Earn up to 15 hours of community service by participating in this 2-week summer program to become a better citizen and volunteer in your community! Seats are limited so registration is required for this event.

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.

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

Children ages (0-5) and their caregiver can join us for a special space themed storytime and craft in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11's Moon Landing next week!

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

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.

Enjoy a preschool themed planetarium this week! We will show a couple of short videos developed for young learners within a planetarium in the meeting room!

Good to know:

Friendly informal book discussions, newcomers welcome!

Enjoy a preschool themed planetarium this week! We will show a couple of short videos developed for young learners within a planetarium in the meeting room!

Good to know:

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.  

FUN TO BE FIT is a health and fitness class for kids ages 5-10. Participants will learn about fueling their bodies with proper nutrition and get exercise while dancing choreographed movements to popular songs.

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.

Enjoy a Discovery Dome Planetarium in the Jacaranda Library meeting room! We will be rotating videos, so drop in for an out of this world experience!

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.
 

Participate in simulated training activities and learn what it takes to become an astronaut.  Hear a story from space, take a virtual tour, test your stamina, conduct experiments and more.  For children ages 5-11.

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.

Get ready for incredible magic, hilarious audience participation, and awesome balloon sculpting as we blast off into an out of this world adventure with James Chartier and Wally the Wacky Word Bird. 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.

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.

Ever wanted to start your own website? Google offers a free platform where you can create your own website. Share photos, blog, or create any content you'd like to share. It's easy and free!

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.

A club where reading and writing are fun! Using nature to inspire us as readers and writers.

For ages 6 and up.

Join us to learn about and practice using all the cool things a Google/Gmail account allows you to do. This class is aimed at the Medium to Advanced User. It's also primarily for those with Android devices or Windows 10 computers.

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.

Create success in your life through simple, but powerful yoga postures

which soothe the mind and body. Please arrive promptly.

A yoga mat is recommended.