Name: Read with the Dogs
Start: 2024-05-18T11:15:00-04:00
End: 2024-05-18T12:15:00-04:00
Location: Osprey Library

Read with the Dogs

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:15am - 12:15pm

Classroom B at Osprey Library and History Center

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:

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....

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.

Geocaching 101

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024)

Age Group:

Youth, Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

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!

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!

Storytime

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

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

Details:

Join us for storytime! Stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts for little ones with their special grownup.

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Room: Youth Activity Room

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

Program Type: Storytimes

Details:

Join us for storytime! Stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts for little ones with their special grownup.

Our furry dog friends can't wait for you to read to them!

Read with the Dogs

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Program Type:

Lifelong Learning, Special Events, Storytimes

Age Group:

Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families

Details:

Calling all families with readers! Our dog friends from the Suncoast Humane Society are returning to the Jacaranda Library, and they want you to read to them! These gentle ...

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Room: Youth Activity Room

Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families

Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Special Events, Storytimes

Details:

Calling all families with readers! Our dog friends from the Suncoast Humane Society are returning to the Jacaranda Library, and they want you to read to them!

A rainbow of art supplies arranged in a circle.

Tinker Tuesday

Tuesday, May 21, 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.

Creation Station Open House

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Creation Station at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Creation Station, Technology Instruction

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Details:

Curious about the Creation Station? Drop by to see all the tools and equipment we have to get your creativity flowing! This event is to view the Creation Station only; all patron u...

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Creation Station

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

Program Type: Creation Station, Technology Instruction

Details:

Curious about the Creation Station? Drop by to see all the tools and equipment we have to get your creativity flowing! This event is to view the Creation Station only; all patron use of the Creation Station is by appointment.

Activity Hour

Wednesday, May 22, 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 22, 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.

Read 'Em and Eat

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm

Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Program Type:

Book Discussions, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Children (5 to 9 years), Families

Details:

Read for at least 10 minutes in our "lounge" and enjoy a sweet treat as a reward. For ages 6+.

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Room: Meeting Room II

Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Families

Program Type: Book Discussions, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Read for at least 10 minutes in our "lounge" and enjoy a sweet treat as a reward. For ages 6+.

Lego Club

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

North Port Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Games

Age Group:

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

LEGO Club:

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.

Library Branch: North Port Library

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Games

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.

Lego Club

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Clubs

Age Group:

Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families

Details:

Let your imagination run wild with other Lego fans using our massive collection of bricks and accessories.

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: Arts & Crafts, Clubs

Details:

Let your imagination run wild with other Lego fans using our massive collection of bricks and accessories.

Pizza Party: The Adventure Begins

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Creation Station, Games

Age Group:

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

Details:

Come join us for a pizza tasting where we will determine the best cheese pizza of all time. Get an introduction to this years summer reading program and learn about the fun prizes ...

Registration Open

Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

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

Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Creation Station, Games

Required

Seats Remaining: 6

Details:

Come join us for a pizza tasting where we will determine the best cheese pizza of all time. Get an introduction to this years summer reading program and learn about the fun prizes teens will receive for completing reading goals.

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

All Day

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library and History Center, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

Closing

Branches:

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library and History Center, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library

Description:

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

Tinker Tuesday

Tuesday, May 28, 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.

North Port Library Chess Club

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

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

Details:

Want to play chess? Can’t find someone or somewhere to play? Wish you knew how? First & Fourth Tuesday of every month. 5 - 7 p.m.

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

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

Program Type: Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Want to play chess? Can’t find someone or somewhere to play? Wish you knew how? First & Fourth Tuesday of every month. 5 - 7 p.m.

Activity Hour

Wednesday, May 29, 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.

Wednesday Let's Pretend Day

Wednesday, May 29, 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.

Lego Club

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

North Port Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Games

Age Group:

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

LEGO Club:

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.

Library Branch: North Port Library

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Games

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.

Chess Club

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Clubs, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

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

Details:

Have you always wanted to learn chess or maybe you already know how to play chess and want to find someone to play against? Either way, this is the club for you! You can develop ch...

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Meeting Room

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

Program Type: Clubs, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Have you always wanted to learn chess or maybe you already know how to play chess and want to find someone to play against? Either way, this is the club for you!

One Little Craft

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Details:

A special crafting program just for preschoolers! This month we're making colorful suncatchers out of tissue paper.

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Room: Youth Activity Room

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Details:

A special crafting program just for preschoolers! This month we're making colorful suncatchers out of tissue paper.

Story Trail

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:30pm

Garden at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Program Type:

Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes

Age Group:

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

Details:

Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller. Enjoy a different book the first Saturday of every month! In case of rain, Story Trail ...

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Room: Garden

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

Program Type: Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes

Details:

Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller. Enjoy a different book the first Saturday of every month!

In case of rain, Story Trail will be set up in the Kids' Zone.

Nature Printing with Plants

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Classroom A at Osprey Library and History Center

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Youth, Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Details:

Students will learn about the basics of nature printing. Paint will be applied to leaves, ferns, and other plants. The painted nature will then be placed face down on a piece of pa...

Registration Open

Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center

Room: Classroom A

Age Group: Youth, Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning

Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Details:

Students will learn about the basics of nature printing. Paint will be applied to leaves, ferns, and other plants. The painted nature will then be placed face down on a piece of paper and pressed down upon firmly.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Summer Learning Ice Cream Kickoff

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Outreach, Special Events

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), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Details:

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND What better way to celebrate the beginning of summer than FREE ICE CREAM? We're excited to kick off our 2024 Summer Learning program, "Adventure Begins At...

Library Branch: Shannon Staub 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), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Outreach, Special Events

Details:

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

LEGO Club

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library

Program Type:

Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families

Details:

Ages 5 and up. Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. Creations will be on display in the youth area for one week followi...

Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families

Program Type: Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Ages 5 and up. Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. Creations will be on display in the youth area for one week following the programs.

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