Week Calendar

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(1-5 years old) a FREE group hosted via the ZOOM platform featuring a captivating program of art, music, movement, science and other creative activities.

(Babies-5 years old) Welcome to Carrot Talk, a virtual group to connect, inspire, and support parents as they navigate the world of raising children.

(1-5 years old) a FREE group hosted via the ZOOM platform featuring a captivating program of art, music, movement, science and other creative activities.

Learning in Florida's Environment (LIFE) Science Shorts are a series of videos about various topics dealing with Florida's wildlife and nature. This episode is about food chains and food webs.

Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified? On the first and third Monday mornings of every month, from 10:00 a.m.

Free unbiased counseling for Medicare from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

For Medicare appointments call the Elder Help Line at 1-866-413-5337 to request a referral to a SHINE Medicare Counselor.  

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

Learn new songs with professional music teacher, Ms. Bobbi! Bobbi's goal is to help children develop a love of singing and express themselves through music!

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.

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.

Find yourself acting out musical stories with puppets and instruments for all.

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.

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.

Learn to knit or crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! It is recommended to bring your own yarn and needles. Instructor-supplied yarns remain with the instructor weekly until piece is completed.

Join us online for a Facebook Live program with staff from Libraries & Historical Resources.

Missed this event? No problem, visit SRQCountyPlay on Facebook for archived videos.

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

For ages 0-1 years old.

(2 years -5 Years old): Yoga, Dance, Gymnastics and more.  This virtual group is for both parents and children to explore a child’s world while supporting fitness, emotional well-being and building social interaction skills.  The Zo

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.

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

Featuring great stories, singing, dancing, and movement activities young children learn valuable skills and enjoy being with other children.

For ages 1-3.

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.

(2 years -5 Years old): We are started a new program with The Ringling called “Roar!

Join us for a friendly philosophic conversation each month. Socrates Café are gatherings around the world where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of

Dress up in your favorite Wonderland costume and join our tea party. We'll be celebrating your unbirthday and more. Bring your best jokes, wild tales, and puns to this party. 

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.

Earn community service hours while you help shape the future of the library.  Create, develop, execute, and lead programs and activities.  Influence collection and service decisions. 

Parents of newborns to 7 months of age. Forty Carrots will now be offering this group via a ZOOM platform.

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

(0-14 Months) Let’s breath, stretch, relax and bond with our little ones in this new virtual group.  Each group offers a simple way to connect both emotionally and physically with your baby while connecting with others in your community.

Join Joanna Fox as she guides you through the process of creative writing of vignettes.  Tweens and teens can join this Zoom Conference Room to imagine their story and its artful expression. 

Join other tweens this summer for Tween Summer Gaming Days. Both digital and physical games will be available. No advanced sign up is required. This program is available for tweens 10 - 13 years old.

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.

Parents of newborns to 7 months of age. Forty Carrots will now be offering this group via a ZOOM platform.

This is a test event. 

Explore prompts to start the journey of writing a memoir, and have the chance to share a piece of your story.

Join other tweens 10-13 years old for activities and camaraderie. A complete list of activities will be published in May. Advance sign up will be required for some activities. Please check back for more details.

For parents and babies ages birth to seven months old.

Join us for a fun-filled morning of reading, songs, dancing, learning kindergarten readiness skills and craft activities.

For ages 3-5.

Sure, you could "experiment" in the kitchen with your new, electric multicooker, the great tool that it is for working professionals, busy parents and active seniors.

Make your stories come to life with voice acting.

Join other teens this summer for fun and camaraderie. Look for a complete schedule of the summer programs in May.

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

Learn about free or inexpensive ways to record and publish audio files of public domain stories, your stories, interviews and more.

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.

Parents of newborns to 7 months of age. Forty Carrots will now be offering this group via a ZOOM platform.

Enter our outdoor battlefield for an epic onslaught. Bring your own Nerf guns for an open free-play as a warm-up, then jump into the ultimate laser tag labyrinth where chaos reigns supreme.

Join SHINE for virtual "Medicare" classes throughout the month of July!

This class join SHINE from your kitchen table as we talk about Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) options available in Florida.

(2 years -5 Years old): We are started a new program with The Ringling called “Roar!

Mo invites you into his studio, doodles, and teaches you how to draw Cat the Cat.

To download this episode’s activity page, 

Looking for assistance with your smart phone, tablet, or laptop? Technology help is available in the Osprey Library on Saturday afternoons. 

Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through a live, virtual appointment. 

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 method: we learn more when we respectfully listen to and debate ideas wit

This is a test event. 

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.

(Babies-5 years old) Welcome to Carrot Talk, a virtual group to connect, inspire, and support parents as they navigate the world of raising children.

Hang out and play with an assortment of video games, board games, and activities.

Ages 5-18.

Please check the Teen Zone calendar flyer for more program information.

Read, learn, and grow with us! Join us online for a Facebook Live Virtual Storytime. Come and join your favorite librarian from one of our 10 branches!

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Have you always wanted a pet unicorn? How about a dragon? Come create your own magical creatures to bring a little enchantment into your world.

Recommended for ages 3+.

Unfamiliar with your new phone? Here's a hint, if it's not an iPhone, it's an Android. Come learn the basics of setting up and operating smartphones running on Android-based operating systems.

For people who want to improve their Spanish speaking skills. Come practice your pronunciation and oral understanding through conversation and instruction of this romantic language. Everyone is welcome.

Find yourself grooving with the beat in a professionally led drum circle. A limited number of drums will be provided. Bring your own drum if you like! Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the youth desk 15 minutes before the event.

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Drop in and explore a variety of illustration techniques and supplies including watercolor pencils, gel pens, collage and more. Try a new supply each week or stick with a favorite to complete an entire book.

Staff from Sarasota County Historical Resources share ideas for ways that you can preserve your treasured items at home.

Adults and their little ones will find peace and joy through yoga and music with Casey Navarro. Mats provided. Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the youth desk 15 minutes before the event.

Learn to knit or crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! It is recommended to bring your own yarn and needles. Instructor-supplied yarns remain with the instructor weekly until piece is completed.

This group is great for teens who love creative writing. Some things that our meetings will cover include: designing characters, writing short stories (or even long ones!), poetry, plotlines, group projects, story prompts, games, and more!

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 3 to 12.

Join library staff and fellow county residents for online chess. All skill levels are welcome! Register for an account for chess.com to participate.

Join us as we discuss young adult graphic novels. A new book every week!

For this meeting, we will be discussing Muhammad Ali, written by Sybille Titeux and illustrated by Amazing Ameziane.

Go into the dark forest and you will find a house made of sweets, oh so divine. But beware the lurking evil inside, and try your best to escape in time.

Registration recommended.

Ages 11-18. 

Hang out in the Zoom Room with other elementary-aged kids and get the chance to talk about what you've been loving to read recently. Get tips on what to read next from other kids and library staff members who love kids' books.

Come and watch feature-length movies on our big screen.  Contact the library for movie titles.

For ages 8-18. First Tuesday of the month in the Young Adults section. Learn how to knit and/or crochet. Use our materials or bring your own.

Want to test your trivia prowess? Join us for online trivia using Zoom and Kahoot!
These teen/adult-oriented questions will challenge your brain and keep you entertained! 

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

For ages 4 and up.

Listen to an interview with Dr. Cornel West and Christa Buschendorf on "Black Prophetic Fire" at the 2014 Miami Book Fair, PBS Books, 09/02/15.

Use cardboard of all sizes--from cereal boxes to refrigerator boxes--and our art supplies to create astounding crafts to take home.

Builders will also help us put together one big Super Magical Creation to share with the whole library.

Creative writing prompts will get you on your way to writing a memoir about funny and inspiring things that happened to you. Participants will have opportunities to share and get feedback from peers.

Do you have any concerns about your financial identity or cyber security in a crisis time like now?

Join our online workshop to learn ways to protect your identity and to identify scams in this challenging time.

Enjoy a bedtime story read by a Sarasota County Library staff member followed by an activity or technique to help little ones sleep.