Yak and Yarn

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

Genealogy Assistance

10:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
Details:
Bring your questions and get assistance from a knowledgeable volunteer. ...

Tech Navigator

10:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
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. Tech Navigator service is one-...

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

10:15am - 11:15am
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
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. Space is limited...

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Partners in Play®

10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: 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. Space is limited...

Little Adventures: Yoga for Children with Didi McKay

10:30am - 11:30am
Program Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living
Details:
*Event changed due to presenter illness.* Have fun moving, laughing, breathing, and trying asana - yoga poses - as we move and make sounds like animals, birds and insects. Parents and caregivers are welcome, and will take home knowledge to continue e...

Good Samaritan Pharmacy

10:30am - 1:30pm
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Healthy Living
Details:
Prescription Assistance for income qualified individuals. ...

Putting it All Together Jewelry Workshop

11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
Putting it All Together! Create a unique necklace from a variety of beautiful beads. Learn to use color, pattern, unity, and texture to craft your unique treasure. Put it all together by learning to attach the clasp to your new handcrafted piece o...

Chair Yoga for Adults with Didi McKay

11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 31
Details:
Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can improve flexibility, decrease stress, and reduce joint strain. Please join internationally certified yoga instructor and mindfulness meditation coach, Deirdre (Didi) McKay to practice seated yoga and asana...

Free Vision Screenings for Children

11:30am - 12:30pm
Program Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: 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)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living
Details:
The Englewood Lion's Club will be at the Elsie Quirk Library to provide FREE vision screenings for children ages 6 months - 12 years. This is a contactless process using a special vision screening camera. A parent must be present with their child. ...

Off Shore Breeze Concert

11:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Music in the Libraries
Details:
a ukulele duo sharing ukulele happiness with music from across the decades. At the end of our concert people are invited to play and sing along with us on a few songs. It is appropriate for people of all ages ...

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
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. Space is limited...

Partners in Play®

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: 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. Space is limited...

Playing the Ukulele for Fun and... Fun!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries
Details:
Free classes for adults and seniors. All skill levels are invited. Learn a I-IV-V or Blues Progression (with 3 chords) to play dozens of well-known songs Develop a vocabulary of ukulele chords Acquire the ability to move smoothly and fluidl...

Quirky Knitters

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning
Details:
Bring your projects, patterns, and questions to Elsie Quirk Library and join the Quirky Knitters for an afternoon of knitting and crochet.  All skill levels welcome.  Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat! ...

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Green Living
Details:
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. The University of Florida / Institute of Food and Agricultural Serv...

Belly Dance for Beginners

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Details:
Get ready to shimmy and shake as you learn the ancient art of belly dancing! Not only is it fun, but it's a great light workout that is good for your core, balance, strength, and overall sense of wellbeing. ...

Fun To Be Fit Kids "Bigs" Class

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Special Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Details:
Join Ms. Adrianne and her Fun To Be Kit Bigs Class for ages 6 - 8. Join us for a class full of dancing, fitness games and a whole lot of fun! Registration is required as space is limited.  If you have registered and cannot attend please...

Steel Ring Academy Sword Demonstration

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Lifelong Learning, Lectures, Performances
Details:
Steel Ring Academy presents a discussion on the historical aspects of European sword fighting as well as doing some live fighting demonstrations. There is no advance sign up for this program, but seating is limited so arrive early. For more info...

Robotics Workshop

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville 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), Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Details:
Ages 9-18. Learn how to code and program real robots. Limit 20. Come to the youth desk starting one hour ahead for a ticket. (Workshop repeats July 13 -- Choose One) ...

Art Workshop for Kids

3:30pm - 5:30pm
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)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts
Details:
Unleash your creativity with local artist, Elizabeth Goodwill! Build, layer, and combine materials to create your very own unique work of art. For ages 8 and up. ...
Cancelled

Tween/Teen Music Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Center
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries
Details:
Join teen musician, Annie Szantosi, to jam and talk about music. Bring your own instrument or play along with provided percussion instruments.  Recommended for ages 9 and up. ...

Virtual Dungeons and Dragons (LIVE)

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Registration Closed
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Games, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Details:
Play the classic role-playing game with a new group of players/adventurers. Overcome obstacles, defeat monsters, and discover long forgotten treasures. Dungeons & Dragons has helped hone critical and creative thinking for over...

LEGOs

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Games
Details:
Join us for LEGOs in the Storytime Room on Thursday from 5-7. Both DUPLOs and regular LEGOs will be available. ...

Playing the Ukulele for Fun and... Fun!

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries
Details:
Free classes for adults and seniors. All skill levels are invited. Learn a I-IV-V or Blues Progression (with 3 chords) to play dozens of well-known songs Develop a vocabulary of ukulele chords Acquire the ability to move smoothly and fluidl...

Lego Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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), Families
Program Type: Clubs
Details:
CALLING ALL BUILDERS!   Let your imagination run wild with other Lego fans using our massive collection of bricks and accessories. ...