Yak and Yarn

10:00am–11:30am
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Conference Room
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
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Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.

Tech Navigator

10:00am–12:00pm
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
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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.

Morning Brew Coffee Club + Book Swap

10:15am–11:15am
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Youth Activity Room
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups
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Join us for coffee, crosswords, coloring and participate in book related activities to discover a new favorite book to read!

Fun To Be Fit Kids

10:30am–11:15am
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Healthy Living, Performances, Summer Learning, Storytimes
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Summer Learning

This event is one of this year's Summer Learning programs. Check out all of the fun programs at all of our library locations. There's something for everyone!

Fun To Be Fit Kids is a music and movement program for children and their caregivers to attend together.

Story Time

10:30am–11:30am
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Room
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Storytimes
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For ages 2-5. Join us for story time filled with a variety of early literacy activities that include music, stories, movement, crafts and school readiness. 

Kid's Sensory Playtime

11:00am–12:00pm
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Veranda Room
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Games, Special Events
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Join us at the North Port Library for a kid's sensory playtime.  

A fun interactive, educational time designed for children with autism and/or sensory challenges.  

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Conference Room
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Green Living
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Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them.

Get expert advice on your landscaping needs.

Read with the Dogs

3:30pm–4:30pm
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Special Events
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Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. The program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills.

This program is intended for children who can read independently  

Get to Know the Creation Station

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Creation Station
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
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Drop by the Creation Station to learn about some of the different equipment we have available and get a tour of the space!

LVSSC Citizenship Class

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
Conference Room
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
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Citizenship class