Reservation

Musical Garden Celebration

10:00am–11:00am
Youth Activity Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Purpose of Room Use

Musical Garden celebration!

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.

Preschool Storycraft

10:15am–11:00am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), 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: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Special Events
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Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs followed by a craft. This month's theme is Under the Sea!

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 Dave Moran

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: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Music in the Libraries
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Join Mr. Dave for classic and original children's music accompanied by the Selby Puppets! Recommended for ages 1-3, but all ages are welcomed as needed.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Let's Create Scribble Paintings Together!

11:00am–12:30pm
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Veranda Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Special Events
Registration Required
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Bring your imagination and sense of adventure as we explore using watercolors.  Ms.

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.

Juneteenth Freedom Day Cookout

12:00pm–2:00pm
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
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II 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: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Games, Music in the Libraries, Special Events
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All ages are invited to the library's early celebration of Juneteenth, the oldest known celebration honoring the official end of slavery in the United States.

Reservation

Science Matters

1:45pm–4:15pm
Youth Activity Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Purpose of Room Use

A look at drones in today’s world. What are the different types and sizes? What accessories are available to support them? What are they being used for and where?

Creation Station Junior Open Lab

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Storytime Room
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Creation Station
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Drop in during our open lab hours to learn new skills and get hands-on experience with different STEAM activities.

Science Club

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), Clubs,
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Calling all young scientists! At this weekly club you can do some fun science-related crafts and learn more about science. Space is limited, so please see the youth desk 30 minutes prior to the event for a ticket.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Movie Camp

2:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Center
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, , Movies
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Have you ever wanted to make a movie?  This summer we will write, film, direct, act and edit a short film together. This is a 5-day camp, starting on Monday, June 12, and ending on Friday, June 16.  We meet from 2-4 p.m.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Adult Summer Film Series

2:00pm–4:30pm
Adults
Meeting Room A
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
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Join other adults for our summer movie series.

Fruitville Movie - "80 for Brady"

2:00pm–4:30pm
Adults
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
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Join us for our monthly movie at Fruitville Library!                                           "80 for Brady"&nbsp

Primary Readers Next 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 and movie is TBD. Snacks and drinks will be served.