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.

Children and tweens can drop-in on Wednesday and Friday between 10am-4pm and create a Father's Day Card!

Keep calm and create with self-directed arts and crafts projects.   Ask for the cart at the youth desk.

Ages: 0-5.  Join us for a special Father's Day Storytime celebrating Dads with stories, musics and crafts!

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

Learn to knit and crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! Bring your own yarn and needles. Supplies provided for beginners.

The Art of Playing the Piano:  Four piano professionals will discuss various features of piano playing

C. Feldman +  Bianca

Tutoring

Patrons will learn how to create a basic landscape or still life with acrylic paints in this three week course. No previous painting experience is required - this course is geared towards beginners and people with limited art experience.

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.

Friendly informal book discussions, newcomers welcome!

Out of My Hands is a popular performer who combines juggling, magic and glow-in-the-dark elements!  His program is packed-full of fun!  This event is great for families of all ages.

Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and wonder. Join other families navigating the newborn phase in a supportive, fun, and informative class with our Parenting Educators.

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

Summer Breakspot Lunches for children and teens ages 0-18.  Provided by Sarasota County Food and Nutrition Services.

Free lunches for anyone up to age 18 will be served in the youth program room on weekdays, June 3-Aug. 2 excluding July 4. Hot lunches are served on Monday through Thursday, and bagged lunches are served on Fridays.  

Come laugh with Chuck Sidlow, celebrated clown and international performer. Ages 4-11.

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.

First hour - tips and tricks on a weekly theme
Second hour - open for questions, sharing solutions

Bring your device and library staff will try to answer your questions in an informal group setting.
 

Join award-winning illustrator and Ringling College professor John Herzog as you explore the amazing world of character design — and design your very own character!

Space is limited please register below.

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.

Puppeteer Jerry Bickel brings puppets to life and tells the tale of "The Selfish Giant's Garden" based on Oscar Wilde's classic story.  For children ages 3-12.  All groups must register in advance.  Sponsored by the Friends of Elsie

Ages 5 and up. Express yourself with creative coloring on individual and group projects. Come to the Children's Department. Limit 50.

Land on the moon, travel through the stars, explore the universe and more with out Creation Station Discovery Dome Planetarium. Children and families welcome. 

An enhanced book discussion, with tea served hot and cold, in the intimate setting of the Osprey Library. Contact the library for details on monthly selections.

Unfamiliar with your new phone? Here's a hint, if it's not an iPhone, it's an Android. Come learn the basics of setting up and operating smartphones running on Android-based operating systems.

literacy

Come challenge other tweens in a variety of electronic and board games. Refreshments will be provided and no advance sign up is required.

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.

Get ready to jump start your career or apply for your first job by creating a simple resume using fundamental tips and tricks taught during this resume-writing workshop.  You'll have the opportunity to save a digital copy of your work an

Teens and tweens take over the Creation Station. Drop in to explore electronic music, digital design, sewing, podcasting and more. 

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.

Monthly Board Meeting -- Public Welcome

As of 6/11/2019, this session has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please check back for another session next month.

The Gulf Gate Teen Advisory Board is committed to creating a teen friendly library by suggesting materials to purchase for the library collection, planning and implementing teen programs, and serving as a voice for all teens in the Gulf Gate area.

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

For ages 4 and up.

Special guest Ellen Goldberg will lead a one-time program on fabric jewelry-making as part of the Adult Summer Reading /Let's Get Crafty series. Create a special piece to keep or to give to someone special.