Learn about our English as a Second Language Grab-n-Go kits! (On Demand)

All Day
Adults, Seniors
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Spanish/En Español, Virtual
Details:

Know anyone that needs help learning English? Our libraries can help!

Teen Book Tastings (On Demand)

All Day
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
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, Lifelong Learning, Virtual
Details:

Teen Book Tastings is a video series of book recommendations across various genres for teenagers. Join us each month for a different theme! This month's theme is Standout Heroines.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps (Live)

9:00am - 10:30am
Adults
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Career Journeys, Virtual
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While Google search is the starting point for the vast majority of searches that result in website visits, Google Maps is also a big driver of traffic - both online and in person - to businesses.

 

Make Your Website Work for You

9:30am - 10:30am
Adults, Seniors
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Career Journeys, Lifelong Learning, Job Search Assistance, Technology Instruction, Virtual
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In this presentation, learners will discover how to create a search-friendly website that drives user action and supports their goals. Whether launching a new website or sprucing up an old one, this workshop will help.

Take-Home Crafts

10:00am - 6:00pm
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Craft kits are available at Selby Public Library! 

Now featuring:

Snake Puppets- recommended for ages 4 and up

Tissue Paper Flowers - recommended for ages 6 and up.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

10:15am - 11:15am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living
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.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Roaming Readers (OUTSIDE)

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Let's walk and talk about books!

We will meet at 10:30 a.m. to ensure our paperwork is in order (liability forms on file, etc), and then we will begin our route!

We plan to walk over to Woodmere Park and explore their trail.

Let's Go Wild Story Time: An Outdoor Adventure

10:45am - 11:45am
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Green Living, Storytimes
Details:

Come with us for a special outdoor story time at Lemon Bay Park.  Parks and Recreation Specialist, Nathalie Smith will join library staff in sharing stories about the wildlife that abounds Lemon Bay Park.  We will also see some examples

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living
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.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Centennial Program: Make a Sarasota Calendar

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Reading Garden
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Reading Garden
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts,
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Create a colorful calendar to celebrate Sarasota County's notables and add your own favorites. Limit 15. Both children and parents must be registered separately to attend.

Centennial Program: Make a Sarasota Calendar

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Reading Garden
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Reading Garden
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts,
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Details:

Create a colorful calendar to celebrate Sarasota County's notables and add your own favorites. Limit 15. Both children and parents must be registered separately to attend.

Virtual Dungeons and Dragons (LIVE)

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Registration Closed
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Games, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Details:

Play the classic role-playing game with a new group of players/adventurers.

Movies on the Lawn

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Garden
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Garden
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Movies
Details:

Enjoy a FREE socially distanced movie on the front lawn of the library. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, get comfy, and enjoy!

Masks are encouraged.