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This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.

Read with the Dogs

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Read with the Dogs:

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

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. The dogs love the attention and the kids love the interactions.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

POP-UP: Storytime @ Longboat Key

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Pop-Up Library
Program Type:
Outreach, Storytimes, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Details:

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

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Pop-Up Library
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Outreach, Storytimes, Lifelong Learning
Details:

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

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Meet Bluey the Mosquito Chicken

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Green Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Details:

Meet the one and only Bluey, Sarasota County's only avian mascot. She helps to teach the importance of Mosquito Management. Kids can meet Bluey, explore the world of mosquitos, and...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Program Type: Green Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Details:

Meet the one and only Bluey, Sarasota County's only avian mascot. She helps to teach the importance of Mosquito Management.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Read with the Dogs

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Special Events, Storytimes, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Details:

Calling all families with readers! Our dog friends from the Suncoast Humane Society are returning to the Jacaranda Library, and they want you to read to them!These gentle furr...

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Program Type: Special Events, Storytimes, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Calling all families with readers! Our dog friends from the Suncoast Humane Society are returning to the Jacaranda Library, and they want you to read to them!

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.

LEGO Club

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Details:

LEGO Club is back! 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 car...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Details:

LEGO Club is back! 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.

This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Tinker Tuesday

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Details:

A different project every week!Recommended for ages 6 and up.

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, Lifelong Learning
Details:

A different project every week!

Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.

Fun to be Fit: Littles

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Special Events
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Details:

Join Fun To Be Fit Kids with Ms. Adrianne! This is a music and movement program for children (ages 0 - 5) and their caregivers to attend together. Classes are designed fo...

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Healthy Living, Special Events
Details:

Join Fun To Be Fit Kids with Ms. Adrianne! This is a music and movement program for children (ages 0 - 5) and their caregivers to attend together.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Health in Motion Bus: Sarasota Health Department

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living
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
Details:

The Health in Motion Bus offers free and low-cost public health services. A registered nurse is available at all visits. Individuals who need follow-up medical care are referred to...

Library Branch: North Port Library
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: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living
Details:

The Health in Motion Bus offers free and low-cost public health services. A registered nurse is available at all visits. Individuals who need follow-up medical care are referred to a primary health care provider. No appointment needed.

This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.

EQ Craft Crew: Earth Day Edition

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Green Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years)
Details:

Join us in transforming everyday recycled materials into eco-friendly crafts! In this hands-on program, we'll take items like plastic water bottles, egg cartons, cardboard and othe...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Green Living, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Join us in transforming everyday recycled materials into eco-friendly crafts! In this hands-on program, we'll take items like plastic water bottles, egg cartons, cardboard and other commonly discarded materials and turn them into works of art!

This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.

LEGO® Explorers

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Creation Station, Games
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years)
Details:

Unleash your inner architect with LEGO® and DUPLO® building! Come over and let's paint the town brick red with our creative construction skills. You can either go with our cool mon...

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Creation Station, Games
Details:

Unleash your inner architect with LEGO® and DUPLO® building! Come over and let's paint the town brick red with our creative construction skills.

This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Art with the Ringling Museum

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Special Events, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, All Ages
Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Special Events, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

LEGO® Club

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Games
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Details:

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO® bricks, you provide the imagination.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Games
Details:

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO® bricks, you provide the imagination.

This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.

Kid's Sensory Playtime

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Games, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Age Group:
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Details:

Join us at the North Port Library for a kid's sensory playtime.  A fun interactive, educational time designed for children with autism and/or sensory challenges. &nb...

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, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Details:

Join us at the North Port Library for a kid's sensory playtime.  

A fun interactive, educational time designed for children with autism and/or sensory challenges.  

This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.

Read with the Dogs

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Port Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Details:

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 childre...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Special Events
Details:

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  

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.

Clay Unicorn Magnets

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Details:

Have fun making cute DIY magnets shaped like a unicorn's head. This easy craft will add a touch of whimsy to any space.

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Have fun making cute DIY magnets shaped like a unicorn's head. This easy craft will add a touch of whimsy to any space.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.

CRAFTernoons

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Details:

Who doesn't love a good CRAFTernoon? Children ages 5-12 are invited to join us in the youth area for an afternoon of creative fun!

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Who doesn't love a good CRAFTernoon? Children ages 5-12 are invited to join us in the youth area for an afternoon of creative fun!

This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Drums of Unity | A rhythmic approach to autism

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Music in the Libraries, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Join Joe Licinski for a fun drumming class! Drumming provides an engaging and enjoyable way to help autistic children and teens build group participation skills while enhancin...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Music in the Libraries, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:

Join Joe Licinski for a fun drumming class! 

Drumming provides an engaging and enjoyable way to help autistic children and teens build group participation skills while enhancing communication and cooperation.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Easter Egg Decorating Session 1

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, Healthy Living
Age Group:
Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, Healthy Living
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Easter Egg Decorating Session 2

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, Healthy Living
Age Group:
Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Details:

We handle the mess, you bring the imagination! Come celebrate with us by dyeing eggs in our Storytime Room.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, Healthy Living
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

We handle the mess, you bring the imagination! Come celebrate with us by dyeing eggs in our Storytime Room.

This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.

'Owl' About Florida's Owls!

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Remake Learning Days
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Details:

REGISTER HERE:https://srq4h-owls-april25.4honline.com/#/public/ins_j/evt_22aKick off Remake Learning Days this year with a fun, hands-on program to learn 'owl' about Florida's nati...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Remake Learning Days
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Read with the Dogs

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:15pm
Classroom B at Osprey Library and History Center
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Details:

Every third Saturday of the month, children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills....

Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Room: Classroom B
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Details:

Every third Saturday of the month, children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Paper Electronics Workshop for Beginners

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Remake Learning Days, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Join us on our journey into the exciting world of paper circuits! In this 1-hour workshop we'll discover the magic of how simple materials like copper tape, LED lights and paper ca...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Remake Learning Days, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Details:

Join us on our journey into the exciting world of paper circuits! In this 1-hour workshop we'll discover the magic of how simple materials like copper tape, LED lights and paper can be used to create a circuit. 

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Remake Learning Reading Adventures: Poet-tree

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Program Room at Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Remake Learning Days, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Details:

Join us for a story time and poetry exercise in one! This event is geared especially for 5-8 year olds, but the whole family may have fun. Enjoy a story time with picture books fea...

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Remake Learning Days, Storytimes
Details:

Join us for a story time and poetry exercise in one! This event is geared especially for 5-8 year olds, but the whole family may have fun.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.

Creation Station Youth Lab: Beaded Lizards

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Creation Station at Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years)
Details:

Using beads, create a fun lizard!Recommended for ages 5-9. Please ensure that you are on time. We will begin to let waitlisted people into the class immediately after the star...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Details:

Using beads, create a fun lizard!

Recommended for ages 5-9. 

Disclaimer(s)

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