Family Playtime

10:15am–11:00am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Storytime Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Storytime 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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Ages 0 - 5, attending with caregiver. Family Playtime is a drop-in self guided program where children can explore our toy collection.

Hula Hoop Fun & Preschool Games

10:15am–11:00am
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Meeting Room AB (Staff only)
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Staff only)
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Special Events
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Join Amy the Hoop Lady and enjoy playing fun preschool games with music and hula hoops. Recommended for ages 2-6.

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

10:15am–11:15am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting 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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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.

Fun Fridays: Music with Bobbi

11:00am–11:30am
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Youth Program Room
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Music in the Libraries
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Join Ms. Bobbi in singing along to some songs! Recommended for ages 1-3, but all ages are welcomed as needed! Space is limited, please pick up a ticket at the youth desk 30 minutes prior to the event. 

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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)
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting 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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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.

Adult Craft: Jewelry Making with Judy

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room II
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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Design and Create Original African Inspired Jewelry

Let's Get Together and Needle Felt

1:30pm–3:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts,
Registration Required
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Needle Felting is a magical 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.

Live Music - Modern Hungarian Folk Jazz

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Music in the Libraries
Registration Required
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Live Music - Come Experience Modern Hungarian Folk Jazz from guitarist Tamás Nagy and his band Aūto Kania; featuring percussionist Jared Johnson and bassist Jack Berry.  

Mad Science: Spin, Pop, Boom!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Youth Program Room
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), , Special Events
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The Mad Scientists of Greater Tampa Bay defy gravity in this energetic and spectacular show. Children are enthralled by a genie in a bottle, soda geysers, foam fountains, and exploding confetti.

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

Creation Station: Cricut Lab

2:00pm–3:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Creation Station
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
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Make collaged pictures and greeting cards with pre-cut Cricut designs, and have the chance to cut your own letters on the Cricut to specialize your design. Supplies and machines are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

Tween / Teen Summer Film Series

2:00pm–4:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Meeting Room A
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Movies
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Join other Tweens and Teens (13-18 years old) for our Summer Film Series. Refreshments will be provided and a complete list of films will be available at the beginning of summer. All movies will carry a PG-13 rating.

Primary Readers Early Edition

2:00pm–4:45pm
Children (5 to 9 years)
Meeting Room B
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
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For the summer we will be watching a movie after discussing a book for content, characters and themes. This month's book is Frog and Toad Are Friends by Arnold Lobel. Attendees will choose the movie the day of the program.

Friday Afternoon Book Discussion

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Juliano Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
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Join us for the Friday Afternoon Monthly Book Discussion. Newcomers are always welcome.

This month's book is This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger. Please inquire about a copy of the book at the Information Desk.

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