This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 25 2024 Thu Spanish Conversation Group 2:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room B This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 25 2024 Thu Spanish Conversation Group 2:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room B Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning Details: For people who want to improve their Spanish speaking skills. Come practice your pronunciation and oral understanding through conversation and instruction of this romantic language. An advanced skill level in Spanish is recommended.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. Jul 29 2024 Mon Minecraft and More Mondays 1:00pm - 3:00pm Teen Zone This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. Jul 29 2024 Mon Minecraft and More Mondays 1:00pm - 3:00pm Teen Zone Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Teen Zone Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Games Details: Join other tweens on Mondays this summer for Minecraft adventures and popular board games. Attendees will have the ability to join others on a world building survival map or play board games with other tweens.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. Jul 30 2024 Tue Tween Tuesday Crafts 2:00pm - 3:30pm Learning Lab Registration Closed Registration This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. Jul 30 2024 Tue Tween Tuesday Crafts 2:00pm - 3:30pm Learning Lab Registration Closed 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 Registration 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. Jul 30 2024 Tue Yes, You! An Entertaining Family History in Four Easy Steps 2:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room A This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jul 30 2024 Tue Yes, You! An Entertaining Family History in Four Easy Steps 2:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room A Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lectures, Lifelong Learning Details: Have you ever thought about writing your family's history, but didn’t know where to begin? Have you ever wondered what to leave in, and what to leave out?
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. Jul 31 2024 Wed Partners in Play® 10:15am - 11:15am Meeting Room B 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. Jul 31 2024 Wed Partners in Play® 10:15am - 11:15am Meeting Room B Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room B 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. Jul 31 2024 Wed Partners in Play® 12:00pm - 1:00pm Meeting Room B 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. Jul 31 2024 Wed Partners in Play® 12:00pm - 1:00pm Meeting Room B Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room B 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 "Families" group. Jul 31 2024 Wed Mad Science presents "Up, Up and Away!" 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room AB This event is in the "Families" group. Jul 31 2024 Wed Mad Science presents "Up, Up and Away!" 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room AB Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Families Program Type: Special Events Details: This spellbinding special event introduces children to the principles of air and pressure. Children see an incredible exothermic reaction take place and even get the chance to watch a hovercraft in action! First come, first seated.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. Jul 31 2024 Wed Read with the Dogs 4:00pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room AB This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. Jul 31 2024 Wed Read with the Dogs 4:00pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room AB Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Special Events Details: Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. The program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 5 2024 Mon Socrates Cafe 12:30pm - 2:00pm Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 5 2024 Mon Socrates Cafe 12:30pm - 2:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Groups Details: Socrates Cafe is a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of Socratic method: we learn more when we respectfully listen to and debate ideas wit
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Aug 8 2024 Thu Gulf Gate Library Teen Advisory Board Meeting 4:30pm - 5:30pm Learning Lab This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Aug 8 2024 Thu Gulf Gate Library Teen Advisory Board Meeting 4:30pm - 5:30pm Learning Lab Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Learning Lab Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Discussion Groups, Volunteer Orientations & Programs Details: Join other teens at our monthly Teen Advisory Board Meeting. Prior registration as a Teen Volunteer is required to attend the meeting. Attendees will receive community service credit for their time at the meeting.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Aug 14 2024 Wed Graphic Novel Club 5:00pm - 6:00pm Learning Lab Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Aug 14 2024 Wed Graphic Novel Club 5:00pm - 6:00pm Learning Lab Registration Open Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Learning Lab Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Book Discussions, Cultural Life Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Details:
This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 19 2024 Mon Socrates Cafe 12:30pm - 2:00pm Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 19 2024 Mon Socrates Cafe 12:30pm - 2:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Groups Details: Socrates Cafe is a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of Socratic method: we learn more when we respectfully listen to and debate ideas wit
This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 21 2024 Wed French Conversation Group 10:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room A This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 21 2024 Wed French Conversation Group 10:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room A Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning Details:
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Aug 21 2024 Wed Teen Gaming Club 4:00pm - 6:00pm Teen Zone This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Aug 21 2024 Wed Teen Gaming Club 4:00pm - 6:00pm Teen Zone Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Teen Zone Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Clubs, Games Details:
This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 22 2024 Thu Spanish Conversation Group 2:00pm - 3:30pm Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 22 2024 Thu Spanish Conversation Group 2:00pm - 3:30pm Conference Room Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning Details: For people who want to improve their Spanish speaking skills. Come practice your pronunciation and oral understanding through conversation and instruction of this romantic language. An advanced skill level in Spanish is recommended.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Aug 27 2024 Tue Travelogue - Cuba 2:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room AB This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Aug 27 2024 Tue Travelogue - Cuba 2:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room AB Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Special Events Details: Cuba: So Close and Yet So Far! Join traveler Jane Mahler as we explore the island from the colorful cobblestone streets of Havana to the lush mountains of the Sierra Maestra near Baracoa, where Columbus first landed.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Aug 27 2024 Tue Summer Beginner's Hula Hooping for Adults 5:30pm - 6:15pm Meeting Room AB Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Aug 27 2024 Tue Summer Beginner's Hula Hooping for Adults 5:30pm - 6:15pm Meeting Room AB Registration Open Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Healthy Living Registration Required Seats Remaining: 9 Details: Want to have fun like a kid again and get some fitness in too? Try hula hooping!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Aug 28 2024 Wed Gulf Gate Knitters 10:15am - 1:15pm Meeting Room A This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Aug 28 2024 Wed Gulf Gate Knitters 10:15am - 1:15pm Meeting Room A Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Join other local knitters for a time to work on individual projects and discuss all things knitting.
Sep 2 2024 Mon LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY All Day Closing Sep 2 2024 Mon Closing LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY All Day 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
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. Sep 10 2024 Tue Creation Station Wood Craft Workshop 5:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room B Waitlist Registration 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. Sep 10 2024 Tue Creation Station Wood Craft Workshop 5:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room B Waitlist Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station Registration 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. Sep 16 2024 Mon Socrates Cafe 12:30pm - 2:00pm Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 16 2024 Mon Socrates Cafe 12:30pm - 2:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Groups Details: Socrates Cafe is a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of Socratic method: we learn more when we respectfully listen to and debate ideas wit
This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 7 2024 Mon Socrates Cafe 12:30pm - 2:00pm Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 7 2024 Mon Socrates Cafe 12:30pm - 2:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Groups Details: Socrates Cafe is a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of Socratic method: we learn more when we respectfully listen to and debate ideas wit
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. Oct 8 2024 Tue Creation Station Wood Craft Workshop 5:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room B Registration Open Registration 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. Oct 8 2024 Tue Creation Station Wood Craft Workshop 5:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room B Registration Open Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station Registration Required Seats Remaining: 2 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.
Oct 14 2024 Mon LIBRARIES CLOSED All Day Closing Oct 14 2024 Mon Closing LIBRARIES CLOSED All Day 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, Virtual Events Description: All Sarasota County libraries will be closed all day on Monday October 14, 2024 for Staff Training.