Week Calendar

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Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees?  Need a plant or an insect identified?  On the first and the third Monday mornings of the month, from 10am to 12 pm, Gulf Gate Library hosts the Master Garde

A representative from All Faiths Food Bank will be available to help with your SNAP application. 

Appointments are preferred but not required. 

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

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

Come join us for a fun time of playing and learning with varying toys and activities. Recommended for ages 0-5 and their caregivers.

Join us for songs, rhymes, play, and of course great stories! Engage kids in visual literacy, language development, and social skills in a fun class presented by our Youth Services team.

Learn the basic stitches of embroidery with local artist Elizabeth Goodwill, design your own pattern or start an embroidery journal. For new adults, adults, and seniors. Space is limited. Online registration required.

Join us on Mondays of the month for adult coloring!  We supply the coloring pages and the pencils. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Gulf Gate Library. Hope to see you there.

On the first and third Tuesday of each month, the Pop-Up will be at the Town Center Green of Longboat Key with books for all ages and a Storytime for children at 10:30 AM. Swing by to sign up for a library card and read a book with us!

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

Join the Pop-Up library staff at The Longboat Key Town Center Green for stories, songs and rhymes, and more!

Discover how to navigate the site with ease and learn how to login and view your account, request and search for items, and other new features. 

Looking to try something new and maybe make a friend or two?  Join the library book club! 

Drop in for stories, songs and rhymes, fun activities, and a craft. Best for ages 0-5, but the whole family is welcome!

Dive into the vibrant tradition of hojalata, Mexican tin art, celebrated for its bold colors and intricate designs. Learn techniques for cutting, scoring and shaping thin sheets of metal. Finish your unique tin art with bold, bright colors.

For people who want to improve their French speaking skills and enjoy reading French-language articles and discussing them.

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.

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.

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. 

Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and their families can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room.

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. 

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.

Everyone is welcome to the open-topic discussions of the Socrates Cafe.

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

Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

Join us for a monthly cozy catch-up on the third Thursday of every month!

For infants to five years, attending with caregiver. This class includes simple stories, nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and movement. Space is limited. Free tickets are available at the youth desk beginning at 10 a.m.

For ages 2-5. Join us for story time filled with a variety of early literacy activities that include music, stories, movement, crafts and school readiness. 

Join presenter Debbie Papp and crafty friends to create a fun card that has the look of a quilted blanket. These make wonderful baby or get well cards. We will also make one card into a pop-up fold card. 

This program is a unique and sustainable way to explore your creativity and imagination.

Enjoy a cup of tea while discussing British movies and television series with a very welcoming group.

Every baby can be a library baby!

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.

Drums of Unity is an opportunity for participants to join in a fun, dynamic, and positive group activity. Interaction, cognitive-motor connection, rhythm, active memory and fun are all part of this unique activity.

**PLEASE USE THE ATTACHED FLYER TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT*

Every third Saturday of the month, this program will focus on a famous artist. Children will learn about famous artists and their methods and create their own masterpieces based on the style of that artist.

The Suncoast Writers Guild has been helping people develop the craft of writing for 35 years as a safe place to share stories and poems, get feedback, and build connections.

Join Teresa as she teaches the art of origami. She likes to create items to decorate a home or to give away as a gift. She brings in her own extra work as examples and sometimes to give away.

This preschool-aged story time is led by a library staff member. Enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes, and fun activities!

Gelli printing is a form of mono printing that uses reusable printing plates to create interesting textures and layers of color. This form of printing does not require a press.

Get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers

Bring your questions

Stop by the Health in Motion Bus to talk to a nurse with the Florida Health Department with any questions you might have!

No appointment required. 

Come and get one-on-one genealogy research assistance with expert experienced volunteers.

Bring your questions!

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

A fun interactive, educational time for families of all abilities to interact with sensory items and games.   

Children must have a guardian accompany them! 

Join your friends for stories, rhymes, sign language, and other activities. 

This is best suited for toddlers aged 1-3, but all ages are welcome as needed. 

Learn the basic stitches of embroidery and design your own pattern or start an embroidery journal! Ages 12-18. Registration required.

Every third Saturday of the month, children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills.

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

Free lunches for anyone up to age 18 will be served in the Juliano room on weekdays from 12-1pm.  

Free lunches for anyone up to age 18 will be served in the Juliano room on weekdays from 12-1pm.  

Color your world with a variety of materials including colored pencils, glitter pens, and markers, and choose from an array of beautiful coloring sheets or doodle your own!

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.

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.

Free lunches for anyone up to age 18 will be served in the Juliano room on weekdays from 12-1pm.  

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

Free lunches for anyone up to age 18 will be served in the Juliano room on weekdays from 12-1pm.  

This 6-part workshop is designed to introduce new players to the world of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D).

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.

Free lunches for anyone up to age 18 will be served in the Juliano room on weekdays from 12-1pm.  

Jam and learn with your teen teacher, Anni Szantosi, and her numerous instruments! This club is for music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who enjoy music. 

Learn the basics of robotics and coding in this two day mini-camp for beginners! Attendees will be working with Dash Dot robots, learning a block-based coding language, and experimenting with LEGO® WeDo technology.

Get genealogy research assistance from knowledgeable and experienced volunteers.

Bring your questions!

Join us for an informative presentation on Sarasota County's Housing Recovery Program (HRP) to learn how the HRP provides vital assistance—including rehabilitation, reconstruction, and reimbursement—to eligible homeowners affected by Hurricanes Ia

Learn about the muralist Mantra, who paints giant trompe l'oeil insect shadow boxes on the sides of buildings around the world. You'll view slides of his work and pictures of the Harry C.

Drop by the Creation Station to learn about some of the different equipment we have available! Equipment demo only.

Learn the basics of robotics and coding in this two day mini-camp for beginners! Attendees will be working with Dash Dot robots, learning a block-based coding language, and experimenting with LEGO® WeDo technology.

Artist Kat Sjogren will demonstrate the Japanese Suminigashi printmaking style in this jewelry-making class. Come make a necklace, zipper pull, or bookmark with prints! Come make a unique accessory while learning something new!

Color your world with interesting beads and make a unique piece of jewelry.

Creation your own colorful slime to keep! 

Space is limited.

Recommended ages 6+

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

Get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers

Bring your questions

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!

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.

Best known for its lemurs, colorful chameleons, and towering baobab trees, the Republic of Madagascar is home to some of the world's most unique flora and fauna.

Discover the art of Suminigashi Jewelry making! Take home lovely pieces of jewelry made by water marbling. 

Registration is required. For teens and up.

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

Join artist, Sarah Dean, and learn to draw to your heart's content and have fun creating art! This summer art series is open both experienced artists and complete beginners. Attend one or all!

The Death Cafe returns to the Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library every third Saturday of the month! Join us for an open discussion about death and life, dying, end-of life topics and their place in our lives. Come and share.

Explore the world of robotics engineering and coding with this exclusive series of classes provided by Create.Solve.Lead. INC, an independent tech education organization led by local volunteers. Each class will cover a different topic.

Dive into the enchanting world of Magic: The Gathering this summer! Join us every monday afternoon from 2-4 PM for our weekly free play sessions.

Discover how to navigate the site with ease and learn how to login and view your account, request and search for items, and other new features. 

Learn how to make beautiful macrame using eco-friendly materials! Parents, you're welcome to come also!

Registration is required.

Please Register for Matter of Balance! You only need to sign up for the FIRST offering, this program is a series.

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.

Dash is a real robot that will respond to voice commands, navigates objects, dances, and sings. Dash is easily programmed with a tablet that we provide.

Come watch a movie and craft with us! No experience or materials required. This month we’re watching “Pride and Prejudice” (2005) and decorating wooden jewelry boxes. Registration required.

Join Teaching Artist Stephanie Daige for a fun and thought-provoking journey through the colors of rock history.

🌸✨ Calling all tweens and teens! Get ready to bloom at our Flower Crown Workshop! Join us at the library for a fun and creative session where you'll learn to make your very own flower crown.

Another year is in full swing at Camp Shannon Staub... but there are some strange occurrences taking place in the dead of night leading to reports of fellow campers being attacked.

Join us for a calypso and steel drum performance with Johnny Lowery of the Caladesi Steel Band! Johnny will discuss the steel drum, its styles, sounds, and genre.

Registration required.

Bits N Pieces Puppet Theatre presents merry marionettes in “Puss In Boots” by the French author Charles Perrault.

An act of magical Cow-medy and Moo-steries. The Moogician will butter his way into your hearts as he performs a show that is udderly entertaining and absolutely Bovine.

Learn how to juggle using scarves and bean bags with Gerard Tricarico. Space is limited. Get your ticket at the youth desk starting at 1:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 9 and above. 

Registration for the club is required for the first session and will then be grandfathered in to all other sessions. 

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.

Join local artist Karalee Hammes for an inspiring and interactive Intro to Drawing Class! In this engaging class, teens aged 12-18 will explore shading, perspective, and other techniques while discovering their unique artistic voice.

Self-care and maintenance will be enhanced through meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques.

Learn the basic stitches of embroidery and design your own pattern or start an embroidery journal with the instruction of artist Elizabeth Goodwill.

Using construction paper, old magazines, glue sticks, and a whole lot of imagination, kids will cut and paste together funny monsters and other wild creatures as they experiment with collage.

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!

NEW Teen Volunteer Orientation and Training. 

For Teens (age 13-17) with APPROVED TEEN VOLUNTEER APPLICATION!  Registration required!

Work one on one with an expert Student Success Coach to identify and learn more about the pathways you wish to pursue after high school.

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  

Create a buggy bauble while listening to a presentation on our local insects and their ecological importance.

Create amazing art that literally leaps off of the page when you are wearing special glasses! (free 3D glasses provided for kids to keep!)

Drums of Unity is an opportunity for participants to join in a fun, dynamic, and positive group activity. Interaction, cognitive-motor connection, rhythm, active memory and fun are all part of this unique activity.

Unleash your creativity in a supportive space!

Join Melina and learn how to make your own paper creation! Instructions and supplies provided, just bring your imagination!

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.