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 13 2025 Fri Tie Dyeing @ the Library 1:00pm–3:00pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Meeting Room II 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 13 2025 Fri Tie Dyeing @ the Library 1:00pm–3:00pm Meeting Room II Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Creation Station Details: Participants can bring in their own item to tie dye or use one of the items provided by the library 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jun 14 2025 Sat Color Our World: Mixed Media Collage Workshop 11:00am–12:30pm Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Classroom A/B (both rooms) Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jun 14 2025 Sat Color Our World: Mixed Media Collage Workshop 11:00am–12:30pm Classroom A/B (both rooms) Waitlist Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center Room: Classroom A/B (both rooms) Age Group: Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), , , Registration Required Details: Unleash your creativity and bring vibrant expression to life in Color Our World: Mixed Media & Collage Workshop!
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 Jun 14 2025 Sat Music Club 12:00pm–1:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults 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 Jun 14 2025 Sat Music Club 12:00pm–1:30pm Library Branch: Selby Library Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Details: Jam and learn with your teen teacher, Anni Szantosi, and her numerous instruments! This club is for music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who enjoy music. 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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jun 14 2025 Sat Color Our World: Stained Glass Mosaic 2:00pm–3:30pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Veranda Room Full Registration Required This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jun 14 2025 Sat Color Our World: Stained Glass Mosaic 2:00pm–3:30pm Veranda Room Full Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Creation Station Registration Required Details: Use stained glass pieces to create a beautiful 5X7 colorful inspirational stained glass mosaic collage. Color Your World with beautiful dancing color patterns as the sunlight shines through your Collage!
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jun 14 2025 Sat Creation Station Adult Lab: Mandala Painting 2:00pm–4:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Creation Station Full Registration Required This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jun 14 2025 Sat Creation Station Adult Lab: Mandala Painting 2:00pm–4:00pm Creation Station Full Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Creation Station, , Registration Required Details: Join us in painting relaxing and geometric Mandala patterns hosted by Tess Craig!
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jun 16 2025 Mon Adult Beginner Embroidery Class 10:30am–12:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jun 16 2025 Mon Adult Beginner Embroidery Class 10:30am–12:00pm Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025) Registration Required Details: Learn the basic stitches of embroidery with local artist Elizabeth Goodwill, design your own pattern or start an embroidery journal. For new adults, adults, and seniors. Space is limited. Online registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 16 2025 Mon Adult Coloring Group 10:30am–12:00pm Adults Meeting Room B This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 16 2025 Mon Adult Coloring Group 10:30am–12:00pm Meeting Room B Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Join us on Mondays of the month for adult coloring! We supply the coloring pages and the pencils. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Gulf Gate Library. Hope to see you there.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group Jun 16 2025 Mon Artists in the Libraries: Beginning Embroidery Youth Lab 3:00pm–4:30pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years) Creation Station Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group Jun 16 2025 Mon Artists in the Libraries: Beginning Embroidery Youth Lab 3:00pm–4:30pm Creation Station Waitlist Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Creation Station Registration Required Details: Learn the basic stitches of embroidery and design your own pattern or start an embroidery journal with the instruction of artist Elizabeth Goodwill. 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 16 2025 Mon Doodle Club 4:30pm–5:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Youth Activity Room Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Jun 16 2025 Mon Doodle Club 4:30pm–5:30pm Youth Activity Room Registration Open Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Creation Station, Special Events, , Registration Required Details: Come draw with us! In this open hour have fun drawing your own doodle designs.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Creation Station - Open Sewing Lab 10:00am–12:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults Community Room Cancelled This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Cancelled Creation Station - Open Sewing Lab 10:00am–12:00pm Community Room Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Details: Use 1 of 5 Brother sewing machines on Your Own Project. Must Know How to Sew. Machines Available on first come first serve basis.
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 This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Stories and a Craft 10:30am–11:30am Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Meeting Room B 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 This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Stories and a Craft 10:30am–11:30am Meeting Room B Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes Details: Drop in for stories, songs and rhymes, fun activities, and a craft. Best for ages 0-5, but the whole family is welcome!
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Color Our World: Mexican Tin Art 10:30am–12:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Veranda Room Full Registration Required This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Color Our World: Mexican Tin Art 10:30am–12:00pm Veranda Room Full Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), History & Culture, Special Events Registration Required Details: Dive into the vibrant tradition of hojalata, Mexican tin art, celebrated for its bold colors and intricate designs. Learn techniques for cutting, scoring and shaping thin sheets of metal. Finish your unique tin art with bold, bright colors.
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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Families" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Calm Coloring Time 12:00pm–1:30pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families Rotunda 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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Families" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Calm Coloring Time 12:00pm–1:30pm Rotunda Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Rotunda 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 Details: Color your world with a variety of materials including colored pencils, glitter pens, and markers, and choose from an array of beautiful coloring sheets or doodle your own! 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 Jun 17 2025 Tue Insect Shadow Boxes 1:00pm–2:30pm Youth Veranda Room Full Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Insect Shadow Boxes 1:00pm–2:30pm Veranda Room Full Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Special Events Registration Required Details: Learn about the muralist Mantra, who paints giant trompe l'oeil insect shadow boxes on the sides of buildings around the world. You'll view slides of his work and pictures of the Harry C.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Green Teen Series: Macrame Workshop for Beginners 2:00pm–4:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Community Room Full Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Green Teen Series: Macrame Workshop for Beginners 2:00pm–4:00pm Community Room Full Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Registration Required Details: Learn how to make beautiful macrame using eco-friendly materials! Parents, you're welcome to come also!Registration is required.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Art & A Movie #2 2:30pm–4:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years) Conference Room Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Art & A Movie #2 2:30pm–4:30pm Conference Room Registration Open Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Discussion Groups, Movies, Registration Required Details: Come watch a movie and craft with us! No experience or materials required. This month we’re watching “Pride and Prejudice” (2005) and decorating wooden jewelry boxes. Registration required.
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 Jun 17 2025 Tue Color Our World: Collage Art Monsters 3:00pm–4:00pm Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families 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 "Families" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Color Our World: Collage Art Monsters 3:00pm–4:00pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Details: Using construction paper, old magazines, glue sticks, and a whole lot of imagination, kids will cut and paste together funny monsters and other wild creatures as they experiment with collage.
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 Jun 17 2025 Tue LEGO Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Meeting Room B 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 Jun 17 2025 Tue LEGO Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Meeting Room B Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Details: LEGO Club is back! Join us every other Tuesday in the Creation Station to show off your LEGO building talents. Use the hour to freely build or choose one of our challenge cards for inspiration! Best for ages 5-12.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Tinker Tuesday 4:00pm–5:00pm Children (5 to 9 years), Families Meeting Room II This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Tinker Tuesday 4:00pm–5:00pm Meeting Room II 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, 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.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Anime Club 4:00pm–5:45pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Anime Club 4:00pm–5:45pm Library Branch: Selby Library Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Movies, , 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 "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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group Jun 18 2025 Wed Knit and Crocheting Group 10:15am–12:00pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Families Conference 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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group Jun 18 2025 Wed Knit and Crocheting Group 10:15am–12:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Details: Join us at the Fruitville Library with your knit/crochet projects. All ages and skills are welcome. Supplies and knowledgeable members are on hand to help anyone interested in learning to knit or crochet.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Jun 18 2025 Wed Artists in the Libraries: Colorful Suminigashi Jewelry Making with Kat 1:30pm–3:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Room Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Jun 18 2025 Wed Artists in the Libraries: Colorful Suminigashi Jewelry Making with Kat 1:30pm–3:00pm Program Room Waitlist Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Registration Required Details: Artist Kat Sjogren will demonstrate the Japanese Suminigashi printmaking style in this jewelry-making class. Come make a necklace, zipper pull, or bookmark with prints! Come make a unique accessory while learning something new!
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 18 2025 Wed Flower Crown Workshop 2:00pm–3:00pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen Room Full Registration Required 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 18 2025 Wed Flower Crown Workshop 2:00pm–3:00pm Teen Room Full Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025) Registration Required Details: 🌸✨ Calling all tweens and teens! Get ready to bloom at our Flower Crown Workshop! Join us at the library for a fun and creative session where you'll learn to make your very own flower crown.
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 Jun 18 2025 Wed Needle Felting with Elizabeth Goodwill 4:30pm–6:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Creation Station Full Registration Required 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 Jun 18 2025 Wed Needle Felting with Elizabeth Goodwill 4:30pm–6:00pm Creation Station Full Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Creation Station, Special Events Registration Required Details: Create colorful felt creations with Artist Elizabeth Goodwill! *This program has time has been extended to end at 6pm to give patrons more time to craft!
