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Travelogue - The Galapagos Islands

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Galapagos, the “Enchanted Isles,” located about 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, are incredibly significant in scientific research. The Galapagos Islands are uniquely located on...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Galapagos, the “Enchanted Isles,” located about 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, are incredibly significant in scientifi

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

Tween Tuesday Crafts

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Learning Lab at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Details:

Join other tweens this summer for creative crafts. This program is for tween and early teens (9-13). Advance sign up is required due to limited space. You must sign up for each day...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Join other tweens this summer for creative crafts. This program is for tween and early teens (9-13). Advance sign up is required due to limited space. You must sign up for each day you wish to attend. Weekly projects may be subject to change.

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

Writing Bootcamp

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Creative Writing Professor Emily Carr will help you creatively express stories of your own life and perform them. More specifically, Professor Carr will be teaching participants to...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Details:

Creative Writing Professor Emily Carr will help you creatively express stories of your own life and perform them.

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

Summer Teen Hangout

Wednesday, July 10, 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!

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

Escape Room: Area 51

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Group Study Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Games, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Are aliens real? Discover the truth in our Area 51 Escape Room. For 6th grade and up. Register the day of. Space is limited.

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Games, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Are aliens real? Discover the truth in our Area 51 Escape Room. For 6th grade and up.

Register the day of. Space is limited.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Mah Jongg for Experienced Players

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Games
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Play Mah Jongg with other experienced players in the Rotunda and make new friends! Please bring your own NMJL card with your name on it. A few cards will be provided for those who ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Play Mah Jongg with other experienced players in the Rotunda and make new friends! Please bring your own NMJL card with your name on it.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Creation Station Adventures: Mug Making for Adults

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Drop in to design your own ceramic mug using infusible ink markers and our Cricut Mug Press! 1 per person, while supplies last. Sponsored by the Friends of Elsie Quirk Librar...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Drop in to design your own ceramic mug using infusible ink markers and our Cricut Mug Press!

1 per person, while supplies last.

Sponsored by the Friends of Elsie Quirk Library.

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

Writing Bootcamp

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Creative Writing Professor Emily Carr will help you creatively express stories of your own life and perform them. More specifically, Professor Carr will be teaching participants to...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Details:

Creative Writing Professor Emily Carr will help you creatively express stories of your own life and perform them.

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

Anime Club

Wednesday, July 10, 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!

Registration Open
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:

Watch anime and discuss your favorite characters. Explore anime-inspired, Asian snacks and crafts. Ages 9-18 are welcome!

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

Summer Teen Hangout

Thursday, July 11, 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!

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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Creation Station: Adult Beginner Sewing

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Creation Station at Selby Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Learn to thread the sewing machine and make fun tissue pouches. Registration is required for this adult program  

Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Details:

Learn to thread the sewing machine and make fun tissue pouches. Registration is required for this adult program

 

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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Fascinating Stories from our National Parks

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Green Living, Lectures
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Do you know which national parks are associated with President Lincoln's assassination? What's the most visited national park - and its controversial history? That there's a park w...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Green Living, Lectures
Details:

Do you know which national parks are associated with President Lincoln's assassination? What's the most visited national park - and its controversial history? That there's a park where taking a bath is a common activity?

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Teen Make It and Take It Thursdays

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Learning Lab at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Teens will have the opportunity to make a variety of items during the summer ranging from woodcrafts to 3D string art to sewing projects. Each week will feature a different project...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Teens will have the opportunity to make a variety of items during the summer ranging from woodcrafts to 3D string art to sewing projects. Each week will feature a different project. Advance sign up is required because of limited space.

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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

VR for All Ages

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Creation Station, Games, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Details:

Explore the wild world of virtual reality through some of our favorite games that take us as far as the oceans’ depths and more! Whether sitting or standing, you’ll be transported ...

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: 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), Creation Station, Games, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Details:

Explore the wild world of virtual reality through some of our favorite games that take us as far as the oceans’ depths and more! Whether sitting or standing, you’ll be transported to worlds beyond our own.

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

Writing Bootcamp

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Creative Writing Professor Emily Carr will help you creatively express stories of your own life and perform them. More specifically, Professor Carr will be teaching participants to...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Details:

Creative Writing Professor Emily Carr will help you creatively express stories of your own life and perform them.

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 "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.

Lego Club

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), 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: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Games

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

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

Creation Station: Kids' Block Printing

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Creation Station at Selby Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Details:

Learn about the art of block printing, which is like making your own stamp. Make the block by carving erasers or foam core, then use paint and a roller to make copies with your uni...

Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Learn about the art of block printing, which is like making your own stamp. Make the block by carving erasers or foam core, then use paint and a roller to make copies with your unique art.

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

Fun Fridays: Music with Mr. Dave

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Details:

Join folk guitarist and singer Dave Moran for a collection of children's songs with a show from the Selby Puppets.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Storytimes
Details:

Join folk guitarist and singer Dave Moran for a collection of children's songs with a show from the Selby Puppets.

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.

Create Colorful Marbles with Melissa Hoesman

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
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)
Details:

Students will learn how to create the illusion of light shining through colorful marbles using pastels. Registration Required. If you have multiple people attending, please...

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: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Details:

Students will learn how to create the illusion of light shining through colorful marbles using pastels.

Registration Required. If you have multiple people attending, please remember to register each person individually.

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.

Academic Avengers' Reading Academy

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Games, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Details:

Super Readers, Assemble! Academic Avengers' Reading Academy is a chance for younger and older superheroes to train together to save the world from reading woes. Participants can...

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Games, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Super Readers, Assemble!

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

Writing Bootcamp

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Creative Writing Professor Emily Carr will help you creatively express stories of your own life and perform them. More specifically, Professor Carr will be teaching participants to...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Details:

Creative Writing Professor Emily Carr will help you creatively express stories of your own life and perform them.

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.

Creation Station: Open Lab Crafts

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Creation Station at Selby Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Details:

What will you create? Try using the button makers, Glowforge, and more surprises! Ages 5 and up.   

Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Details:

What will you create? Try using the button makers, Glowforge, and more surprises! Ages 5 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 "Youth" group.

Meet and Greet with the Girl Scouts of Gulf Coast Florida

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Port Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Clubs, Outreach, Special Events
Age Group:
Youth
Details:

Join us at the library to learn about the Girl Scouts of Gulf Coast Florida, ask questions and find out about the different branches and areas. 

Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Clubs, Outreach, Special Events
Details:

Join us at the library to learn about the Girl Scouts of Gulf Coast Florida, ask questions and find out about the different branches and areas. 

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

Summer Teen Hangout

Monday, July 15, 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!

Disclaimer(s)

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