Week Calendar

Introduction to Genealogy: participants will follow the instructor as she uses her own ancestor to demonstrate the features of Ancestry.com library edition and HeritageQuest.

Land on the moon, travel through the stars, explore the universe and more with out Creation Station Discovery Dome Planetarium as we show different programs all day! All ages welcome. 

Drop in to get assistance with and ask questions about downloading library books to your computer and other devices, such as the Kindle, Nook, iPad, iPod, iPhone and Android phones and tablets.

Children and tweens can drop-in on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday between 10am-7pm and make a Father's Day Card.

Keep calm and create with self-directed arts and crafts projects.   Ask for the cart at the youth desk.

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

Sign up to practice what you learned in Genealogy Basics, Parts 1 and 2, or to continue researching your family history using the library's Ancestry Library Edition and Heritage Quest databases and/or genealogy websites. 

Join us for a morning of songs, stories and a themed craft!  Ages 0-5 welcome with caregivers!

Librarian Charlotte Thompson leads a monthly book discussion group. 

September 10:   Philip Roth   The Plot Against America.     

Join us on the 2nd Monday and 4th Tuesday of the month. We supply the coloring pages and pencils.

If you missed this One Book One Community Author event in January now is the chance to see it (or watch it again) on video.  Hear New York Times' best selling author David Grann discuss his book Killers of the Flower Moon:  The

Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified? Homeowners can receive research-based lawn, landscape and pest management help from the University of Florida.

Drop in to get assistance with and ask questions about downloading library books to your computer and other devices, such as the Kindle, Nook, iPad, iPod, iPhone and Android phones and tablets.

Children and tweens can drop-in on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday between 10am-7pm and make a Father's Day Card.

Keep calm and create with self-directed arts and crafts projects.   Ask for the cart at the youth desk.

Sign Language program for children 0 - 2 1/2 years old. Learn with Beebo the Signing Bear using songs, books, and toys. Older siblings welcome.

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.

For mobile babies to 5 years old.

Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators.

Books, puppets, songs, dance and more surprises to get your child excited and prepared for school.  *Fingerpaint party on July 30; dress accordingly!  Tickets are available at the youth desk 30 minutes before programs.

For people who want to improve their French speaking skills and enjoy reading French-language articles and discussing them. Come practice speaking the romantic language of French.

Children and tweens can drop-in on Wednesday and Friday between 10am-4pm and create a Father's Day Card!

Keep calm and create with self-directed arts and crafts projects.   Ask for the cart at the youth desk.

Ages: 0-5.  Join us for a special Father's Day Storytime celebrating Dads with stories, musics and crafts!

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in ou

Learn to knit and crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! Bring your own yarn and needles. Supplies provided for beginners.

The Art of Playing the Piano:  Four piano professionals will discuss various features of piano playing

C. Feldman +  Bianca

Tutoring

Patrons will learn how to create a basic landscape or still life with acrylic paints in this three week course

Come use our Adobe/ Mac software and sewing machines on your own personal projects. Time slots are filled on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Early literacy begins at birth. Bond with your baby through stories, songs, parachute time and peek-a-boo scarf songs.

For ages 0-2 years old.

Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.

 Ask Bob, our local Windows expert, any questions about your PC or Laptop.

Children and tweens can drop-in on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday between 10am-7pm and make a Father's Day Card.

Keep calm and create with self-directed arts and crafts projects.   Ask for the cart at the youth desk.

Fun To Be Fit Kids is a music and movement program for children ages 1 - 5 and their caregivers to attend together.

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.

Enjoy special uninter

Learn to download library eBooks and audio books onto your device.

Join us for a fun-filled morning of story time. Local author Alice White will be reading her story "Cowboy Jake" and have a sing along! For ages 2-3. 

Interact and participate with your child in a variety of early literacy activities that include music, stories, movement, crafts and school readiness.  For children ages 0-5. The theme will be "Outer Space Rocks!"

Create a space-themed acrylic painting to celebrate our Summer Reading theme:

A Universe of Stories. Enjoy painting in a relaxed, pressure-free, and friendly setting.

The Literacy Council of Sarasota

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Class 

- Registration required through The Literacy Council of Sarasota

941.955.0421

In this Cosmic Cafe we will make paper stars to take home and to decorate the library! 

Prescription Medication & Health Care Assistance for those that are uninsured and qualify financially.

STEMania presents their space series!

Class 2 is all about The Very Big and Very Small. 

Learn how to find planets in the solar system with a telescope, see very small things using a microscope, and build an atom.

Learn how to create a document as well as choose point size, type style, insert photos, print, save and more.  We will be using Microsoft Word 2010.  

Weekly meeting of the Venice French Club. 

Children and tweens can drop-in on Wednesday and Friday between 10am-4pm and create a Father's Day Card!

Keep calm and create with self-directed arts and crafts projects.   Ask for the cart at the youth desk.

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.

Preschoolers, ages 2 ½ - 5 and their parent, guardian or caregiver are invited to join us for a variety of activities throughout the summer. Drop by the youth department to get a detailed list of activities that will be offered.

Learn to download library eBooks and audio books onto your device.

Come use our Adobe/ Mac software and sewing machines on your own personal projects. Time slots are filled on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Drop-in breastfeeding support and education will be offered at no charge by a trained peer counselor from Healthy Start Coalition with the goal of increasing knowledge and awareness for mothers.

Children and tweens can drop-in on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday between 10am-4pm and create a Father's Day Card!

Keep calm and create with self-directed arts and crafts projects.   Ask for the cart at the youth desk.

Explore the shocking and surprising world of chemistry with galactic goo, acids and bases and more. A variety of projects each week!

Meet new friends and chat with other parents and caregivers while your kids play and read in the picture book area. Enjoy a place to chill after walking around the Downtown Farmers Market!

Practice speaking English! Sponsored by the Literacy Council of Sarasota. Please call 941-955-0421 to register as an ESOL learner with the Literacy Council of Sarasota.

The chess club is an opportunity to play friendly games of chess in a low-stress environment. Patrons of all ages and levels are welcome to come, as help is given to those who need it! Chess boards and pieces will be provided.

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

Drop in for assistance using library technology including e-Books and audiobooks from Overdrive and the Cloud Library

Join other teens this summer for crafts and conversation. Refreshments will be provided and advance sign up is required. Check with the library for a complete list of crafts the teens will be making this summer.

Land on the moon, travel through the stars, explore the universe and more with out Creation Station Discovery Dome Planetarium. Ages 0 - 5 with caregiver. 

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.

Friendly informal book discussions, newcomers welcome!

Out of My Hands is a popular performer who combines juggling, magic and glow-in-the-dark elements!  His program is packed-full of fun!  This event is great for families of all ages.

Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and wonder. Join other families navigating the newborn phase in a supportive, fun, and informative class with our Parenting Educators.

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

Learn to download library eBooks and audio books onto your device.

Join us for a fun-filled morning of story time. Local author Alice White will be reading her story "Cowboy Jake" and have a sing along! For ages 3-6. 

Join other tweens this summer for crafts and conversation. Refreshments will be provided and advance sign up is required. Check with the library for a complete list of crafts the teens will be making this summer.

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.

Enjoy special uninter

Learn to download library eBooks and audio books onto your device.

Engage babies newborn to 18 months with movement to music, singing, rhymes and basic sign language to enhance social interaction and language development. Playtime follows.

Fridays, June 7- July 26 with a break on July 5.

Learn new songs with Bobbie Morgan! Bobbie's goal is to help children develop a love for singing and to express themselves through music. Ages 1 1/2-6.

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.

Step "back in the day" when denim and flannel ruled fashion, paper fortune tellers were magic, and Nickelodeon was our jam. This 1990s-themed event is jam-packed with music, crafts, games and activities for all ages!

Summer Breakspot Lunches for children and teens ages 0-18.  Provided by Sarasota County Food and Nutrition Services.

Come join us for our Space Themed teen movie. Continuous Showing of Guardians of the Galaxy, from Noon - 7:30pm. Snacks will be provided.

Free lunches for anyone up to age 18 will be served in the youth program room on weekdays, June 3-Aug.

Learn to download library eBooks and audio books onto your device.

Summer Breakspot Lunches for children and teens ages 0-18.  Provided by Sarasota County Food and Nutrition Services.

Get an introduction to fundamental techniques that apply to real-world self-defense scenarios from Sensei Chris Ritchie of Nokido Ju-Jitsu, Judo & BJJ!

Learn to download library eBooks and audio books onto your device.

Free lunches for anyone up to age 18 will be served in the youth program room on weekdays, June 3-Aug.

Summer Breakspot Lunches for children and teens ages 0-18.  Provided by Sarasota County Food and Nutrition Services.

Free lunches for anyone up to age 18 will be served in the youth program room on weekdays, June 3-Aug.

Summer Breakspot Lunches for children and teens ages 0-18.  Provided by Sarasota County Food and Nutrition Services.

Come build, experiment, and create with our 3D printer, laser cutter, sewing machines, and more. Bring your own projects for development, prototyping, and production, or start something new working hands-on with our Creation Station equipment.

Free lunches for anyone up to age 18 will be served in the youth program room on weekdays, June 3-Aug.

Summer Breakspot Lunches for children and teens ages 0-18.  Provided by Sarasota County Food and Nutrition Services.

Children ages 5-12 can drop-in and make a special Father's Day craft!

(While supplies last.)

Free lunches for anyone up to age 18 will be served in the youth program room on weekdays, June 3-Aug.

Chess lovers meet and play chess with other chess lovers. All skill levels are welcome.

Free, unbiased Medicare counseling from 10:00 a.m.

Advanced Research : Use your own ancestor to search Ancestry and HeritageQuest. To begin your personal search bring the complete name, dates (birth/death), and location of where this family member lived or might have lived.

Celebrate father's day by making your dad a card, a picture frame, or a colorful tie!

Land on the moon, travel through the stars, explore the universe and more with out Creation Station Discovery Dome Planetarium as we show different programs all day! All ages welcome. 

Come build space and galaxy themed crafts at the library!

 Learn the basics of using your iPad and iPhone. Class will cover the buttons, navigating and understanding the settings menus/options, connecting to the internet, navigating internet menus (Safari), and basic sharing features.

Learn about the Universe while building.  Make and decorate a scale model of the solar system from a variety of materials, then place them throughout the library at the proper scale distances.  Next, create a variety of moon-based projec

Enjoy an interactive theatre workshop based on Jules Verne's classic story "Around the World in 80 Days".  Presented by Asolo Reperatory Theatre.  Registration is required and limited to 20 children ages 7-12.

Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified?

Come laugh with Chuck Sidlow, celebrated clown and international performer. Ages 4-11.

Want to learn more about using a computer or your device?

Sign up for your 30 minute session with one of our librarians.

Sessions are set up for Wednesdays starting at 1:00 pm.

Call 941-861-1360 to sign up.

First hour - tips and tricks on a weekly theme
Second hour - open for questions, sharing solutions

Bring your device and library staff will try to answer your questions in an informal group setting.
 

Join award-winning illustrator and Ringling College professor John Herzog as you explore the amazing world of character design — and design your very own character!

Space is limited please register below.

Socrates Café is a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of Socratic teaching; the idea that we learn.

Puppeteer Jerry Bickel brings puppets to life and tells the tale of "The Selfish Giant's Garden" based on Oscar Wilde's classic story.  For children ages 3-12.  All groups must register in advance.  Sponsored by the Friends of Elsie

Land on the moon, travel through the stars, explore the universe and more with out Creation Station Discovery Dome Planetarium. Ages 18 and up. 

Learn how to use your device or get basic computer assistance.

One-on-one technology assistance moves you to confidence when accessing electronic resources!

Learn how to make your own paper, then create a customized galaxy bookmark to take home with you in this craft workshop for teens ages 13+.

hoopla® is the digital media service that lets you borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone--and even your TV--for free with your library card.

Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them.  Get expert advice on your landscaping needs.

Circus performers learn many skills in their lifetime. An essential skill is juggling.

Tell your story by creating an original fold out memory book. Experiment with press printing, collage, water color crayons and other multi-media techniques to embellish your art.

Jack, The Computer Guy, will explain how your computer works and why it doesn't.

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination. Duplo Blocks are available for younger children. Ages 2-12.