This event is in the "Adults" group. May-Jul 1 2021 The Prehistory and History of Siesta Key; America's Best Beach (On Demand) All Day 5/1 - 7/1 This event is in the "Adults" group. May-Jul 1 2021 The Prehistory and History of Siesta Key; America's Best Beach (On Demand) All Day 5/1 - 7/1 Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Adults Program Type: Centennial, Educational, Lectures, One Book Sarasota Details: What every Floridian should know about the prehistory and history of America's best beach, as discussed by Philip M. Farrell, the author of An Illustrated History of Siesta Key: The Story of America's Best Beach. Philip Farrell first visited ...
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. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 1 - 30 2021 Out of My Hands Juggling & Illusion Show (On-Demand) All Day 6/1 - 6/30 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. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 1 - 30 2021 Out of My Hands Juggling & Illusion Show (On-Demand) All Day 6/1 - 6/30 Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: 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), Families, All Ages Program Type: Centennial, Special Events Details: Celebrate the past with a modern twist! The Ringling Brothers started off with a simple juggling act that eventually led to The Greatest Show on Earth. Watch as Gerard Tricarico present a high energy juggling and illusion show in celebration of Sa...
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 1 - 30 2021 Bertha Palmer and Her Family in Sarasota (On Demand) 06/01/2021 @ 7:00am - 06/30/2021 @ 11:00pm This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 1 - 30 2021 Bertha Palmer and Her Family in Sarasota (On Demand) 06/01/2021 @ 7:00am - 06/30/2021 @ 11:00pm Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Author Event, Book Discussions, Centennial, One Book Sarasota, Performances Details: Learn about the impact of Bertha Palmer and her family on the development of the Sarasota County area, as told by Bertha's biographer Frank A. Cassell, and Bertha herself, as portrayed by Kathryn Chesley. Dr. Frank A. Cassell is Professo...
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 25 2021 Fri Celebrate the Centennial with Marie Selby (Live) 2:00pm - 3:00pm Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 25 2021 Fri Celebrate the Centennial with Marie Selby (Live) 2:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Centennial, One Book Sarasota, Performances Registration Required Waitlist Seats Remaining: 0 Details: Marie Selby came here as a newlywed in 1909 and spent over fifty years living in Sarasota County. Besides gardening, Marie was a sailor, a musician, even a mechanic on a trans-continental trip. Watch the county grow through her eyes. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 28 2021 Mon Florida Cattle Ranching: Five Centuries of Tradition (Live) 2:00pm - 3:00pm Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 28 2021 Mon Florida Cattle Ranching: Five Centuries of Tradition (Live) 2:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Adults Program Type: Centennial, Educational, One Book Sarasota Registration Required Waitlist Seats Remaining: 8 Details: Explore and celebrate the history and culture of the nation’s oldest cattle ranching state. Few realize that cattle first came to the United States through Florida, introduced by Juan Ponce de Leon in 1521. See and hear all aspects of Flori...
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. Jun 28 2021 Mon Virtual Popcorn Book Club: The BFG by Roald Dahl 4:30pm - 5:30pm Registration This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. Jun 28 2021 Mon Virtual Popcorn Book Club: The BFG by Roald Dahl 4:30pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Book Discussions, Centennial, Clubs Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 Details: This month's Popcorn Book Club will feature a classic children's novel, The BFG by Roald Dahl, to celebrate our centennial! Register at the beginning of the month and pick up your copy of the book and the movie! Then join us at then end of the month ...
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jun 29 2021 Tue Tween/Teen Art Camp 2:00pm - 4:00pm This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jun 29 2021 Tue Tween/Teen Art Camp 2:00pm - 4:00pm Library Branch: Selby Public Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium - Selby Library Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Educational Details: Art Camp is a four day immersion in creative projects that will encourage participants to think about local history and the environment. Two days will be lead by special guest, Judy Levine of the Arts Alliance. All supplies including a take-home kit ...
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jul 1 2021 Thu Tween/Teen Art Camp 2:00pm - 4:00pm This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jul 1 2021 Thu Tween/Teen Art Camp 2:00pm - 4:00pm Library Branch: Selby Public Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium - Selby Library Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Educational Details: Art Camp is a four day immersion in creative projects that will encourage participants to think about local history and the environment. Two days will be lead by special guest, Judy Levine of the Arts Alliance. All supplies including a take-home kit ...
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jul 14 - 18 2021 City of Venice History (On Demand) All Day 7/14 - 7/18 This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jul 14 - 18 2021 City of Venice History (On Demand) All Day 7/14 - 7/18 Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Centennial, Educational, Virtual Details: City of Venice Historical Resources Manager Harry Klinkhamer shares details of the city's formation, the Venice History Museum and other interesting facts as part of the ongoing centennial celebration. Sarasota County, located on the Gulf coast of Fl...
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Oct 4 2021 Mon Vanishing Florida – A Visual and Literal Story of Florida’s Lost Wilderness and History 10:30am - 12:30pm This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Oct 4 2021 Mon Vanishing Florida – A Visual and Literal Story of Florida’s Lost Wilderness and History 10:30am - 12:30pm Library Branch: Selby Public Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium - Selby Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Centennial, Lectures, One Book Sarasota Details: Through the use of photographs, historical information, poetry, and famous quotes, Boldenow captures Florida’s diminishing wilderness both visually and literally. Kevin Boldenow’s life-long passion for photography began the moment he picked up his...
