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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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.

Just Move with Daisy (Live)

10:00am–10:45am
Adults, Seniors
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Age Group: Adults, Seniors
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Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

10:15am–11:00am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Community Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Special Events
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For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

Family Story Time: Tails and Tales

10:30am–11:30am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
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: Arts & Crafts, , Special Events, Storytimes
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Enjoy stories, music, movement, crafts, and activities with a "Tails and Tails" twist.

Music with Miss Bobbi

11:00am–11:45am
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Music in the Libraries
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Learn new songs with professional music teacher, Ms. Bobbi! Bobbi's goal is to help children develop a love of singing and express themselves through music!

Gulf Gate Library Teen Summer Film Series

11:00am–4:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Zone
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Movies
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Join other teens for the Teen Summer Film Series. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Gulf Gate Library. All movies are PG-13. No advance sign up is required. Invite you friends.

Marvel Origins

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

12:00pm–1:00pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Community Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Special Events
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For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

All About Puppy Raising (Zoom)

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Celebrate the ADA Anniversary with us! 

Read with the Dogs

3:30pm–4:30pm
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), Families
Community Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
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), Families
Program Type: Clubs, , Special Events
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We are so happy to have our Read to the Dogs program back in the library!

Popcorn Book Club presents The Tale of Despereaux

5:00pm–7:00pm
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Community Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Book Discussions, Clubs, Discussion Groups, Movies, Special Events
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This month's Popcorn Book Club will feature a classic children's novel, The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo.

Teen Movie Night

5:00pm–7:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Movies
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Join us for our teen/tween movie Aladdin. Snacks will be provided.

Graphic Novel Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Conference Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Clubs
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Join us for the Venice Graphic Novel Book Club! Come with any recommendations and to discuss your favorite graphic novels!

If you get a chance, read the book of the month: Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell