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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
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Families
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 "Families" group
Jun
8
2026
Mon
Princess Storytime
10:30am–11:30am
Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Shannon Staub Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Families
Program Type:
Cultural Life,
Performances,
Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026),
Storytimes
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LET IT GOOOOO! Beat the summer heat, and join us for a magical, musical storytime hosted by your favorite cold-weather princesses.
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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
Youth,
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years)
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
Jun
9
2026
Tue
Venice Kids' Yoga
10:30am–11:15am
Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type:
Healthy Living,
Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026)
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Little ones and their special grown-ups are welcome to learn and practice yoga with Sarah of Venice Kids' Yoga.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Adults,
Seniors
Meeting Room
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Jun
9
2026
Tue
Tech Basics: Digital Library Resources
10:30am–11:30am
Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Elsie Quirk Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning,
Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026),
Technology Instruction
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Plant the seeds of knowledge! Learn how to access and use the library’s e-books, audiobooks, databases, and other online tools.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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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
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
Jun
10
2026
Wed
Out of My Hands Juggling and Magic Show
10:30am–11:30am
Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda 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),
Special Events
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Gerard Tricarico uses choreographed juggling with illusions to deliver a high-energy show that is innovative and interactive. Fun for families!
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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
Teens (13 to 18 years),
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Classroom A/B
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Jun
13
2026
Sat
How to Make a Container Garden for Pollinators
10:30am–12:00pm
Classroom A/B
Library Branch:
Osprey Library
Room:
Classroom A/B
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years),
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living,
Green Living,
Lectures,
Lifelong Learning,
Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026)
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Participants will learn about pollinators and what attracts them and then create their own container gardens.
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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
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Jun
9
2026
Tue
Nutrition Cooking Class
12:00pm–1:00pm
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room:
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Cooking & Nutrition,
Healthy Living,
Lifelong Learning,
Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026)
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Learn how to make balanced, tasty, and nourishing meals get simple strategies for eating healthy, participate in fun activities! Registration required as space is limited.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
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
Jun
13
2026
Sat
Teen Summer Learning: Dungeons & Dragons
1:00pm–4:00pm
Story Time Room
Library Branch:
Shannon Staub Library
Room:
Story Time Room
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Games,
Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026)
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Summer Learning
This event is one of this year's Summer Learning programs. Check out all of the fun programs at all of our library locations. There's something for everyone!
Adventure awaits at the library! Come play a special one-shot D&D campaign written and hosted by professional Dungeon Master, Alyssa Goodwin.
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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
Teens (13 to 18 years),
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Classroom A/B
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Jun
8
2026
Mon
The Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet
2:00pm–3:30pm
Classroom A/B
Library Branch:
Osprey Library
Room:
Classroom A/B
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years),
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Cooking & Nutrition,
Green Living,
Healthy Living,
Lectures,
Lifelong Learning,
Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026)
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Join Jordan Sage Colbert, MPH, RDN in discovering the benefits of a plant - based diet.
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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
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Meeting Room
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Jun
9
2026
Tue
Adult Craft: Decoupage a Flower Pot (session 1)
2:00pm–3:30pm
Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Shannon Staub Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Green Living,
Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026)
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Summer Learning
This event is one of this year's Summer Learning programs. Check out all of the fun programs at all of our library locations. There's something for everyone!
Plant a seed in your own personalized terra cotta pot! Instead of buying a fancy flower pot, try making your own decoupage pot using mod podge and paper. All supplies are provided, and space is limited.
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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
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Meeting Room
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Jun
12
2026
Fri
Summer Learning: Let's Draw Some Anime!
2:00pm–4:30pm
Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Shannon Staub Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Lifelong Learning,
Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026)
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Summer Learning
This event is one of this year's Summer Learning programs. Check out all of the fun programs at all of our library locations. There's something for everyone!
Join professional artist Miss Dean in learning how to draw your favorite shonen protagonists as well as your very own original characters!
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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
Youth,
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Story Time 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
Jun
10
2026
Wed
Rubber Stamp Art Party
4:00pm–5:00pm
Story Time Room
Library Branch:
Shannon Staub Library
Room:
Story Time Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026)
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Come play and create with our collection of rubber stamps, and learn how to make art using your own unique thumbprint!
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