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.

A five-week survey Presented by John Goodman,Professor Emeritus, Boston University. Sponsored by the Sarasota Music Archive. 

This week: Lolanthe. 

After completing the Computer Basics, Part 1, the student is ready to use the skills learned to access software and learn about Toolbars and Ribbons. The basics of file creating and organizing will be demonstrated.

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.

"Puppet Show and Tell" is an entertaining and educational presentation that shows (1) the five major types of puppets (hand, string, rod, shadow, and mouth puppets), (2) the history and multi-cultural roots of each type of puppet, (3) how to make

A six-part class to help children stay more focused and to concentrate better, important skills that can lead to enhanced student performance.

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.

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.  

Step back in time to America's early days and hear tales from the legendary lives of Paul Bunyan, Sally Ann Thunder Whirlwind Crockett, and Pecos Bill.  Katie Adams spins these tall tales entwined with old-time songs like "This Land is Your L

Journey to the wild west with Science Tellers as they present the Mystery of the Golden Piano. In this musical adventure filled with "notes" on science, volunteers from the audience will help explore chemical reactions, combustion, air pressu

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.

An energetic and entertaining experience. Hands-on exploration with sound, rhythms, drums and percussion instruments. This is an Artist in the Library program.

Socrates Café is a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of Socratic teaching; the idea that we learn.

Learn about sampling, mixing and arranging your own music using modern techniques and technology like DropMix, GarageBand and more. Seating is limited, tickets will be handed out one hour before the start of the program at the youth desk.

Drop in to get assistance with and ask questions about downloading library books to your computer and other devices, such as the Kindle, Nook, iPad, iPod, iPhone and Android phones and tablets.

Celebrate Shark Week with us!

Children ages 5-7 may learn to code with Scratch Jr. Space is available on a first come, first served basis. Pick up a ticket at the youth desk starting 30 minutes before the program.

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

Children ages 8-12 may learn to code with Scratch. Space is available on a first come, first served basis. Pick up a ticket at the youth desk starting 30 minutes before the program.

This class will cover sending and receiving emails, saving and deleting emails, attachments and more. For this class you have to know how to use a computer mouse and keyboard. Limited to 10.

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.

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month to watch classic Hollywood musicals on the big screen.

Make new friends while hanging out on the fourth Wednesday of every month. FREE refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Gulf Gate Library. There is no advance registration required. Just show up and have fun.

As of 7/25/18 12:42 p.m., this class has been cancelled.

Do you have fond memories of your mother or grandmother having a button tin? Incorporate sentimental buttons from your family or select from hundreds of our buttons to create a fun and fashionable button bracelet of your very own.

This program is open to teens and tweens in grades 6-12, and counts as community service hours.  Join our monthly TAB Meeting to discuss & plan upcoming teen events, discuss collection needs, discuss volunteer issues and training, an

Bring your favorite project and knitting supplies, and enjoy the company of fellow enthusiasts. Feel free to bring your favorite tips, patterns, or snacks to share with the group.

Join us at the Wednesday Evening Book Discussion to discuss A Kim Jong-Il Production: The Extraordinary True Story of a Kidnapped Filmmaker, His Star Actress, and a Young Dictator’s Rise to Power by Paul Fischer.

Brainstorm about inventions to solve real world problems. Give input for the Creation Station to help you make your ideas come to fruition with 3-D printing, LittleBits and more. Recommended for fourth through twelfth grades.