Baby Time: Cowboys and Cowgirls

10:00am–10:30am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), 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), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: , Storytimes
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Early literacy begins at birth. Bond with your baby through stories, songs, parachute time and peek-a-boo scarf songs.

For ages 0-2 years old.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

Yak and Yarn

10:00am–11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs
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Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.

E-Help with Bob

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
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 Ask Bob, our local Windows expert, any questions about your PC or Laptop.

Father's Day Card Station

10:00am–7:00pm
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Children and tweens can drop-in on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday between 10am-7pm and make a Father's Day Card.

 

ArtCart

10:00am–7:45pm
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.

Fun To Be Fit Kids

10:15am–11:00am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Community Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
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Fun To Be Fit Kids is a music and movement program for children ages 1 - 5 and their caregivers to attend together.

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

10:15am–11:15am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type:
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For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.

Partners in Play®

10:15am–11:15am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Families
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Families
Program Type: Storytimes
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Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

eBook Appointment

10:30am–11:00am
Adults
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Instruction
Registration Required
:

Learn to download library eBooks and audio books onto your device.

Toddler Time with Local Author

10:30am–11:00am
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: , Storytimes
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Join us for a fun-filled morning of story time. Local author Alice White will be reading her story "Cowboy Jake" and have a sing along! For ages 2-3. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

Family Story Time

10:30am–11:15am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes
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Interact and participate with your child in a variety of early literacy activities that include music, stories, movement, crafts and school readiness.  For children ages 0-5. The theme will be "Outer Space Rocks!"

Let's Get Crafty

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults
Veranda Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits
Registration Required
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Create a space-themed acrylic painting to celebrate our Summer Reading theme:

A Universe of Stories. Enjoy painting in a relaxed, pressure-free, and friendly setting.

Literacy Council of Sarasota - ESOL Class

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room II
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Adults
Program Type:
:

The Literacy Council of Sarasota

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Class 

- Registration required through The Literacy Council of Sarasota

941.955.0421

Cosmic Cafe

10:30am–12:30pm
Adults
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
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In this Cosmic Cafe we will make paper stars to take home and to decorate the library! 

Good Samaritan Pharmacy

10:30am–1:30pm
Adults
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type:
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Prescription Medication & Health Care Assistance for those that are uninsured and qualify financially.

eBook Appointment

11:00am–11:30am
Adults
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Instruction
Registration Required
:

Learn to download library eBooks and audio books onto your device.

Story Time with Local Author

11:00am–11:30am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 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), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, , Storytimes
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Join us for a fun-filled morning of story time. Local author Alice White will be reading her story "Cowboy Jake" and have a sing along! For ages 3-6. 

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

Tween Thursday Summer Crafts

11:00am–1:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Teen Zone
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Registration Required
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Join other tweens this summer for crafts and conversation. Refreshments will be provided and advance sign up is required. Check with the library for a complete list of crafts the teens will be making this summer.

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

11:45am–12:45pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type:
:

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.

Partners in Play®

11:45am–12:45pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Families
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Families
Program Type: Storytimes
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Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

Summer Breakspot Lunch

12:00pm–12:45pm
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)
Program Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
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)
Program Type:
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Summer Breakspot Lunches for children and teens ages 0-18.  Provided by Sarasota County Food and Nutrition Services.

Open Lab in the Creation Station

12:00pm–8:00pm
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: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
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Come build, experiment, and create with our 3D printer, laser cutter, sewing machines, and more. Bring your own projects for development, prototyping, and production, or start something new working hands-on with our Creation Station equipment.

Summer Lunch Program

12:45pm–1:15pm
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)
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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), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
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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.  

Discovery Dome for Adults

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Creation Station, Special Events
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Land on the moon, travel through the stars, explore the universe and more with out Creation Station Discovery Dome Planetarium. Ages 18 and up. 

Technology Help with Library Lifesavers

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
Registration Required
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Learn how to use your device or get basic computer assistance.

One-on-one technology assistance moves you to confidence when accessing electronic resources!

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

Galaxy Bookmarks for Teens

1:00pm–2:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Meeting Room II
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts,
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Learn how to make your own paper, then create a customized galaxy bookmark to take home with you in this craft workshop for teens ages 13+.

hoopla® for Beginners: Use the Library's Streaming Videos and Music

1:30pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Learning Lab
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: , Technology Instruction
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hoopla® is the digital media service that lets you borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone--and even your TV--for free with your library card.

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: ,
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Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them.  Get expert advice on your landscaping needs.

Tech Help with Library Lifesavers

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
Registration Required
:

Learn how to use your device or get basic computer assistance.

One-on-one technology assistance moves you to confidence when accessing electronic resources! 

Teen/Tween Hoop Connections Workshop

2:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Special Events
:

Ages 9-18. Taught by Amy Raspiller, Hoop Connections combines creativity, amazing tricks/Illusions, and movement with hula hoops and music. Come prepared to have fun, be creative, and maybe laugh a little, too!

Gulf Gate Spanish Conversation Group

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Meeting Room A
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
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For people who want to improve their Spanish speaking skills. Come practice your pronunciation and oral understanding through conversation and instruction of this romantic language. Everyone is welcome.

Reservation

Apple Users Group

2:00pm–4:00pm
Conference Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Conference Room
Purpose of Room Use

to assist users of Apple devices and computers

Thursday Movies

2:00pm–5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures, Movies
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Are you a movie buff? Interested in watching critically acclaimed films and learning a little bit about the movie industry as well?

Reservation

Ornish support group

3:00pm–4:00pm
Study Room 3
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Study Room 3
Purpose of Room Use

Support group for self help.

Technology Help with Library Lifesavers

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
Registration Required
:

Learn how to use your device or get basic computer assistance.

One-on-one technology assistance moves you to confidence

when accessing electronic resources.

Tinkertech: Snap Circuits and Tinker Toys

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Veranda Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
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Tinker with tech and art supplies at the North Port Library!

Galaxy Bookmarks for Kids

3:00pm–4:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Meeting Room II
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts,
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Learn how to make your own paper, then create a customized galaxy bookmark to take home with you in this craft workshop for kids. Ages 5 - 12. 

Teen Board Games

3:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Games
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Come to the teen room and choose from a variety of board games like Apples to Apples, Balderdash, Uno, Scattergories, Scrabble and more.

Family Game Night

3:00pm–7:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Games
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Join us for our weekly board game night!  Choose from our collection or bring one of your own!

Crafternoons

3:30pm–5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Crafters of all types are welcome!  Bring your own materials and ask others for tips to complete your project.

Escape Room: Mad as a Hatter

5:30pm–6:15pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
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Find clues and solve challenging puzzles in 45 minutes or less!
Ages 11+

Please register below for the 5:30 p.m. start time.

Discovery Dome for Adults

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Creation Station, Special Events
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Land on the moon, travel through the stars, explore the universe and more with out Creation Station Discovery Dome Planetarium. Ages 18 and up. 

D.I.Y. (Do-It-Yourself) Time: Decoupage Star Boxes and Magnets

5:30pm–7:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Youth Program Room
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts,
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Thursdays, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

June 13: Decoupage Star Boxes and Magnets

June 20: Shrinky-Dink Star Keychains

June 27: Sculpey Solar Systems

July 11: Mesmerizing Mobiles

July 18: Galaxy in a Bottle

VPL Thursday Evening Films

5:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Community Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
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Enjoy a wide range of movies from the classics to the recently released. Short intro precedes film.

Summer Sew: Beach Tote

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Creation Station
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Registration Required
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In this three-week program, participants will machine sew their own colorful

 beach tote, just in time for the dog days of summer.

Escape Room: Mad as a Hatter

6:30pm–7:15pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
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Find clues and solve challenging puzzles in 45 minutes or less!
Ages 11+


Please register below for the 6:30 start time.

Field Trip Alta Vista Kindergarten

10:30pm–11:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years)
Youth Program Room
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Special Events
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Alta Vista Field Trip