This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 11 2024 Tue Lecture: David Levy Yulee: Father of the Florida Railroad 2:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room A This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 11 2024 Tue Lecture: David Levy Yulee: Father of the Florida Railroad 2:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room A 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. Jun 11 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. Jun 11 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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jun 11 2024 Tue Creation Station: Tween/Teen Adventure Vision Boards 3:30pm - 5:00pm Creation Station Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jun 11 2024 Tue Creation Station: Tween/Teen Adventure Vision Boards 3:30pm - 5:00pm Creation Station Registration Open 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 Registration 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. Jun 11 2024 Tue Meet the Pups! 4:00pm - 5:00pm This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 11 2024 Tue Meet the Pups! 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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 "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. Jun 11 2024 Tue The Hobbit Movie Watch Party 4:00pm - 7:30pm Veranda Room 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. Jun 11 2024 Tue The Hobbit Movie Watch Party 4:00pm - 7:30pm Veranda Room 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 "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. Jun 12 2024 Wed VR for All Ages 10:00am - 5:30pm Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room 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. Jun 12 2024 Wed VR for All Ages 10:00am - 5:30pm Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room 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 "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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Summer Lunch Program 12:00pm - 1:00pm Juliano 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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Summer Lunch Program 12:00pm - 1:00pm Juliano Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Juliano Room 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) Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Healthy Living Details: This summer lunch program is sponsored by the Sarasota County School District. Free lunches are available for anyone up to age 18 in the Juliano room on weekdays. 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. Jun 12 2024 Wed Summer Teen Hangout 12:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Summer Teen Hangout 12:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Room 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. Jun 12 2024 Wed Having Fun, Wish You Were Here! --- Florida's History Through Postcards 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Having Fun, Wish You Were Here! --- Florida's History Through Postcards 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 23 Details: "An Illustrated History of the Postcard in Florida" presented by Liz Coursen a Sarasota award-winning author and editor. Join us as Liz Coursen takes us on a "Illustrated History of Postcards in Florida.", First restricted by
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Hula Hooping - Flow Wands 2:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room AB Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Hula Hooping - Flow Wands 2:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room AB Registration Open Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Healthy Living Registration Required Seats Remaining: 17 Details: Join Amy the Hoop Lady and enjoy playing fun games with music and flow wands. Registration required.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Craft Club for Tweens and Teens: Dragon Eyeballs 4:30pm - 5:30pm Creation Station Registration Closed Registration This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Craft Club for Tweens and Teens: Dragon Eyeballs 4:30pm - 5:30pm Creation Station Registration Closed Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda 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, Special Events Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Details: Let your creativity take flight! Make your own fiery creation as we craft our own dragon eyeballs.
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. Jun 13 2024 Thu Youth Summer Program - Storytime with Dave Moran 10:30am - 11:00am Meeting Room 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. Jun 13 2024 Thu Youth Summer Program - Storytime with Dave Moran 10:30am - 11:00am Meeting Room 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), Music in the Libraries, Storytimes Details: For infants to five years, attending with caregiver. The story time includes simple stories, nursery rhymes and songs. Space is limited. Free tickets are available at the youth desk beginning at 10 a.m. the morning of the program.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Jun 13 2024 Thu Little Adventures Story Time: Teddy Bear Picnic! 10:30am - 11:30am Reading Garden This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Jun 13 2024 Thu Little Adventures Story Time: Teddy Bear Picnic! 10:30am - 11:30am Reading Garden Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Reading Garden Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Healthy Living, Storytimes Details: Bring a snack, a blanket and your favorite teddy bear or stuffy for an extra special story time in the Reading Garden. *Program will be moved indoors if it rains.
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. Jun 13 2024 Thu Mini DIY Cryptid Container Garden 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room II Registration Open Registration 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. Jun 13 2024 Thu Mini DIY Cryptid Container Garden 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room II Registration Open Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II 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), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Green Living Registration Required Seats Remaining: 7 Details: Ever imagined where legendary creatures call home? Build a biome for your very own creepy crawly cryptid! Design and assemble your own miniature container garden. All supplies provided.
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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jun 13 2024 Thu Summer Lunch Program 12:00pm - 1:00pm Juliano 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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jun 13 2024 Thu Summer Lunch Program 12:00pm - 1:00pm Juliano Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Juliano Room 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) Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Healthy Living Details: This summer lunch program is sponsored by the Sarasota County School District. Free lunches are available for anyone up to age 18 in the Juliano room on weekdays. 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. Jun 13 2024 Thu Summer Teen Hangout 12:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jun 13 2024 Thu Summer Teen Hangout 12:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Room 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jun 13 2024 Thu Teen Make It and Take It Thursdays 2:00pm - 4:00pm Learning Lab Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jun 13 2024 Thu Teen Make It and Take It Thursdays 2:00pm - 4:00pm Learning Lab Registration Open Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Learning Lab Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 6 Details: Teens will have the opportunity to make a variety of items during the summer ranging from woodcrafts to 3D string art to resin projects. Each week will feature a different project as listed below.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jun 13 2024 Thu Anime Club 4:30pm - 6:00pm Youth Program Room Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jun 13 2024 Thu Anime Club 4:30pm - 6:00pm Youth Program Room Registration Open 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, Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Movies Registration Required Seats Remaining: 30 Details: Watch anime and discuss your favorite characters. Explore anime-inspired, Asian snacks and crafts. Ages 9-18 are welcome! 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 "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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jun 13 2024 Thu Family Karaoke Night 6:00pm - 7:30pm Story Time Room 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jun 13 2024 Thu Family Karaoke Night 6:00pm - 7:30pm Story Time Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), 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), Music in the Libraries Details: Kids and parents, come sing your heart out to karaoke tracks for a fun and memorable family night!
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. Jun 14 2024 Fri Yoga For Kids 10:15am - 11:00am Meeting Room AB Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. Jun 14 2024 Fri Yoga For Kids 10:15am - 11:00am Meeting Room AB Registration Open Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Healthy Living, Special Events Registration Required Seats Remaining: 14 Details: Join certified instructor Sheila Blake for yoga poses and creative movement for children. Please bring your own mat. Registration required.
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. Jun 14 2024 Fri Preschool Dance Party 10:30am - 11:00am Story Time Room 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. Jun 14 2024 Fri Preschool Dance Party 10:30am - 11:00am Story Time Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Youth, Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Healthy Living Details: Little ones will hop, dance, twirl, and wave their arms to a variety of motion songs. A great, active way for kids to practice literacy skills and burn off energy... and for caregiving adults to get a light workout in the process!
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. Jun 14 2024 Fri Creation Station: Kids' Perler Bead Art Lab 10:30am - 12:00pm Creation Station Registration Closed Registration This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. Jun 14 2024 Fri Creation Station: Kids' Perler Bead Art Lab 10:30am - 12:00pm Creation Station Registration Closed Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Details: Use colorful plastic beads to make a cool design. See your design harden when we apply heat to a polymer! Ages 5 and up. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an attentive adult. Registration is required. 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 "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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jun 14 2024 Fri Summer Lunch Program 12:00pm - 1:00pm Juliano 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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jun 14 2024 Fri Summer Lunch Program 12:00pm - 1:00pm Juliano Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Juliano Room 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) Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Healthy Living Details: This summer lunch program is sponsored by the Sarasota County School District. Free lunches are available for anyone up to age 18 in the Juliano room on weekdays. 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. Jun 15 2024 Sat Meditate with a Blue Lotus Monk 1:00pm - 2:30pm Meeting Room Registration Open Registration 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. Jun 15 2024 Sat Meditate with a Blue Lotus Monk 1:00pm - 2:30pm Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Cultural Life, History & Culture, Special Events Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Details: Monk San will guide us in a peaceful meditation here at the library. No previous experience or materials required. If you have a meditation cushion or yoga mat, you are welcome to bring it with you.