On the first and third Tuesday of each month, the Pop-Up will be at the Town Center Green of Longboat Key with books for all ages and a Storytime for children at 10:30 AM. Swing by to sign up for a library card and read a book with us!

Use 1 of 5 Brother sewing machines on Your Own Project. Must Know How to Sew.  Machines Available on first come first serve basis.

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.

Join the Pop-Up library staff at The Longboat Key Town Center Green for stories, songs and rhymes, and more!

The storytime includes simple stories, nursery rhymes and songs. For infants to five years, attending with caregiver.  Space is limited. Free tickets are available at the youth desk beginning at 10 a.m. the morning of the program.

What time is it? It's library time! Join us in the youth area for stories, songs and rhymes, fun activities, and a craft. Best for ages 0-5, but the whole family is welcome!

Assemble a wooden model of a dinosaur skeleton, piece by piece, then paint it anyway you like!

This free storytime program engages toddlers, preschoolers, and primary school students in activities that connect art and early literacy. Join us for a story and accompanying art activity based on a work of art in the museum collection.

Join artist Shelly Augsbury from Pop Up Art School to learn watercolor techniques to create a beautiful rendition of watercolor mountains.

Get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers

Bring your questions

Get expert and experienced genealogy research assistance.

Bring your questions

Join us as we learn about a featured artist and then create our own Marvelous Masterpiece in the style of that artist.  Space is limited. Get ticket at the youth desk 30 min before program.

Join experienced sailor and instructor Charles Ritt from the Englewood Sailing Association for a session where he will cover the fundamental aspects of sailing in a fun and engaging environment.

Join us tweens and teens in decorating sun catchers! Learn what suncatchers are and how they work before putting your creative vision into decorating one to keep.

Suminigashi is a Japanese printmaking techniques that dates back to the 12th century.

Every culture and region of the world uses beads for adornment. Join Judy Levine to "color your world" and tell a story by designing and creating a unique necklace using beads from Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East and the Americas. 

Please Register for Matter of Balance! You only need to sign up for the FIRST offering, this program is a series.

Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person or distance appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.

Join Sub Zero Ice Cream to learn about how Nitrogen works and see how it creates ice cream! 

🍦 Samples will be available after the demonstration! 🍦

Join us every other Tuesday in the Creation Station to show off your LEGO building talents.  Use the hour to freely build or choose one of our challenge cards for inspiration! Best for ages 5-12.

A different project every week!

Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Plan and Volunteer At Library Events.

Provide Feedback on Library Services.

Earn Volunteer Hours and Resume credit

All while Meeting new Friends, Eating snacks and Playing Games!

Want to play chess? Can’t find someone or somewhere to play? 

Open to chess players of all ages and abilities. Chess boards and pieces will be provided. 

First & Fourth Tuesday of every month. 5 - 7 p.m.