advance sign up is required due to limited space. You must sign up for each day you wish to attend. Weekly projects may be subject to change.
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.
Join us for an enlightening journey aboard the Brain Bus, a statewide initiative aimed at raising awareness about Alzheimer's and related dementias.
Creation Station: Tween/Teen Adventure Vision Boards
Create a collage with all kinds of fun art materials and use the Cricut cutters to customize lettering for your art. Methods for making your design three-dimensional will also be offered. Recommended for ages 11-17. Registration required.
Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.
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.
Join local artist, Elizabeth Goodwill, as she guides children to create small functional and wearable journal necklaces bound in leather.
Ages 6+.
This is one of the Artists in the Libraries program.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Embark on an epic adventure with Bilbo Baggins and a band of dwarves in the first installment of The Hobbit trilogy.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Join us for the Monthly Creation Station Wood Craft. Each month, attendees will assemble and paint an item themed for the month. Advance registration is required due to limited seats. This is a Friends of the Gulf Gate Library sponsored event.