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Kick off Summer at Your Library and Rock Out with The Garbage Men Wednesday, June 6, 2:00 p.m. Rock out at the library to this live performance by The Garbage-Men, who encourage recycling and giving back by playing music on instruments that they make themselves from garbage and recycled materials. Children, teens and families welcome!
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Libraries "Rock" Painting Wednesday, June 13, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Drop in and explore your creative side by painting rocks to inspire and encourage others. Supplies provided, first come, first served. All ages welcome.
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Concert in the Library Tuesday, June 26, 2-3 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of AfroCuban music performed by the local musical trio JES! Light refreshments will be provided. All ages welcome.
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Movie Night Thursday, June 28, 5 p.m. Join us for our monthly movie night as we eat popcorn and watch Disney's "The Lion King". All ages welcome.
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Adult Chess Club Friday, June 1, 3:30 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of strategy, friends and fun! All experience levels welcome. Ages 18 and up.
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Book Huddle Tuesday, June 5, 12, 19, 26, 1 p.m. Did you just finish a rockin' book? We want to hear about it! Join us Tuesday mornings to discuss what you are reading and maybe find some different recommendations.
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Book - a - Tech Librarian Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 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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Literacy Council - English Conversation Group Thursday, June 7, 10:30 a.m. - noon ESOL conversation group for intermediate to higher level ESL learners. Call Susan at 941-955-0421 to find out more!
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10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Prescription Medication & Health Care Assistance for those that are uninsured & qualify financially.
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Check Out a Person Thursday, June 7, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Featuring Carlos Goebels, ESL (English as a Second Language) and art therapy teacher. Carlos currently volunteers for the Literacy Council of Sarasota and teaches weekly Intermediate/Advanced Conversational English classes at the North Sarasota Library. He also teaches Art as Therapy classes at AVIVA, a campus for senior life in Sarasota. Sign up and enjoy a unique twenty minute "Check Out Session" - chatting one on one. Space is limited to 6 participants a month. To register, call 941-861-1360.
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Music Bingo Tuesday, June 12, 10:30 a.m. Join us for an afternoon of bingo- music edition, filled with fun, food and prizes! Registration preferred as space is limited. To register stop by the Information Services Desk or call 941-861-1360.
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Master Gardener Plant Clinic Tuesdays, June 12, 26, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardener Plant Clinic:Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified? Homeowners can receive research-based lawn, landscape and pest management help from the University of Florida.
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Gardening with Fred Tuesday, June 19, 10:00 a.m. Master Gardener Fred Thibault will offer gardening instruction, with a focus on vegetable gardening skills, using YouTube to illustrate examples and techniques.
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Lunch & Listen: History of Rock Tuesday, June 19, 1 p.m. Enjoy a leisurely lunch on the library and at 2 p.m. Professor Peter Carney from State College of Florida will tell us How Soul Music became Motown. Registration preferred. Register online, at Information Services Desk or by calling 941-861-1360.
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Freegal How-To Friday, June 22, 2 - 3 p.m. Want to know how to get 5 free music downloads per week? Come to this How-To session to learn how to download music to your device with the database Freegal! Come prepared with your Sarasota County Library card number, PIN number and your device with any cords necessary to connect with a computer.
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Adult Craft Workshop Friday, June 29, 3:00 p.m. Using tiles, alcohol inks and small charms, participants will create one of a kind pendants. Registration recommended as space is limited to 15 participants. Registration begins Friday June 1 at 10 a.m. Call 941-861-1360 or stop by the Information Services Desk to sign up!
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Forty Carrots Partners in Play Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26 10:15 a.m. For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.
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Storywalk Saturday, June 2, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 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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Rock Out to Storytime Friday, June 8, 10:15 a.m. Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families are all welcome! Join us for stories, activities, songs, and more!
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Birth to Five: Words Alive! Saturday, June 16, 3:00 p.m. Enjoy a fun, interactive storytime designed with young children's learning needs in mind! Ages 0-5 with caregiver.
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Camp Storytime Thursday, June 14, 5:30 p.m. Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families are all welcome! Join us for stories, activities, songs, and more!
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Kindergarten Readiness Play Days Saturday, June 16, 10:30 a.m. Join us for a morning of games, activities, stories, and learning designed to build skills to help children succeed in school. Educators will guide families through learning and share ideas with parents to help ready your children for school. This program is presented by the Campaign for Grade Level Reading. Snacks will be provided.
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Jungle Book Adventure Workshop Friday, June 1, 2 - 4 p.m. Using Rudyard Kipling’s Jungle Book as inspiration, Asolo Rep’s theatrical workshops provide the opportunity for participants to create their own storytelling jungle adventure. For age 5 and up. Registration recommended.
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Tinker Tuesday Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26 @ 4:00 p.m. Get crafty! Get creative and join us for a different project every week. Ages 6 and up.
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Read with the Dogs Mondays, June 4, 11, 18, 25 @ 3:30 p.m. 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 interaction.
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Youth Chess Club Wednesday, June 6, 27 @ 3:30 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of strategy, friends and fun! Families and children ages 7 and up are welcome.
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Youth Gaming Club Thursday, June 8 3:30 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of games! Ages 8-12.
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Planting Seeds of Mindfulness Wednesday, June 13, 11:15 a.m. - noon A six-part class to help children stay more focused and to concentrate better, important skills that can lead to enhanced student performance. "Planting the seeds" will engage children in fun activities designed to stimulate their interests and encourage their ability to choose to notice what’s happening in the here and now. Attendance at all six sessions required. For children ages 6-8. Space is limited, registration required. Call 941-861-1363 to register.
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Mounted Patrol Unit Visit Wednesday, June 13, 2 - 3 p.m. Children and families. Interact with trained horses and talk to the deputies in the Mounted Patrol Unit with the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office to learn about this fascinating branch of law enforcement.
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Movie Morning Thursday, June 14, 10:30 a.m. Children and families. Join us for snacks as we watch "Mulan".
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John Storms' World of Reptiles Wednesday, June 20, 2 - 3 p.m. Learn all about the traits and behaviors of reptiles in this fun, engaging presentation by John Storms and his live reptilian assistants. Families and children of all ages welcome!
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i-Ready Lab Thursday, June 21, 10:30 a.m. - noon Continue your summer learning through ABCmouse, iReady, or other educational websites! Bring your account login information, if needed.
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Positive Repercussions for Kids Wednesday, June 27, 10:30 a.m. Positive RePercussions' interactive event teaches the power of non-verbal communication in encouraging cooperation, conflict resolution, and wellness using one of the earliest forms of communication—DRUMMING! Please note the morning session of this program is intended for ages 3-10, while the afternoon session is for ages 11-18.
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Code Your Own Instrument Friday, June 29, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Learn basic coding skills to create your own online instrument. Then connect to one of our giant instruments and rock out. No prior coding experience necessary. For ages 8+.
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Teen Gaming Club Friday, June 8, 2:30-4 p.m. Ages 12-18. Hang out and play with an assortment of video games, board games, and activities.
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Teen Hip Hop Dance Workshop Friday, June 15, 2-3:30 p.m. Teens and tweens, think you’ve got cool moves? Learn some new ones in this hip-hip dance class facilitated by Sarasota Contemporary Dance. All levels of experience welcome! Open to teens and tweens ages 11+.
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Positive Repercussions for Teens Wednesday, June 27, 1 p.m. Positive RePercussions' interactive event teaches the power of non-verbal communication in encouraging cooperation, conflict resolution, and wellness using one of the earliest forms of communication—DRUMMING! Please note the morning session of this program is intended for ages 3-10, while the afternoon session is for ages 11-18.
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Explore, Read, Learn, and Connect! June 4 - August 4 Sarasota County Libraries offer summer reading programs, events and activities for all ages throughout the summer. This year's theme is "Libraries Rock!" so get ready to rock out this summer at your library! Register beginning June 4th for "Summer at Your Library" for fun prizes, activities, and more! Children, teens, and adults are welcome!
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Flipster - Click above to get started! Have your library card handy for instant browsing.
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Use NoveList, a free library resource, to find a good book for any mood! - Author Read-alikes
- Book Discussion Guides
- Articles
- Reading lists
- Browse by genre, appeal, award winners, and more!
- NoveList K-8 for youth recommendations.
Click below to get started!
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