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End of Summer Emoji Party
Wednesday, August 2, 2 p.m.
Meeting Room
Join us to celebrate the end of our summer reading program! Crafts, activities, snacks, and more!
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Chess Club
Friday, August 4, 3:30 p.m.
Meeting Room II
Join us young and old for chess club! Experts and beginners welcome!
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Health in Motion Bus Tuesday, August 22, 12 p.m. Public Area The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota Countys (DOH-Sarasota) Health in Motion staff provide no-cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellness. No appointment is needed.
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Movie Night Thursday, August 24, 5 p.m. Meeting Room Join us for our Movie Night as we show Disney's “Beauty and the Beast,” a live-action re-telling of the studio's animated classic!! *Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
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Making A Difference - FL Department of Health Tuesday, August 29, 5 p.m. Meeting Room HIV/AIDS Education for Parents of Teens. Learn about effective parent-to-teen communication, positive youth development, and self-esteem and confidence boosters.
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Master Gardener Plant Clinic - Drop In Session Tuesdays, August 22, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Group Study Room Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified? Drop in on the second and fourth Tuesday morning of each month to receive research-based lawn, landscape and pest management help from the University of Florida.
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Lowering Your Medicare Costs Wednesday, August 9, 10:30 a.m. Conference Room There are two financial assistance programs that can help lower Medicare and prescription drug costs; SHINE counselors provide income/assets screening and application assistance for these programs.
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Book - a - Tech Librarian Wednesdays, August 9, 16, 23, 30, 1:00 p.m. Public Area Want to learn more about using a computer or your device? Sign up for your 30 minute session with one of our librarians. Sessions are set up for Wednesdays starting at 1:00 pm. Call Lisa at 941-861-1376 to sign up.
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Gulfcoast Legal Services Wednesday, August 23, 10 a.m. Group Study Room The Gulfcoast Legal Services Senior Citizen Law Program will provide senior citizens with advice and possible legal assistance with the following: Senior Lifetime Planning Documents, Senior Housing and Consumer Matters, and Consumer Protection. If you are a senior, age 60 or over, please call 941-366-1746 to make an appointment to meet with GLS attorneys at the Library!
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Adult Craft Workshop Friday, August 25, 3 p.m. Meeting Room II Bountiful Butterflies. Using rubber stamps, punches, stencils, and cookie cutters, participants will make butterfly-themed cards and small gift bags. All supplies will be provided. Registration begins Tuesday, August 1 at 10 a.m. Sign up at the Information Services Desk or call Lisa at 861-1376.
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Tuesday, August 29, 10:15 a.m. Meeting Room II Join Forty Carrots for meaningful play. Designed specifically for children up to age 5 and their parent/caregiver. Limited to 12 families. Come to Children's Desk for a FREE ticket the day of the program.
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Storywalk
Saturday, August 5, 10 a.m.
Garden
Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller. Enjoy a different book the first Saturday of every month! Best suited for ages 7 and under, but all ages can participate. In case of rain, storywalks will be setup in the Kids' Zone. You can take a craft project to go or complete it in the library during your visit.
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Birth to Five: Words Alive!
Saturday, August 19, 3 p.m.
Kids' Zone
Come to the North Sarasota Library and enjoy a fun, interactive storytime designed with young children's learning needs in mind!
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iReady Lab
Friday, August 4, 10 a.m.
Kids' Zone
Continue your summer learning through ABCmouse, iReady, or PowerMyLearning! Please bring your account login information.
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Reading Fur Fun
Monday, August 7, 3 p.m.
Meeting Room II
Come practice your reading skills with one of our pups!
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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program is a fun, exciting, and free way to start your child on the path to success! Any child ages birth to five years can participate. Visit the North Sarasota Youth Desk to sign up!
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Children 18 and under can pick up free bags of food at any Sarasota County Library. or calling 379-6333.
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Thanks for letting us keep you up to date on North Sarasota Library News and Events! Did you know you can sign up for other Sarasota County Library newsletters to suit your interests? Receive reading suggestions for your favorite genre or interest, bestseller lists, and more!
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