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Craft Closet Clean Out Grab & Go Craft (Children)

07/05/2022 @ 10:00am–08/27/2022 @ 5:00pm

Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families

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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Special Events

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Drop-in this week and pick up a Grab & Go Craft in the Children's Department!

Crafts are distributed on Monday on a first come, first serve basis, due to limited supplies.

Shark Week in the Teen Room!

All Day 7/25–7/30

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

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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, , Movies, Color Our World (Summer 2025)

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Shark Week!

For Shark Week, we will have grab and go shark origami. There will also be shark movies playing in the Teen Room all week.

Examples of movies:

Sharks of Hawaii

10:00am

Tech Navigator

10:00am–2:00pm

Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Reading Garden

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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Room: Reading Garden

Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Program Type: Technology Instruction

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Are you looking for technology help? Visit our Tech Navigator page to sign up for a one-on-one session.

10:15am

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

10:15am–11:15am

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

Meeting Room II

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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Room: Meeting Room II

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

Program Type: , Storytimes

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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.

Gardening with Miss Dina

10:15am–11:00am

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

Meeting Room B

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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Meeting Room B

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

Program Type: , , Special Events, Storytimes

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Join us and Miss Dina as she gives a tour of our youth garden as she explores how plants thrive through stories and activities.

40 Carrots Partners in Play

10:15am–11:15am

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

Veranda Room

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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:

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

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. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event.

10:30am

Preschool Music

10:30am–11:00am

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

Meeting Room

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Library Branch: Fruitville Library

Room: Meeting Room

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

Program Type: Music in the Libraries, Color Our World (Summer 2025)

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Recommended for up to 5 years with parent or caregiver. Singer/guitarist Dave Moran entertains with favorite children’s songs. Seating is limited. First come, first served.

Disclaimer(s)

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

10:45am

11:00am

Sea Turtles

11:00am–12:30pm

Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families

Meeting Room

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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Room: Meeting Room

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

Program Type: , Color Our World (Summer 2025), Special Events

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Learn cool facts about Florida's sea turtles, and why these marine reptiles are magnificent.

Open Lab in the Creation Station

11:00am–2:00pm

Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families

Creation Station

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Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Creation Station

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, , Games, Technology Instruction

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Come explore the different options in our Open Lab using self-guided time in the Creation Station.

Too Cool Tuesdays: Music Class!

11:00am–11:30am

Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)

Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

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Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)

Program Type: Music in the Libraries, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Special Events

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Sing and dance with professional music teacher, Ms. Bobbi!

Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Come to the youth desk 30 minutes before the program for a ticket.

Genealogy Assistance

11:00am–1:00pm

Adults

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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Genealogy

11:15am

11:30am

11:45am

12:00pm

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

12:00pm–1:00pm

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

Veranda Room

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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: , Special Events

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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.

12:15pm

12:30pm

12:45pm

Summer Lunch for Ages 18 and Under

12:45pm–1:15pm

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)

Youth Program Room

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Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Youth Program Room

Age Group: 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)

Program Type:

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Ages 18 and under may enjoy a free lunch in the youth program room. Check the schedule at the youth desk for specific menu for each day. Lunches are served on a first come, first served basis. Provided by Sarasota County Schools.

1:00pm

(Cancelled/ cancelado hoy) Ayuda Tecnológica con una Bibliotecaria

1:00pm–4:00pm

Adults, Seniors

Group Study Room

Registration Closed

Registration Required

Registration Closed

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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Room: Group Study Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Spanish/En Español, Technology Instruction

Registration Required

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correo electrónico

uso de computadoras

uso de dispositivos móviles

cómo descargar libros electrónicos

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cómo usar MS Word, Excel,

1:15pm

1:30pm

Tech Navigator

1:30pm–4:00pm

Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Creation Station

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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Program Type: , Technology Instruction, Virtual

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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.

1:45pm

2:00pm

Artists in the Libraries - Acrylic Pour Painting with Sandra Koolkin

2:00pm–4:00pm

Adults, Seniors

Meeting Room

Registration Closed

Registration Required

Registration Closed

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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, , Color Our World (Summer 2025)

Registration Required

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Join teaching artist, Sandra Koolkin as she shows participants the basics of acrylic pour painting. This mesmerizing painting technique allows artists to apply color in pools, puddles, and marble-like patterns.

Movie Matinee

2:00pm–4:00pm

Adults, Seniors

Meeting Room

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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Movies, Color Our World (Summer 2025)

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Watch a movie on the big screen!

The current schedule is attached as a flyer and includes a brief description of these titles.

Sand Art Crafts

2:00pm–3:00pm

Children (5 to 9 years)

Meeting Room

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Library Branch: Fruitville Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025)

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Ages 5-10. Make colorful sand art pictures and fill bracelets, necklaces, and pens with multi-colored sand.

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

Printmaking Techniques Experimenting With Color - with Judy Levine

2:00pm–4:00pm

Adults

Meeting Room AB (Staff only)

Registration Closed

Registration Required

Registration Closed

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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Meeting Room AB (Staff only)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025)

Registration Required

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Join Judy Levine to learn relief printmaking techniques using ocean creatures as a theme. Create banners using painted backgrounds and press printed embellishments. Registration is limited to 10 adult participants.

Tween / Teen Summer Craft Program

2:00pm–4:00pm

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

Storytime Room

Registration Closed

Registration Required

Registration Closed

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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Storytime Room

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station

Registration Required

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Join other Tweens and Teens age 10-15 for our summer craft series. Attendees will create a variety of different projects throughout the summer. Advance registration is required due to limited space.

Creation Station - Let's Embroider

2:00pm–3:30pm

Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults

Conference Room

Registration Closed

Registration Required

Registration Closed

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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Room: Conference Room

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station,

Registration Required

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With 5 simple stitches, you can create loads of colorful patterns. Join us and learn how you can use stitching to add color and pattern to the things you make.

2:15pm

2:30pm

2:45pm

3:00pm

Origami Ocean Life

3:00pm–4:00pm

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

Community Room

Registration Closed

Registration Required

Registration Closed

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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Room: Community Room

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, , Color Our World (Summer 2025)

Registration Required

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Hands on Origami Workshop; award winning origami artist, Kuniko will show how to fold 2-3 origami Ocean Life models such as fish, turtle, whale… Students will follow her step by step instruction. The class includes self discovery group work.

3:15pm

3:30pm

Read with the Dogs

3:30pm–4:30pm

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), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Meeting Room

Registration Closed

Registration Required

Registration Closed

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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: 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), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Program Type: , Outreach, Special Events

Registration Required

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3:45pm

4:00pm

Tinker Tuesday

4:00pm–5:00pm

Children (5 to 9 years), Families

Meeting Room II

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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Room: Meeting Room II

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station,

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A different project every week!

Ages 6+.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Video Gaming

4:00pm–6:00pm

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

Teen Center

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Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Teen Center

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

Program Type: Games

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Teens and tweens can play video games with Wii, Switch and Playstation consoles.

Disclaimer(s)

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

4:15pm

4:30pm

4:45pm

5:00pm

Cine Selby

5:00pm–7:30pm

Adults

Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

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Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movies

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Enjoy some award winning international films with English subtitles.

This Month: Monsieur Hulot's Holiday (France, 1953, Continental, 83m)

5:15pm

5:30pm

5:45pm

6:00pm

6:15pm

6:30pm

6:45pm

7:00pm

7:15pm

Fruitville Library CLOSED Dec. 18, 2025-July 19, 2026

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