Dragonfly Cinema (On Demand)

All Day
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), All Ages
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, , Performances, Virtual
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Dragonfly Cafe poets create poetry videos, bringing a visual interpretation to their original poetry.

This video will be available through August 30, 2021. Enjoy!

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

Teen Book Tastings (On Demand) : International Settings

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, , 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! In July, our theme is International Settings.

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

eHelp

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
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Bring a few questions and your smartphone, tablet or laptop.

Space and staff are limited.

 

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
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: , Storytimes
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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.

Too Cool Tuesdays: Wiggles and Giggles

11:00am–11:30am
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: , Storytimes
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Join early literacy specialist, Ms. Donna, for stories, songs, and more.

Recommended for ages 3-6. Attendance is limited. Pick up a ticket starting 30 minutes before the program at the youth desk. 

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

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play®

12:00pm–1:00pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: , Storytimes
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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.

Tuesday Tales & Tunes: Venice Symphony Children's Program

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Community Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, , Music in the Libraries, Performances, Special Events, Storytimes
Registration Required
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An Instrument Family Reunion

African American Cultural Resource Center Book Club (Live)

1:00pm–2:15pm
Adults, Seniors
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions, Virtual
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Join the African American Cultural Resource Center's Book Club for an afternoon of lively and casual conversation discussing books by local authors. 

Crafternoons for Kids

1:00pm–4:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Come to the Children's Dept. for drop-in arts and crafts for elementary-aged children. Sessions are offered at 1, 2, & 3 p.m. with 24 participants per session. Masks are recommended. 

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

Tech Help via Zoom (Live)

1:00pm–5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction, Virtual
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Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through a live, virtual appointment. 

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Juliano Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: ,
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Join Sarasota Extension Services Master Gardeners for questions pertaining to Florida-friendly gardening, composting, and identifying insects.

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

Code.org with Dr. Gehndyu

2:00pm–3:30pm
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: , Technology Instruction, Virtual
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Learn to make games and more with block coding with Dr. Gehndyu.

Intro: July 12-14

Advanced: July 15

Advanced is for anyone who completed this camp or has previous experience with code.org.

Dinosaur Day at the Library

2:00pm–4:00pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families, All Ages
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, , Games, Special Events
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Ready for a ROAR-ing good time? Unearth fossils, scavenge for dinosaur eggs, and see real live dinosaurs. Plus free caricatures for your little dinosaur!

Movie Matinee

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movies
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Watch a movie on the big screen! We'll watch a different movie every week.

July focuses on family friendly films. In August, we will resume our movies for adults.

Citizen Teen (Live)

2:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Registration Closed
Registration 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: , Virtual, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Registration Required
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Earn up to 20 hours of community service credit in 2 weeks!

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

Creation Station Wood Craft

3:00pm–4:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Meeting Room B
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Registration Required
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If you've done the Grab-n-Go Wood craft bags, this in-person craft is for you. Join other tweens and teens age 10 - 18 for our monthly Creation Station Wood Craft. Sign up is limited so be sure to register as soon as possible.

Read with the Dogs

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years)
Youth Program Room
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: , Storytimes

Read with the Dogs

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. The dogs love the attention and the kids love the interactions.

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

Tinker Tuesday

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years)
Meeting Room II
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station,
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A different project every week!

Ages 6+. 

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