Name: Too Cool Tuesdays: Words and Wiggles
Start: 2024-04-30T11:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-04-30T11:30:00-04:00
Location: Selby Library

Too Cool Tuesdays: Words and Wiggles

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Youth Program Room at Selby Library

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)

Details:

Get ready for school with stories, activities, and socialization. Sometimes, there's even a puppet show! Recommended for ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome as needed.

Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Youth Program Room

Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)

Program Type: Storytimes

Details:

Get ready for school with stories, activities, and socialization. Sometimes, there's even a puppet show! Recommended for ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome as needed. ...

Disclaimer(s)

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

Genealogy Assistance

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Program Type:

Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults

Details:

Assistance with genealogy questions from knowledgeable and experienced volunteers

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Genealogy

Details:

Assistance with genealogy questions from knowledgeable and experienced volunteers ...

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Games, Special Events

Age Group:

Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Forty Carrots Partners in Play:

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help yo

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Games, Special Events

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event.

Arts Alliance Playreaders present a reading of "The Dixie Swim Club"

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library

Program Type:

Performances, Special Events

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Details:

Join us as the Arts Alliance Playreaders present a reading of "The Dixie Swim Club." Five Southern women, whose friendships began many years ago on their swim team, set aside a

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Meeting Room AB

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Performances, Special Events

Details:

Join us as the Arts Alliance Playreaders present a reading of "The Dixie Swim Club." Five Southern women, whose friendships began many years ago on their swim team, set aside a long weekend every August to recharge those friendships. Free from hus...

Tech Navigator

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Group Study Room at Elsie Quirk Library

Program Type:

Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction, Virtual

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Details:

Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person or distance appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff mem

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Group Study Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction, Virtual

Details:

Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person or distance appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills. Tech Navigator ser...

Two teens sitting next to each other, smiling.

Teen Room

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning, Movies

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Details:

Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning, Movies

Details:

Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more. ...

Teen Movie Afternoon

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Teen Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Program Type:

Book Discussions, Clubs, Movies

Age Group:

Teens (13 to 18 years)

Details:

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!

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Room: Teen Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Book Discussions, Clubs, Movies

Details:

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! ...

Last Stop Teen Hangout

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Teen Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games

Age Group:

Teens (13 to 18 years)

Details:

LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games. The program is open to

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Teen Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games

Details:

LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games. The program is open to any teen who agrees to follow the Teen Room Code of Conduct. Aft...

Meet the Pups!

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Selby Library

Program Type:

Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

All Ages

Details:

Meet therapy dogs and their owners. Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets!

Library Branch: Selby Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Meet therapy dogs and their owners. Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets! ...

Disclaimer(s)

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

A rainbow of art supplies arranged in a circle.

Tinker Tuesday

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Children (5 to 9 years), Families

Details:

A different project every week! Ages 6+.

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, Lifelong Learning

Details:

A different project every week! Ages 6+. ...

Disclaimer(s)

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

Teen Video Gaming and VR

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm

Teen Center at Selby Library

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Teens (13 to 18 years)

Details:

Join us in the Teen Center for Teen Video Gaming! Play together or compete on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, or experience virtual reality with the Meta Quest 3!

Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Teen Center

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Games

Details:

Join us in the Teen Center for Teen Video Gaming! Play together or compete on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, or experience virtual reality with the Meta Quest 3! ...

10 Steps to Financial Freedom

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Juliano Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Details:

We discuss creating a budget and committing to it. Find your “money view” How to create a budget How to get out of debt Creating an abundance mentality Saving and inv

Registration Open

Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Juliano Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Lifelong Learning

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 38

Details:

We discuss creating a budget and committing to it. Find your “money view” How to create a budget How to get out of debt Creating an abundance mentality Saving and investing Make a difference ...

UF/IFAS: Fairies of Florida: Butterflies Presentation and Fairy House Craft

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Remake Learning Days, Special Events

Age Group:

Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families

Details:

Learn about some beautiful butterflies in our area and their associated plants. After the presentation build a fairy house for your favorite butterfly. Registration is Required

Waitlist

Required

Waitlist

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Remake Learning Days, Special Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Details:

Learn about some beautiful butterflies in our area and their associated plants. After the presentation build a fairy house for your favorite butterfly. Registration is Required as supplies are limited! ...

Cine Selby: "An American in Paris" (1951)

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

Adults

Details:

Enjoy some award winning international films with English subtitles. "An American in Paris" (1951) directed by Vincente Minnelli. From IMDB: Three friends struggle to fi

Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movies

Details:

Enjoy some award winning international films with English subtitles. "An American in Paris" (1951) directed by Vincente Minnelli. From IMDB: Three friends struggle to find work in Paris. Things become more complicated when two of them fall...

Disclaimer(s)

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

CTE Design Art Exhibit

All Day

Rotunda at Selby Library

Program Type:

Art Displays & Exhibits, Cultural Life, Special Events

Age Group:

All Ages

Details:

Computer Technology Education (CTE) students will exhibit their creations at the CTE Art and Design show in the rotunda of Selby Library. Congratulations to all of the student arti

Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Rotunda

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Cultural Life, Special Events

Details:

Computer Technology Education (CTE) students will exhibit their creations at the CTE Art and Design show in the rotunda of Selby Library. Congratulations to all of the student artists! ...

Disclaimer(s)

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

An image of bookmarks resting on top of a book.

Take & Make: Colorful Bookmarks

All Day 5/1 - 5/24

William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Details:

Grab some supplies from the teen room to color and make your own bookmarks! While supplies last.

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Details:

Grab some supplies from the teen room to color and make your own bookmarks! While supplies last. ...

Grab and Go Craft Kits

All Day 5/1 - 5/25

William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life

Age Group:

Youth, 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)

Details:

Grab and go craft kits will be available in the youth department. Kits available for kids of all ages!

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Age Group: Youth, 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: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life

Details:

Grab and go craft kits will be available in the youth department. Kits available for kids of all ages! ...

French Conversation Group

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room A at Gulf Gate Library

Program Type:

Clubs, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Adults

Details:

For people who want to improve their French speaking skills and enjoy reading French-language articles and discussing them. Everyone is welcome to participate in th

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning

Details:

For people who want to improve their French speaking skills and enjoy reading French-language articles and discussing them. Everyone is welcome to participate in this bi-weekly group to practice French pronunciation and oral understan...

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am

Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Program Type:

Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living

Age Group:

Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families

Forty Carrots Partners in Play:

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help yo

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families

Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am

Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)

Details:

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help yo

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)

Program Type: Lifelong Learning

Details:

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the...

Knit and Crocheting Group

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:15am - 12:00pm

Conference Room at Fruitville Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Details:

Learn to knit or crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! It is recommended to bring your own yarn and needles. Instructor-supplied yarns remain with the instructor weekly until

Library Branch: Fruitville Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Details:

Learn to knit or crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! It is recommended to bring your own yarn and needles. Instructor-supplied yarns remain with the instructor weekly until piece is completed. Needles are supplied and remain with the instruct...

Activity Hour

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games

Age Group:

Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families

Details:

Kids can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room.

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Story Time Room

Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games

Details:

Kids can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room. ...

Colorful cartoon picture of two kids playing with toys.

Wednesday Let's Pretend Day

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library

Program Type:

Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families

Details:

Children ages 2-8 and their caregivers are invited for Wednesday morning free-play time, with an assortment of toys and props to inspire the young imagination! Drop-in anytime betw

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Program Room

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:

Children ages 2-8 and their caregivers are invited for Wednesday morning free-play time, with an assortment of toys and props to inspire the young imagination! Drop-in anytime between 10:30am and 11:30am. ...

Socrates Café: Open Topic Discussions

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Conference Room at Selby Library

Program Type:

Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Adults

Details:

Everyone is welcome to the open-topic discussions of the Socrates Cafe. At each meeting participants may suggest topics, and we vote to choose the topic. Then we have a moder

Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Everyone is welcome to the open-topic discussions of the Socrates Cafe. At each meeting participants may suggest topics, and we vote to choose the topic. Then we have a moderated discussion, in which everyone may address the topic and the issue...

Disclaimer(s)

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

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