Fruitville Library CLOSED Dec. 18, 2025 - July 2026

Renovations and expansion building works will be happening at Fruitville Library, which will require Fruitville Library to temporarily close on Dec. 18. The reimagined library is scheduled to reopen in July 2026.
For more information (including holds pickup), visit SarasotaCountyLibraries.org/FruitvilleRenovation.

Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

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10 am		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 iPhone Photography: Capturing Joy in Every Shot #1 10:30am–12:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required 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 Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), , Technology Instruction Registration Required : Join instructor Gayle Berthiaume and discover how to turn everyday moments into beautiful memories—right from your iPhone!	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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Nesting Shorebirds and Seabirds of Tampa Bay 10:30am–11:30am Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages 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 "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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), , : Florida is home to multiple species of shorebirds and seabirds that live and breed on our sandy beaches. Sometimes these nests can be very secretive, and other times these nests can occur in colonies of hundreds of birds. 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 Master Gardener: Drop In Plant Clinic 10:00am–12:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Green Living : Drop in to receive research-based lawn, landscape, pest management, and gardening help from the University of Florida. These sessions are made possible through a partnership with UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County. This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Drop-In Jewelry Making for Adults 10:30am–12:30pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room II This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Creation Station, Lifelong Learning : Get your bling on! Looking to try a new craft/art form? Join us for our monthly Creation Station drop-in DIY jewelry making sessions!	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 Baby Rave 10:15am–10:45am Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Community Room Registration Closed Registration Required 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 Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Special Events, , Registration Required : Join us for a fun DANCE PARTY! For babies 0-4, this event will include fun lights, energetic music, and a good time! No strobe lights will be used. Wear your brightest colors and dancing shoes. 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 "Children (5 to 9 years)" group Youth Summer Program - Shana Banana: Color Me Bananas 10:30am–11:30am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years) Meeting Room 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 "Children (5 to 9 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Lifelong Learning, Special Events, Storytimes : Shana Banana and her dog puppets explore all the ways color lights up our lives, not just in physical hues but in moods, music, and human and ecological diversity.	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 Colorful Crafts 10:30am–11:30am Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Youth Activity 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025) : Join us select Fridays, June - August, to work on a colorful craft! Each session offers something new. June 13: Cardboard Tube Cactus June 27: Rock Photo Holders July 25: Fun with Clay August 22: Junk Necklaces This event is in the "Youth" 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 "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group Princess Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Youth, Toddlers (1 to 3 years), 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 "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Youth, Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Performances, Special Events, Storytimes : Princess Power! Join us for a special, magical storytime hosted by a fairy-tale princess! This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Adult Craft Workshop 10:30am–12:30pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room II Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Registration Required : Join us for a hands-on intermediate embroidery workshop! Bring your own ideas or explore the optional floral patterns provided for inspiration. Prior experience recommended. Registration required.
11 am			This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group Words and Wiggles Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Storytimes : This preschool-aged story time is led by a library staff member. Enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes, and fun activities! 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 "Families" group Kid Rave 11:00am–12:00pm Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Community Room Registration Closed 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 Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Special Events, , Registration Required : Join us for a fun DANCE PARTY! For kids 5 and up, this event will include fun lights, energetic music, and a good time! No strobe lights will be used. Wear your brightest colors and dancing shoes.	This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group Music with Mr. Dave Moran 11:00am–11:30am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years) Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years) Program Type: Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Music in the Libraries, Storytimes : 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.
12 pm				This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Teen Movie of the Month 12:30pm–3:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Meeting Room A This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Movies, : Grab a friend and some popcorn and enjoy a free showing of a different movie each month!	This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Dungeons & Dragons 101: Character Creation/Game Mechanics Part II 12:00pm–2:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Learning Lab Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Learning Lab Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Games Registration Required : Previously listed as "Dungeons & Dragons 101: Core Mechanics" This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Teen Escape Room 12:00pm–4:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Group Study Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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: Arts & Crafts, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Creation Station : Tweens and Teens must solve clues and race against the clock to escape the curse of the haunted painting. Ages 12-18. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
1 pm			This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Color Our World: Marvelous Masterpieces - 1:00pm–2:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Meeting Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Creation Station, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning : Join us as we learn about a featured artist and then create our own Marvelous Masterpiece in the style of that artist. Space is limited. Get ticket at the youth desk 30 min before program.		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 Creation Station: Gelli Printing with Kat Sjogren 1:00pm–2:30pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Creation Station Registration Closed 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 Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 : Explore the trending art of gelli printing to create some surprising and intriguing works of art!
2 pm		This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Intro to Vex IQ Robotics Engineering and Coding: Robotics Engineering - Remote Controllers 2:00pm–3:00pm Youth, Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Storytime Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Youth, Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025) Registration Required : Explore the world of robotics engineering and coding with this exclusive series of classes provided by Create.Solve.Lead. INC, an independent tech education organization led by local volunteers. Each class will cover a different topic. 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 Magic Mondays 2:00pm–4:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families Teen 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 "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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Discussion Groups, Games, : Dive into the enchanting world of Magic: The Gathering this summer! Join us every monday afternoon from 2-4 PM for our weekly free play sessions. This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group Party with the Animals 2:30pm–3:30pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years) Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Special Events, : This interactive animal presentation will immerse you in the animals paws for the day. There will be three live animals present. 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 Color Our World: Needle Felting Critters 2:00pm–3:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting 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 : Create bright and colorful needle felted critters using wool roving. Felted creation will be turned into a pin, bag charm or just a fun fuzzy friend. 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 Color Your World: Creating a Beaded Necklace That Tells a Story with Judy Levine 2:00pm–4:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room Registration Closed 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 Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025) Registration Required : Every culture and region of the world uses beads for adornment. Color your world and tell a story by designing and creating your unique necklace using beads from Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East and the Americas. 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 Creation Station Sampler 2:00pm–4:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required 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 Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Creation Station, Registration Required : Get a taste of what our Creation Station has to offer with this sampler program. Participants will have a chance to try three simple projects in two hours. Take your creations home along with your new skills!	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 "Families" group Meet A Robot! 2:00pm–3:00pm Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), , Technology Instruction : Florida Robotics will be bringing a life-sized talking robot to interact with kids and families as they complete a robot themed craft in Shannon Staub's meeting room. 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 Color Our World: Hanging Yarn Art 2:00pm–4:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Veranda Room Registration Closed Registration Required 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 Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Registration Required : Create a wall hanging yarn piece using a mixture of macramé techniques, braiding, beadwork, and more! This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Free Nutrition and Cooking Class 2:30pm–3:30pm Adults, Seniors Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Cooking & Nutrition, Healthy Living Registration Required : Get simple strategies for eating healthy and learn how to make delicious, healthy food! You get to eat what you make and take home a bag of groceries. Registration required. This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group Mad Science: Science of Magic 2:30pm–3:30pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years) Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Special Events, : A magician's worst nightmare! Magic secrets will be revealed and you will understand the role science plays in the world of magic with the help of Mad Science of Greater Tampa Bay. 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 Coding Club 2:00pm–3:00pm 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Clubs, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Games, , Technology Instruction : Meet other coders and work on your coding project. Share with others and troubleshoot as a team. Led by Levi Szantosi whose top picks are Python, Scratch, and Unreal Engine. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
3 pm		This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group Youth Lab: Animal Portraits 3:00pm–4:30pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years) Creation Station Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Creation Station Registration Required : Practice your painting skills and paint a fun animal portrait! Do you have a pet and want to paint it a portrait? Feel free to bring in a photo to paint for reference. This project will use acrylic paint. 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 Read with the Dogs 3:30pm–4:30pm Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Community 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Special Events, : Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs from the Suncoast Humane Society Pet Therapy Team. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills.	This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group EQ Craft Crew: Construction Paper Portrait 3:45pm–4:30pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Room This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Color Our World (Summer 2025), : Kids ages 5-12 are invited to join us to explore the world of abstract art through the use of construction paper!		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 Youth Summer Program - Artists in the Library: Beginning Embroidery Workshop 3:00pm–4:30pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Meeting Room Registration Closed 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 "Families" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Program Type: Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Registration Required : Learn the basic stitches of embroidery with local artist Elizabeth Goodwill, design your own pattern or start an embroidery journal. For children and tweens (age 5 and above). Space is limited. 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 Summer LEGO® Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Meeting 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 This event is in the "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Program Type: Clubs, Color Our World (Summer 2025) : Join us the second and fourth Thursdays of the month, June through August, for afternoons full of fun, friends, and LEGO®! We provide the LEGO® bricks, you bring the imagination.	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 Science Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Meeting Room 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Lifelong Learning : Calling all young scientists! Grow your scientific knowledge and dazzle with some cool hands-on science experiments with the help of Miss Jenny and the other librarians at Fruitville.	This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Goofy Gamers 3:00pm–4:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Games, Special Events Registration Required : Celebrate the weekend with an hour of open gaming time with video games and board games!
4 pm		This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Doodle Club 4:30pm–5:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Youth Activity Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 : 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 Teen Summer Program - Coding with Minecraft 4:00pm–5:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), , , Technology Instruction Registration Required : Want to learn to code? Like to play Minecraft? Now you can do both in this fun workshop. Participants will use the Minecraft Education app as a learning tool for coding, critical thinking and creativity. 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 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Venice Art Center: Live Art 4:00pm–6:00pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Community Room 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 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), : Come see local artists as they paint live and answer questions about their work, inspirations, and techniques. Welcome teachers from the Venice Art Center as they demonstrate different techniques, skills, and mediums. This event is in the "Youth" 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 "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group Kids Drop-in Craft Kits 4:00pm–7:00pm Youth, Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families This event is in the "Youth" 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 "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Youth, Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), : Help us clean out our kids craft closet! Kits will be available beginning at 4:30 and will be available as long as supplies last. 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 Artist Kat Sjorgen-Junk journaling 4:30pm–5:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Creation Station Registration Closed 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 Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 : Learn how to junk journal in this fun workshop with artist Kat Sjorgen!		This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Creation Station Teen Lab: Gelli Printing 4:00pm–5:45pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Creation Station Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Creation Station Registration Required : Join professional artist, Kat Sjogren to learn about the trending art of gelli printing. Experiment with this unique technique to make a work of art that will surprise and enchant you.