Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

10:15am - 11:00am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
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)
Program Type: Special Events
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.

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
Program Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

Preschool Yoga

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Healthy Living, Special Events
Details:

Ages 2-5. Join certified instructor Sheila Blake for yoga poses with fun active storytelling and creative movement for preschoolers. Please bring your own mat. Limit 24.

Tai Chi Easy

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Classroom A
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Room: Classroom A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Lifelong Learning
Required
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Details:

Tai Chi Easy is a simple, yet effective way of balancing your mind and body. Can be practiced seated or standing . Clear your mind find inner peace and strengthen your body all at the same time!

Foam Party

10:30am - 12:30pm
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Games
Details:

Ready for some messy fun? Bring your youngsters out to our Foam Party, hosted in the grassy area outside the library!

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
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)
Program Type: Special Events
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.

North Port Library: Welcome to Our World®

12:30pm - 1:15pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year)
Veranda Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year)
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living
Details:

Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and wonder.

Cooking Matters for Chefs and Kids

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years)
Meeting Room B
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Green Living, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Cooking Matters for Chefs and Kids uses flexible hands-on lessons to develop a love for cooking and the skills to make healthy food choices. Lessons include meal planning tips, activities, handouts, recipes, and food tastings. 

Rock Painting

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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 II
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: 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: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Details:

Drop-in to make a mini masterpiece on a rock! All you need is your imagination. All supplies provided for this FREE activity for all ages. 

Chess Club & Other Games

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Clubs, Games
Details:

Join us for an extra long summer special games day. (3-6 pm)

Read with the Dogs

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. The dogs love the attention and the kids love the interactions.

Reservation

SNAP Application Assistance

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Group Study Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Group Study Room
Purpose of Meeting

SNAP/ Medicaid application assistance will be provided through All Faiths Food Bank Mondays from 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Teen Writers Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs

Knit and Crocheting Group

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

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.

Mini Golf: Hole Design and Construction

4:30pm - 6:00pm
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 Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: 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: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Games
Details:

Help us create a miniature golf course throughout the library using our Creation Station tools, cardboard and other recyclable materials. Have fun decorating and creating obstacles for our course.

Reservation

SRQ Jazz Jam

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

Open mic Jazz Jam, open to the public and listening audience