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.

Enjoy interacting with your child by participating in early literacy activities that include music and movement, books, crafts, and educational activities.

Join Forty Carrots for a time of sharing and meaningful play. Your child can practice social and motor skills while you chat with trained parenting educators.

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.

Get into the adult coloring craze ! Join us for a fun and unique way to unwind, reduce stress, and express your creativity at the Shannon Staub Library. All supplies will be provided. Artistic talent is not required. Refreshments are included.

This first of a two-part class is for people who have no prior knowledge of computers. Participants learn about the Windows operating system and terminology related to using the computer keyboard and mouse.

Socrates Café are gatherings around the world where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of the Socratic method: that we learn more when we respectfully list

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.

Come on in meet Amy the Hoop Lady and enjoy Hoop Connections with music and hula hoops. Hoops are provided for participants to discover with.

Join Forty Carrots for a time of sharing and meaningful play. Your child can practice social and motor skills while you chat with trained parenting educators.

Tweens and teens are invited to learn hula hooping with Amy the Hoop Lady. In this class students will investigate traditional ways to use a hula hoop and non traditional ways.

Free lunches for anyone up to age 18 will be served in the youth program room June 4-Aug. 3 excluding July 4. Hot lunches are served on Monday through Thursday, and bagged lunches are served on Fridays.  

Children will be able to observe neat science projects being performed and learn how to do simple ones at home, all while having a fun and magical time.  Elementary age children and their families.

"Fruitville Rocks" Adult Rock Painting. Join us to paint a community rock with an inspiring message about reading and libraries. Limited to 25 Adults. Registration Required.

Want to learn more about using a computer or your device?

Sign up for your 30 minute session with one of our librarians.

Sessions are set up for Wednesdays starting at 1:00 pm.

Call 941-861-1360 to sign up.

Loss of friends and family, work, physical ability or a sense of identity ... these realities signal critical life changes, but can also be catalysts for personal growth.

Learn how to digitize 35mm, mounted slides, and 6x22 cm medium-format film. This program is a tutorial for the basic scanning and image editing process only.

Starting at 1 p.m.

Start the summer off with an exciting dance party! Enjoy music, a photo booth and other fun activities as we kick off Summer at Your Library with DJ Jamaal Day (Jam All Day Entertainment).

Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified?

Learn the fundamentals of sewing, from threading the machine to finishing touches. Make and take an item sewn by you! Materials are provided, class is free!

Rock out at the library to this live performance by The Garbage-Men, who encourage recycling and giving back by playing music on instruments that they make themselves from garbage and recycled materials.

Explore sewing skills with some basic projects. Materials will be provided. Registration required as space is limited.

Train to be a teen volunteer at Selby Public Library to get hours for school and scholarships. Please fill out the online application and select "LSEL-Teen Team Volunteer" as your opportunity preference.

Children, tweens, and teens can drop in and learn how to play chess!

Join us for an afternoon of strategy and fun! Families and children ages 7+ are welcome!

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs.  This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. The dogs love the attention and the kids love the interactions.

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination!  For ages 8 and up; younger children may attend with a caregiver.

If you love Pokemon, drop in for games, crafts and more! Fun for the whole family.

Make new friends while playing trading card games, video games, board games or just hanging out. FREE refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Gulf Gate Library.

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.

Learn how to use your computer to make the best resume and leave the right impression on hiring managers. Equipment will be provided for practice. Registration is required.