Keep calm and create with self-directed arts and crafts projects. Ask for the cart at the youth desk.
For ages 3-11. Bilingual stories, songs, and activities. Learn new words and practice language skills. Presented by library volunteer, Lourdes Fuller. Everyone welcome!
Parent/Caregiver Networking and Kids' Fun Zone
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!
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.
Teen Advisory Board
Earn community service hours while you help shape the future of the library. Create, develop, execute, and lead programs and activities. Influence collection and service decisions.
Learn About Lemurs
The Lemur Conservation Foundation is proud to present the Ako Project. This conservation program focuses on environmental awareness and inspires children to connect with nature.
Middle School Service Club
Are you in Grades 6-8 and need service hours for school? Club members should plan to attend the monthly meetings and assist with at least one additional program per month. A club agreement can be picked up at your first meeting.
Gulf Gate Dungeon and Dragons Club
You've seen it on Stranger Things. Now play it with other teens. The group is open to beginners and advanced players. If you have a desire to DM, we are definitely looking for you. Please contact Robert at the library for more details.
Artist in the Library - Chihuly Flowers
Children will use recycled plastic materials and paint to produce their own versions of the blown glass flowers that famous glass artist, Dale Chihuly, creates.
Bring your imagination to life with LEGO®! Come build machines, animals, architecture, monsters, and more every second Saturday of the month. LEGO pieces will be provided. For children ages 5-11.
Welcome to the DC Universe
Celebrate with the whole family and enjoy party games, crafts, refreshments, prizes, and a Batman sidekick training camp!
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Open Lab in the Creation Station
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.
D.I.Y. (Do-It-Yourself) Time: Glow-in-the-Dark Hanging Tapestries
Drop in and make a cool tapestry to hang in your room with glow-in-the-dark paints and other embellishments. This drop in program lasts for 2 hours and takes at least 30 minutes to complete.
Test equipment for Hawaiian Shirts. Don't put on weekly schedule.
Test equipment, Hawaiian Shirts.