Adventures in Friendship: A Lord of the Rings Escape Room (On Demand)

All Day
Virtual Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), All Ages
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Virtual
Details:

Legolas and Gimli promised each other that if they survived they would visit each other's favorite place on Middle Earth. It is now time to make good on the promise. Join them on an epic adventure.

All the News at NewsBank (On Demand)

All Day
Virtual Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Virtual
Details:

NewsBank is a news media archive that consolidates articles from newspapers, blogs, broadcast transcripts, and more into one place.

FORTY CARROTS: STUDIO 40 (LIVE)

9:30am - 10:30am
Virtual Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes, Virtual
Details:

(1-5 years old) a FREE group hosted via the ZOOM platform featuring a captivating program of art, music, movement, science and other creative activities.

One Blood Drive

10:00am - 4:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Details:

One Blood monthly blood drive is today! If you are able to share a pint with the community, please stop on by!

Disclaimer(s)

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

S.T.E.A.M. Club: Ooobleck Slime

10:15am - 11:15am
Youth Program Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Games, Technology Instruction
Details:

Is it solid or liquid?! Experiment with recipes for making your own non-Newtonian slime. Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the youth desk 15 minutes before the event. Recommended for ages 8 and up.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Saturday Storytime: Beaches

10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:

Missed us at our Thursday morning storytime? Never fear! Families are invited to join us for a fun-filled hour of reading, dancing, singing, and craft activities just in time for the weekend!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Heroic Jeopardy (Live)

10:30am - 11:30am
Registration Closed
Required
Virtual Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning, Special Events, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Details:

Test your knowledge of historical and mythical heroes. Do you know which are real and which are fiction? Can you match the heroes with their accomplishments? 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Conversation Cafe

10:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Practice speaking English! Sponsored by the Literacy Council of Sarasota. Please call 941-955-0421 to register as an ESOL learner with the Literacy Council of Sarasota.

FORTY CARROTS: WOW- WELCOME TO OUR WORLD (LIVE)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year)
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:

Parents of newborns to 7 months of age. Forty Carrots will now be offering this group via a ZOOM platform.

Ask a Teenager

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Technology Instruction
Details:

Looking for assistance with your smart phone, tablet, or laptop? Technology help is available in the Osprey Library on Saturday afternoons. 

Gulf Gate Chess Club

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Games
Details:

Chess lovers meet and play chess with other chess lovers. All skill levels are welcome.

Lego Club

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Details:

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination. Duplo Blocks are available for younger children. Ages 3-12.

Teen Saturday Programming

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Games, Movies
Details:

Please check the Teen Zone calendar flyer for more program information.

Family Board Game Time

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Program Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Games
Details:

Find yourself in the zone of uninterrupted, screen free time to play classic and new board games with family and friends.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Countywide Teen Advisory Board (TAB) (Live)

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Registration Closed
Required
Virtual Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning, Virtual, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Details:

Join the Teen Advisory Board to help plan library programs for teens, earn Bright Futures scholarship hours, gain leadership experience and have fun with new friends.

Disclaimer(s)

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