Stories and a Craft

10:30am–11:30am
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
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Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, fun activities, and a craft. Best for ages 0-5, but the whole family is welcome!

Quirky Mahjong

10:30am–12:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Program Room
Registration Closed
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Clubs, Games
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Quirky Mahjong! Whether you're an experienced play or a newcomer to this tile-based game of luck and strategy, we welcome you to join this friendly group! 

Watercolor Beach - Watercolor Class

11:00am–12:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Seniors
Classroom A/B (Staff only))
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Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Room: Classroom A/B (Staff only))
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Seniors
Program Type: Artists in the Libraries, Color Our World (Summer 2025), , ,
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Paint a beautiful beach scene in this beginner's watercolor class. To sharpen your muscle memory and build your confidence you will paint a trio of mini beach vistas.

Genealogy Assistance

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
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Get expert and experienced genealogy research assistance.

Bring your questions

Calm Coloring Time

12:00pm–1:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Rotunda
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Rotunda
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, Creation Station
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Color your world with a variety of materials including colored pencils, glitter pens, and markers, and choose from an array of beautiful coloring sheets or doodle your own!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Magically Ever After: Color Your World

1:00pm–2:00pm
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Performances, Special Events
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The theme for summer learning has been "Color Our World." Now, join James the Unbelievable and his best friend ChaChing the Amazing Bunny as they color your world through a fun magic show. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Monthly Book Club - Gulf Gate

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
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A classic of midcentury postmodern American satire, The Crying of Lot 49 is a short but confounding mystery of paranoia and conspiracy in 1960s California.

Come prepared to examine clues and share theories!

Artists in the Libraries: Color and Imaginative Printing

1:00pm–3:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025)
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Join artist Melissa Hoesman as she walks participants through stations and teaches us about imaginative printing techniques involving gel plates, foam plates, and marbling!

Magic: the Gathering for Beginners

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years)
Community Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years)
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Games,
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🧙‍♂️✨ Step into the magical world of Magic: The Gathering at our library program! We have partnered with MagiKids, a 501(c)(3) charity, to bring this game to you!

Color Your World Camp: ART!

1:00pm–4:00pm
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: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
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Love to create? Art instructor, Janessa Tamsett is back one more time to help us design some cool accessories and colorful art to cap off our summer at the library. 

Travelogue | Trekking in Nepal

2:00pm–3:30pm
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room A
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Groups, History & Culture
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Known as the ‘ceiling of the world’ for being home to eight of the world’s fourteen highest peaks, Nepal is a land of breathtaking landscapes, rich heritage and warm hospitality.  Join world traveler Jane Mahler on an unforgettable journey th

Tech Navigator

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Group Study Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: , Technology Instruction, Virtual
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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.

Animation 101 with Brush Ninja

3:30pm–4:30pm
Youth
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025)
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Kids will learn to create their own cartoons, frame by frame, using the web site Brush Ninja.

LEGO Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
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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.

Teen Summer Program - Flow Wand Workshop

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Healthy Living
Registration Required
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Enter the world of dancing flow wands - a class just for tweens & teens to unlock a little everyday magic. Also known as levitation wands, these props seem to float and glide through the air, creating a hypnotic, dance-like effect.

Tinker Tuesday

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Meeting Room II
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station,
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A different project every week!

Recommended for ages 6 and up.

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

Anime Club

4:00pm–5:45pm
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: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Movies
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Watch anime and discuss your favorite characters. Explore anime-inspired, Asian snacks and crafts. Ages 9-18 are welcome!

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

Cine Selby: “Akira Kurosawa’s Dreams”

5:00pm–7:15pm
Adults
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
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Enjoy some award winning international films with English subtitles. 

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