Creatively Moving Through Stories: Artists in the Libraries for Children

10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room
Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Artists in the Libraries
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:

Creative movement provides a tangible way for children to experience events in stories. It allows them to step into characters' shoes and try on their superpowers and actions. What a wonderful way to engage young learners in books!

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Details:

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.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning

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.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Knit and Crocheting Group

10:15am - 12:00pm
Conference Room
Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Learn to knit or crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! It is recommended to bring your own yarn and needles. Instructor-supplied yarns remain with the instructor weekly until piece is completed.

Activity Hour

10:30am - 11:30am
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Details:

Kids can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room.

Let's Pretend Day

10:30am - 11:30am
Program Room
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Details:

Children ages 2-8 and their caregivers are invited for Wednesday morning free-play time, with an assortment of toys and props to inspire the young imagination! Drop-in anytime between 10:30am and 11:30am.

Socrates Café: Open Topic Discussions

10:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Everyone is welcome to the open-topic discussions of the Socrates Cafe.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Storytime

11:15am - 11:45am
Veranda Room
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: Storytimes
Details:

Join us at the North Port Library for storytime!  Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed! 

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Details:

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.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning

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.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Health in Motion Bus: Sarasota Health Department

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Healthy Living
Details:

The Health in Motion Bus offers free and low-cost public health services. A registered nurse is available at all visits. Individuals who need follow-up medical care are referred to a primary health care provider. No appointment needed.

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.

Mah Jongg for Experienced Players

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Play Mah Jongg with other experienced players in the Rotunda and make new friends! Please bring your own NMJL card with your name on it.

Artists in the Libraries: Cyanotype Silhouettes

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room
Required
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Artist, Melissa Hoesman will show participants how to create blue cyanotype prints by placing objects and images on treated paper.

Teen Trivia with Jackbox Games!

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teen Room
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Cultural Life, Games, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Join us in the teen room to test your knowledge with JackBox Trivia! All you need is a device that can connect to the Internet. Other games available are Quiplash and Tee K.O!

Quit Smoking Now

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Creation Station
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Discussion Groups, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Details:

The Multi-session program meets weekly for 4 weeks and will provide you with the valuable tools you need to help you quit tobacco.

Astralis Ensemble Concert: Pathways

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Required
Seats Remaining: 125
Details:

Award-winning musicians, Angela Massey (flute) and Caroline Owen (piano), present “Pathways” taking the audience on a journey through music covering different styles and origins.

Youth Video Gaming

4:00pm - 5:45pm
Teen Center
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Games
Details:

Join us in the Teen Center for Youth Video Gaming! Play together or compete on the Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Wii!

Florida's Haunted Paths

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Veranda Room
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: 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), Cultural Life
Details:

A great adventure starts with a first step, but what if that step gets you a little closer to the dark side of things.

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: 30
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.

Lego Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Games

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