This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Facebook Live and On Demand

10:00am - 10:15am
All Ages
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Virtual
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Join us online for a Facebook Live program with staff from Libraries & Historical Resources.

Missed this event? No problem, visit SRQCountyPlay on Facebook for archived videos.

 

 

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

Baby Time: Magic

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Adults, Families
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Adults, Families
Program Type: Storytimes
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Early literacy begins at birth. Bond with your baby through stories, songs, parachute time and peek-a-boo scarf songs.

For ages 0-1 years old.

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

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

FORTY CARROTS: PARTNERS IN MOVEMENT (LIVE)

10:00am - 11:00am
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living, Storytimes, Virtual
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(2 years -5 Years old): Yoga, Dance, Gymnastics and more.  This virtual group is for both parents and children to explore a child’s world while supporting fitness, emotional well-being and building social interaction skills.  The Zo

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

Yak and Yarn

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Discussion Groups
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Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.

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

E-Help with Bob

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
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 Ask Bob, our local Windows expert, any questions about your PC or Laptop.

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 "Families" group.

Partners in Play®

10:15am - 11:15am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Families
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Families
Program Type: Storytimes
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Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Toddler Time: Magic

10:30am - 11:00am
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Adults, Families
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Adults, Families
Program Type: Storytimes
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Featuring great stories, singing, dancing, and movement activities young children learn valuable skills and enjoy being with other children.

For ages 1-3.

This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Story Time: Magic

11:00am - 11:30am
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Adults, Families
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Adults, Families
Program Type: Storytimes
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Join us for a fun-filled morning of reading, songs, dancing, learning kindergarten readiness skills and craft activities.

For ages 3-5.

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

This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Intermediate Coding Camp (LIVE)

11:00am - 12:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction, Virtual
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Continue your coding adventure with Dr. Janjay Gehndyu, Ed.D. in this five day virtual camp. Attendance at all five sessions is required (see schedule below). Register by emailing htweed@scgov.net.

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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Teen Summer Workshops

11:00am - 1:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Meeting Room A
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Games, Movies
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Join other teens this summer for fun and camaraderie. Look for a complete schedule of the summer programs in May.

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

Partners in Play®

11:45am - 12:45pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes
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Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Career Journeys, Virtual
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SCORE Chapters are joining forces to offer small business owners throughout the region the critical guidance needed today to determine whether they should stay in business and the best steps for moving forward.

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

LUNCH DOODLES with Mo Willems! Episode 09 (On Demand)

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Author Event, Lifelong Learning, Virtual
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Mo invites you into his studio, doodles, and teaches you how to draw Leonardo, the Terrible Monster.

To download today's activity page, 

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

FORTY CARROTS: CARROT TALK (LIVE)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Virtual Event
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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
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(Babies-5 years old) Welcome to Carrot Talk, a virtual group to connect, inspire, and support parents as they navigate the world of raising children.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Gulf Gate Spanish Conversation Group

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Meeting Room A
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
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For people who want to improve their Spanish speaking skills. Come practice your pronunciation and oral understanding through conversation and instruction of this romantic language. Everyone is welcome.

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

Plant-based Cooking for Kids with Chef Warren

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living
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Find yourself cooking a delicious vegetarian treat with a professional chef. Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the youth desk 15 minutes before the event. 

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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.

Use Test My Site to Optimize Your Website (Live)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Career Journeys, Technology Instruction, Virtual
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Join us for a deep dive on how to use Google's free Test My Site tool to help optimize your website.

This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Virtual Chess Club (Live)

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Clubs, Games, Virtual
Details:

Join library staff and fellow county residents for online chess. All skill levels are welcome! Register for an account for chess.com to participate.

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

Graphic Novel Book Club for Teens: Kingdom Come (Live)

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Registration Closed
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Book Discussions, Clubs, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Join us as we discuss young adult graphic novels. A new book every week!

 

For this meeting, we will be discussing Kingdom Come, written by Mark Waid and illustrated by Alex Ross.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Shannon Staub Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
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This month we will be reading and discussing "The Widow" by Fiona Barton. There’s a lot Jean hasn’t said over the years about the crime her husband was suspected of committing.

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

Virtual Shannon Staub Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Registration Closed
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Details:

This month we will be reading and discussing "The Widow" by Fiona Barton.