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Summer Learning: Forever Fit

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Summer Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. 

Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance.

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Summer Learning
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Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. 

Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Games, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

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.

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)
Program Type: Games, Lifelong Learning
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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.

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Summer Kick-Off Party: DJ Music & Photo Booth with DJ Jamaal

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Music in the Libraries, Summer Learning, Special Events
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families, All Ages

Celebrate the start of summer learning with a photo booth and music from DJ Jam All Day! 

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families, All Ages
Program Type: Music in the Libraries, Summer Learning, Special Events
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Celebrate the start of summer learning with a photo booth and music from DJ Jam All Day! 

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Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

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.

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)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
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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.

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Teen Summer Learning: Beeswax Luminaries

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Green Living, Lectures, Summer Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Summer Learning:

This event is one of this year's Summer Learning programs. Check out all of the fun programs at all of our library locations. There's something for everyone!

Teens and tweens, come join us for a special craft presented by Maria McIntyre from Juniper Moon Apiary! Learn all about local pollinators and how beeswax is made.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Green Living, Lectures, Summer Learning
Registration Required
:

Summer Learning

This event is one of this year's Summer Learning programs. Check out all of the fun programs at all of our library locations. There's something for everyone!

Teens and tweens, come join us for a special craft presented by Maria McIntyre from Juniper Moon Apiary! Learn all about local pollinators and how beeswax is made.

Crafting

Make and Take

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Join us for an enjoyable craft session in the Veranda Room at the North Port Public Library! It will be a fun time of learning and building new crafting skills.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
:

Join us for an enjoyable craft session in the Veranda Room at the North Port Public Library! It will be a fun time of learning and building new crafting skills.

POP UP Library

POP STOP SRQ Con

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Pop-Up Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Outreach
Age Group:
Families, All Ages

Join us and the POP UP for the annual pop culture convention at Selby Library, SRQCon! 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Pop-Up Library
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Life, Outreach
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Join us and the POP UP for the annual pop culture convention at Selby Library, SRQCon! 

SRQ Con

SRQ Con 2026

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Author Event, Creation Station, Games, History & Culture, Lectures, Performances, Special Events, Summer Learning
Age Group:
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families

Join us for the annual pop culture convention at Selby Library, SRQCon! 

Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Author Event, Creation Station, Games, History & Culture, Lectures, Performances, Special Events, Summer Learning
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Join us for the annual pop culture convention at Selby Library, SRQCon! 

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Nature Printing with Florida Nature

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Classroom A/B at Osprey Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Summer Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

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 firmly.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Osprey Library
Room: Classroom A/B
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Summer Learning
Registration Required
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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 firmly.

Summer Learning Ice Cream Kickoff

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Summer Learning, 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), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

What better way to celebrate the beginning of summer than FREE ICE CREAM? We're excited to kick off our 2026 Summer Learning Program with a visit from The Q Ice Cream Truck.

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), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Life, Summer Learning, Special Events
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What better way to celebrate the beginning of summer than FREE ICE CREAM? We're excited to kick off our 2026 Summer Learning Program with a visit from The Q Ice Cream Truck.

POP UP Library

Agency Site

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Pop-Up Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Outreach, Summer Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years)

An Agency Site is a stop such as a senior living community, nursing home or school that is not accessible to the public.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Pop-Up Library
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Outreach, Summer Learning
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An Agency Site is a stop such as a senior living community, nursing home or school that is not accessible to the public.

Sewing

Open Sewing Lab

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Creation Station at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Do you need access to a sewing machine for practice? Do you need help with a sewing or mending project? Bring your fabric and your plan and we can help with the rest. 

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
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Do you need access to a sewing machine for practice? Do you need help with a sewing or mending project? Bring your fabric and your plan and we can help with the rest. 

Group of individuals in exercise outfits

Summer Learning: Forever Fit

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Summer Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. 

Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance.

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Summer Learning
:

Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. 

Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Storytime

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting 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)

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

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes
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Join us for storytime! Stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts for little ones and their special grownup. 

Princess Storytime

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Performances, Summer Learning, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families

LET IT GOOOOO!

Beat the summer heat, and join us for a magical, musical storytime hosted by your favorite cold-weather princesses.

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: Cultural Life, Performances, Summer Learning, Storytimes
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LET IT GOOOOO!

Beat the summer heat, and join us for a magical, musical storytime hosted by your favorite cold-weather princesses.

POP UP Library

Agency Site

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Pop-Up Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Outreach, Summer Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)

An Agency Site is a stop such as a senior living community, nursing home or school that is not accessible to the public.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Pop-Up Library
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Outreach, Summer Learning
:

An Agency Site is a stop such as a senior living community, nursing home or school that is not accessible to the public.

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Music | Dr. Pete Carney presents Jazz from West Side Story

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Lectures, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Gulf Gate Library is pleased to welcome Dr. Pete Carney, Director of Jazz Studies at State College of Florida, for a dynamic lecture‑concert exploring the jazz from West Side Story. Dr.

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Lectures, Music in the Libraries, Performances
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Gulf Gate Library is pleased to welcome Dr. Pete Carney, Director of Jazz Studies at State College of Florida, for a dynamic lecture‑concert exploring the jazz from West Side Story. Dr.

plant based diet

The Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Classroom A/B at Osprey Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Nutrition, Green Living, Healthy Living, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Summer Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join Jordan Sage Colbert, MPH, RDN in discovering the benefits of a plant - based diet.

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Osprey Library
Room: Classroom A/B
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking & Nutrition, Green Living, Healthy Living, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Summer Learning
Registration Required
:

Join Jordan Sage Colbert, MPH, RDN in discovering the benefits of a plant - based diet.

 

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Magic: The Gathering Mondays

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Games, Summer Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Summer Learning:

This event is one of this year's Summer Learning programs. Check out all of the fun programs at all of our library locations. There's something for everyone!

Dive into the enchanting world of Magic: The Gathering this summer! Join us every monday afternoon from 2-4 PM for our weekly free play sessions.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Games, Summer Learning
:

Summer Learning

This event is one of this year's Summer Learning programs. Check out all of the fun programs at all of our library locations. There's something for everyone!

Dive into the enchanting world of Magic: The Gathering this summer! Join us every monday afternoon from 2-4 PM for our weekly free play sessions.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Matter of Balance Summer Series (5 of 8)

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Selby Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Lectures
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Please Register for Matter of Balance!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Lectures
Registration Required
:

Please Register for Matter of Balance!

Dog wearing glasses reading a book

Read with the Dogs

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
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: Storytimes

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 the kids love the interactions.

Writing Club

Teen Writers Club

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups
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If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Doodle Club draft

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Jazz Jam SRQ

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Come to listen or to play at this bi-monthly open mic jazz jam session for amateur performers. No registration is required. Bring your instrument, and if you would like to play, you may sign up when you arrive.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries, Performances
:

Come to listen or to play at this bi-monthly open mic jazz jam session for amateur performers. No registration is required. Bring your instrument, and if you would like to play, you may sign up when you arrive.

Disclaimer(s)

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