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

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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 #3 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, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), , 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 "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 Cyanotype Printing with Mixed Media Exploration 10:15am–11:45am Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program 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: Program Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Registration Required : Join Sarasota artist, Jillianne Abbott, for a hands-on mixed media workshop that explores the mesmerizing art of cyanotypes, an alternative photographic process. 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 Ready, Set... IMPROV: Kids 10:30am–11:30am Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Community Room Registration Closed Registration Required 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 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, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Games, Outreach, Registration Required : In this unique and fun theatre class, kids will have the opportunity to explore improvisation while developing the actor's tools of body, voice, mind/imagination and facial expressions.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Mindfulness Coloring 10:30am–12:00pm Adults, Seniors 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: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026) Registration Required : Relax and unwind with coloring at the library. This mindful activity is perfect for reducing stress, boosting creativity, and taking a peaceful break from your day.		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 Mad Science: Fire and Ice 10:15am–11:15am Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 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 "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: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Program Type: Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Special Events, : This spectacular show thrills audiences with impressive science experiments. The event includes foggy dry ice storms and demonstrates how energy and matter go hand in hand. Be amazed by sizzling, shivering spoons and special bubbly showers! 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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group Color Our World: Rubbing Plate Art 10:30am–11:30am Youth, Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Story Time 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 "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: Shannon Staub Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Youth, Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026) : Young artists can experiment with texture and color by learning to use rubbing plates to create patterns on paper.	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 "Families" group Preschool Dance Party 10:30am–11:00am Youth, Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 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 "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), Families Program Type: Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), : Little ones will hop, dance, twirl, and wave their arms to a variety of motion songs. A great, active way for kids to practice literacy skills and burn off energy... and for caregiving adults to get a light workout in the process!
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 "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 Make Your Own Jump Rope 11:00am–12:00pm Youth, 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 "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, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), , : Jumping rope is lots of fun, and a great way to get exercise! In this fun and easy workshop, you will learn how to make your own sturdy recycled jump rope out of old plastic shopping bags. 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 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 Weaving on the Cardboard Loom 11:00am–12:30pm Youth, Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families Classroom A/B 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 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 Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center Room: Classroom A/B Age Group: Youth, Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families Program Type: Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), , , Registration Required : Join Artist Elizabeth Goodwill in this fun and interactive workshop on how to weave on a cardboard loom. Patrons will come away with their own unique creation of a bookmark, a mug rug, or a small tapestry.		This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group ROAR! On the Road with Ringling 11:00am–12:00pm Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Room This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group 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: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Storytimes, : Come and have some fun at our special story time where we'll connect art with early literacy with ROAR! At this program we'll read together, make art and learn about an object in The Ringling Museum!	This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group Learn and Play Storytime 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), Storytimes : Join your friends for stories, rhymes, sign language, and other activities. 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 Dungeons & Dragons 101: Live Play Session 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: Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Games Registration Required : Previously listed as "Dungeons & Dragons 101: Advanced Rules and Magic"	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 Adult Paint and Sip 12:00pm–1:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room II 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: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Creation Station Registration Required : Spritz up your day with a paint and sip! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, come paint a masterpiece and enjoy a selection of mocktails. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Geology Rocks! with Bishop Museum 12:00pm–2:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Meeting Room AB 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: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), History & Culture, Lectures : Presented by the Bishop Museum of Science & Nature, learn about rocks, minerals, how they form and how scientists study them. From sand to stone and everywhere in between, come and see just how cool rocks really are! Ages 11+.
1 pm		This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Teen Coding Boot Camp (Ages 13-18) 1:30pm–3:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen 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: North Port Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Creation Station, Technology Instruction Registration Required : Learn the basics of coding in this five day camp! Attendees will be working with mBot robots and block-based coding language. Each lesson will build on prior lessons, therefore attendance at all five classes is recommended. 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: 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, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Teen Coding Boot Camp (Ages 13-18) 1:30pm–3:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen 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: North Port Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Creation Station, Technology Instruction Registration Required : Learn the basics of coding in this five day camp! Attendees will be working with mBot robots and block-based coding language. Each lesson will build on prior lessons, therefore attendance at all five classes is recommended. 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 "Families" group Didgeridoo Down Under 1:00pm–2:00pm Youth, Families Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" 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: Youth, Families Program Type: Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Green Living, History & Culture, Music in the Libraries Registration Required : The Didgeridoo Down Under Show is an energetic fusion of Australian music, culture, comedy, character building, storytelling and audience participation. 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 "Families" group Superstar Snakes with UF/IFAS 1:15pm–3:00pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families 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 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: 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), Families Program Type: Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Special Events : Snakes come in many sizes and colors! 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Teen Coding Boot Camp (Ages 13-18) 1:30pm–3:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen 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: North Port Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Creation Station, Technology Instruction Registration Required : Learn the basics of coding in this five day camp! Attendees will be working with mBot robots and block-based coding language. Each lesson will build on prior lessons, therefore attendance at all five classes is recommended. 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 "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 Crafternoon: Melted Crayon Art 1:00pm–2:30pm 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 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 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: 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), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Creation Station : Come and melt crayons to create a variety of fun and colorful art pieces!!! Recommended ages 8 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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Color Our World: Squeegee Painting 1:30pm–3:30pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Veranda 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: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026) Registration Required : Join us at the library where we will create a unique art piece using a squeegee to manipulate paint across the canvas! This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Teen Coding Boot Camp (Ages 13-18) 1:30pm–3:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen 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: North Port Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Creation Station, Technology Instruction Registration Required : Learn the basics of coding in this five day camp! Attendees will be working with mBot robots and block-based coding language. Each lesson will build on prior lessons, therefore attendance at all five classes is recommended. 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Teen Coding Boot Camp (Ages 13-18) 1:30pm–3:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen 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: North Port Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Creation Station, Technology Instruction Registration Required : Learn the basics of coding in this five day camp! Attendees will be working with mBot robots and block-based coding language. Each lesson will build on prior lessons, therefore attendance at all five classes is recommended. 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 "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Fresh, Easy, Healthy Snacks 1:00pm–3:00pm Families, All Ages Teen Center 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: Selby Library Room: Teen Center Age Group: Families, All Ages Program Type: Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Cooking & Nutrition, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning : Join Chef Rocco Cartia and Chef Warren Caterson in the Teen Center, who will provide fresh, easy, healthy snacks to inspire you to make your own at home.
2 pm			This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Artists in the Library: Colorful Suminigashi Jewelry Making with Kat 2:00pm–3:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Dr. Edward James II 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: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026) Registration Required : Join special presenter Kat Sjogren and learn about the art of Suminigashi! 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 Your World Creating a Beaded Necklace That Tells a Story with Judy Levine 2:00pm–3:30pm 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: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Registration Required : Every culture and region of the world uses beads for adornment. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Sewing Workshop: Watermelon Bag 2:00pm–4:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen Center 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: Teen Center Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Creation Station, Technology Instruction Registration Required : Register here for this three-day workshop- July 8-10. Sew a watermelon bag using a sewing machine and hand-sewing. Parents are welcome to assist their tween/teen. 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: Tie Dyeing 101 for Teens 2:00pm–3:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Story Time 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: Shannon Staub Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), : Join us Teens and Tweens for a tie dying bonanza where you will be able to tie dye a drawstring bag, tote bag, or something of your own! This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Green Teen Series: Macrame Workshop for Beginners #2 2:00pm–4:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Community 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: 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, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Registration Required : Learn how to make beautiful macrame using eco-friendly materials! Parents, you're welcome to come also! Attendance to the previous workshop is not required. This is a whole new project! Registration is required. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Sewing Workshop: Watermelon Bag 2:00pm–4:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen Center 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: Teen Center Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Creation Station, Technology Instruction Registration Required : Register here for this three-day workshop- July 8-10. Sew a watermelon bag using a sewing machine and hand-sewing. Parents are welcome to assist their tween/teen. 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 "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group Minecraft Bobbleheads 2:00pm–3:30pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Meeting Room B Registration Closed Registration Required 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 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: Meeting Room B Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Lifelong Learning, Special Events Registration Required : Calling all young crafters and Minecraft fans! Sculpt your very own Minecraft-inspired bobblehead characters using air-dry clay. Create a separate head and body so your character’s head can swivel! This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Sewing Workshop: Watermelon Bag 2:00pm–4:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen Center 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: Teen Center Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Creation Station, Technology Instruction Registration Required : Register here for this three-day workshop. Sew a watermelon bag using a sewing machine and hand-sewing. Parents are welcome to assist their tween/teen. 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group Teen Summer Program - Artists in the Library: Steampunk Jewelry Workshop 2:00pm–4:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years) 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 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), New Adult (18-30 years) Program Type: Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), History & Culture Registration Required : Join local Artist Judy Levine to create unique jewelry inspired by the 19th century Victorian steam-powered machine era. Teens will create distinctive pendants, necklaces, and earrings using antique style machine and watch parts.		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. 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 Stained Glass Mosaic 2:00pm–3:30pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Veranda 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: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Creation Station Registration Required : 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 Watercolor Meditation 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: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Registration Required : This relaxing, meditative workshop invites you to explore watercolors at your own pace, playing with color and shapes to create a beautiful work of art. Space is limited to 12 participants, so please register to reserve your spot!
3 pm		This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group Youth Lab: Paper Electronics- Light Up Card 3:00pm–4:00pm 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 : Combine circuitry with some creativity in this STEM based youth lab. Discover the magic of creating circuits using simple materials and create a card that lights up with LED lights. 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group Ready, Set... IMPROV: Teens/Young Adults 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years) Community 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 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: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years) Program Type: Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Games, Outreach, Registration Required : In this unique and fun theatre class, teens will have the opportunity to explore improvisation while developing the actor's tools of body, voice, mind/imagination and facial expressions.		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 Happy Accidents Painting Class: Seascape 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Community 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: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Registration Required : Join us for a guided acrylic painting class! No materials or experience required. Make sure to wear your painting clothing and bring your creativity and good vibes! In this session we'll be painting a seascape. 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, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026) : 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 "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 Fun to be Fit: Bigs 3:30pm–4:30pm Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) 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 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) Program Type: Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Special Events, : Join Ms. Adrianne in her Fun To Be Fit Bigs Class full of dancing, fitness games, and a whole lot of fun! For ages 6 - 12.
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, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), 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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group AniManga Club 4:45pm–6:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Learning Lab 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: Gulf Gate Library Room: Learning Lab Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Clubs, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Discussion Groups, : Want more anime or manga in your life? Whether you’ve just discovered anime or you’ve been reading manga for years, this is the place to meet fellow fans, watch and discuss your favorite series, and eat yummy snacks!	This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Teen Game Café 4:30pm–6:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen Zone 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: Teen Zone Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Games : Hang out as you please and play a variety of board games, video games, and card games with your friends! All games will be provided. Ages 11-18 only.	This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group The Ringling Inspires: Art with the Ringling Museum 4:30pm–5:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All Ages 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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" 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), Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Creation Station, Special Events Registration Required : Make art with the Ringling museum!
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6 pm		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 LEGO® Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Story Time 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: Shannon Staub Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Games LEGO Club Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide 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 "Families" group Mario Kart Tournament 6:00pm–7:30pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families 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 "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, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Program Type: Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Games, : Challenge your friends and family to a fast-paced round of Mario Kart projected on the library's giant movie screen!