Week Calendar

Looking for ways to entertain your little one under five? Watch this quick video for a new activity to keep them engaged and learning!

(1-5 years old) a FREE group hosted via the ZOOM platform featuring a captivating program of art, music, movement, science and other creative activities.

(Babies-5 years old) Welcome to Carrot Talk, a virtual group to connect, inspire, and support parents as they navigate the world of raising children.

Join SHINE for virtual "Medicare" classes throughout the month of July!

(1-5 years old) a FREE group hosted via the ZOOM platform featuring a captivating program of art, music, movement, science and other creative activities.

Learning in Florida's Environment (LIFE) Science Shorts are a series of videos about various topics dealing with Florida's wildlife and nature.

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

Join us for some demonstrations of apps to enhance your storytimes at home, then explore our STEAM playground of games, technology, and hands-on toys intended to enhance the learning of young children.

Please join us on the 2nd Monday of the month for adult coloring.  We supply the coloring pages and pencils.

Join library staff and our cool puppets for live music, stories and more fun surprises. Interact with friends and have a little social time too!

Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified? Homeowners can receive research-based lawn, landscape and pest management help from the University of Florida.

Sign Language program for children 0 - 2 1/2 years old. Learn with Beebo the Signing Bear using songs, books, and toys. Older siblings welcome.

Find yourself in a groovy disco with shadow dancing, line dancing and more. Watch out for Pete the Cat!

For people who want to improve their French speaking skills and enjoy reading French-language articles and discussing them. Come practice speaking the romantic language of French.

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.

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.

Get into the adult coloring craze ! Join us for a fun and unique way to unwind, reduce stress, and express your creativity at the Shannon Staub Library. All supplies will be provided. Artistic talent is not required. Refreshments are included.

Join us online for a Facebook Live program with staff from Libraries & Historical Resources.

Missed this event? No problem, visit SRQCountyPlay on Facebook for archived videos.

Early literacy begins at birth. Bond with your baby through stories, songs, parachute time and peek-a-boo scarf songs.

For ages 0-1 years old.

(2 years -5 Years old): Yoga, Dance, Gymnastics and more.  This virtual group is for both parents and children to explore a child’s world while supporting fitness, emotional well-being and building social interaction skills. 

Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.

 Ask Bob, our local Windows expert, any questions about your PC or Laptop.

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

Featuring great stories, singing, dancing, and movement activities young children learn valuable skills and enjoy being with other children.

For ages 1-3.

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.

(2 years -5 Years old): We are started a new program with The Ringling called “Roar!

One Blood monthly blood drive is today! If you are able to share a pint with the community, please stop on by!

Is it solid or liquid?! Experiment with recipes for making your own non-Newtonian slime. Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the youth desk 15 minutes before the event. Recommended for ages 8 and up.

Missed us at our Thursday morning storytime? Never fear! Families are invited to join us for a fun-filled hour of reading, dancing, singing, and craft activities just in time for the weekend!

Test your knowledge of historical and mythical heroes. Do you know which are real and which are fiction? Can you match the heroes with their accomplishments? 

Practice speaking English! Sponsored by the Literacy Council of Sarasota. Please call 941-955-0421 to register as an ESOL learner with the Literacy Council of Sarasota.

Parents of newborns to 7 months of age. Forty Carrots will now be offering this group via a ZOOM platform.

Registration for this camp is full. If you would like to see more coding or other program opportunities in the fall, please go to this survey and tell us what time would work for you and any other details you would like to provide.  

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

(0-14 Months) Let’s breath, stretch, relax and bond with our little ones in this new virtual group.  Each group offers a simple way to connect both emotionally and physically with your baby while connecting with others in your com

Registration for this camp is full. If you would like to see more coding or other program opportunities in the fall, please go to this survey and tell us what time would work for you and any other details you would like to provide.  

Join other tweens this summer for Tween Summer Gaming Days. Both digital and physical games will be available. No advanced sign up is required. This program is available for tweens 10 - 13 years old.

Engage babies newborn to 18 months with movement to music, singing, rhymes and basic sign language to enhance social interaction and language development. Playtime follows.

Parents of newborns to 7 months of age. Forty Carrots will now be offering this group via a ZOOM platform.

Registration for this camp is full. If you would like to see more coding or other program opportunities in the fall, please go to this survey and tell us what time would work for you and any other details you would like to provide.  

Join other tweens 10-13 years old for activities and camaraderie. A complete list of activities will be published in May. Advance sign up will be required for some activities. Please check back for more details.

For parents and babies ages birth to seven months old.

Join us for a fun-filled morning of reading, songs, dancing, learning kindergarten readiness skills and craft activities.

For ages 3-5.

Express yourself in an online workshop environment. Receive writing prompts and general inspiration from different presenters and your fellow poets, with ample time to write and share.

Join other teens this summer for fun and camaraderie. Look for a complete schedule of the summer programs in May.

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

Learn to code in JavaScript with Dr. Janjay Gehndyu, Ed.D. in this five-day virtual camp. Attendance at all five sessions is required (see schedule below). Register by emailing htweed@scgov.net.

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.

Parents of newborns to 7 months of age. Forty Carrots will now be offering this group via a ZOOM platform.

(2 years -5 Years old): We are started a new program with The Ringling called “Roar!

SCORE Chapters are joining forces to offer small business own

Join Blue Star Families, Hiring Our Heroes, and the USO for a conversation about the importance of digital skills for military spouses.

Behavior is a powerful form of communication and is one of the primary ways for people with dementia to commu

Looking for assistance with your smart phone, tablet, or laptop? Technology help is available in the Osprey Library on Saturday afternoons. 

Chess lovers meet and play chess with other chess lovers. All skill levels are welcome.

Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through a live, virtual appointment. 

(Babies-5 years old) Welcome to Carrot Talk, a virtual group to connect, inspire, and support parents as they navigate the world of raising children.

Registration for this camp is full. If you would like to see more coding or other program opportunities in the fall, please go to this survey and tell us what time would work for you and any other details you would like to provide.  

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination. Duplo Blocks are available for younger children. Ages 3-12.

Please check the Teen Zone calendar flyer for more program information.

Read, learn, and grow with us! Join us online for a Facebook Live Virtual Storytime. Come and join your favorite librarian from one of our 10 branches!

Follow the road to our next mission to the Red Planet. Mars 2020 Perseverance will launch from Kennedy Space Center at the end of July.

Fee fi fo fum, regular-sized games are no fun. Go big or go home!

Learn how and try your hands at charades! Charades is a fun and exciting multi-activity game in which you guess the word or phrase given to your team member before the timer runs out!  

Please join us on the 3rd Wednesday of each month for a lively and interesting book discussion at the quaint, comfortable Osprey Library at Historic Spanish Point. Books will be provided. 

Spend an afternoon learning about trailblazing New York Times best-selling author Vashti Harrison as she shares about the inspiration for her work, her process in researching and writing about the trailblazing women in her books, and her intricat

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. Everyone is welcome.

Go into the dark forest and you will find a house made of sweets, oh so divine. But beware the lurking evil inside, and try your best to escape in time.

Ages 7-11. Registration recommended.

Primary Readers LE

Drop in and explore a variety of illustration techniques and supplies including watercolor pencils, gel pens, collage and more. Try a new supply each week or stick with a favorite to complete an entire book.

Find yourself in the zone of uninterrupted, screen free time to play classic and new board games with family and friends.

The American Library Association and Grow with Google bring you tools that help you work and manage your business’ online presence during this time of uncertainty.

Join the Teen Advisory Board to help plan library programs for teens, earn Bright Futures scholarship hours, gain leadership experience and have fun with new friends.

Adults and their little ones will find peace and joy through yoga and music with Casey Navarro. Mats provided. Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the youth desk 15 minutes before the event.

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 group is great for teens who love creative writing. Some things that our meetings will cover include: designing characters, writing short stories (or even long ones!), poetry, plotlines, group projects, story prompts, games, and more!

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs.  This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. The dogs love the attention and the kids love the interactions.

Join library staff and fellow county residents for online chess. All skill levels are welcome! Register for an account for chess.com to participate.

Join us as we discuss young adult graphic novels. A new book every week!

Join a Mote Marine educator to hear a story about sharks and learn about many kinds of sharks.

Please register once for your whole family.

Come and watch feature-length movies on our big screen.  Contact the library for movie titles.

For ages 8-18. 2nd Tuesday of the month in the Young Adults section. Relieve stress by getting in tune with your inner child and tap into your creative, happy place.

Listen to an interview with Ann Patchett on "This Is the Story of a Happy Marriage " at the 2014 Miami Book Fair, PBS Books, 09/02/15. This content is available from PBS Books through ESBCO Host's Novelist Plus database.

Want to test your trivia prowess? Join us for online trivia using Zoom and Kahoot!
These adult-oriented questions will challenge your brain and keep you entertained! 

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

For ages 4 and up.

What’s everyone been reading lately? Find out in this fun, informal, virtual book club and discussion! This week we will be talking about Horror/Ghost Stories! .

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. The dogs love the attention and the kids love the interactions.

Creative writing prompts will get you on your way to writing a memoir about funny and inspiring things that happened to you. Participants will have opportunities to share and get feedback from peers.

We will be reading and discussing "The Orphan's Tale" by Pam Jenoff in this virtual edition of the Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library's book club! 

Enjoy a bedtime story read by a Sarasota County Library staff member followed by an activity or technique to help little ones sleep. 

Enjoy a bedtime story read by a Sarasota County Library staff member followed by an activity or technique to help little ones sleep.