Storytime Crafts

10:15am - 11:15am
Classroom A
Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Room: Classroom A
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Details:

Every third Saturday of the month, this program aims to inspire a love for reading and learning new things. Fun and engaging stories are followed by arts and crafts and other activities. Please register both caregiver and child.

Beginner Origami

10:30am - 12:30pm
Creation Station
Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Details:

Join Teresa as she teaches the art of origami. She likes to create items to decorate a home or to give away as a gift. She brings in her own extra work as examples and sometimes to give away.

Read with the Dogs

11:15am - 12:15pm
Classroom B
Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Room: Classroom B
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:

Every third Saturday of the month, children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Music Club

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Teen Center
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries
Details:

This club is for music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who like music as well. Anni Szantosi will teach and jam with participants.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Cancelled

Pop-Up Stop: Old Miakka School House Visit

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Pop-Up Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games, Outreach
Details:

On the third Saturday each month, the Pop-Up gets an education by going to the Old Miakka School House. With books and services for all ages, it’s a truly informative experience!

Geocaching 101

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Veranda Room
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Youth, Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024)
Details:

Join Miss Riley for Geocaching 101! We'll go over what geocaching is, how to get started and how to hunt safely. All ages welcome! 

Death Cafe

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Youth Activity Room
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Details:

The Death Cafe returns to Venice Jacaranda Library every third Saturday of the month! Join us for an open discussion about death, life, dying, individual and family experiences with death and its place in our lives. Come and share.

Cancelled

CANCELLED: Science Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Program Room
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Calling all young scientists! Grow your scientific knowledge and dazzle with some cool science experiments with the help of Miss Jenny and the other librarians at Selby.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Coding Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Details:

Meet other coders and work on your coding project. Share with others and troubleshoot as a team. Led by Levi Szantosi whose top picks are Python, Scratch, and Unreal Engine.

Disclaimer(s)

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