Introductory class to learn how to research your family genealogy online through Ancestry and Heritage Quest. Bring along your family names, dates and locations of your ancestors.
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.
Enjoy interacting with your child by participating in early literacy activities that include music and movement, books, crafts, and educational activities.
Learn to knit and crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! Bring your own yarn and needles. Supplies provided for beginners.
Get into the adult coloring craze ! Join us for a fun and unique way to unwind, reduce stress, and express your creativity at the Shannon Staub Library. All supplies will be provided. Artistic talent is not required. Refreshments are included.
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.
Advanced class - Research your family genealogy online through Ancestry and Heritage Quest. Bring along your family names, dates and locations of your ancestors. Completed of Introductory class is required.
literacy
Drop In Holiday rock painting.
After School Excitement
Come create, play, or just relax at the library after school. Our Teen Room is open from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Teen Room
Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.
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.
Diggers Club
Join us the third Wednesday of every month to learn about gardening and the environment. Experience a deeper enjoyment of our library’s Reading Garden through crafts, experiments, interactive activities and more.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Drop In Holiday Button Making (Children)
Children (ages 7-9) can drop in between 3:30 - 4:30 to make their very own holiday buttons for someone special in the Storytime Room.
Bring your creativity we will provide the materials!
Getting the Most Out of Google and Its Apps for Beginners
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 Beginners, new to using Google. It's also primarily for those with Android devices or Windows 10 computers.
Knit and Stitch Club
Join us for a fun and relaxing meeting. All stitch types are welcome: sewing, quilting, embroidery, crochet and knitting to name a few. Bring your current project or questions and we'll share and work together. Open to all ages.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
For ages 11-18. Join the Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B.) and share ideas for upcoming library programs for teens.
Volunteer Orientation is only open to those teens who have received an invitation. Volunteers must apply online and be approved before attending this event, see the attached information. Registered volunteers, please complete the attac
Hanukkah Celebration
Come and join us for fun as we celebrate the festival of Hanukkah. There will be stories, songs presented by Laura Freedman of the GAN. there will also be food and crafts for all to enjoy.
Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.
For ages 4 and up.
Do have an interest in wood working? Like making things with your hands? Join other teens for our monthly wood working workshops. Each month tweens will be creating and painting wood crafts to take home.
Join us for a lively discussion of a chosen title. New book each month! No previous attendance necessary--all are welcome to join.