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. Jun 27 2024 Thu Chess Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Story Time Room 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. Jun 27 2024 Thu Chess Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Story Time Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Program Type: Clubs, Lifelong Learning Details: Have you always wanted to learn chess or maybe you already know how to play chess and want to find someone to play against? Either way, this is the club for you!
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jun 27 2024 Thu Anime Club 4:30pm - 6:00pm Youth Program Room Registration This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jun 27 2024 Thu Anime Club 4:30pm - 6:00pm Youth Program Room 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! 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. Jun 27 2024 Thu Hot Wheels Racers 6:00pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room 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. Jun 27 2024 Thu Hot Wheels Racers 6:00pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room 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 Details: KIDS, START YOUR ENGINES! Build looping, twisting tracks for Hot Wheel cars, and experiment with Newton's laws of motion in this fun hands-on event that combines STEM learning with classic play.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. Jun 28 2024 Fri Creation Station: Kids' Glowforge Lab 10:30am - 12:00pm Creation Station Registration This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. Jun 28 2024 Fri Creation Station: Kids' Glowforge Lab 10:30am - 12:00pm Creation Station 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 Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Details: Draw or find images to engrave wooden coasters and pendants with the Glowforge. Ages 5 and up. Children under 8 must be accompanied by and attentive adult. Registration is required. 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. Jun 28 2024 Fri Beading & Jewelry Making for Teens 2:30pm - 3:30pm Teen Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jun 28 2024 Fri Beading & Jewelry Making for Teens 2:30pm - 3:30pm Teen Room Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Come by the teen room to make your own keychains and jewelry with some beading supplies.
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. Jun 28 2024 Fri Beat the Librarians 2:30pm - 4:30pm Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room 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. Jun 28 2024 Fri Beat the Librarians 2:30pm - 4:30pm Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room 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), Families Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Creation Station, Games, Lifelong Learning Details: Are you the best at a video game or board game? Could you be better than a librarian? Find out by challenging our staff — international grand world supreme champions in their chosen games — at Overcooked, Mario Kart, and Battleship.
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. Jun 29 2024 Sat Creation Station Discovery Open Lab 12:00pm - 3:00pm Creation Station 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. Jun 29 2024 Sat Creation Station Discovery Open Lab 12:00pm - 3:00pm Creation Station Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Details: Are you curious about our Creation Station? Join us for Open Lab, where library patrons can explore and experiment with a variety of tools and equipment such as sewing machines, button makers, 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jun 29 2024 Sat Kid's Origami Workshop 3:00pm - 4:00pm Veranda Room Cancelled Registration 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jun 29 2024 Sat Cancelled Kid's Origami Workshop 3:00pm - 4:00pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Youth, 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, Clubs, Creation Station Details: Join Melina and learn how to make your own paper creation! Instructions and supplies provided, just bring your imagination!
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jul 1 2024 Mon Summer Teen Hangout 12:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jul 1 2024 Mon Summer Teen Hangout 12:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Room 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. Jul 1 2024 Mon Teen Writers Club 4:00pm - 5:30pm Veranda Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jul 1 2024 Mon Teen Writers Club 4:00pm - 5:30pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning Details: If you like writing your own pieces or would like to branch out and grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club! We will be meeting weekly on Mondays @ 4 p.m. Ages 12-18 welcome!
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. Jul 2 2024 Tue All Ages Coloring Lounge 10:30am - 12:00pm Meeting Room 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. Jul 2 2024 Tue All Ages Coloring Lounge 10:30am - 12:00pm Meeting Room 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!
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jul 2 2024 Tue Summer Teen Hangout 12:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jul 2 2024 Tue Summer Teen Hangout 12:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Room 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jul 2 2024 Tue North Port Library Chess Club 5:00pm - 7:00pm Veranda Room 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. Jul 2 2024 Tue North Port Library Chess Club 5:00pm - 7:00pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families Program Type: Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning Details: Want to play chess? Can’t find someone or somewhere to play? Wish you knew how? First & Fourth Tuesday of every month. 5 - 7 p.m.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jul 3 2024 Wed Summer Teen Hangout 12:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jul 3 2024 Wed Summer Teen Hangout 12:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Room 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. Jul 3 2024 Wed Food Smarts Tween/ Teen Edition 2:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jul 3 2024 Wed Food Smarts Tween/ Teen Edition 2:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 24 Details: Calling all tween and teen kitchen curious kids! We are excited to offer a family nutrition program from the University of Florida. This program contains a curriculum created to help kids develop a love of cooking!
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. Jul 3 2024 Wed Youth Video Gaming 4:00pm - 5:45pm Teen Center 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. Jul 3 2024 Wed Youth Video Gaming 4:00pm - 5:45pm Teen Center Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Teen Center Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Games Details: Join us in the Teen Center for Youth Video Gaming! Play together or compete on the Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Wii!
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. Jul 3 2024 Wed Lego Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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. Jul 3 2024 Wed Lego Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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 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. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jul 3 2024 Wed LEGO Club: Summer Challenge! 6:00pm - 7:30pm Program Room 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. Jul 3 2024 Wed LEGO Club: Summer Challenge! 6:00pm - 7:30pm Program Room 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.
Jul 4 2024 Thu LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY All Day Closing Jul 4 2024 Thu Closing LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY All Day 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
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. Jul 5 2024 Fri Creation Station Discovery Open Lab 1:00pm - 4:00pm 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. Jul 5 2024 Fri Creation Station Discovery Open Lab 1:00pm - 4:00pm Library Branch: North Port Library Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Details: Are you curious about our Creation Station? Join us for Open Lab, where library patrons can explore and experiment with a variety of tools and equipment such as sewing machines, button makers, and more.
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. Jul 6 2024 Sat LEGO Club 2:00pm - 3:30pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium 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. Jul 6 2024 Sat LEGO Club 2:00pm - 3:30pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium 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.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jul 8 2024 Mon Summer Teen Hangout 12:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jul 8 2024 Mon Summer Teen Hangout 12:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Room 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 "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 "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. Jul 8 2024 Mon Spin Art 2:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room II 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 "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. Jul 8 2024 Mon Spin Art 2:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room II 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: All ages are invited to spin out some wild art pieces with this splatter paint technique. Drop in to this FREE program to make your next great work of art.
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. Jul 8 2024 Mon Read with the Dogs 3:30pm - 4:30pm Program Room 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. Jul 8 2024 Mon Read with the Dogs 3:30pm - 4:30pm Program Room 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.