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Meeting with Foundation Directory

9:00am–12:00pm

Adults

Conference Room

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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Discussion Groups

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Yak and Yarn

10:00am–11:30am

Adults, Seniors

Conference Room

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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups

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Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.

Tech Navigator

10:00am–12:00pm

New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: , , Technology Instruction

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

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

10:15am–11:15am

Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

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Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

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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.

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

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 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: Lifelong Learning, Special Events

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

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. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event.

Morning Brew Coffee Club and Book Swap

10:15am–11:15am

Teens (13 to 18 years), 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: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025)

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Join us for a monthly cozy catch-up on the third Thursday of every month!

Youth Summer Program - Fun to Be Fit with Ms. Adrianne

10:30am–11:00am

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: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Healthy Living, Storytimes

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For infants to five years, attending with caregiver. This class includes simple stories, nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and movement. Space is limited. Free tickets are available at the youth desk beginning at 10 a.m.

Little Adventures Story Time

10:30am–11:30am

Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Room

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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Program Room

Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, , Storytimes

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For ages 2-5. Join us for story time filled with a variety of early literacy activities that include music, stories, movement, crafts and school readiness.

Cardmaking: Quilt Look-Alike Cards

10:30am–12:00pm

New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Meeting Room

Registration Closed

Registration Required

Registration Closed

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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025),

Registration Required

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Join presenter Debbie Papp and crafty friends to create a fun card that has the look of a quilted blanket. These make wonderful baby or get well cards. We will also make one card into a pop-up fold card.

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Good Samaritan Pharmacy

10:30am–1:30pm

Conference Room

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Room: Conference Room

Purpose of Room Use

Prescription Assistance for income qualified individuals.

Kid's Sensory Playtime

11:00am–12:00pm

Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)

Veranda Room

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)

Program Type: Games, Special Events,

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A fun interactive, educational time for families of all abilities to interact with sensory items and games.

Children must have a guardian accompany them!

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

12:00pm–1:00pm

Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

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Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type:

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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.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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 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: Lifelong Learning, Special Events

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

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. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event.

Summer Lunch Program

12:00pm–1:00pm

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)

Juliano Room

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Juliano Room

Age Group: 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)

Program Type: Clubs

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Free lunches for anyone up to age 18 will be served in the Juliano room on weekdays from 12-1pm.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Dungeons & Dragons 101: Character Creation/Game Mechanics Part I

12:00pm–2:00pm

Teens (13 to 18 years)

Learning Lab

Registration Closed

Registration Required

Registration Closed

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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Learning Lab

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Games

Registration Required

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This 6-part workshop is designed to introduce new players to the world of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D).

Creation Station: Jewelry with Judy Levine

1:00pm–2:30pm

New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Creation Station

Registration Closed

Registration Required

Registration Closed

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Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Creation Station, ,

Registration Required

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Color your world with interesting beads and make a unique piece of jewelry.

Slime Time @ the Library

1:00pm–2:30pm

Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Meeting Room II

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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Room: Meeting Room II

Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Creation Station

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Creation your own colorful slime to keep!

Space is limited.

Recommended ages 6+

Disclaimer(s)

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

Cancelled

Color Our World: The Knit Happens Club

1:00pm–3:00pm

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families

Creation Station

Cancelled

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups

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Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.

Genealogy Assistance

1:00pm–3:00pm

Adults

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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Genealogy,

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Get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers

Bring your questions

Quirky Knitters

1:00pm–3:00pm

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

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), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning

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Bring your projects, patterns, and questions to Elsie Quirk Library and join the Quirky Knitters for an afternoon of knitting and crochet. All skill levels welcome. Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

1:30pm–3:30pm

Adults, Seniors

Conference Room

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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: ,

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Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them.

Get expert advice on your landscaping needs.

Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre Presents: Puss in Boots

2:00pm–3:00pm

Youth, Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families, All Ages

Meeting Room

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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Youth, Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families, All Ages

Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Performances

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Bits N Pieces Puppet Theatre presents merry marionettes in “Puss In Boots” by the French author Charles Perrault.

The Magical Moogician

2:30pm–3:30pm

Youth, Children (5 to 9 years)

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

Read with the Dogs

3:30pm–4:30pm

Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)

Program Type: Special Events

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Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. The program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills.

This program is intended for children who can read independently

Fire-Up a Writing Practice! Writing Workshop

4:00pm–5:00pm

Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families

Conference Room

Registration Closed

Registration Required

Registration Closed

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Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families

Program Type: Author Event, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Lectures, Remake Learning Days, , ,

Registration Required

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Join Kristin Owens as she walks you through a creative writing session with helpful writing prompts guaranteed to produce words on paper.

Registration Required

Creation Station Teen Lab: Pop Art Animal Portraits

4:00pm–5:45pm

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Creation Station

Registration Closed

Meeting Room II

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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Room: Meeting Room II

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Book Discussions, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning

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Join us in-person as we discuss "The Paris Wife" by Paula McLain for our monthly Book Club!

Copies of the book will be available at the Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library.

Explore Virtual Reality Session 5

6:30pm–7:00pm

Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families

Registration Closed

Registration Required

Registration Closed

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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families

Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Games

Registration Required

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Strap into a virtual reality headset to explore worlds beyond your imagination and compete in immersive games!

Explore Virtual Reality Session 6

7:00pm–7:30pm

Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families

Registration Closed

Registration Required

Registration Closed

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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families

Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Games

Registration Required

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Strap into a virtual reality headset to explore worlds beyond your imagination and compete in immersive games!

Fruitville Library CLOSED Dec. 18, 2025-July 19, 2026

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