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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.

Read with the Dogs

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Read with the Dogs:

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. The dogs love the attention and th...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. The dogs love the attention and the kids love the interactions.

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.

Cooking Matters for Chefs and Kids: Grades 3-5

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Healthy Living, Special Events
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Details:

Each week participants will learn a different aspect for healthy food choices. Includes an activity.  Registration is required. This event is for grades 3-5.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Healthy Living, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Details:

Each week participants will learn a different aspect for healthy food choices. Includes an activity. 

Registration is required. This event is for grades 3-5.

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

Writing Bootcamp

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Selby Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Creative Writing Professor Emily Carr will help you creatively express stories of your own life and perform them. More specifically, Professor Carr will be teaching participants to...

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, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Details:

Creative Writing Professor Emily Carr will help you creatively express stories of your own life and perform them.

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.

SNAP Application Assistance

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Group Study Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

A representative from All Faiths Food Bank will be available to help with your SNAP application.  Appointments are preferred but not required.    To make an...

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Healthy Living
Details:

A representative from All Faiths Food Bank will be available to help with your SNAP application. 

Appointments are preferred but not required. 

 

To make an appointment please contact: 

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

Teen Writers Club

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to branch out and grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club! We will be meeting weekly on Mondays @ 4 p.m. Ages...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Details:

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to branch out and grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club! We will be meeting weekly on Mondays @ 4 p.m. Ages 12-18 welcome!

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

Doodle Club for Tweens and Teens

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Come draw with us! In this open hour have fun drawing your own doodle designs.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Come draw with us! In this open hour have fun drawing your own doodle designs.

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.

Monday Night Movies: Family Edition

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Details:

Monday Night movies returns to Elsie Quirk! Join us for a family-friendly feature-length film on our big screen.  Tonight's feature: "Luca" (Rated PG) Set in a beautiful...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk 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: Movies
Details:

Monday Night movies returns to Elsie Quirk! Join us for a family-friendly feature-length film on our big screen. 

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.

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
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.

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

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, 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 a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educator...

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Details:

For mobile babies to 5 years old.

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

Quirky Readers Book Club

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Looking to try something new and maybe make a friend or two?  Join the library book club!  Today we'll discuss the book: "The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, a...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Looking to try something new and maybe make a friend or two?  Join the library book club! 

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.

Storytime Adventures

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Details:

Come join us for a fun time of stories, music and movement. We will read a featured book and do some fun activities. It is geared for ages 3-5 but all are welcome. Space is l...

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: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Details:

Come join us for a fun time of stories, music and movement. We will read a featured book and do some fun activities.

It is geared for ages 3-5 but all are welcome.

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

Too Cool Tuesdays: Fun to Be Fit Kids

Tuesday, July 9, 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, Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Details:

Fun To Be Fit Kids is a music and movement program for children and their caregivers to attend together. Classes are designed for children and their caregiver(s) to send quality ti...

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Storytimes
Details:

Fun To Be Fit Kids is a music and movement program for children and their caregivers to attend together.

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.

Genealogy Assistance

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
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.

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

Tuesday, July 9, 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.

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 "All Ages" group.

Health in Motion Bus

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Details:

The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, Health in Motion staff will be on-site to provide no-cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellness. Nurs...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Details:

The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, Health in Motion staff will be on-site to provide no-cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellness.

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

Summer Teen Hangout

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Join us for our Summer Teen Hangout! Our teen room is designed specifically for teenagers to come together, relax, read, and enjoy some fun activities. We'll have board gam...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen 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, Games
Details:

Join us for our Summer Teen Hangout!

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.

Artists in the Libraries: Creating Structural Mobiles from Book Page Raindrops

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

As part of our Artists in the Libraries series, artist Barbara Gerdeman will teach us how to create structural mobiles from "raindrops" of old book pages. We will begin by cutti...

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

As part of our Artists in the Libraries series, artist Barbara Gerdeman will teach us how to create structural mobiles from "raindrops" of old book pages.

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.

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Juliano Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Green Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join Sarasota Extension Services Master Gardeners for questions pertaining to Florida-friendly gardening, composting, and identifying insects. Homeowners can receive research-based...

Cancelled
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Green Living, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Join Sarasota Extension Services Master Gardeners for questions pertaining to Florida-friendly gardening, composting, and identifying insects.

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

Youth Summer Program- Robin Hood Marionette Theatre

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Performances
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years)
Details:

Watch the Bits ‘n Pieces Puppet Theatre marionettes perform the classic story of Robin Hood and Maid Marian, plus receive a puppet craft kit.  Limit 40.

Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Performances
Details:

Watch the Bits ‘n Pieces Puppet Theatre marionettes perform the classic story of Robin H

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

Travelogue - The Galapagos Islands

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Galapagos, the “Enchanted Isles,” located about 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, are incredibly significant in scientific research. The Galapagos Islands are uniquely located on...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Galapagos, the “Enchanted Isles,” located about 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, are incredibly significant in scientifi

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

Tween Tuesday Crafts

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Learning Lab at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Details:

Join other tweens this summer for creative crafts. This program is for tween and early teens (9-13). Advance sign up is required due to limited space. You must sign up for each day...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Join other tweens this summer for creative crafts. This program is for tween and early teens (9-13). Advance sign up is required due to limited space. You must sign up for each day you wish to attend. Weekly projects may be subject to change.

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

Tech Navigator

Tuesday, July 9, 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.

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

Teen Movie Afternoon

Tuesday, July 9, 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!

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

Quirky Crafters: Flower Bracelets

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Come and learn how to make flower bracelets! We've got plenty of beads to choose from. Bring your creativity and hang out with us! For tweens and teens. Sponsored by the Frie...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: 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
Details:

Come and learn how to make flower bracelets! We've got plenty of beads to choose from. Bring your creativity and hang out with us!

For tweens and teens.

Sponsored by the Friends of Elsie Quirk Library.