Story Trail

10:00am–12:30pm
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Garden
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Garden
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, , , Storytimes
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Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller. Enjoy a different book the first Saturday of every month!

In case of rain, Story Trail will be set up in the Kids' Zone.

Swordfighting Demonstration

10:30am–11:30am
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), History & Culture, Performances, ,
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Come see an action-packed display of swordfighting skill as professionals from the Steel Ring Academy demonstrate thrilling and historically accurate martial arts.

Color Our World: Make and Take

10:30am–12:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Veranda Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Creation Station, , ,
Registration Required
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Join us for an enjoyable craft session in the Veranda Room at the North Port Public Library! It will be a fun time of learning and building new crafting skills.

SRQCon

10:45am–4:00pm
Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Author Event, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Creation Station, Games, History & Culture, Lectures, Performances, Special Events, ,
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Join us for the annual pop culture convention at Selby Library, SRQCon! 

SRQCon Panel: Gesture Drawing Workshop

11:00am–11:45am
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Events,
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Artists at any level are welcome to hone their skills in a brief gesture drawing session with traditional materials. Get hands on experience using techniques used by professional storyboard and comic artists. 

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

SRQCon: Shadow Puppet Show presented by Katie Adams

11:00am–11:45am
Youth, 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), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Youth, 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), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Performances, Special Events, Storytimes,
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Join us for the first scheduled event of SRQCon!

Dragon Eyes

11:00am–1:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025)

SRQCon Craft: Dragon Eyes

11:00am–1:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Special Events
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Join us for one of the many craft activities at SRQCon to make a colorful dragon eye using a glass nugget and air-dry clay.

Recommended for ages 5 and up. Space is available on a  first-come, first-served basis. 

SRQCon: VR

11:00am–1:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Special Events
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Come to the upstairs art area and try VR! Sessions will be five minutes each. Once you complete your five minute session, you may get back in line for another session if there is time.

SRQCon: Cosplay Dance with ShimmyBoom

12:00pm–12:45pm
Youth, 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), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Youth, 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), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Performances, Special Events,
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Join us for a dazzling cosplay dance performance! Recommended for all ages.

Chess club

12:00pm–3:00pm
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: 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.

Summer Kick Off

12:30pm–2:00pm
Youth
Veranda Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Special Events
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Make your own melted crayons and get your face painted as you learn about the Summer Learning Program! 

SRQCon: Cosplay Contest

1:00pm–1:45pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Performances, Special Events,
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Join us from 1-1:45pm in the auditorium for our cosplay contest! Sign up at the upstairs reference desk to participate in the contest before 12:30 p.m. the day of the convention. Space is limited.

SRQCon: Drawing with Dean! Intro to Creativity

1:00pm–1:45pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Events, ,
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Join artist, Sarah Dean, and learn to draw to your heart's content and have fun creating art! Recommended for ages 9 and up.

SRQCon: Hats, Fans, and Parasols

1:00pm–3:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Creation Station
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Join us in the youth program room to decorate your choice of a fan, parasol, or cap. Recommended for ages 5+.

SRQCon: Comic Creation with Bat City Comics!

2:00pm–2:45pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Special Events, ,
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Join Bat City Comics for a discussion on stories in comic books and the comic creation process. Recommended for ages 13 and up.

SRQCon: Cosplay Tips Panel

2:00pm–2:45pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Lectures, Special Events, ,
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After our cosplay contest downstairs at 1 p.m., join us in the upstairs conference room at 2 p.m. for a brief panel discussing cosplay creation and tips for creating your own cosplay! Recommended for ages 8 and up.

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.

SRQCon Craft: Kodama - Japanese Forest Friends

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Special Events
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Join us for one of the many craft activities at SRQCon to make a cute spirit to represent the health and happiness of forests in Japanese culture.

SRQCon: Gaming

2:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Games, Special Events
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Join us for video games in the teen center. Spots to play will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

2-3 p.m. 

Switch: Super Smash Bros.

PS5: Street Fighter 6

3-4 p.m.

Switch: Mario Kart 8

Tween/Teen Public Arts WORKS

2:30pm–4:00pm
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: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025)
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Choose one of Sarasota's 95 public artworks to recreate from an array of materials such model magic clay, aluminum foil, paper and more. 

SRQCon Panel: "I don't Just live in a hat!" Magic Bunny Q&A

3:00pm–3:45pm
Youth, 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), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Youth, 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), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Performances, Special Events, ,
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There's more to being a magician's rabbit than sitting in a hat all day. Join ChaChing the rabbit and her magician best friend James to talk about caring for a bunny, and get the chance to pet ChaChing as well.

SRQCon: "Don't Worry, You Die Quickly in My Book": How to base horror on real life

3:00pm–3:45pm
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Special Events, ,
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Join us in the conference room at 3 p.m. as members of the Southwest Florida Horror Writers' chapter explain the creative writing process and how to find elements of horror in your everyday life!