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

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

Teen Book Tastings (On Demand) : Quick Reads

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 Quick Reads you can finish before school starts again!

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 "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

On The Road Again: A Family Musical Road Trip

10:00am–11:00am
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), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub 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), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Music in the Libraries, Performances, Special Events
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Join us for a free show for all ages on the grounds of Shannon Staub Library and the Suncoast Technical College!

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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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

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.

 

This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group

*Cancelled* Too Cool Tuesdays: Stretch and Grow

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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Dear Friends,

Ms. Pam of Stretch and Grow and I have decided to postpone this for your safety. Please check back to see Ms. Pam for a Too Cool Tuesday in October we hope. Thank you for understanding and stay safe and healthy!

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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

Artists in the Library: Calm Body, Calm Mind

1:00pm–2:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years)
Meeting Room AB (Staff only)
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Staff only)
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Events
Registration Required
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Have you ever felt happy, sad, grumpy, silly, or scared? Navigating our day to day feelings and emotions

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

Tech Time Tuesdays @Venice Library

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Community Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
Registration Required
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Today's Class focus is on the Library website & App

This event is in the "Adults" group

[LIVE on Zoom] John James Audubon presented by Baila Miller

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures, Virtual
Registration Required
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Please join guest speaker Baila Miller for a presentation on John James Audubon and the first Federal Bird Reserve created by Theodore Roosevelt.

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

Ayuda Tecnológica con una Bibliotecaria

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Group Study Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Spanish/En Español, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
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¿Quiere aprender más sobre...

correo electrónico

uso de computadoras

uso de dispositivos móviles

cómo descargar libros electrónicos

cómo adjuntar un documento o una foto

cómo usar MS Word, Excel,

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group

Artists in the Library: Steampunk Jewelry

1:30pm–3:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Veranda Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts,
Registration Required
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CALLING ALL TEENS! Join artist Judy Levine for STEAMPUNK JEWELRY

Create one-of-a-kind earrings and pendants using watch parts, beads, and found materials.

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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
This event is in the "Seniors" group

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.

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

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.

This August, we are resuming our movies for adults.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Let's Sketch! Movement & Figures

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Community Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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Join for a relaxing sketch session! Each session we'll talk about fundamentals of sketching and do some practice sketches. Follow along or bring your own reference pictures and practice your sketching skills!

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

Gulf Gate Library Creation Station Woodcraft

3:00pm–4:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Zone
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Registration Required
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Join other tweens and teens for the August Creation Station woodcraft. The August craft is a dog puzzle. Advance registration is required due to limited space. 

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

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+. 

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

Teen Tuesdays: Trivia

5:00pm–6:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Veranda Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: , Games
Registration Required
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Are you smarter than a 5th grader?

Get warmed up for back to school by joining us for our trivia challenge! Bring a smartphone or a laptop to play!