Art Club for Kids

10:15am–11:15am
Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Meeting Room- Classroom A
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Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Room: Meeting Room- Classroom A
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
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Every third Saturday of the month, this program will focus on a famous artist. Children will learn about famous artists and their methods and create their own masterpieces based on the style of that artist.

Guitar Groove: A Fun 6-week Beginner Guitar Course, Week 6

10:15am–11:15am
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Music in the Libraries,
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Ready to rock? Join us for a fun and family-friendly 6-week guitar class designated for complete beginners! Learn to play some of your favorite songs while making music and memories. 

Suncoast Writers Guild Readers Workshop

10:15am–12:00pm
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Youth Activity Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions, Clubs, Discussion Groups, Special Events
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The Suncoast Writers Guild has been helping people develop the craft of writing for 35 years as a safe place to share stories and poems, get feedback, and build connections.

Beginner Origami

10:30am–12:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Creation Station
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station,
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Join Teresa as she teaches the art of origami. She likes to create items to decorate a home or to give away as a gift. She brings in her own extra work as examples and sometimes to give away.

Read with the Dogs

11:15am–12:15pm
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Classroom B
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Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Room: Classroom B
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
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Every third Saturday of the month, children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills.

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

Guitar Groove Level 2: The Next Step Week 6

11:30am–12:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Music in the Libraries,
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Already know a few chords? Let's take your guitar skills to the next level! In this fun, family-friendly 6-week class, you'll learn to play your favorite songs, learn more chords and move forward with guitar techniques.

Music Club

12:00pm–1:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Music in the Libraries, Performances,
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Jam and learn with your teen teacher, Anni Szantosi, and her numerous instruments! This club is for music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who enjoy music. 

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

Chess club

12:00pm–3:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Meeting Room A
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Clubs
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The chess club is an opportunity to play friendly games of chess in a low-stress environment. All levels are welcome to join.

For teens/adults. First come, first seated.

 

Creation Station: Adult Papercrafting

1:00pm–2:30pm
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, ,
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Do you have little old pieces of memories like receipts, tickets, or photos? Get them out of the storage bin, and turn them into art.

Water Safety Session 2

1:00pm–2:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Veranda Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
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Water Safety Session 2: First Look Around + Play it Smart at Your Home, Pool or Park

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

Death Cafe

1:30pm–3:00pm
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: Discussion Groups
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The Death Cafe returns to the Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library every third Saturday of the month! Join us for an open discussion about death and life, dying, end-of life topics and their place in our lives. Come and share.

Coding Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Games, , Technology Instruction
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Meet other coders and work on your coding project. Share with others and troubleshoot as a team. Led by Levi Szantosi whose top picks are Python, Scratch, and Unreal Engine.

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

Self-Led Chalk Art

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Creation Station
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: , Arts & Crafts, Creation Station,
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We provide all the materials you need to create beautiful chalk masterpieces, including a variety of chalk colors, stencils, black paper.

Walk-ins are welcome, so drop by anytime during our program hours to participate.