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,
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Genealogy Assistance

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
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Come and get assistance with your genealogy research from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers

Fun To Be Fit Kids "Littles"!

10:15am–11:00am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 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), Families
Program Type: , Special Events
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Join Fun To Be Fit Kids with Ms. Adrianne! This is a music and movement program for children (ages 0 - 5) and their caregivers to attend together.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

10:15am–11:15am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
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)
Program Type:
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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.

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: ,

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

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. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event.

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

Knit and Crocheting Group

10:15am–12:00pm
Adults
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Learn to knit or crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! It is recommended to bring your own yarn and needles. Instructor-supplied yarns remain with the instructor weekly until piece is completed.

Wednesday Let's Pretend Day

10:30am–11:30am
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: , Games
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Children ages 2-8 and their caregivers are invited for Wednesday morning free-play time, with an assortment of toys and props to inspire the young imagination! Drop-in anytime between 10:30am and 11:30am.

Socrates Café

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups,
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Socrates Café are gatherings around the world where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of the Socratic method: that we learn more when we respectfully list

Emergency Preparedness Workshop

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Youth Activity Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: , , Lectures
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PREPARE EARLY, PLAN AHEAD.

Hurricane season is June 1-Nov. 30

Come meet your Sarasota County Emergency Management team and learn how to get ready BEFORE disaster strikes.

Storytime

11:15am–11:45am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Veranda Room
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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
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Join us at the North Port Library for storytime!  Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed! 

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

12:00pm–1:00pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
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)
Program Type:
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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.

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: 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: ,

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

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. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event.

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

Artist In The Libraries - Lets Get Together and Felt

1:00pm–2:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Community Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station,
Registration Required
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Needle Felting is a process that happens when wool fibers are stabbed repeatedly creating 2 or 3 dimensional art. It's easy to learn and has a calming effect.

Summer Kick Off Party

1:00pm–3:00pm
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), Adults, Seniors, 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), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Arts & Crafts, Games, Music in the Libraries, Special Events
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All ages are invited to our FREE arcade-themed party! There will be a mobile gaming bus in the parking lot, arcade food, giant slide, caricatures, and more!

Cancelled

CAN Community Health

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: ,
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CAN Community Health will have a medical Bus available for anyone interested in free STD testing. If you have any questions about STD's and health please feel free to come and ask CAN Community Health!

No appointment needed.

Little Medical School: First Aid Kits

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 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), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: , , Special Events
Registration Required
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Join Little Medical School Suncoast for a hands-on, interactive program! Participants will learn how to respond when basic first aid is needed. Each participant will also make their own first aid kit to keep.

Cancelled

The Arts Alliance Playreaders Present: "Plaza Suite"

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), , Performances
Registration Required
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The Arts Alliance Playreaders present an uproarious and piercing look at love and marriage, centered around three different couples in one famous hotel room.

Kick-off Summer Reading with DJ Jam All Day

2:00pm–4:00pm
All Ages
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Special Events
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Celebrate the beginning of summer reading by jamming and dancing with a DJ and experiencing the mirror booth. 

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

Cancelled

Energy Upgrade

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Veranda Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: , , Lectures
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Get energy, water saving information and a free DIY kit.

Please register here:

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

Read with the Dogs

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Meeting Room AB (Staff only)
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Staff only)
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Special Events
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Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. The program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills.

Lego Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games

LEGO Club

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.

Yoga Gentle Stretching and Flexibility with meditation

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Veranda Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: ,
Registration Required
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Karen Kreisler is a certified meditation, yoga, health and wellness instructor with over ten years of teaching experience.

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