In this final summer multimedia lecture, Andye will feature some gardeny places to visit.

There will be time for questions after her talk

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.

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.

Charles will set up in the front lobby under the screen, with a table and a couple of chairs provided from the Juliano Room.  He is invited to come a few minutes early to set up, if desired.  

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

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.

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.

View and discuss anime.  Examine cultural differences and similarities. Most material will be shown in original language with English subtitles. 

Using Camille Saint-Saens' work students will learn how music is used to convey characteristics of different animals. Children will create crafts related to the musical movements.

Children ages 5-9 can drop in and make their own tambourine and or rain stick craft!

(While supplies last.)

Ages 7-12. Each month has a new topic relating to Science, Engineering, Technology, or Math! Registration is required and light snack are served.

Chess lovers meet and play chess with other chess lovers. All skill levels are welcome.

Celebrate the end of summer with our annual "Star Wars" party! Come dressed as your favorite Star Wars character! Enjoy games, crafts, snacks, and more. This event is for reading families with children, ages 1-18.

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

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.

End of Summer party with DJ Jamaal Day! Join us for pizza, music, a photo booth, raffled prizes, and more!  Children and parents are encouraged to wear space themed clothes!

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.

We met our community goal to read for 50,000 minutes. Now let's celebrate reading with delicious mini cupcakes provided by the Sarasota County Library Foundation!