Drop-in Craft: Band Posters

10:00am - 4:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Rotunda
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Rotunda
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Drop in and make a poster about music to decorate the library. 

Music With Dave Moran

10:15am - 11:00am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Meeting Room B
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Special Events
Details:

Summer kick-off for families will include songs to encourage reading and learning while enjoying music.

Preschool Time

10:15am - 11:15am
Children (5 to 9 years)
Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Details:

Preschoolers, ages 2 ½ - 5 and their parent, guardian or caregiver are invited to join us for a variety of activities throughout the summer. Drop by the youth department to get a detailed list of activities that will be offered.

GEMS Babysitting Class

10:15am - 12:45pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living
Details:

Provided by Sarasota Medical Alliance Foundation. Presented by B. Silverman, GEMS Director.

Ages 12-15 or already completed 6th grade.

Must be present all three days:

May 30 from 10:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Life After Downton

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Juliano Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups
Details:

The Life After Downton group meets to discuss British PBS programs, new films, and books along with a nice cup of tea. All are welcome to join.

Open Lab in the Creation Station

10:30am - 1:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All Ages
Creation Station
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Details:

Come use our Adobe/ Mac software and sewing machines on your own personal projects. Time slots are filled on a first-come-first-serve basis.

The Operas of Mozart - Great Courses video lecture by Professor Robert Greenberg

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room A
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, One Book Sarasota
Details:

In this video lecture course, Professor Robert Greenberg explores the height of Mozart's operatic achievement by analyzing two masterpieces: Cosě fan tutte, and The Magic Flute.

First Friday Film Series

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room A
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Details:

On the first Friday afternoon of the month, watch a movie that is hosted by film professor Maryann Dahlen, who will invite the audience to discuss the movie after its showing.

Ask Jack

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Youth Activity Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
Details:

Jack, The Computer Guy, will explain how your computer works and why it doesn't.

Jungle Book Adventure Workshop

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Using Rudyard Kipling’s Jungle Book as inspiration, Asolo Rep’s theatrical workshops provide the opportunity for participants to create their own storytelling jungle adventure. For age 5 and up. Registration recommended.

Science Matters

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Creation Station
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning, Lectures
Details:

Meets every first and third Friday of the month. Topics vary each session but always cover a lively science subject.

Teen Volunteer Orientation

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Room
Registration Closed
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Details:

For those interested in volunteering during the summer to earn volunteer hours. Must have completed the 8th grade.

Keep Calm and Color On

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Storytime Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Special Events
Details:

Coloring pages, markers, color pencils, and crayons will be provided.

Adult Chess Club

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adults
Meeting Room II
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Details:

Join us for an afternoon of strategy, friends and fun!

All experience levels welcome.

Ages 18 and up. 

Free Opera Concert with Sarah Redlhammer

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Music in the Libraries
Details:

Fluent singer in French, Italian, and German, come watch a free live performance with a trained dramatic soprano as she performs some of her favorite arias and other pieces. Seating is first come, first served.