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Florida Reflections Picturing Paradise: From John James Audubon to the Florida Highwaymen

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

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The Florida landscape has provided aesthetic inspiration to artists for centuries. Titian Ramsay Peale and John James Audubon came in search of native flora and fauna, followed by ...

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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families

Program Type: America's 250th Celebration, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning, Special Events

The Florida landscape has provided aesthetic inspiration to artists for centuries.

Serenity Sound Healing by Blue Lotus Buddhist Meditation Center

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

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Serenity Sound Healing is an auditory journey that immerses participants in a sea of harmonious sounds, created by a variety of instruments such as crystal bowls, Tibetan singing b...

Registration Open

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Healthy Living, Lectures, Music in the Libraries, Performances

Registration Required

Serenity Sound Healing is an auditory journey that immerses participants in a sea of harmonious sounds, created by a variety of instruments such as crystal bowls, Tibetan singing bowls, gong, chimes, drums, and even human vocal tones.

black and white photo of archaeological dig at Indian Mound Park circa the 1970s.

The Archaeology of Indian Mound Park

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library

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While there is no question that Sarasota County is an attractive place to call home, archaeological sites like the one at Indian Mound Park prove humans have felt this way for thou...

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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Archaeology, History & Culture, Lectures

While there is no question that Sarasota County is an attractive place to call home, archaeological sites like the one at Indian Mound Park prove humans have felt this way for thousands of years.

Music | Paging Through the American Songbook

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library

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Join jazz vocalist Darienne Oaks and pianist David Lahm for an unforgettable hour of Paging Through the American Songbook—a vibrant journey through beloved jazz standards from the ...

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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, Music in the Libraries, Performances

Join jazz vocalist Darienne Oaks and pianist David Lahm for an unforgettable hour of Paging Through the American Songbook—a vibrant journey through beloved jazz standards from the Great American Songbook.

Remake Learning: Clay Trinket/Game Trays

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Learning Lab at Gulf Gate Library

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With local artist, Shelly Augsbury, to guide you, teens and their families can create their own trinket trays out of air-dry clay. Or, take your trinket tray a step further and tur...

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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Learning Lab

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Families

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Remake Learning Days

Registration Required

With local artist, Shelly Augsbury, to guide you, teens and their families can create their own trinket trays out of air-dry clay.

Your Hit Parade is Back!

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library

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Experience an hour-long collection of timeless tunes from the iconic "Hit Parade" radio and TV shows spanning 1935 to 1959. Take a nostalgic journey with this talented jazz duo, fe...

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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Music in the Libraries, Performances

Experience an hour-long collection of timeless tunes from the iconic "Hit Parade" radio and TV shows spanning 1935 to 1959.

Karaoke Night

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

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Let your inner star shine at Karaoke Night!Join us at the North Port Library every fourth Tuesday of the month for a fun-filled evening of music and self-expression.Tonight’s theme...

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries

Let your inner star shine at Karaoke Night!
Join us at the North Port Library every fourth Tuesday of the month for a fun-filled evening of music and self-expression.

Tonight’s theme: Hits of the 80's!

Drop-In Card Making

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

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Drop in to make beautiful handmade cards for someone special or to get ready for Mother’s Day. We’ve got everything you need to spread Springtime cheer!No registration or experienc...

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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Drop in to make beautiful handmade cards for someone special or to get ready for Mother’s Day. We’ve got everything you need to spread Springtime cheer!

No registration or experience required.

Black and white negative depicts an exterior view of a Ralph Twitchell-designed house on the beach; undated

When Modernism Met the Gulf Coast

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Classroom A/B at Osprey Library

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When Modernism Met the Gulf CoastPresented by:Nicholas Dietz, Historic Preservation Specialist, Sarasota County History CenterProgram begins promptly at 2PMAbout this LectureThe Sa...

Registration Open

Library Branch: Osprey Library

Room: Classroom A/B

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, America's 250th Celebration, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning

Registration Required

When Modernism Met the Gulf Coast

Presented by:

Nicholas Dietz, Historic Preservation Specialist, Sarasota County History Center

Program begins promptly at 2PM

UF/IFAS: Lawn Ornaments - Alternative Lawns for Florida

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

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Discover how to swap out turfgrass in favor of beneficial alternatives, like Native Sunshine Mimosa, Florida-Friendly Perennial Peanut and more. These groundcovers can attract poll...

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Green Living, Lifelong Learning

Discover how to swap out turfgrass in favor of beneficial alternatives, like Native Sunshine Mimosa, Florida-Friendly Perennial Peanut and more.

Music | Love & Bossa Nova performed by Daniela Soledade and Nate Najar

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library

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Gulf Gate Library is pleased to welcome Daniela Soledade and Nate Najar, whose captivating Bossa Nova performances have delighted audiences from Paris to London. Blending English a...

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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Meeting Room AB

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Off the Page Literary Celebration, Performances

Gulf Gate Library is pleased to welcome Daniela Soledade and Nate Najar, whose captivating Bossa Nova performances have delighted audiences from Paris to London.

Fun with Flowers for Mothers Day

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library

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Led by the Sarasota Garden Club, children and teens can make their own floral arrangements to give to a mother, grandmother, or anyone they want to celebrate this Mother’s Day! &nb...

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Registration Open

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Meeting Room AB

Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning

Registration Required

Led by the Sarasota Garden Club, children and teens can make their own floral arrangements to give to a mother, grandmother, or anyone they want to celebrate this Mother’s Day! Best for ages 5-18. Registration required.

Audiobooks Come Alive!

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library

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Have you ever wondered how audiobooks come alive? Author Tamara Lush leads a panel of audiobook narrators Melissa Moran and Aaron Shedlock to share all the behind the scenes of aud...

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Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Author Event, Book Discussions, Cultural Life

Have you ever wondered how audiobooks come alive? Author Tamara Lush leads a panel of audiobook narrators Melissa Moran and Aaron Shedlock to share all the behind the scenes of audiobook creations.

Lecture: "Up from Slavery to Tea with the Queen: The Amazing Life of Booker T. Washington"

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room A at Gulf Gate Library

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Booker T. Washington was the most prominent African American educator and orator of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born a slave, Washington rose to a position of political...

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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning

Booker T. Washington was the most prominent African American educator and orator of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Lecture | Dame Helen Mirren: A Queen in her own right

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room A at Gulf Gate Library

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Dame Helen Mirren - an international icon known for her extraordinary range - began her career with the Royal Shakespeare Company at 18 and has since appeared in more than 125 film...

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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Lectures, Lifelong Learning

Dame Helen Mirren - an international icon known for her extraordinary range - began her career with the Royal Shakespeare Company at 18 and has since appeared in more than 125 films and television productions.

Resume Workshop

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

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Learn how to write a standout resume and discover all the free resources that Sarasota County Libraries have to help you on your career journey! Whether you are just starting to pu...

Registration Open

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Career Journeys, Job Search Assistance, Lectures

Registration Required

Learn how to write a standout resume and discover all the free resources that Sarasota County Libraries have to help you on your career journey!

Movie Club

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Juliano Room at North Port Library

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Movie Club is every 4th Thursday of each month. Enjoy a movie with a short discussion afterwards about what you liked or disliked about the movie.There will be popcorn and sna...

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Juliano Room

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Clubs, Cultural Life, Movies

Movie Club is every 4th Thursday of each month.

Enjoy a movie with a short discussion afterwards about what you liked or disliked about the movie.

There will be popcorn and snacks available.

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Summer Finale: End of Summer Bash!

11:30am–1:00pm

All Ages

Meeting Room

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Green Living, Healthy Living, Special Events, Summer Learning

Plant a seed of imagination and help us grow a love of reading! Join us as we wrap up the Summer with face painting, pizza, an ecology station, and a special visit from a fire truck.

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

1:30pm–3:30pm

Adults, Seniors

Conference Room

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Green Living

Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them.

Get expert advice on your landscaping needs.

Mystery Board Game

2:00pm–4:00pm

Teens (13 to 18 years), Families

Teen Room

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Teen Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Families

Program Type: Clubs, Cultural Life, 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!

Join us every Thursday afternoon during summer for an exciting mystery board game. Each week features a different board game. No registration needed. Recommended for Teens and Adults.

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

Summer Learning: Forever Fit

10:15am–11:00am

Adults, Seniors

Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room

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.

Agency Site

1:00pm–3:00pm

Seniors

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Pop-Up Library

Age Group: Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning, Outreach, Technology Instruction

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

Make and Take

10:30am–12:00pm

Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Veranda Room

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

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.

Summer Learning Celebration ICE CREAM PARTY

1:00pm–3:00pm

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

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

All who completed their ten hours of reading in our Summer Learning program are invited to join us at Shannon Staub Library for our end of summer bash, featuring our friends from The Q ice cream truck.

LEGO Club

2:00pm–3:30pm

Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families

Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families

Program Type: Clubs, Games,

LEGO Club

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.

Ages 5 and up. Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. Creations will be on display in the youth area for one week following the programs.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Summer Learning: Forever Fit

10:15am–11:00am

Adults, Seniors

Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room

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.

Storytime

10:30am–11:15am

Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Meeting Room

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

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

Adult Coloring Group

10:30am–12:00pm

Adults

Meeting Room B

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Meeting Room B

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Join us for Adult Coloring Group the first and third Monday of every month! All materials provided.

Teen Writers Club

4:00pm–5:30pm

Teens (13 to 18 years)

Veranda Room

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups

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

4:30pm–5:30pm

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Teen Room

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

Early Voting

All Day

Meeting Room AB

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Location: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Meeting Room AB

Purpose of Room Use

Early Voting

Mad Science H2O

11:00am–12:00pm

Juliano Room

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Juliano Room

Program Type: Special Events, 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!

Celebrate the end of summer with Mad Science!

Space is limited. First come, first seated.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Tech Navigator

2:00pm–4:00pm

Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Group Study Room

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Group Study Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Program Type: Technology Instruction, Virtual

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.

Tinker Tuesday

4:00pm–5:00pm

Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Families

Meeting Room II

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Room: Meeting Room II

Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Families

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station

A different project every week!

Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Summer Finale: Mini Golf

4:00pm–7:00pm

Youth, 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

Veranda Room

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Youth, 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: Special Events, 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!

Celebrate the end of summer with a professional mini golf experience. Navigate through creatively themed course holes designed to spark your imagination and inspire a love for reading. All ages are welcome, with no prior experience necessary.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Summer Learning: Forever Fit

10:15am–11:00am

Adults, Seniors

Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room

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.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

10:15am–11:15am

Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Meeting Room

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Games, 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.

Knit and Crocheting Group

10:15am–12:00pm

Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Families

Conference Room

Library Branch: Fruitville Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Families

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station,

Join us at the Fruitville Library with your knit/crochet projects. All ages and skills are welcome. Supplies and knowledgeable members are on hand to help anyone interested in learning to knit or crochet.

Let's Pretend Day

10:30am–11:30am

Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Room

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Program Room

Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Storytimes

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.

Socrates Cafe

10:30am–11:30am

Adults, Seniors

Conference Room B

Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Conference Room B

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning

The Socrates Cafe is a discussion group in which everyone is welcome! Feel free to join in and propose topics that interest you. We vote on the topic and then take turns offering viewpoints and questions.

Storytime

11:15am–11:45am

Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Veranda Room

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Storytimes

Join us at the North Port Library for storytime! Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed!

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