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Anime Club

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Youth Program Room at Selby Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Movies
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Watch anime and discuss your favorite characters. Explore anime-inspired, Asian snacks and crafts. Ages 9-18 are welcome! Register here for the July Anime Club series: &nbs...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Details:

Watch anime and discuss your favorite characters. Explore anime-inspired, Asian snacks and crafts. Ages 9-18 are welcome!

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Movie Night at the Library

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Movies
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join us to watch: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers undertake an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic, but th...

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Movies
Details:

Join us to watch: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023)

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Hot Wheels Racers

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Details:

KIDS, START YOUR ENGINES! Build looping, twisting tracks for Hot Wheel cars, and experiment with Newton's laws of motion in this fun hands-on event that combines STEM learning with...

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Games
Details:

KIDS, START YOUR ENGINES! Build looping, twisting tracks for Hot Wheel cars, and experiment with Newton's laws of motion in this fun hands-on event that combines STEM learning with classic play.

This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 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: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.

Adventurers in Crafting

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Art Displays & Exhibits
Age Group:
Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Details:

Join us the second and fourth Fridays of the month, June-August, for a special craft project. Each session of this casual drop-in program features a simple craft for children and t...

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits
Details:

Join us the second and fourth Fridays of the month, June-August, for a special craft project. Each session of this casual drop-in program features a simple craft for children and their families to work on together. 

This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.

Creation Station: Kids' Glowforge Lab

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Creation Station at Selby Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Details:

Draw or find images to engrave wooden coasters and pendants with the Glowforge. Ages 5 and up. Children under 8 must be accompanied by and attentive adult. Registration is required...

Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Draw or find images to engrave wooden coasters and pendants with the Glowforge. Ages 5 and up. Children under 8 must be accompanied by and attentive adult. Registration is required.

 

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.

Fun Fridays: Music with Mr. Dave

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Details:

Join folk guitarist and singer Dave Moran for a collection of children's songs with a show from the Selby Puppets.  Best suited for ages 1-3, but all ages are welcome as ne...

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Storytimes
Details:

Join folk guitarist and singer Dave Moran for a collection of children's songs with a show from the Selby Puppets. 

Best suited for ages 1-3, 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.

This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 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: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Summer Lunch Program

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Juliano Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Healthy Living
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)
Details:

This summer lunch program is sponsored by the Sarasota County School District. Free lunches are available for anyone up to age 18 in the Juliano room on weekdays.  

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
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)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Healthy Living
Details:

This summer lunch program is sponsored by the Sarasota County School District. Free lunches are available for anyone up to age 18 in the Juliano room on weekdays.  

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Movie Matinee: "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves"

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers undertake an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people. Dungeo...

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Details:

A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers undertake an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

The Crafty Corner

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join the fun as we explore various arts and craft formats! This month, we will make personalized wooden chotchkes. Sponsored by the Friends of the North Port Library.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Details:

Join the fun as we explore various arts and craft formats! This month, we will make personalized wooden chotchkes. Sponsored by the Friends of the North Port Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Travelogue: Dalmatian Coast

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Cultural Life, Healthy Living, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

The Ancient and Classical Antiquity of the Dalmatian Coast: Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, and Bosnia & Herzegovina as experienced by Jane Mahler. This session will explore tra...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Cultural Life, Healthy Living, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 95
Details:

The Ancient and Classical Antiquity of the Dalmatian Coast: Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, and Bosnia & Herzegovina as experienced by Jane Mahler. This session will explore travels in the countries that used to be Yugoslavia.

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Beading & Jewelry Making for Teens

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teen Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Come by the teen room to make your own keychains and jewelry with some beading supplies. 

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Come by the teen room to make your own keychains and jewelry with some beading supplies. 

This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Beat the Librarians

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Creation Station, Games, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Details:

Are you the best at a video game or board game? Could you be better than a librarian? Find out by challenging our staff — international grand world supreme champions in their chose...

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting 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), Creation Station, Games, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Are you the best at a video game or board game? Could you be better than a librarian? Find out by challenging our staff — international grand world supreme champions in their chosen games — at Overcooked, Mario Kart, and Battleship.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.

Science Club

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Details:

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

Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, 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 hands-on science experiments with the help of Miss Jenny and the other librarians at Fruitville.

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Music Club

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Join teen musician, Anni Szantosi, to jam and talk about music. Bring your own instrument or play along on the ones provided.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries
Details:

Join teen musician, Anni Szantosi, to jam and talk about music. Bring your own instrument or play along on the ones provided.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Creation Station Discovery Open Lab

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Details:

Are you curious about our Creation Station? Join us for Open Lab, where library patrons can explore and experiment with a variety of tools and equipment such as sewing machines, bu...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Are you curious about our Creation Station? Join us for Open Lab, where library patrons can explore and experiment with a variety of tools and equipment such as sewing machines, button makers, and more. 

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

The Roots of Black Music in America, Part 1

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Details:

A 100 year journey back through time that offers a fresh perspective through song, story, and history to learn about the music of America's black musical giants. Hear Scott Jopl...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Special Events
Details:

A 100 year journey back through time that offers a fresh perspective through song, story, and history to learn about the music of America's black musical giants.

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Coding Club

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
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.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), 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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Kid's Origami Workshop

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station
Age Group:
Youth, 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! 

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station
Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Green Living
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees?  Need a plant or an insect identified?  On the first and the third Monday mornings of the ...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Green Living
Details:

Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees?  Need a plant or an insect identified?  On the first and the third Monday mornings of the month, from 10am to 12 pm, Gulf Gate Library hosts the Master Garde

This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
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 Educator...

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Special Events
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.

This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play®

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Details:

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups. Meet our Friendly Parenting Educators and discover how...

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), Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Preschool Storytime

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Details:

Join us for songs, rhymes, play, and of course great stories! Engage kids in visual literacy, language development, and social skills in a fun class presented by our Youth Services...

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:

Join us for songs, rhymes, play, and of course great stories! Engage kids in visual literacy, language development, and social skills in a fun class presented by our Youth Services team.