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: , Spanish/En Español, Virtual
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Know anyone that needs help learning English? Our libraries can help!

Story Trail

All Day
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Garden
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Garden
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: , , Storytimes
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Celebrate the Sarasota County Centennial by reading a wonderful story with you child!

Enjoy a picture book Story Trail with local interest with your little one when you visit the library. 

Teen Book Tastings (On Demand)

All Day
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Virtual Event
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Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Book Discussions, , Virtual
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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.

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

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
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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.

Preschool Music OUTDOORS!

10:30am–11:00am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Reading Garden
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Reading Garden
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Music in the Libraries
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Join us on the lawn for music with singer/guitarist Dave Moran. Bring chairs. Masks recommended. Registration required at scgov.net. Limit 40.

Mid-Morning Poetry Lab (Live)

11:00am–12:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
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Virtual Event
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Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, Performances, Virtual
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Express yourself in an online workshop environment. Receive writing prompts and general inspiration from different presenters and your fellow poets, with ample time to write and share.

Virtual Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Afternoon Book Club: "The Truth According to Us" (Live)

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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Virtual Event
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Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions, Virtual
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We will be discussing "The Truth According to Us" by Annie Barrows in this virtual afternoon edition of the Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library's book club! 

The History of Artist Colonies in Sarasota: How Sarasota Developed its Arts Culture

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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Program Type: , Lectures, Virtual
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This zoom presentation given by Kathryn Chesley working with the Arts Advocates will cover the development of all of the arts that we so value here in Sarasota by celebrating the people, the places  and the events that bro

Story Trail in the Park

3:00pm–4:30pm
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Adults, Families, All Ages
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach, Storytimes
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Join Elsie Quirk Library staff at the Englewood Park/Recreation Center for some outdoor fun!  Enjoy walking the story trail with your family and participate in movement activities as you read the story together.  Take a walk, read and ha

Hand Sewing Techniques

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, , Virtual
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Hand sewing has long been used for creating and repairing clothes, toys, blankets, quilts and more.

Explore a few basic stitches to either create a new item or repair a beloved toy or clothing item.

 

Virtual Dungeons and Dragons (LIVE)

4:00pm–7:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
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Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Games, Virtual
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Play the classic role-playing game with a new group of players/adventurers.

Virtual Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Book Club: "The Truth According to Us" (Live)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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Virtual Event
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Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions, Virtual
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We will be discussing "The Truth According to Us" by Annie Barrows in this virtual edition of the Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library's book club!