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Teen Summer Learning: Garden Party

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Summer Learning:

This event is one of this year's Summer Learning programs. Check out all of the fun programs at all of our library locations. There's something for everyone!

Teens and tweens, come join us for a chill afternoon of tea, cakes, and garden themed crafts! 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Learning
Registration Required
:

Summer Learning

This event is one of this year's Summer Learning programs. Check out all of the fun programs at all of our library locations. There's something for everyone!

Teens and tweens, come join us for a chill afternoon of tea, cakes, and garden themed crafts! 

Lego Pile

Summer LEGO Club

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Clubs
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
LEGO Club:

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

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: Clubs

LEGO Club

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

Judithanne McLauchlan

Florida Reflections: America @250: An Opportunity for Civic Renewal

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
America's 250th Celebration, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Dr. McLauchlan will discuss the United States' founding documents and guiding political principles as well as the importance of using this sesquicentennial anniversary of US Independence as an impetus for a civic renaissance.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: America's 250th Celebration, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
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Dr. McLauchlan will discuss the United States' founding documents and guiding political principles as well as the importance of using this sesquicentennial anniversary of US Independence as an impetus for a civic renaissance.

POP UP Library

Agency Site

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Pop-Up Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Outreach, Summer Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)

An Agency Site is a stop such as a senior living community, nursing home or school that is not accessible to the public.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Pop-Up Library
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Outreach, Summer Learning
:

An Agency Site is a stop such as a senior living community, nursing home or school that is not accessible to the public.

Group of individuals in exercise outfits

Summer Learning: Forever Fit

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Summer Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. 

Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance.

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Summer Learning
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Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. 

Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Forty Carrots Logo

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Games, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

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.

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Games, Lifelong Learning
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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.

Crafts by Nature

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families

Join us select Fridays, June-July, to work on a fun nature themed craft! Each session offers something new.

June 12 - Cupcake Liner Flower Wreaths

June 26 - Pressed Flower Suncatchers

July 10 - Spring Tree Paper Plate

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: Arts & Crafts, Summer Learning
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Join us select Fridays, June-July, to work on a fun nature themed craft! Each session offers something new.

June 12 - Cupcake Liner Flower Wreaths

June 26 - Pressed Flower Suncatchers

July 10 - Spring Tree Paper Plate

Forty Carrots Logo

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

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.

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
:

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.

POP UP Library

Agency Site

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Pop-Up Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning, Outreach, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Seniors

An Agency Site is a stop such as a senior living community, nursing home or school that is not accessible to the public.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Pop-Up Library
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning, Outreach, Technology Instruction
:

An Agency Site is a stop such as a senior living community, nursing home or school that is not accessible to the public.

Yoga with Manching

Chair Yoga With Manching

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

A new class designed for everyone regardless of age or fitness level. Join us to explore basic yoga poses to develop strength, flexibility and balance.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
:

A new class designed for everyone regardless of age or fitness level. Join us to explore basic yoga poses to develop strength, flexibility and balance.

Plush turtles with photos

Little Marine Biology

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Career Journeys, Summer Learning
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years)

Kids can get ready to explore undersea life in this hands-on program. Learn about how bioluminescence makes some animals glow in the dark, and some amazing facts about sea turtles. It's sure to be a splash!

Recommended for ages 5-9.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Career Journeys, Summer Learning
Registration Required
:

Kids can get ready to explore undersea life in this hands-on program. Learn about how bioluminescence makes some animals glow in the dark, and some amazing facts about sea turtles. It's sure to be a splash!

Recommended for ages 5-9.

Paper Crafts

Intermediate Origami

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join Teresa as she teaches even more difficult origami than she does in her beginner class.

She likes to create items to decorate a home or to give away as a gift. She brings in her own extra work as examples and sometimes to give away.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
:

Join Teresa as she teaches even more difficult origami than she does in her beginner class.

She likes to create items to decorate a home or to give away as a gift. She brings in her own extra work as examples and sometimes to give away.

Little Medical School

Little Medical School: Sports Medicine 101

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Career Journeys, Summer Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)

Back by popular demand, the Little Medical School returns to Shannon Staub Library!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Career Journeys, Summer Learning
Registration Required
:

Back by popular demand, the Little Medical School returns to Shannon Staub Library!

Lego Pile

LEGO Club

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Games,
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
LEGO Club:

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

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.

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

LEGO Club

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

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.

Disclaimer(s)

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

POP UP Library

Agency Site

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Pop-Up Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Outreach, Summer Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)

An Agency Site is a stop such as a senior living community, nursing home or school that is not accessible to the public.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Pop-Up Library
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Outreach, Summer Learning
:

An Agency Site is a stop such as a senior living community, nursing home or school that is not accessible to the public.

Group of individuals in exercise outfits

Summer Learning: Forever Fit

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Summer Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. 

Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance.

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Summer Learning
:

Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. 

Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Little Book Worm

Preschool Storytime

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families

Join us for songs, rhymes, play, and of course great stories! Engage kids in visual literacy, language development, and social skills in a fun class presented by our Youth Services team.

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Storytimes
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Join us for songs, rhymes, play, and of course great stories! Engage kids in visual literacy, language development, and social skills in a fun class presented by our Youth Services team.

Storytime

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Join us for storytime! Stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts for little ones and their special grownup. 

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes
:

Join us for storytime! Stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts for little ones and their special grownup. 

magic

Magic: The Gathering Mondays

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Games, Summer Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Summer Learning:

This event is one of this year's Summer Learning programs. Check out all of the fun programs at all of our library locations. There's something for everyone!

Dive into the enchanting world of Magic: The Gathering this summer! Join us every monday afternoon from 2-4 PM for our weekly free play sessions.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Games, Summer Learning
:

Summer Learning

This event is one of this year's Summer Learning programs. Check out all of the fun programs at all of our library locations. There's something for everyone!

Dive into the enchanting world of Magic: The Gathering this summer! Join us every monday afternoon from 2-4 PM for our weekly free play sessions.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Florida Health Logo

Matter of Balance Summer Series (8 of 8)

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Selby Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Lectures
Age Group:
Seniors

Please Register for Matter of Balance!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Lectures
Registration Required
:

Please Register for Matter of Balance!

Writing Club

Teen Writers Club

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups
:

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Doodle Club draft

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Anime girl eating ramen and drawing

Animonday Summer Takeover

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Movies, Summer Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Summer Learning:

This event is one of this year's Summer Learning programs. Check out all of the fun programs at all of our library locations. There's something for everyone!

Animonday is back! Join us on select Mondays this summer to hang out and watch anime and enjoy Japanese snacks.

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Movies, Summer Learning
:

Summer Learning

This event is one of this year's Summer Learning programs. Check out all of the fun programs at all of our library locations. There's something for everyone!

Animonday is back! Join us on select Mondays this summer to hang out and watch anime and enjoy Japanese snacks.

Musician Chris Kahl, a white man with brown hair wearing a blue button down shirt with a guitar strapped across his body, holds out an orange towards the camera and smiles.

A Musical Journey Through Florida

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
America's 250th Celebration, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Age Group:
All Ages
Chris takes audiences on a historical journey through the state, featuring performances of songs covering a wealth of historical events, characters, and folklore with in-depth storytelling about Ponce de Leon’s voyage to Florida in 151
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: America's 250th Celebration, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Music in the Libraries, Performances
:
Chris takes audiences on a historical journey through the state, featuring performances of songs covering a wealth of historical events, characters, and folklore with in-depth storytelling about Ponce de Leon’s voyage to Florida in 151