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.

Free unbiased counseling for Medicare from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

For Medicare appointments call the Elder Help Line at 1-866-413-5337 to request a referral to a SHINE Medicare Counselor.  

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

Join us on the 4th Monday of the month. We supply the coloring pages and pencils.

Fun activities, dancing and music with Ms. Amy from Hoop Connections!

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.

Come dressed in your paint clothes and have a blast finger painting with your friends. Space and canvases are limited. Pick up a ticket at the youth desk 15 minutes before the program.

Being an environmental steward while treating pest problems can be difficult if little is known about the alternative options available.

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.

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.  The Zo

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.

Meet baby friends and hang out with their cool caregivers, parents, and grandparents! Take turns waving hello, then sing along and bounce with other happy babies. Enjoy rhymes and a little book to brighten your day. 

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!

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 community.

Continue your coding adventure 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.

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.

Continue your coding adventure 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.

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.

Continue your coding adventure 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.

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.

Continue your coding adventure 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.

Curious how to use Google products like G Suite, YouTube, and Google Maps to achieve impact for your nonprofit? Wondering how to leverage Ad Grants to drive online donations or recruit volunteers?

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

(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 owners throughout the region the critical guidance needed today to determine whether they should stay in business and the best steps for moving forward.

Mo invites you into his studio, doodles, and teaches you how to draw Leonardo, the Terrible Monster.

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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.

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!

All stories must come to an end. Celebrate in style at the enchanted ball with a live DJ, games, snacks, and more!

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.

Find yourself cooking a delicious vegetarian treat with a professional chef. Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the youth desk 15 minutes before the event. 

All ages are invited to drop in and say hello to our certified pet therapy dogs and their parents. Children are encouraged to read with the dogs to help develop literacy and communication skills.

Join us for a deep dive on how to use Google's free Test My Site tool to help optimize your website.

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.

Join us online for a virtual intro to 3D design!

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.

Do you want to share your anime/manga obsession with other Otaku? Come to the club! We will enjoy talking about Japanese culture, eating Japanese snacks, and of course, watching anime!

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!

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!

For this meeting, we will be discussing Kingdom Come, written by Mark Waid and illustrated by Alex Ross.

Have the chance to show off what you've been building at home - inside or in the yard. Get new ideas on how you can make homes for magical creatures in your imagination!

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

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.

The Jim Crow era did more to create anti-black beliefs and feelings than slavery. Stereotypes created during the Jim Crow era are deeply embedded in the collective American consciousness and unfortunately have been internalized by many.

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.

This month we will be reading and discussing "The Widow" by Fiona Barton. There’s a lot Jean hasn’t said over the years about the crime her husband was suspected of committing.

This month we will be reading and discussing "The Widow" by Fiona Barton.

Enjoy a story read by a Sarasota County Library staff member with their pet. Then have the chance to read your own story to the pet.

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

PBS Books will host a virtual engagement event that will feature an Author Interview with Scholar Martha Jones, Ph.D., to discuss her soon-to-be-released book: "Vanguard: How Black Women Broke Barriers, Won the Vote, and Insisted on Equality