Flower Power--Everything Gardeny: The First Summer Lecture by Gardening Writer Andye Healy

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Community Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: , , Lectures
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In this first multimedia lecture, Andye will take her audience on a tour of her 

Newborn and Infant Nutrition Support

10:00am–12:00pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Families
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Families
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Drop-in breastfeeding support and education will be offered at no charge by a trained peer counselor from Healthy Start Coalition with the goal of increasing knowledge and awareness for mothers.

Reservation

Polish American Society of Venice

10:00am–12:00pm
Conference Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Conference Room
Purpose of Room Use

monthly meeting

Storywalk

10:00am–12:30pm
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Garden
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Garden
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: , , Storytimes
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Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller.

Enjoy a different book the first Saturday of every month!

Best suited for ages 7 and under, but all ages can participate.

ArtCart

10:00am–4:45pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
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Keep calm and create with self-directed arts and crafts projects.   Ask for the cart at the youth desk.

Financial Workshop: Strategic Investment Planning for Retirement & College Savings

10:15am–11:00am
Adults, Seniors
Conference Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type:
Registration Required
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Join the Modern Woodmen for a financial workshop about strategic investment planning for retirement or college savings.

Meditation for Beginners

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Story Time Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type:
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Isha Kriya is a simple 12-18 minute practice to help you become effortlessly meditative. It does not require previous experience with meditation, and each one hour session is designed for beginners and can be done sitting in a chair.

Parent/Caregiver Networking and Kids' Fun Zone

10:30am–11:45am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Games
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Meet new friends and chat with other parents and caregivers while your kids play and read in the picture book area. Enjoy a place to chill after walking around the Downtown Farmers Market!

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Beginning English ESOL Class

10:30am–12:00pm
Conference Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Selby Library
Room: Conference Room
Purpose of Room Use

Practice speaking English! Sponsored by the Literacy Council of Sarasota. Please call 941-955-0421 to register as an ESOL learner with the Literacy Council of Sarasota.

Conversation Cafe

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups,
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Practice speaking English! Sponsored by the Literacy Council of Sarasota. Please call 941-955-0421 to register as an ESOL learner with the Literacy Council of Sarasota.

Summer Blast-Off

10:30am–1:00pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), 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), Families, All Ages
Meeting Room A
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), 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), Families, All Ages
Program Type: Movies, Special Events
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Celebrate the start of summer reading with a movie and ice cream. All ages.

Dads and Donuts Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Events, Storytimes
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Celebrate Father's Day with story time, donuts, and make dad a craft for Father's Day. Program is for children, families, dads, grandpas, and moms are welcome too. Donuts will be provided while supplies last. 

Tween STEM Club

11:00am–12:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Youth Activity Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type:
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Ages 7-12. Each month has a new topic relating to Science, Engineering, Technology, or Math! Registration is required and a light snack is served. The Tween STEM Club is led by NASA Ambassador, Linda McKenna!

 

Creation Station Pop-Up

11:30am–12:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Creation Station
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Tour our Creation Station to see a selection of objects produced using our equipment, watch the 3D printers in action, and design your own button!

Gulf Gate Chess Club

12:30pm–4:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
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Chess lovers meet and play chess with other chess lovers. All skill levels are welcome.

Teen Volunteer Orientation

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Volunteer Orientations & Programs
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Teens! Come and volunteer at the Elsie Quirk Library this summer and get hours toward Bright Futures and other scholarships.  Must be between the ages of 13-18 to participate. 

LEGO Club

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Program Type: Clubs, , Games
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Ages 5 and up. Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. Creations will be on display in the youth area for one week following the programs.