Week Calendar

The Englewood Lion's Club will be at the library to provide FREE vision screenings for children ages 6 months - 12 years. A parent must be present with their child and sign a permission form.

A magician's worst nightmare - Magic secrets will be revealed as the students understand the pivotal role science plays in the world of magic.

Draw a simple, flat design and watch as staff turn it into a file that can be printed on the 3D printer! Kids may also play with model magic clay and 3D doodler pens. You may pick up your 3D printer project the following week.

Join us for Mad Science of Greater Tampa Bay's dynamic show full of spectacular experiments designed to spark an interest in science.

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.  

Join us for our Summer Teen Hangout!

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.  

Join us for our Summer Teen Hangout!

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.  

Join us for our Summer Teen Hangout!

Join us for our Summer Teen Hangout!

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.  

Join teen musician, Anni Szantosi, to jam and talk about music. Bring your own instrument or play along on the ones provided.

Join other tweens on Mondays this summer for Minecraft adventures and popular board games. Attendees will have the ability to join others on a world building survival map or play board games with other tweens.

Bring your projects, patterns, and questions to Elsie Quirk Library and join the Quirky Knitters for an afternoon of knitting and crochet.  All skill levels welcome.  Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!

Selby Family Films invites you to pick a movie to watch! Popcorn and drinks will be provided. All ages are welcome!

Join us on select Saturdays for adventure themed crafts!

June 8th-Mapmaking

June 22-Junk Journaling

July 20-Adventure Jars

August 3-Nature Bookmarks

Music & More from Down Under and Beyond takes the audience on a musical journey to Australia and other distant lands, as master didgeridoo performer Darren Liebman plays an assortment of didgeridoos and worldly percussion instru

Get ready to get your groove on with this high energy, earth conscious band! Families will be inspired by The Garbage men's use of recycled items to make funky tunes!

Be a part of interactive scientific demonstrations of the power of liquid nitrogen with Sub-Zero.

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.

Calling all tween and teen kitchen curious kids, up to age 17! We are excited to offer a family nutrition program from the University of Florida. This program contains a curriculum created to help kids develop a love of cooking!

Teens & Tweens, come join us for some Hula Hooping fun.

Meet other coders and work on your coding project. Share with others and troubleshoot as a team. Led by Levi Szantosi whose top picks are Python, Scratch, and Unreal Engine.

Looking for a new hobby? Join us in this FREE workshop to learn how to cross stitch your very own rainbow bookmark! All supplies provided and all skill levels are welcome. For teens in 6th grade and up.

Each week participants will learn a different aspect for healthy food choices. Includes an activity. 

Registration is required. This event is for grades 3-5.

Calling all families with readers! Our dog friends from the Suncoast Humane Society are returning to the Jacaranda Library, and they want you to read to them!

Draw or find images to engrave wooden coasters and pendants with the Glowforge. Ages 11 and up. Registration is required.

This month we're kicking off our Summer Learning programs by learning how to make delicious looking origami bites! Bring your creativity and hang out with us!

For tweens and teens.

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. The program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills.

This program is intended for children who can read independently  

Our library's Summer Reading Program is now easier than ever using the app Beanstack! Patrons can easily track their reading minutes, log their progress, and earn rewards all from their smartphone or tablet. 

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to branch out and grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club! We will be meeting weekly on Mondays @ 4 p.m. Ages 11-18 welcome!

Come draw with us! In this open hour have fun drawing your own doodle designs.

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. The program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills.

Join us in the Teen Center for Youth Video Gaming! Play together or compete on the Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Wii!

Watch anime and discuss your favorite characters. Explore anime-inspired, Asian snacks and crafts. Ages 9-18 are welcome!

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!

Come join us for some fun and games! Challenge each other to see who can make the highest scoring word in Scrabble or practice your bluffing game with Sheriff of Nottingham.

Let your imagination run wild with other Lego fans using our massive collection of bricks and accessories.