This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Pawsitive Dog Training (On Demand)

All Day
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Virtual Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Virtual
Details:

Watch professional dog trainer Bess Walmsley demonstrate some of the aspects of positive dog training and hear her explain its benefits.  Walmsley has more than 15 years of experience in training dogs and has taught the Pet Manners program f

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Extension Services: Native Plants to Attract Birds (Live)

9:00am - 11:00am
Adults, Seniors
Virtual Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Green Living, Virtual
Details:

Songbirds bring joy and beauty to our lives, favoring us with their amazing melodies and enchanting nature. Learn how you can attract throngs of songbirds to your yard, simply.

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Savvy Citizen: Waste Management Matters (Live)

10:00am - 11:00am
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Registration Closed
Required
Virtual Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Details:

Learn how you can reduce your waste and be an environmental steward with Wendi Crisp from Sarasota County Waste Management.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Gulf Gate French Conversation Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room A
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Details:

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.

This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Forty Carrots - Partners in Play

10:15am - 11:15am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Special Events, Storytimes
Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knit and Crocheting Group

10:15am - 12:00pm
Adults
Conference Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Learn to knit or crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! It is recommended to bring your own yarn and needles. Instructor-supplied yarns remain with the instructor weekly until piece is completed.

This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.

Baby Time: Rhyme and Sign!

11:00am - 11:45am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Youth Program Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Details:

Engage babies newborn to 18 months with movement to music, singing, rhymes and basic sign language to enhance social interaction and language development. Playtime follows.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.

FORTY CARROTS: WOW- WELCOME TO OUR WORLD (LIVE)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year)
Virtual Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year)
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:

Parents of newborns to 7 months of age. Forty Carrots will now be offering this group via a ZOOM platform.

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.

Tween Summer Workshops

11:00am - 1:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Teen Zone
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Movies
Details:

Join other tweens 10-13 years old for activities and camaraderie. A complete list of activities will be published in May. Advance sign up will be required for some activities. Please check back for more details.

This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Baby Time - Welcome to Our World

11:45am - 12:45pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Families
Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Special Events, Storytimes
Details:

For parents and babies ages birth to seven months old.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Career Journeys, Technology Instruction, Virtual
Details:

Learn how to discover new job opportunities using Google Search and organize your job search experience using G Suite tools.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

SHINE Presents: Financial Assistance (Live)

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Virtual Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living, Virtual
Details:

Join SHINE for virtual "Medicare" classes throughout the month of July!

This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.

ROAR! WITH FORTY CARROTS (LIVE)

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Virtual Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes, Virtual
Details:

(2 years -5 Years old): We are started a new program with The Ringling called “Roar!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Virtual Book Club Discussion: Mysteries (Live)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Registration Closed
Required
Virtual Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Details:

What’s everyone been reading lately? Find out in this fun, informal, virtual book club and discussion! Discuss some of your favorite mysteries with us this week.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Socrates Cafe

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Details:

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.

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Hip-Hop Dance Workshop

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Performances, Special Events
Details:

Think you've got cool moves? Learn some new ones in this hip-hop dance class facilitated by Sarasota Contemporary Dance. All levels of experience welcome!

 

Recommended for ages 9-18, but all ages welcome.

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Savvy Citizen: Wildlife Conservation (Live)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Registration Closed
Required
Virtual Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Details:

Join David Hayes from the Peace River Wildlife Center and learn local ecology and what you can do to preserve our precious local ecosystems. Meet Luna the owl and Pacino the opossum!

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Preserving Your Treasures (Live)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Registration Closed
Required
Virtual Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Staff from Sarasota County Historical Resources share ideas for ways that you can preserve your treasured items at home.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Zoom Trivia Night! (Live)

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Registration Closed
Required
Virtual Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Games, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Details:

 

This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.

Lego Club

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Games
Details:

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

For ages 4 and up.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Strangers in a Strange Land: Florida's Art and Mythology (Live)

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Virtual Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Lectures, Virtual
Details:

Art historian, Mallory O’Connor, presents a “Look” at Florida through the many eccentric images that tell the story of our state.

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Imagine Your Story in Words!

6:15pm - 7:15pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Youth Program Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Creative writing prompts will get you on your way to writing a memoir about funny and inspiring things that happened to you. Participants will have opportunities to share and get feedback from peers.