OneBlood: Blood Drive

10:00am–4:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Healthy Living
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Save a life! Come to donate blood with OneBlood. Their bus will be in the Selby Library parking lot.

Guitar Groove: A Fun 6-week Beginner Guitar Course, Week 5

10:15am–11:15am
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Room
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. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Sparkle and Create: Self-Led Jewelry Making

10:30am–12:00pm
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Creation Station
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
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Unleash your creativity and craft beautiful, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces using a variety of materials and techniques.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Geocaching 101

11:00am–11:45am
All Ages
Veranda Room
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Green Living, Healthy Living, Special Events
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Looking for a fun and free outdoor activity? Join miss Riley for Geocaching 101. We'll go over what geocaching is, how to get started and how to hunt safely. All ages welcome! 

Guitar Groove Level 2: The Next Step Week 5

11:30am–12:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Room
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Career Journeys, Lifelong Learning, 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.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Music Club

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

Disclaimer(s)

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

Coding Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Center
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Games, Technology Instruction
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Meet other coders in the Teen Center 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.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Audiobooks Come Alive!

3:00pm–4:00pm
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Event, Book Discussions, Cultural Life
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Have you ever wondered how audiobooks come alive? Author Tamara Lush leads a panel of audiobook narrators Melissa Moran and Aaron Shedlock to share all the behind the scenes of audiobook creations. 

Fun with Flowers for Mothers Day

3:00pm–4:00pm
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Meeting Room AB
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
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Led by the Sarasota Garden Club, children and teens can make their own floral arrangements to give to a mother, grandmother, or anyone they want to celebrate this Mother’s Day!  Best for ages 5-18. Registration required.