Make a Pillow Case with French Seams

10:00am - 12:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Community Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Details:

Joins us and learn how to sew a Pillow Case French Seams. Ages 13 and up welcome. 

Must Know How to Sew.

Registration is Required.

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

10:15am - 11:15am
Youth, 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: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Games, Special Events

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: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Details:

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.

Storytime Adventures

10:30am - 11:30am
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: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Details:

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.

Tech Basics: Website Safety

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Details:

Learn what a website is, what makes them secure or unsecure, and how you can identify a safe site. We'll cover VPNs (Virtual Private Networks), encryption, online shopping, and more.

Genealogy Assistance

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning

Too Cool Tuesdays: Stretch-n-Grow

11:15am - 11:45am
Youth, 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: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Healthy Living
Details:

Join a fun exercise class with a coach from Stretch and Grow of Sarasota that ends in an obstacle course. Recommended for ages 3-6; all ages welcome in the room as needed.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Youth, 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: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Games, Special Events

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.

Summer Lunch Program

12:00pm - 1:00pm
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)
Juliano Room
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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 Teen Hangout

12:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Room
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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.

Cancelled

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Juliano Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Green Living, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Join Sarasota Extension Services Master Gardeners for questions pertaining to Florida-friendly gardening, composting, and identifying insects.

Beanstack Monthly Minutes

2:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages
Program Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024)
Details:

Track your reading minutes and earn prizes! Let us help you log your Summer Learning Challenge minutes today! 

Reservation

Newtown Community Health Action Team

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

CHATs are community led groups that work to address health issues people face.

No Sew T-shirt Bags

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Green Living
Details:

Don't know how to sew? No problem! We have got a great no sew project for you! PLUS, you can help us recycle our leftover event t-shirts into a handy tote bag for you!

Brain Health Workshop

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Healthy Living
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Join us for this neuroscience research-based dynamic workshop presented by Kelly Ward from the Florida Department of Health, to learn how to fuel and activate your brain for optimal performance. 

 

Tween Tuesday Crafts

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Learning Lab
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

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.

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: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction, Virtual
Details:

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.

Teen Movie Afternoon: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Movies
Details:

Drop by the teen room and watch this week's requested movie. Add more wishlist movies to our clipboard request page in the teen room!

Read With The Dogs

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Book Discussions, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Drop in during this one-hour session to meet certified pet therapy dogs from Suncoast Humane Society and their parents.

Creation Station: Tween/Teen 3D Printing

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Creation Station
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Details:

Learn to create a simple 3D design using Tinkercad, a free program that is great for beginners. Staff will print your design on the library's 3D printer, and you may pick it up the following week. Create your free account before coming to class.

LEGO Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Storytime Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Creation Station, Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. 

Meet the Pups!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Details:

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, Lifelong Learning
Details:

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.

Cine Selby: "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown" (1988)

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Details:

Enjoy some award winning international films with English subtitles. This month's title features director Pedro Almodóvar's 1988 film "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown."

Disclaimer(s)

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

North Port Library Chess Club

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Veranda Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Want to play chess? Can’t find someone or somewhere to play? First & Fourth Tuesday of every month. 5 - 7 p.m. 

Summer Beginner's Hula Hooping for Adults

5:30pm - 6:15pm
Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room AB
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Healthy Living
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Details:

Want to have fun like a kid again and get some fitness in too? Try hula hooping!