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Remake Learning - Out of My Hands Juggling & Illusion SHOW

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Performances, Remake Learning Days, Special Events
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), Families
Details:

Gerard Tricarico uses choreographed juggling with illusions to deliver a high-energy show that is innovative and interactive. A great event for families to attend together!

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
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), Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Performances, Remake Learning Days, Special Events
Details:

Gerard Tricarico uses choreographed juggling with illusions to deliver a high-energy show that is innovative and interactive. A great event for families to attend together!

Little Medical School logo with a red house and stethoscope

That's Gross! with Little Medical School

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Remake Learning Days, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Details:

Students will learn about why mucous, nose hairs and digestion are gross but important parts of who we are! In this session, they will make their own glow in the dark slime to take...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Remake Learning Days, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Details:

Students will learn about why mucous, nose hairs and digestion are gross but important parts of who we are!

artist

Pieces of our Hearts Mural

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Classroom A/B (both rooms) at Osprey Library and History Center
Program Type:
Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life
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:

Families come together to make a work of art together!  Each participant will create a piece of a large mosaic heart using mixed media. We are each un...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Room: Classroom A/B (both rooms)
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, Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Details:

Families come together to make a work of art together!  Each participant will create a piece of a large mosaic heart using mixed media. We are each unique and we come together to make something extrao

water safety

Water Safety Session 1

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Water Safety Session 1: Introduction to Water Safety + Swim as a Pair with a Lifeguard ThereRed Cross Longfellow's WHALE Tales is a dynamic water safety program designed to educate...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Healthy Living
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Details:

Water Safety Session 1: Introduction to Water Safety + Swim as a Pair with a Lifeguard There

Disclaimer(s)

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

SUBZERO NITROGEN ICE CREAM

Remake Learning Days - Delicious Science with Sub Zero

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Remake Learning Days, Special Events, Career Journeys, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Details:

Be a part of interactive demonstrations of scientific principles presented by Sub Zero. Learn STEM based concepts through the use of liquid nitrogen and sample the delicious flash-...

Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Remake Learning Days, Special Events, Career Journeys, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Be a part of interactive demonstrations of scientific principles presented by Sub Zero. Learn STEM based concepts through the use of liquid nitrogen and sample the delicious flash-frozen ice cream results. Recommended for ages 5 and up.

LEGO

LEGO Club

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Details:

Ages 5 and up. Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. Creations will be on display in the youth area for one week followi...

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Program Type: Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Ages 5 and up. Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. Creations will be on display in the youth area for one week following the programs.

A yellow circle with a black gear and lightning bold. Around the gear and lightning bolt in black text is "Creation Station".

Creation Station Youth Lab: Axolotl Bookmarks

Monday, May 5, 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:

Help keep track of where you stopped reading in a book by making your own bookmark! At this lab, you will learn how to make a corner bookmark, and get to decorate it with an axolot...

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: 12
Details:

Help keep track of where you stopped reading in a book by making your own bookmark! At this lab, you will learn how to make a corner bookmark, and get to decorate it with an axolotl to encourage you to read "-a-lotl". 

Disclaimer(s)

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

picture of library pop up van

POP-UP: Storytime @ Longboat Key

Tuesday, May 6, 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!

A rainbow of art supplies arranged in a circle.

Tinker Tuesday

Tuesday, May 6, 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.

Libraries and History Center Closure

All Day
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library and History Center, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Libraries and History Center ClosureWe will resume normal hours on Thursday, May 8.

Closing
Branches:
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library and History Center, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Description:

Libraries and History Center Closure

We will resume normal hours on Thursday, May 8.

Lego Pile

LEGO® Club

Wednesday, May 7, 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.

Cancelled
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.

Stack of cookies

Read 'Em and Eat

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Details:

Read for at least 10 minutes in our "lounge" and enjoy a sweet treat as a reward. 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: Book Discussions, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Read for at least 10 minutes in our "lounge" and enjoy a sweet treat as a reward. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Fun to be Fit: BIGS

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Special Events, Healthy Living
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Details:

Join Ms. Adrianne in her Fun To Be Fit BIGS Class full of dancing, fitness games, and a whole lot of fun! For ages 6 - 12.

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Special Events, Healthy Living
Details:

Join Ms. Adrianne in her Fun To Be Fit BIGS Class full of dancing, fitness games, and a whole lot of fun! For ages 6 - 12.

picture of library pop up van

POP-UP: Storytime @ The Bay

Saturday, May 10, 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 Bay Park 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 Bay Park for stories, songs and rhymes, and more!

picture of library pop up van

POP UP: Storytime @ The Bay

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
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 Bay Park 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 Bay Park for stories, songs and rhymes, and more!

Art Journaling

No Rules Art Journaling

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Active Older Adult Living, 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, Seniors, Families
Details:

Reflect and engage as you explore multi-media art. This art-form is accessible to everyone, and encourages creative expression and conversations. Participants in this workshop...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda 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, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Details:

Reflect and engage as you explore multi-media art. This art-form is accessible to everyone, and encourages creative expression and conversations.

Dog wearing glasses reading a book

Read with the Dogs

Monday, May 12, 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.

Level Up

Monday, May 12, 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:

Drop in to play games on our Nintendo Switch!   Recommended for ages 5 and up.

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:

Drop in to play games on our Nintendo Switch!

 

Recommended for ages 5 and up.

Disclaimer(s)

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

A rainbow of art supplies arranged in a circle.

Tinker Tuesday

Tuesday, May 13, 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.

Toddler Reading

Little Critters Storytime

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, 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)
Details:

Join us for a fun time filled with books, songs, and a craft! Each Little Critter Storytime will focus on a different animal!

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Join us for a fun time filled with books, songs, and a craft! Each Little Critter Storytime will focus on a different animal!

Lego Pile

LEGO® Explorers

Wednesday, May 14, 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.

Assorted Beads

Bead Mania

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Details:

Try your hand at a variety of colorful bead crafts that are great for all ages. We'll be making beaded necklaces, bracelets, snakes, crowns and more! 

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Program Type: Games
Details:

Try your hand at a variety of colorful bead crafts that are great for all ages. We'll be making beaded necklaces, bracelets, snakes, crowns and more!


 

Lego Pile

LEGO® Club

Wednesday, May 14, 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.

Hands holding different colored LEGO blocks.

LEGO® Club

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Details:

Come have some fun at LEGO® Club! Each month we'll have a different theme for your builds. Build on your own or as a team. Bring your imagination, and we'll bring the LEG...

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), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Come have some fun at LEGO® Club! Each month we'll have a different theme for your builds. Build on your own or as a team. Bring your imagination, and we'll bring the LEGO® pieces.

For ages 5 and up.