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Remake Learning Days - Lego Day: Build Your Dreams

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Games, Remake Learning Days
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Tweens and teens can show off their creativity and engineering skills with Legos and other building materials. All supplies provided. Space is limited. Sponsored by The Pa

Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Games, Remake Learning Days
Details:
Tweens and teens can show off their creativity and engineering skills with Legos and other building materials. All supplies provided. Space is limited. Sponsored by The Patterson Foundation ...
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Pop Culture Trivia

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Cultural Life
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Join us for an exciting afternoon of pop culture trivia at the library! Test your knowledge on everything from movies and music to TV shows and celebrities. Compete with friends as

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Cultural Life
Details:
Join us for an exciting afternoon of pop culture trivia at the library! Test your knowledge on everything from movies and music to TV shows and celebrities. Compete with friends as you answer questions and discover surprising facts. Don't miss out on...

North Port Library CLOSED

All Day 5/6 - 5/11
North Port Library

North Port Library is CLOSED for maintenance May 6-11.

Closing
Branches:
North Port Library
Description:
North Port Library is CLOSED for maintenance May 6-11. ...

All Ages Coloring Lounge

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join us for a fun and unique way to unwind, reduce stress, and express your creativity at the Shannon Staub Library! We will have coloring pages for all ages, from fun kids-frie

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts
Details:
Join us for a fun and unique way to unwind, reduce stress, and express your creativity at the Shannon Staub Library! We will have coloring pages for all ages, from fun kids-friendly pages to intricate adult-friendly designs. All supplies will be p...
Ukulele

Playing the Ukulele for Fun and... Fun!

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Free classes for adults and seniors. All skill levels are invited. Learn a I-IV-V or Blues Progression (with 3 chords) to play dozens of well-known songs Develop a vocabula

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:
Free classes for adults and seniors. All skill levels are invited. Learn a I-IV-V or Blues Progression (with 3 chords) to play dozens of well-known songs Develop a vocabulary of ukulele chords Acquire the ability to move smoothly and fluidl...
Child reading a sign at a playground

Geocaching 101

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024)
Age Group:
Youth, Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Details:

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! 

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Youth, Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024)
Details:
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!  ...
Pizza

Pizza Party: The Adventure Begins

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Creation Station, Games
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Details:

Come join us for a pizza tasting where we will determine the best cheese pizza of all time. Get an introduction to this years summer reading program and learn about the fun prizes

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Creation Station, Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Details:
Come join us for a pizza tasting where we will determine the best cheese pizza of all time. Get an introduction to this years summer reading program and learn about the fun prizes teens will receive for completing reading goals. In addition, all part...

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

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, Pop-Up Library

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

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, Pop-Up Library
Description:
LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY ...
The Q Ice Cream Truck

Summer Learning Ice Cream Kickoff

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Outreach, 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), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Details:

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND What better way to celebrate the beginning of summer than FREE ICE CREAM? We're excited to kick off our 2024 Summer Learning program, "Adventure Begins At

Library Branch: Shannon Staub 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), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Outreach, Special Events
Details:
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND What better way to celebrate the beginning of summer than FREE ICE CREAM? We're excited to kick off our 2024 Summer Learning program, "Adventure Begins At Your Library," with a visit from The Q ice cream truck. Everyone who ...
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Summer Teen Hangout

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Join us for our Summer Teen Hangout! Our teen room is designed specifically for teenagers to come together, relax, read, and enjoy some fun activities. We'll have board gam

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Details:
Join us for our Summer Teen Hangout! Our teen room is designed specifically for teenagers to come together, relax, read, and enjoy some fun activities. We'll have board games, card games, drawing supplies, and other activities available for y...

Disclaimer(s)

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

birdwatching

Youth Birdwatching 101

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Details:

Join the Venice Area Audubon Society for an exciting birdwatching program at our library! Discover the incredible variety of bird species that inhabit our area and learn how to ide

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), Families
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Details:
Join the Venice Area Audubon Society for an exciting birdwatching program at our library! Discover the incredible variety of bird species that inhabit our area and learn how to identify them by their unique calls and traits. Don't miss this opportuni...

Adventure Writing

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Jeffrey Shuster is a graduate of UCF with a MFA in creative writing. He will guide participants on how to write engaging adventure fiction.  Participants will test out new

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:
Jeffrey Shuster is a graduate of UCF with a MFA in creative writing. He will guide participants on how to write engaging adventure fiction.  Participants will test out new techniques in this fun presentation.   ...

All Ages Coloring Lounge

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join us for a fun and unique way to unwind, reduce stress, and express your creativity at the Shannon Staub Library! We will have coloring pages for all ages, from fun kids-frie

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts
Details:
Join us for a fun and unique way to unwind, reduce stress, and express your creativity at the Shannon Staub Library! We will have coloring pages for all ages, from fun kids-friendly pages to intricate adult-friendly designs. All supplies will be p...
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Summer Teen Hangout

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Join us for our Summer Teen Hangout! Our teen room is designed specifically for teenagers to come together, relax, read, and enjoy some fun activities. We'll have board gam

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Details:
Join us for our Summer Teen Hangout! Our teen room is designed specifically for teenagers to come together, relax, read, and enjoy some fun activities. We'll have board games, card games, drawing supplies, and other activities available for y...

Disclaimer(s)

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

Volunteers

Summer Teen Volunteering

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Career Journeys, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Learn all about your summer volunteering adventure! Indulge in snacks and games. Select from a range of summer programs where you’d like to lend a hand.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Career Journeys, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Details:
Learn all about your summer volunteering adventure! Indulge in snacks and games. Select from a range of summer programs where you’d like to lend a hand. ...

Disclaimer(s)

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

plush

Summer Teen Hangout

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Join us for our Summer Teen Hangout! Our teen room is designed specifically for teenagers to come together, relax, read, and enjoy some fun activities. We'll have board gam

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Details:
Join us for our Summer Teen Hangout! Our teen room is designed specifically for teenagers to come together, relax, read, and enjoy some fun activities. We'll have board games, card games, drawing supplies, and other activities available for y...

Disclaimer(s)

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

Summer Kick Off: Adventure is Out There

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Games, Special Events
Age Group:
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), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Details:

All ages are invited to begin their summer adventure at our FREE kick off party! Embark on a quest to unravel the mysteries of Bigfoot, then enjoy a face painter, food, and more! D

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Age Group: 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), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Games, Special Events
Details:
All ages are invited to begin their summer adventure at our FREE kick off party! Embark on a quest to unravel the mysteries of Bigfoot, then enjoy a face painter, food, and more! Don’t forget to document all the fun with our 360° camera! ...
Hands holding different colored LEGO blocks.

LEGO Club: Summer Challenge!

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), 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: Summer Challenge! Each month we'll have a different adventurous theme for your builds. Build on your own or as a team.  Builders will also rec

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: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning
Details:
Come have some fun at LEGO Club: Summer Challenge! Each month we'll have a different adventurous theme for your builds. Build on your own or as a team.  Builders will also receive a special collectible button for taking part in the challenge! Br...
Man juggling glow-in-the-dark balls.

Out of My Hands Juggling and Magic Show

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Healthy Living, Performances, Special Events
Age Group:
Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Details:

We're kicking-off our Summer Learning events with a high-energy juggling and magic show featuring music and special lighting effects by Out of My Hands!  All ages are welco

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Healthy Living, Performances, Special Events
Details:
We're kicking-off our Summer Learning events with a high-energy juggling and magic show featuring music and special lighting effects by Out of My Hands!  All ages are welcome! ...
Illustration of four children biking, skateboarding, roller skating, and riding a scooter on an open book.

Summer Learning Kickoff Party

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 1:00pm
Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Performances, Special Events
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

The Adventure Begins at Your Library this summer! Come out and have some fun with us as we start our summer journey. We’ll kick things off with a thrilling and fun-filled juggl

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Performances, Special Events
Details:
The Adventure Begins at Your Library this summer! Come out and have some fun with us as we start our summer journey. We’ll kick things off with a thrilling and fun-filled juggling and magic show by Out of My Hands and then we’ll go outside and vi...
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Summer Teen Hangout

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Join us for our Summer Teen Hangout! Our teen room is designed specifically for teenagers to come together, relax, read, and enjoy some fun activities. We'll have board gam

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Details:
Join us for our Summer Teen Hangout! Our teen room is designed specifically for teenagers to come together, relax, read, and enjoy some fun activities. We'll have board games, card games, drawing supplies, and other activities available for y...

Disclaimer(s)

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

Anime Club

Anime Club

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Youth Program Room at Selby Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Movies
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Watch anime and discuss your favorite characters. Explore anime-inspired, Asian snacks and crafts. Ages 9-18 are welcome! Register here for the July Anime Club series: &nbs

Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Movies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:
Watch anime and discuss your favorite characters. Explore anime-inspired, Asian snacks and crafts. Ages 9-18 are welcome! Register here for the July Anime Club series:  https://scgovlibrary.librarymarket.com/event/anime-club-231399 ...

Disclaimer(s)

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

group of painted rocks

Rock Painting

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life
Age Group:
Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Details:

Drop-in to make a mini masterpiece on a rock! All you need is your imagination. All supplies provided for this FREE activity for all ages. 

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life
Details:
Drop-in to make a mini masterpiece on a rock! All you need is your imagination. All supplies provided for this FREE activity for all ages.  ...
SRQ Con 2024 Logo

SRQCon 2024

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Author Event, Book Discussions, Creation Station, Games, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Movies, Outreach, Performances, Special Events
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

Save the date for Selby Public Library's annual pop culture convention returning on June 8!  Selby Library's annual pop culture convention, SRQCon, returns again on Saturda

Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Author Event, Book Discussions, Creation Station, Games, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Movies, Outreach, Performances, Special Events
Details:
Save the date for Selby Public Library's annual pop culture convention returning on June 8!  Selby Library's annual pop culture convention, SRQCon, returns again on Saturday, June 8th! This all-ages event will feature panels, demonstrations,&...