Name: Too Cool Tuesdays: Words and Wiggles
Start: 2024-05-21T11:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-05-21T11:30:00-04:00
Location: Selby Library

Too Cool Tuesdays: Words and Wiggles

Tuesday, May 21, 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.

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.

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+.

Have a Volcanic Blast

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Program Type:

Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

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

Details:

Do you know the difference between a shield volcano and a stratovolcano? Do you know how and why volcanic eruptions occur? Come learn the answers to these questions by building you...

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Room: Youth Activity Room

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

Program Type: Lifelong Learning

Details:

Do you know the difference between a shield volcano and a stratovolcano? Do you know how and why volcanic eruptions occur?

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.

Origami fish in orange, red and yellow paper

Kid's Origami Workshop

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

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

Details:

Join Melina and learn how to make your own paper creation! Instructions and supplies provided, just bring your imagination!

Registration Open

Required

Registration Open

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)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Details:

Join Melina and learn how to make your own paper creation! Instructions and supplies provided, just bring your imagination!

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

Too Cool Tuesdays: Stretch-n-Grow

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am

Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library

Program Type:

Games, Healthy Living

Age Group:

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

Details:

Join a fun exercise class with a coach from Stretch and Grow of Sarasota. Recommended for ages 3-6; all ages welcome in the room as needed. Space is limited and available on a f...

Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

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

Program Type: Games, Healthy Living

Details:

Join a fun exercise class with a coach from Stretch and Grow of Sarasota. Recommended for ages 3-6; all ages welcome in the room as needed.

Read With The Dogs

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Book Discussions, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

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

Details:

Drop in during this one-hour session to meet certified pet therapy dogs from Suncoast Humane Society and their parents. Children are encouraged to read to the dogs to build communi...

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)

Program Type: Book Discussions, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Drop in during this one-hour session to meet certified pet therapy dogs from Suncoast Humane Society and their parents.

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.

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: 13

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.

Youth Birdwatching 101

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

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

Details:

Join the Venice Area Audubon Society for an exciting birdwatching program at our library! Discover the incredible variety of bird species that inhabit our area and learn how to ide...

Registration Open

Required

Registration Open

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), Families

Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning

Required

Seats Remaining: 28

Details:

Join the Venice Area Audubon Society for an exciting birdwatching program at our library! Discover the incredible variety of bird species that inhabit our area and learn how to identify them by their unique calls and traits.

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