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, Lifelong Learning, Performances, Virtual
Details:

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.

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, 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! 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.

French Conversation Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Details:

For people who want to improve their French speaking skills and enjoy reading French-language articles and discussing them.  Everyone is welcome to participate in this bi-weekly group to practice French pronunciation and oral understanding.&n

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: 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), Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living
Details:

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.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Book-a-Tech Librarian

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
Details:

Do you want to learn more about technology such as...

email

using a computer

your smart device

downloading eBooks

MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and more?

Make and Take Your Own Back to School Designs

10:30am - 12:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Use Perler beads and shrink materials to create your own backpack or locker decorations.  Registration is required and limited to 12 participants ages 5-18.

Storytime

11:15am - 11:45am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Veranda Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Join us at the North Port Library for the return of storytimes! Singing, dancing and stories guaranteed!   

 

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
Youth Activity Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living
Details:

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.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Magical Paper Wands!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Community Room
Registration Closed
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)
Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Details:

Children ages 6 - 10 can register and make their very own magical wizarding paper wand with the supervision of their parent/caregiver!

Registration is required as supplies are limited.

 

 

Owl Pellet Dissection

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Details:

Have you ever wondered what Barn Owls eat? Let's take a closer look and examine their pellets.

We will also discuss the natural history of the barn owl, learn what pellet dissection is, and what is commonly found in pellets.

eHelp

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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
Details:

Bring a few questions and your smartphone, tablet or laptop.

Space and staff are limited.

 

LEGO Builders

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Youth Activity Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Clubs, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Games, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

LEGOs are back! Join us at the Jacaranda Library to fabricate super-cool LEGO creations. We've got the LEGOs, as well as some fun and inspiring building challenges, so all you need to bring is your imagination!

Cyber-Seniors: Airbnb; Find your Next Vacation Rental (Live)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Details:

During this session, we will introduce Airbnb, an online marketplace for vacation rentals, cabins, beach houses, unique homes and experiences around the world.

Zoom Trivia Night! (Live)

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Families
Registration Closed
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Games, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Details:

Want to test your trivia prowess? Join us for online trivia using Zoom and Kahoot! These questions will challenge your brain and keep you entertained!

 

Wednesday Night Movies

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Details:

Come and watch a feature-length movie on our big screen.  Contact the library for movie titles.

Yoga Gentle Stretching and Flexibility with meditation

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Veranda Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Details:

Karen Kreisler is a certified meditation, yoga, health and wellness instructor with over ten years of teaching experience.