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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 "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
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 "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.
This event is in the "Families" group.
Apr
15
2025
Tue
POP-UP: Storytime @ Longboat Key
Library Branch:
Pop-Up Library
Age Group:
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years),
Families
Program Type:
Outreach,
Storytimes,
Lifelong Learning
Details:
Join the Pop-Up library staff at The Longboat Key Town Center Green for stories, songs and rhymes, and more!
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
Registration Open
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.
Apr
15
2025
Tue
Meet Bluey the Mosquito Chicken
10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Registration Open
Library Branch:
Fruitville Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Families
Program Type:
Green Living,
Healthy Living,
Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining:
23
Details:
Meet the one and only Bluey, Sarasota County's only avian mascot. She helps to teach the importance of Mosquito Management.
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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 "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years)
Community 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.
Apr
16
2025
Wed
Fun to be Fit: Littles
10:15am - 11:00am
Community Room
Library Branch:
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room:
Community 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:
Healthy Living,
Special Events
Details:
Join Fun To Be Fit Kids with Ms. Adrianne! This is a music and movement program for children (ages 0 - 5) and their caregivers to attend together.
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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.
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Meeting Room
Registration Open
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
Apr
19
2025
Sat
'Owl' About Florida's Owls!
10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Registration Open
Library Branch:
Shannon Staub Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type:
Green Living,
Lifelong Learning,
Remake Learning Days
Required
Seats Remaining:
12
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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.
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years)
Veranda Room
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.
Apr
17
2025
Thu
Kid's Sensory Playtime
11:00am - 12:00pm
Veranda Room
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Veranda Room
Age Group:
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type:
Games,
Lifelong Learning,
Special Events
Details:
Join us at the North Port Library for a kid's sensory playtime. A fun interactive, educational time designed for children with autism and/or sensory challenges.
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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 "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years),
Families
Classroom B
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 "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
Apr
19
2025
Sat
Read with the Dogs
11:15am - 12:15pm
Classroom B
Library Branch:
Osprey Library and History Center
Room:
Classroom B
Age Group:
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years),
Families
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Details:
Every third Saturday of the month, children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills.
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 "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.
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.
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
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
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 "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.
Apr
16
2025
Wed
Health in Motion Bus: Sarasota Health Department
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Age Group:
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
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:
Active Older Adult Living,
Healthy Living
Details:
The Health in Motion Bus offers free and low-cost public health services. A registered nurse is available at all visits. Individuals who need follow-up medical care are referred to a primary health care provider. No appointment needed.
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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)
Program Room
Registration Open
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.
Apr
19
2025
Sat
Paper Electronics Workshop for Beginners
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room
Registration Open
Library Branch:
Elsie Quirk Library
Room:
Program Room
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Remake Learning Days,
Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining:
11
Details:
Join us on our journey into the exciting world of paper circuits! In this 1-hour workshop we'll discover the magic of how simple materials like copper tape, LED lights and paper can be used to create a circuit.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
Youth,
Children (5 to 9 years),
Families
Youth Program Room
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
Apr
19
2025
Sat
Remake Learning Reading Adventures: Poet-tree
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Program Room
Library Branch:
Selby Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Children (5 to 9 years),
Families
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Remake Learning Days,
Storytimes
Details:
Join us for a story time and poetry exercise in one! This event is geared especially for 5-8 year olds, but the whole family may have fun.
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 "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.
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program 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.
Apr
14
2025
Mon
Read with the Dogs
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room
Library Branch:
Elsie Quirk Library
Room:
Program Room
Age Group:
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning,
Storytimes
Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. The dogs love the attention and the kids love the interactions.
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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.
This event is in the "Families" group.
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.
Apr
15
2025
Tue
Read with the Dogs
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth Activity Room
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:
Special Events,
Storytimes,
Lifelong Learning
Details:
Calling all families with readers! Our dog friends from the Suncoast Humane Society are returning to the Jacaranda Library, and they want you to read to them!
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This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
Children (5 to 9 years)
Meeting Room
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
Apr
16
2025
Wed
EQ Craft Crew: Earth Day Edition
3:45pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Elsie Quirk Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Green Living,
Lifelong Learning
Details:
Join us in transforming everyday recycled materials into eco-friendly crafts! In this hands-on program, we'll take items like plastic water bottles, egg cartons, cardboard and other commonly discarded materials and turn them into works of art!
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
Children (5 to 9 years)
Meeting Room II
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
Apr
16
2025
Wed
LEGO® Explorers
3:45pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room II
Library Branch:
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room:
Meeting Room II
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type:
Creation Station,
Games
Details:
Unleash your inner architect with LEGO® and DUPLO® building! Come over and let's paint the town brick red with our creative construction skills.
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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.
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
Apr
17
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type:
Special Events
Details:
Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. The program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. This program is intended for children who can read independently
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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.
Youth,
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Storytime 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.
Apr
15
2025
Tue
LEGO Club
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Clubs,
Creation Station,
Lifelong Learning
Details:
LEGO Club is back! Join us every other Tuesday in the Creation Station to show off your LEGO building talents. Use the hour to freely build or choose one of our challenge cards for inspiration! Best for ages 5-12.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
Children (5 to 9 years),
Families
Meeting Room II
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
Apr
15
2025
Tue
Tinker Tuesday
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room II
Library Branch:
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room:
Meeting Room II
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years),
Families
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station,
Lifelong Learning
Details:
A different project every week! Recommended for ages 6 and up.
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 "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 "All Ages" group.
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
All Ages
Registration Open
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 "All Ages" group.
Apr
16
2025
Wed
Art with the Ringling Museum
Registration Open
Library Branch:
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station,
Special Events,
Cultural Life,
Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining:
3
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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.
Youth,
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Youth Activity Room
Registration Closed
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.
Apr
17
2025
Thu
Clay Unicorn Magnets
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Activity Room
Registration Closed
Library Branch:
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room:
Youth Activity Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
Have fun making cute DIY magnets shaped like a unicorn's head. This easy craft will add a touch of whimsy to any space.
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.
Youth,
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
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.
Apr
17
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Age Group:
Youth,
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Details:
Who doesn't love a good CRAFTernoon? Children ages 5-12 are invited to join us in the youth area for an afternoon of creative fun!
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 AB
Registration Open
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.
Apr
17
2025
Thu
Drums of Unity | A rhythmic approach to autism
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room AB
Registration Open
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Meeting Room AB
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Discussion Groups,
Music in the Libraries,
Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining:
30
Details:
Join Joe Licinski for a fun drumming class! Drumming provides an engaging and enjoyable way to help autistic children and teens build group participation skills while enhancing communication and cooperation.
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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 "Families" group.
Youth,
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years),
Families
Registration Open
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.
Apr
17
2025
Thu
Easter Egg Decorating Session 1
Registration Open
Library Branch:
Shannon Staub Library
Age Group:
Youth,
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years),
Families
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Cultural Life,
Healthy Living
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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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.
This event is in the "Families" group.
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Families
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.
Apr
16
2025
Wed
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Families
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Clubs,
Creation Station,
Games
Details:
Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO® bricks, you provide the imagination.
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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 "Families" group.
Youth,
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years),
Families
Registration Open
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.
Apr
17
2025
Thu
Easter Egg Decorating Session 2
Registration Open
Library Branch:
Shannon Staub Library
Age Group:
Youth,
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years),
Families
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Cultural Life,
Healthy Living
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Details:
We handle the mess, you bring the imagination! Come celebrate with us by dyeing eggs in our Storytime Room.
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