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Artists in the Library: Pieces of our Hearts Mural Program

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), All Ages
Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), All Ages
Program Type: Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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, June 11, 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, June 11, 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 "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.

Bluey the Mosquito Chicken

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Green Living, Healthy Living
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Details:

Come meet Bluey the Mosquito Chicken and learn how chickens help with mosquito management! We will also introduce our new insect investigator backpack. For ages 5-12.

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Green Living, Healthy Living
Details:

Come meet Bluey the Mosquito Chicken and learn how chickens help with mosquito management! We will also introduce our new insect investigator backpack. For ages 5-12.

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, June 11, 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 "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.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Candy Sushi

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Details:

No raw fish necessary: in this fun program, kids can create their own edible Sushi out of candy and other sweets!

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Youth, 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), Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

No raw fish necessary: in this fun program, kids can create their own edible Sushi out of candy and other sweets!

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.

Youth Summer Program - Magic Show

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Performances, Special Events
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Details:

Magician Gerard Tricarico entertains with amazing magic tricks, juggling, and surprising illusions. Ages 6-11.  Space is limited. First come, first served. Please come to...

Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: 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), Performances, Special Events
Details:

Magician Gerard Tricarico entertains with amazing magic tricks, juggling, and surprising illusions. Ages 6-11.  Space is limited.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lecture: David Levy Yulee: Father of the Florida Railroad

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

David Levy Yulee, often called the “Father of Florida Statehood” and the “Father of Florida Railroads,” was a complicated man, in his personal and professional life. Join Sarasota ...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Lectures
Details:

David Levy Yulee, often called the “Father of Florida Statehood” and the “Father of Florida Railroads,” was a complicated man, in his personal and professional life.

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

Tween Tuesday Crafts

Tuesday, June 11, 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...

Registration Open
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: 4
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, June 11, 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, June 11, 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Alzheimer's Association: Brain Bus

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join us for an enlightening journey aboard the Brain Bus, a statewide initiative aimed at raising awareness about Alzheimer's and related dementias. Discover the importance of earl...

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living
Details:

Join us for an enlightening journey aboard the Brain Bus, a statewide initiative aimed at raising awareness about Alzheimer's and related dementias.

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

Creation Station: Tween/Teen Adventure Vision Boards

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Creation Station at Selby Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Create a collage with all kinds of fun art materials and use the Cricut cutters to customize lettering for your art. Methods for making your design three-dimensional will also be o...

Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Create a collage with all kinds of fun art materials and use the Cricut cutters to customize lettering for your art. Methods for making your design three-dimensional will also be offered. Recommended for ages 11-17. Registration required.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Meet the Pups!

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

Meet therapy dogs and their owners.  Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets!

Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Meet therapy dogs and their owners.  Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets!

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

Tinker Tuesday: Tiny Journal Necklaces

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Details:

Join local artist, Elizabeth Goodwill, as she guides children to create small functional and wearable journal necklaces bound in leather. Ages 6+. This is one of the Art...

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Join local artist, Elizabeth Goodwill, as she guides children to create small functional and wearable journal necklaces bound in leather.

Ages 6+.

This is one of the Artists in the Libraries program.

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.

The Hobbit Movie Watch Party

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Movies
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Details:

Embark on an epic adventure with Bilbo Baggins and a band of dwarves in the first installment of The Hobbit trilogy. Come dressed in your best hobbit attire and gather with fellow ...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Movies
Details:

Embark on an epic adventure with Bilbo Baggins and a band of dwarves in the first installment of The Hobbit trilogy.

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.

Creation Station Wood Craft Workshop

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join us for the Monthly Creation Station Wood Craft. Each month, attendees will assemble and paint an item themed for the month. Advance registration is required due to limited sea...

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Join us for the Monthly Creation Station Wood Craft. Each month, attendees will assemble and paint an item themed for the month. Advance registration is required due to limited seats. This is a Friends of the Gulf Gate Library sponsored event.

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

Master Gardener: Drop In Plant Clinic

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Drop in to receive research-based lawn, landscape, pest management, and gardening help from the University of Florida. These sessions are made possible through a partnership wit...

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Details:

Drop in to receive research-based lawn, landscape, pest management, and gardening help from the University of Florida.

These sessions are made possible through a partnership with UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County.

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

VR for All Ages

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:30pm
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, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Details:

Explore the wild world of virtual reality through some of our favorite games that take us as far as the oceans’ depths and more! Whether sitting or standing, you’ll be transported ...

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), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Creation Station, Games, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Details:

Explore the wild world of virtual reality through some of our favorite games that take us as far as the oceans’ depths and more! Whether sitting or standing, you’ll be transported to worlds beyond our own.

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

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 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: Shannon Staub Library
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
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 you enjoy parenting even more.

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 "Families" group.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
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: 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), Families
Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning

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.

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.

Knit and Crocheting Group

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:15am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Learn to knit or crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! It is recommended to bring your own yarn and needles. Instructor-supplied yarns remain with the instructor weekly until...

Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Learn to knit or crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! It is recommended to bring your own yarn and needles. Instructor-supplied yarns remain with the instructor weekly until piece is completed.

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 "Families" group.

Activity Hour

Wednesday, June 12, 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.

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 "Families" group.

Let's Pretend Day

Wednesday, June 12, 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.