Summer Rock Painting

10:30am–11:30am
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Community Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
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Join us to paint your very own rock! We will be using acrylic paint, so wear your painting clothes. Materials provided, no experience required. *Registration Required

Cooking with Chef Warren: Mediterranean Cuisine

10:30am–12:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), , , Lectures
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Mediterranean cuisine is often lauded as the healthiest diet on the planet. Learn why this is so and discover how you can whip up wholesome and robust dishes with simple and readily available ingredients.

Genealogy Assistance

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults
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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: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
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Join us for our Summer Teen Hangout!

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

Playing the Ukulele for Fun in the Sun!

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room II
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Creation Station, , Music in the Libraries
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Free classes for adults and seniors. All skill levels are invited.

Tween Tuesday Crafts

2:00pm–3:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Learning Lab
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
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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: , Technology Instruction, Virtual
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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.

Yes, You! An Entertaining Family History in Four Easy Steps

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room A
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures,
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Have you ever thought about writing your family's history, but didn’t know where to begin? Have you ever wondered what to leave in, and what to leave out?

Teen Movie Afternoon

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
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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!

Creation Station: Tween/Teen Found Object Creatures

3:30pm–5:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Creation Station
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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: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
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Use a variety of items to create a unique creature. Bring some of your own items or just use ours. Registration is required for this teen program. Recommended for ages 11-18

Meet the Pups!

4:00pm–5:00pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), ,
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Meet therapy dogs and their owners.  Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets!

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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+.

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

Cine Selby: "Lili" (1953)

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
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Enjoy some award winning international films with English subtitles.

Paper Bag Journal

5:30pm–7:30pm
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: Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts
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As part of our Artist in the Libraries, Artist Elizabeth Goodwill will guide tweens and teens in the creation of their very own journal.