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Find hundreds of FREE events for children, tweens and teens in the 2016 Sarasota County Public Library Summer Youth Activities Guide. Explore your library and its free programs, computers, books and movies!
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Summer 2015 Youth Activities Guide
Stimulating imaginations, encouraging creativity and supporting continued learning
SARASOTA COUNT Y LIBRARY SYSTEM
Summer Youth Activities Guide
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2016 Summer Youth Activities Guide
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2016 Summer Youth Activities Guide
Sarasota County Libraries offers a full schedule of programming for youth every summer at each of the nine library locations. Thanks to the generosity of the Friends of the Library organizations, a variety of programs have been designed to stimulate imaginations, encourage creativity and to support continued learning.
Using this GuideActivities in this guide are listed by date as well as location. Program dates are subject to change. Please check our online calendar at www.scgov.net/library or call 941-861-5000 for themost current information.
ADA Compliance PolicySarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs and activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA/Pages/default.aspx. Persons with disabilities who require assistance or alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.), or who wish to file a complaint, should contact: Sarasota County ADA/ Civil Rights Coordinator, 1660 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34236, Phone: 941-861-5000; TTY 7-1-1 or 1-800-955-8771, Email: [email protected]
Sarasota County Libraries Summer Youth Activities Guide
Program Registration and Online CalendarTo register for a program and view the most up-to-date program information visit www.scgov.net/library and select calendar or use this QR code.
Elsie Quirk Library (941-861-1200)100 W. Dearborn St., EnglewoodSCAT Route #16Hours: Mon, Wed 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library (941-861-1260)4143 Woodmere Park Blvd., VeniceSCAT Route #16Hours: Mon, Fri, Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Tue, Wed, Thu 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Fruitville Library (941-861-2500)100 Coburn Road, SarasotaSCAT Route #1Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Thu, Fri, Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Gulf Gate Library (941-861-1230)7112 Curtiss Ave., SarasotaSCAT Routes #5, 6Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Thu, Fri, Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
North Port Library (941-861-1300)13800 S. Tamiami Trail, North PortSCAT Routes #9, 28Hours: Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Tue, Wed 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
North Sarasota Library (941-861-1360)2801 Newtown Blvd., SarasotaSCAT Route #7Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Tue, Thu 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Osprey Connections Library (941-918-4037)at Historic Spanish Point337 N. Tamiami Trail, OspreySCAT Route #17Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Sat 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Selby Library (941-861-1100) 1331 First St., Sarasota SCAT Routes #2, 18, 99 / Alternate routes via SCATDowntown Transfer Station (walking distance) Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Fri, Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Venice Connections Library (941-861-1350)at Venice Community Center 326 S. Nokomis Ave., VeniceSCAT Route #13Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Activities by date ....................... 3Activities by library ..................23
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SARASOTA COUNTY LIBRARY LOCATIONS
3 *Registration Required
2016 Summer Youth Activities Guide
DATE PROGRAM LIBRARY AGE EVENT TYPE PAGE NUMBER
Every Tuesday 10:15 a.m.
Story Walk Jacaranda 3-5 Storytime 26
Every Tuesday10:15-11 a.m.
Baby Rhyme and Sign Gulf Gate Birth-2 1/2 Storytime 29
Every Tuesday 10:30-11:30 a.m.
On Your Mark, Get Set, Read! Elsie Quirk 5-9 Storytime 24
Every Tuesday4-7 p.m.
Schoolwork Help* North Port 5-18 Educational 33
Every Tuesday4-5 p.m.
Tinker Tuesday North Sarasota 6-16 Creativity 36
Every Tuesday6-7 p.m.
Tween Tuesday Gulf Gate 9-12 Creativity 30
Every Wednesday4-5 p.m.
Read with the Dogs Gulf Gate 5-9Reading/Literacy
30
Every Wednesday 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Lego Club North Port Family Lego Club 33
Every Thursday3-4:30 p.m.
Discovery Lab North Port 9-12 Educational 32
Every Friday10:15 a.m.-noon
Family Movie Jacaranda Family Movie 25
Every Friday11-11:30 a.m.
Lap Sit and Baby Rhyme and Sign Selby Birth-2 Storytime 40
Every Saturday2-4 p.m.
Chess Club North Port All Ages Games 32
First Wednesday5:30-7:30 p.m.
Teen Gaming Night Gulf Gate 13-18 Games 30
First Wednesday6-7 p.m.
Lego Club Elsie Quirk 5-9 Lego Club 23
First Saturday 2-4 p.m.
Lego Club Selby 5-12 Lego Club 40
Second Monday3:30-4:30 p.m.
Read with the Dogs Elsie Quirk 5-9Reading/Literacy
24
Second Tuesday3:30-4:30 p.m.
Science Explorations* Elsie Quirk 5-9 Educational 24
Second Tuesday6-7 p.m.
Read with the Dogs North Port 5-9Reading/Literacy
33
Second Wednesday5:30-7:30 p.m.
Anime Club North Port 13-18 Movie 32
Second Saturday1-3 p.m.
Lego Club Jacaranda 9-12 Lego Club 26
Third Tuesday3:30-4:30 p.m.
Read with the Dogs Jacaranda 5-9Reading/Literacy
26
Third Wednesday5:30-6:30 p.m.
Anime Club Gulf Gate 13-18 Movie 29
Third Wednesday5:30-6:30 p.m.
Lego Club Gulf Gate 5-9 Lego Club 30
*Registration Required 4
2016 Summer Youth Activities Guide
Third Saturdaynoon-3 p.m.
Lego Club Elsie Quirk 5-9 Lego Club 23
Third Saturday3-4 p.m.
Words Alive: Birth-to-Five North Sarasota Birth-5 Storytime 36
Last Monday4:30-6:30 p.m.
Anime Club Fruitville 11-18 Movie 27
Last Tuesday6-7:45 p.m.
Page-to-Screen Tween Book Club Jacaranda 9-12Reading/Literacy
26
Last Tuesday6-7:30 p.m.
Teen Wii Gaming Night North Port 12-18 Games 34
Last Wednesday6-7:30 p.m.
Teen Advisory Board North Port 12-18Meeting and Training
34
JUNE
June 3 Friday, 10:15-11 a.m.
Storytime Gulf Gate 3-5 Storytime 30
June 3 Friday, 1-3 p.m.
Henna Art* Elsie Quirk 10-18 Creativity 23
June 4 Saturday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
John Storms' World of Reptiles Gulf Gate Family Educational 29
June 4 Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Harry Potter Party!* North Port Family Special Event 33
June 4 Saturday, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
DIY Craft: Leather Bracelets* Jacaranda 13-18 Creativity 25
June 6 Monday, 2-3 p.m.
MyPlate: Enjoy Your Food! North Sarasota 11-13 Health 35
June 6-8 Monday, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Tuesday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Wednesday, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
GEMS Babysitting Course:All 3 days required.*
Selby 12-16Meeting and Training
39
June 6Monday, 10:15 a.m. or 11:15 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play Elsie Quirk Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
23
June 6 Monday, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Lego Club Fruitville 6-10 Lego Club 27
June 7Tuesday, 10:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play North Port Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
32
June 7 Tuesday, 10:30-11 a.m.
Katie Adams Make-believe Theater:Fables for a Fit Life
Elsie Quirk Family Special Event 23
June 7 Tuesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
On Your Mark, Get Set, Read! Summer Kick-off Elsie Quirk Family Special Event 24
June 7 Tuesday, 2-3:30 p.m.
Summer Reading Kick-off Party North Sarasota Family Special Event 36
June 8 Wednesday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Bike Rodeo Jacaranda Family Special Event 25
DATE PROGRAM LIBRARY AGE EVENT TYPE PAGE NUMBER
5 *Registration Required
2016 Summer Youth Activities Guide
June 8Wednesday, 2:30-7:30 p.m.
Drop-in Craft Selby 5-18 Creativity 39
June 8Wednesday, 10:15-11 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play Selby Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
39
June 8Wednesday, noon-12:45 p.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play North Sarasota Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
35
June 8 Wednesday, 1-2:30 p.m.
Roots of Rhythm* North Port 5-12 Music 33
June 8 Wednesday, 2-3 p.m.
Showtime for Kids Gulf Gate 5-9 Special Event 30
June 9Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon
Drop-in Craft Selby 5-18 Creativity 39
June 9Thursday, 10:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play Gulf Gate Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
29
June 9Thursday, 10:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play Jacaranda Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
25
June 9Thursday, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Family Storytime Elsie Quirk Family Storytime 23
June 9Thursday, 10:30-11 a.m.
Storytime Fun North Sarasota Birth-5 Storytime 36
June 9Thursday, 1-3 p.m.
Teen Volunteer Party* Selby 14-18Meeting and Training
41
June 9Thursday, 2-4 p.m.
Tween/Teen Juggling* Fruitville 9-18 Creativity 28
June 10Friday, 10:15-11 a.m.
Chucko the Clown Gulf Gate Family Special Event 29
June 10Friday, 10:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play Fruitville Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
27
June 10Friday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Baby Rhyme and Sign North Port Birth-2 1/2 Storytime 32
June 10Friday, 1-3 p.m.
Teen Movies Elsie Quirk 13-18 Movie 23
June 10 Friday, 2 p.m.
Roots of Rhythm* North Sarasota 13-18 Music 35
June 10Friday, 3-4 p.m.
Primary Readers-Early Edition* Gulf Gate 5-9Reading/Literacy
30
June 10Friday, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Teen Friday Night Movie Gulf Gate 13-18 Movie 30
June 11Saturday, 1-2 p.m.
Katie Adams Make-believe Theater: Fables for a Fit Life
North Port 5-9 Special Event 33
June 13Monday, 10:15 a.m. or 11:15 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play Elsie Quirk Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
23
DATE PROGRAM LIBRARY AGE EVENT TYPE PAGE NUMBER
*Registration Required 6
2016 Summer Youth Activities Guide
June 13Monday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Jacki Manna's Very Funny Ventriloquism Show
North Port 5-9 Special Event 33
June 13Monday, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Windell Campbell the Storyteller Selby 5-9 Storytime 41
June 13Monday, 2-3 p.m.
Sports Nutrition: Hydration North Sarasota 11-13 Health 36
June 13Monday, 2-3 p.m.
Teen Volunteer Orientation Fruitville 14-18Meeting and Training
28
June 13 Monday, 6-7:15 p.m.
Tween Book Club* Gulf Gate 9-12Reading/Literacy
30
June 14Tuesday, 10-11 a.m.
Showtime for KidsVenice Community Center
Family Special Event 42
June 14Tuesday, 10:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play North Port Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
32
June 14Tuesday, 10:15-11 a.m.
Toddler Storytime Selby 18 mo.- 3 Storytime 41
June 14Tuesday, 11 a.m.-noon
Drum Circle with the Giving Tree Jacaranda Family Music 25
June 14Tuesday, 2-3 p.m.
Hip-Hop Dance Workshop* Gulf Gate 9-12 Fitness 29
June 14Tuesday, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Drum Circle with the Giving Tree Fruitville Family Music 27
June 14Tuesday, 3-4 p.m.
Cold Porcelain Sculptures and Objects Craft Selby 9-12 Creativity 39
June 14Tuesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Russian Traditional Dance and Music Jacaranda Family Special Event 26
June 15Wednesday, 10:15-11 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play Selby Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
39
June 15Wednesday, noon-12:45 p.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play North Sarasota Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
35
June 15Wednesday, 1-2 p.m.
Contemporary Dance Workshop: Teens* Selby 13-18 Fitness 39
June 15Wednesday, 2-3 p.m.
Firefighters of Sarasota County Gulf Gate Family Special Event 29
June 15Wednesday, 2-3 p.m.
Kidding Around Yoga* North Port 5-9 Fitness 33
June 15Wednesday, 2-4 p.m.
Movie Day North Sarasota 9-18 Movie 36
June 15 Wednesday, 2-3 p.m.
Tween Activities* Jacaranda 9-12 Creativity 26
June 16Thursday, 10:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play Gulf Gate Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
29
DATE PROGRAM LIBRARY AGE EVENT TYPE PAGE NUMBER
7 *Registration Required
2016 Summer Youth Activities Guide
June 16Thursday, 10:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play Jacaranda Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
25
June 16Thursday, 10:15-11 a.m.
Preschool Academy Selby 3-5 Storytime 40
June 16Thursday, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Family Storytime Elsie Quirk Family Storytime 23
June 16Thursday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Fire Safety Bunch Show* North Port 5-9 Special Event 3
June 16Thursday, 10:30-11 a.m.
Fun to be Fit Fruitville 3-5 Fitness 27
June 16Thursday, 2-4 p.m.
Chainmail Jewelry* Fruitville 11-18 Creativity 27
June 16Thursday, 2-3 p.m.
South African and Cuban Dance North Sarasota 13-18 Fitness 36
June 16Thursday, 2-3:30 p.m.
Teen Summer Craft Series* Gulf Gate 13-18 Creativity 30
June 16Thursday, 4-6 p.m.
Teen Gaming Selby 13-18 Games 41
June 17Friday, 10:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play Fruitville Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
27
June 17Friday, 10:15-11 a.m.
Storytime Gulf Gate 3-5 Storytime 30
June 17Friday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Baby Rhyme and Sign North Port Birth-2 1/2 Storytime 32
June 17Friday, 1-3 p.m.
Leather Bracelets* Elsie Quirk 13-18 Creativity 23
June 17Friday, 2-3 p.m.
Cooking Matters: Fruit and Veggie Smoothies
North Sarasota 13-18 Health 35
June 17Friday, 2-4:30 p.m.
Get in the Game - Read: Book-to-Movie North Port 13-18 Movie 32
June 17Friday, 3-4 p.m.
Primary Readers - Late Edition* Gulf Gate 5-9Reading/Literacy
30
June 20Monday, 10:15 a.m. or 11:15 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play Elsie Quirk Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
23
June 20Monday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Y.U.M.: My Plate North Port 3-7 Health 33
June 20Monday, 11 a.m.-noon
MyPlate: Enjoy Your Food! Jacaranda 11-13 Health 26
June 20Monday, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Steve Knight's Nifty Puppets Selby 4-10 Special Event 40
June 20Monday, 2-3 p.m.
Water Your Body North Sarasota 11-13 Health 36
DATE PROGRAM LIBRARY AGE EVENT TYPE PAGE NUMBER
8
2016 Summer Youth Activities Guide
9 *Registration Required
2016 Summer Youth Activities Guide
June 21Tuesday, 10-11 a.m.
Katie Adams Make-believe Theater: Fables for a Fit Life
Venice Community Center
Family Special Event 42
June 21Tuesday, 10:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play North Port Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
32
June 21Tuesday, 11 a.m.-noon
Water Your Body Jacaranda 11-13 Health 26
June 21Tuesday, 2 p.m.-3 p.m.
John Storms' World of Reptiles Fruitville Family Educational 27
June 21Tuesday, 2-3 p.m.
Visual Storytelling: Using Art to Create Stories*
Selby 13-18 Creativity 41
June 21Tuesday, 3-4 p.m.
Accordion Books* Selby 13-18 Creativity 39
June 22Wednesday, 10:15-11 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play Selby Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
39
June 22Wednesday, 11 a.m.-noon
Sports Nutrition: Hydration Jacaranda 11-13 Health 26
June 22Wednesday, 1-2 p.m.
Contemporary Dance Workshop: Teens* Selby 13-18 Fitness 39
June 22Wednesday, noon-12:45 p.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play North Sarasota Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
35
June 22Wednesday, 2-2:45 p.m.
Katie Adams Make-believe Theater: Fables for a Fit Life
Gulf Gate Family Special Event 29
June 22Wednesday, 2-3 p.m.
Tween Activities* Jacaranda 9-12 Creativity 26
June 22Wednesday, 2-3 p.m.
Yoga* North Sarasota 5-9 Fitness 36
June 23Thursday, 10:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play Gulf Gate Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
29
June 23Thursday, 10:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play Jacaranda Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
25
June 23Thursday, 10:15-11 a.m.
Preschool Academy Selby 3-5 Storytime 40
June 23Thursday, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Family Storytime Elsie Quirk Family Storytime 23
June 23Thursday, 10:30-11 a.m.
Preschool Music Fruitville 3-5 Music 28
June 23Thursday, 11 a.m.-noon
Strong Body, Strong Mind: Fitness Jacaranda 11-13 Fitness 26
June 23Thursday, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Contemporary Dance Workshop: Teens* Jacaranda 13-18 Fitness 25
June 23Thursday, 1-2 p.m.
Stories Fill the Gap North Port 5-9 Storytime 34
DATE PROGRAM LIBRARY AGE EVENT TYPE PAGE NUMBER
*Registration Required 10
2016 Summer Youth Activities Guide
June 23Thursday, 2-3 p.m.
Contemporary Dance Workshop: Kids* Jacaranda 7-12 Fitness 25
June 23Thursday, 3-4 p.m.
Author - Trish Doller Selby 13-18 Special Event 39
June 23Thursday, 4-6 p.m.
Teen Gaming Selby 13-18 Games 41
June 24 Friday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Baby Rhyme and Sign North Port Birth-2 1/2 Storytime 32
June 24Friday, 10:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play Fruitville Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
27
June 24Friday, 10:15-11 a.m.
Fun to be Fit Gulf Gate 3-5 Fitness 29
June 24Friday, 1-3 p.m.
Apples to Apples Elsie Quirk 9-18 Games 23
June 25Saturday, 1-2 p.m.
On Your Mark, Get Set, Read! North Port 5-9 Special Event 33
June 27Monday, 10:15 a.m. or 11:15 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play Elsie Quirk Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
23
June 27Monday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Y.U.M.: My Plate North Port 3-7 Health 34
June 27Monday, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
The Moogician Selby 5-9 Music 41
June 27Monday, 2-3 p.m.
Strong Body, Strong Mind: Fitness North Sarasota 11-13 Fitness 36
June 27Monday, 6-7:15 p.m.
Tween Book Club* Gulf Gate 9-12Reading/Literacy
30
June 28Tuesday, 10-11 a.m.
Fun to Be FitVenice Community Center
3-5 Fitness 42
June 28Tuesday, 10:15-11 a.m.
Toddler Storytime Selby 18 mo.- 3 Storytime 41
June 28Tuesday, 10:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play North Port Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
32
June 28Tuesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Kidding Around Yoga* Elsie Quirk 5-8 Fitness 23
June 28Tuesday, 2-3 p.m.
Contemporary Dance Workshop: Kids* North Port 7-12 Fitness 32
June 28Tuesday, 2-3:30 p.m.
Tullet Fun Art Fruitville 6-18 Creativity 28
June 28Tuesday, 3-4 p.m.
Rope Word Craft* Selby 13-18 Creativity 390
June 29Wednesday, 10:15-11 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play Selby Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
39
DATE PROGRAM LIBRARY AGE EVENT TYPE PAGE NUMBER
11 *Registration Required
2016 Summer Youth Activities Guide
June 29Wednesday, noon-12:45 p.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play North Sarasota Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
35
June 29Wednesday, 2-3:30 p.m.
A Very Unique Olympics! North Port 5-9 Fitness 32
June 29Wednesday, 2-3 p.m.
Cooking Matters: Veggie Faces North Sarasota 6-10 Health 35
June 29Wednesday, 2-3 p.m.
Family Fun Magic Show with John Chartier* Jacaranda Family Special Event 25
June 29Wednesday, 2-3 p.m.
Sports and Nutrition Program Gulf Gate 5-9 Health 30
June 29Wednesday, 5-7 p.m.
Drop-in Science Experiments* Selby 6-10 Educational 39
June 30Thursday, 10:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play Gulf Gate Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
29
June 30Thursday, 10:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play Jacaranda Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
25
June 30Thursday, 10:15-11 a.m.
Preschool Academy Selby 3-5 Storytime 40
June 30Thursday, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Family Storytime Elsie Quirk Family Storytime 23
June 30 Thursday, 10:30-11 a.m.
Preschool Storytime and Play Fruitville 3-5 Storytime 28
June 30 Thursday, 2-3:30 p.m.
Dance, Drama and Craft from Japan* North Sarasota 6-12 Special Event 35
June 30Thursday, 2-3 p.m.
Hip Hop Dance Workshop: Teens* Fruitville 11-18 Fitness 27
June 30Thursday, 2-3:30 p.m.
Teen Summer Craft Series* Gulf Gate 13-18 Creativity 30
June 30Thursday, 4-6 p.m.
Teen Gaming Selby 13-18 Games 41
JULY
Every Tuesday10:15-11 a.m.
Baby Rhyme and Sign Gulf Gate Birth-2 1/2 Storytime 29
Every Tuesday 10:15 a.m.
Story Walk Jacaranda 3-5 Storytime 26
Every Tuesday 10:30-11:30 a.m.No program on July 11
On Your Mark, Get Set, Read! Elsie Quirk 5-9 Storytime 24
Every Tuesday4-7 p.m.
Schoolwork Help* North Port 5-18 Educational 34
Every Tuesday4-5 p.m.
Tinker Tuesday North Sarasota 6-16 Creativity 36
Every Tuesday6-7 p.m.
Tween Tuesday Gulf Gate 9-12 Creativity 30
DATE PROGRAM LIBRARY AGE EVENT TYPE PAGE NUMBER
*Registration Required 12
2016 Summer Youth Activities Guide
Every Wednesday4-5 p.m.
Read with the Dogs Gulf Gate 5-9Reading/Literacy
30
Every Wednesday 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Lego Club North Port Family Lego Club 33
Every Thursday3-4:30 p.m.
Discovery Lab North Port 9-12 Educational 32
Every Thursday4-6 p.m.
Teen Gaming Selby 13-18 Games 41
Every Friday10:15 a.m.-noon
Family Movie Jacaranda Family Movie 25
Every Friday11-11:30 a.m.No program on July 8
Lap Sit and Baby Rhyme and Sign Selby Birth-2 Storytime 40
Every Saturday2-4 p.m.
Chess Club North Port All Ages Games 32
First Wednesday5:30-7:30 p.m.
Teen Gaming Night Gulf Gate 13-18 Games 30
First Wednesday6-7 p.m.
Lego Club Elsie Quirk 5-9 Lego Club 23
First Saturday 2-4 p.m.
Lego Club Selby 5-12 Lego Club 40
Second Monday3:30-4:30 p.m.
Read with the Dogs Elsie Quirk 5-9Reading/Literacy
24
Second Tuesday3:30-4:30 p.m.
Science Explorations* Elsie Quirk 5-9 Educational 24
Second Tuesday6-7 p.m.
Read with the Dogs North Port 5-9Reading/Literacy
34
Second Wednesday5:30-7:30 p.m.
Anime Club North Port 13-18 Movie 32
Second Saturday1-3 p.m.
Lego Club Jacaranda 9-12 Lego Club 26
Third Tuesday3:30-4:30 p.m.
Read with the Dogs Jacaranda 5-9Reading/Literacy
26
Third Wednesday5:30-6:30 p.m.
Anime Club Gulf Gate 13-18 Creativity 29
Third Saturdaynoon-3 p.m.
Lego Club Gulf Gate 5-9 Lego Club 30
Third Saturday1:30-3:30 p.m.
Lego Club Elsie Quirk 5-9 Lego Club 23
Third Saturday3-4 p.m.
Words Alive: Birth-to-Five North Sarasota Birth-5 Storytime 36
Last Monday4:30-6:30 p.m.
Anime Club Fruitville 11-18 Movie 27
Last TuesdayTuesday, 6-7:45 p.m.
Page-to-Screen Tween Book Club Jacaranda 9-12Reading/Literacy
26
DATE PROGRAM LIBRARY AGE EVENT TYPE PAGE NUMBER
13 *Registration Required
2016 Summer Youth Activities Guide
Last Tuesday6-7:30 p.m.
Teen Wii Gaming Night North Port 12-18 Games 34
Last Wednesday6-7:30 p.m.
Teen Advisory Board North Port 12-18Meeting and Training
34
July 1Friday, 10:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play Fruitville Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
27
July 1Friday, 10:15-11 a.m.
Storytime Gulf Gate 18 mo.-4 Storytime 30
July 1Friday, 1-2:30 p.m.
Bamboo Brush Painting* Elsie Quirk 13-18 Creativity 23
July 1Friday, 3-4 p.m.
Primary Readers - Early Edition* Gulf Gate 5-9Reading/Literacy
30
July 5Tuesday, 10:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play North Port Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
32
July 6Wednesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
MyPlate: Enjoy Your Food! Elsie Quirk 11-13 Health 24
July 6Wednesday, 10:15-11 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play Selby Birth-5Reading/Literacy
39
July 6Wednesday, 2-4 p.m.
Gaming Day North Sarasota 6-18 Games 35
July 6Wednesday, 2-3 p.m.
Kidding Around Yoga Jacaranda 5-9 Fitness 25
July 6Wednesday, 2-3 p.m.
Stars and Stripes Patriotic Puppet Show Gulf Gate Family Special Event 30
July 7Thursday, 10:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play Gulf Gate Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
29
July 7Thursday, 10:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play Jacaranda Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
25
July 7Thursday, 10:30-11 a.m.
Storytime Fun North Sarasota Birth-5 Storytime 36
July 7Thursday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Y.U.M. Storytime Elsie Quirk 3-7 Storytime 24
July 8Friday, 10:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play Fruitville Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
27
July 8Friday, 10:15 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Sway with Dave Moran Gulf Gate Family Music 30
July 8Friday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Baby Rhyme and Sign North Port Birth-2 1/2 Storytime 32
July 8Friday, 1-3 p.m.
Teen Movies Elsie Quirk 13-18 Movie 24
July 8Friday, 2-4 p.m.
Minecraft: Live-Action* North Port 13-18 Games 33
DATE PROGRAM LIBRARY AGE EVENT TYPE PAGE NUMBER
*Registration Required 14
2016 Summer Youth Activities Guide
July 8Friday, 2-3 p.m.
Minute to Win It! North Sarasota 13-18 Games 35
July 8 Friday, 3-4:30 p.m.
Design and Create Jewelry* North Port 13-18 Creativity 32
July 8Friday, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Teen Friday Night Movie Gulf Gate 13-18 Movie 30
July 9Saturday, 1:30-3 p.m.
Chopped: Art Edition* Gulf Gate 13-18 Creativity 29
July 9Saturday, 1-2 p.m.
Drum Circle with the Giving Tree North Port Family Music 32
July 11Monday, 10:15-11 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play Elsie Quirk Birth-5Reading/Literacy
23
July 11Wednesday, 10:15-11 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play Selby Birth-5Reading/Literacy
39
July 11Monday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Y.U.M.: Fun with Fruits and Vegetables North Port 3-7 Health 34
July 11Monday, 12:45-1:30 p.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play North Sarasota Birth-5Reading/Literacy
35
July 11-15Monday-Friday,1-3 p.m.
Computer Coding*(must attend all five days)
Selby 9-18 Educational 39
July 11Monday, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
MyPlate: Enjoy Your Food! North Port 11-13 Health 33
July 11Monday, 2-3 p.m.
Y.U.M. Storytime Elsie Quirk 3-7 Storytime 24
July 11 Monday, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Lego Club Fruitville 6-10 Lego Club 27
July 11Monday, 6-7:15 p.m.
Tween Book Club* Gulf Gate 9-12Reading/Literacy
30
July 12Tuesday, 10-11 a.m.
Drum Circle with the Giving TreeVenice Community Center
Family Music 42
July 12Tuesday, 10:15 or 11:30 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play North Port Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
32
July 12, 19, 26Tuesday, 10:15-11 a.m.
Toddler Storytime Selby 18 mo.- 3 Storytime 41
July 12Tuesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Baseball Fun with Stoney Elsie Quirk 5-9 Special Event 23
July 12Tuesday, 1-3 p.m.
Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi* Fruitville Family Movie 28
July 12 Tuesday, 2-3:30 p.m.
Asian Brush Painting* Jacaranda 13-18 Creativity 25
July 12Tuesday, 3-6 p.m.
Shrinky Dink Drop-in Craft Selby 5-9 Creativity 40
July 13Wednesday, 10:15-11 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play Selby Birth-5Reading/Literacy
39
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15
2016 Summer Youth Activities Guide
*Registration Required 16
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July 13Wednesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
KIDFIT with DoDad's Lab North Port 5-9 Health 33
July 13Wednesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Water Your Body Elsie Quirk 11-13 Health 24
July 13Wednesday, 2-3 p.m.
KIDFIT with DoDad's Lab Gulf Gate 5-9 Health 29
July 13Wednesday, 2-3 p.m.
Trucks! Trucks! Trucks! North Sarasota Family Educational 36
July 13Wednesday, 2-3 p.m.
Tween Activities* Jacaranda 9-12 Creativity 26
July 13Wednesday, 3-4 p.m.
Leather Bracelets Selby 13-18 Creativity 40
July 13 Wednesday, 3:30-5 p.m.
Minecraft Club Elsie Quirk 7-11 Games 24
July 14Thursday, 10:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play Gulf Gate Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
29
July 14Thursday, 10:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play Jacaranda Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
25
July 14, 21, 28Thursday, 10:15-11 a.m.
Preschool Academy Selby 3-5 Storytime 40
July 14Thursday, 10:30-11 a.m.
Preschool Storytime and Play Fruitville 3-5 Storytime 28
July 14Thursday, 2-4 p.m.
Iceland Adventures* Fruitville 13-18 Educational 27
July 14Thursday, 2-3:30 p.m.
Teen Summer Craft Series* Gulf Gate 13-18 Creativity 30
July 14Thursday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Y.U.M. Storytime Elsie Quirk 3-7 Storytime 24
July 14Thursday, 3-4 p.m.
Tween Yoga and Martial Arts Gulf Gate 9-12 Fitness 30
July 15Friday, 10:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play Fruitville Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
27
July 15Friday, 10:15-11 a.m.
Storytime Gulf Gate 18 mo.-4 Storytime 30
July 15Friday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Baby Rhyme and Sign North Port Birth-2 1/2 Storytime 32
July 15Friday, 1-3 p.m.
Coffee Art* Elsie Quirk 9-18 Creativity 23
July 15Friday, 2-4:30 p.m.
Get in the Game - Read: Book-to-Movie North Port 13-18 Movie 32
July 15, 22, 29Friday, 2 p.m.
Self-defense and Karate Basics* Selby 13-18 Educational 40
DATE PROGRAM LIBRARY AGE EVENT TYPE PAGE NUMBER
17 *Registration Required
2016 Summer Youth Activities Guide
July 15Friday, 3-4 p.m.
Primary Readers: Late Edition* Gulf Gate 5-9Reading/Literacy
30
July 16, 23, 30Saturday, 11 a.m.-noon
Digital Technology Class* North Port 8-18 Educational 32
July 16Saturday, 11 a.m.-noon
Sumo Challenge Robotics* Selby 11-18 Games 41
July 18Monday, 10:15-11 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play Elsie Quirk Birth-5Reading/Literacy
23
July 18Monday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Y.U.M.: Delicious Dairy North Port 3-7 Health 34
July 18Monday, 12:45-1:30 p.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play North Sarasota Birth-5Reading/Literacy
35
July 18Monday, 12:45-1:45 p.m.
MyPlate: Enjoy Your Food! Selby 11-13 Health 40
July 18Monday, 1:30-2 :30 p.m.
Showtime For Kids Selby 5-9 Special Event 40
July 18Monday, 1:30-2 :30 p.m.
Water Your Body North Port 11-13 Health 34
July 18Monday, 2-3 p.m.
Y.U.M. Storytime Elsie Quirk 3-7 Storytime 24
July 19Tuesday, 10-11 a.m.
Children's Yoga with ElinVenice Community Center
Family Fitness 42
July 19Tuesday, 10:15-11:15 a.m.
Dave Moran Selby 18 mo.-5 Music 39
July 19Tuesday, 10:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play North Port Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
32
July 19Tuesday, 12:45-1:45 p.m.
Water Your Body Selby 11-13 Health 41
July 19Tuesday, 2-3 p.m.
Creative Coloring Fruitville 5-9 Creativity 27
July 20Wednesday, 10:15-11 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play Selby Birth-5Reading/Literacy
39
July 20Wednesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Sports Nutrition: Hydration Elsie Quirk 11-13 Health 24
July 20Wednesday, 12:45-1:45 p.m.
Sports Nutrition: Hydration Selby 11-13 Health 40
July 20Wednesday, 1-2 p.m.
Stories of Strength North Port 5-9 Storytime 34
July 20Wednesday, 2-3 p.m.
Exercise Your Mind North Sarasota 5-18 Special Event 35
July 20Wednesday, 2-3 p.m.
Forest Rangers and Smokey Bear Gulf Gate 5-9 Special Event 29
July 20Wednesday, 2-3 p.m.
John Storms' World of Reptiles Jacaranda Family Educational 25
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*Registration Required 18
2016 Summer Youth Activities Guide
July 20Wednesday, 3-4 p.m.
Henna Art* Selby 11-18 Creativity 39
July 21 Thursday, 10-11:30 a.m.
Wondrous Stories Through Magical Papers* Jacaranda 3-9 Creativity 26
July 21Thursday, 10:15 or 11:30 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play Jacaranda Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
25
July 21Thursday, 10:15 or 11:30 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play Gulf Gate Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
30
July 21Thursday, 10:15-11 a.m.
Preschool Academy Selby 3-5 Storytime 40
July 21Thursday, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Family Storytime Elsie Quirk Family Storytime 23
July 21Thursday, 12:45-1:45 p.m.
Strong Body, Strong Mind: Fitness Selby 11-13 Fitness 40
July 21Thursday, 1-2 p.m.
Silly Sam's New Music Box North Port 5-9 Music 34
July 21Thursday, 2-3:30 p.m.
Makin' Magic* Fruitville 13-18 Creativity 27
July 21Thursday, 3-4 p.m.
Tween Thursday Yoga and Martial Arts Gulf Gate 9-12 Fitness 30
July 22Friday, 10:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play Fruitville Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
27
July 22Friday, 10:15-11 a.m.
Fun to be Fit Gulf Gate Birth-6 Fitness 29
July 22Friday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Baby Rhyme and Sign North Port Birth-2 1/2 Storytime 32
July 22Friday, 1-3 p.m.
Teen Coloring Workshop* Elsie Quirk 11-18 Creativity 24
July 22 Friday, 2-3:30 p.m.
Balinese Mask Dance Drama* North Port 13-18 Special Event 32
July 22Friday, 2-3 p.m.
Ready? Set? Roll! North Sarasota 10-18 Games 35
July 22Friday, 2 p.m.
Self-defense and Karate Basics* Selby 13-18 Educational 40
July 23Saturday, 11 a.m.-noon
Wondrous Stories Through Magical Papers* Selby 3-9 Creativity 41
July 23Saturday, 2-3:30 p.m.
Makin' Magic* Selby 13-18 Creativity 40
July 23Saturday, 2-3 p.m.
Sporting Summer Puppet Show North Port 5-9 Special Event 34
July 25Monday, 10:15-11 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play Elsie Quirk Birth-5Reading/Literacy
23
July 25Monday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Y.U.M.: The Power of Protein Foods North Port 3-7 Health 34
July 25Monday, 12:45-1:30 p.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play North Sarasota Birth-5Reading/Literacy
35
DATE PROGRAM LIBRARY AGE EVENT TYPE PAGE NUMBER
19 *Registration Required
2016 Summer Youth Activities Guide
July 25Monday, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Katie Adams Make-believe Theatre:Stories of Strength
Selby 5-9 Special Event 40
July 25Monday, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Strong Body, Strong Mind: Fitness North Port 11-13 Health 34
July 25Monday, 6-7:15 p.m.
Tween Book Club* Gulf Gate 9-12Reading/Literacy
30
July 26Tuesday, 10-11 a.m.
JigglemanVenice Community Center
Family Special Event 42
July 26Tuesday, 10:15-11:30 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play North Port Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
32
July 26Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.-noon
Wondrous Stories Through Magical Papers* Elsie Quirk 3-9 Creativity 24
July 26 Tuesday, 2-3:30 p.m.
Designing a Dream House* Fruitville 5-12 Creativity 27
July 26Tuesday, 2-3:30 p.m.
Unusual Sea Creatures of Sarasota Baywith Keith Wilson*
Selby 6-10 Educational 41
July 26Tuesday, 2:30-4 p.m.
Create a Book Cover Illustration with Frank Remikiewicz*
Selby 13-18 Creativity 39
July 27Wednesday, 10:15-11 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play Selby Birth-5Reading/Literacy
39
July 27Wednesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Strong Body, Strong Mind: Fitness Elsie Quirk 11-13 Fitness 24
July 27Wednesday, 10:15-11 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play Selby Birth-5Reading/Literacy
39
July 27Wednesday, 2-3 p.m.
Kidding Around Yoga Gulf Gate 5-9 Fitness 29
July 27Wednesday, 2-3 p.m.
Moving Art North Sarasota 7-18 Creativity 35
July 27Wednesday, 2-3 p.m.
Tween Activities* Jacaranda 9-12 Creativity 26
July 27Wednesday, 2-3 p.m.
Weather to Play or Not? North Port 5-9 Health 34
July 27Wednesday, 3:30-5 p.m.
Minecraft Club Elsie Quirk 7-11 Games 24
July 27Wednesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Jiggleman Selby 5-9 Special Event 39
July 28Thursday, 10:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play Gulf Gate Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
30
July 28Thursday, 10:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play Jacaranda Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
25
July 28Thursday, 10:15-11 a.m.
Preschool Academy Selby 3-5 Storytime 40
July 28Thursday, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Family Storytime Elsie Quirk Family Storytime 23
DATE PROGRAM LIBRARY AGE EVENT TYPE PAGE NUMBER
*Registration Required 20
2016 Summer Youth Activities Guide
July 28Thursday, 10:30-11 a.m.
Fun to be Fit Fruitville 3-5 Fitness 27
July 28Thursday, 2:30-4 p.m.
Create a Book Cover Illustration with Frank Remikiewicz*
Selby 7-9 Creativity 39
July 28Thursday, 3-4 p.m.
Tween Thursday Yoga and Martial Arts* Gulf Gate 9-12 Fitness 30
July 29Friday, 10:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play Fruitville Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
27
July 29Friday, 10:15-11 a.m.
Storytime with Mother Goose Gulf Gate Birth-6 Storytime 30
July 29Friday, 1-3 p.m.
Japan Culture Talk* Elsie Quirk 10-18 Creativity 23
July 29Friday, 2 p.m.
Self-defense and Karate Basics* Selby 13-18 Educational 40
July 30 Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-noon
Wondrous Stories Through Magical Papers* Gulf Gate 3-9 Creativity 30
July 30Saturday, 1-2 p.m.
John Storms' World of Reptiles North Port 5-9 Educational 33
AUGUST
Every Tuesday4-7 p.m.
Schoolwork Help* North Port 5-18 Educational 34
Every Tuesday4-5 p.m.
Tinker Tuesday North Sarasota 6-16 Creativity 26
Every Tuesday6-7 p.m.
Tween Tuesday Gulf Gate 9-12 Creativity 30
Every Wednesday4-5 p.m.
Read with the Dogs Gulf Gate 5-9Reading/Literacy
30
Every Wednesday 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Lego Club North Port Family Lego Club 33
Every Thursday3-4:30 p.m.
Discovery Lab North Port 9-12 Educational 32
Every Friday11-11:30 a.m.
Lap Sit and Baby Rhyme and Sign Selby Birth-2 Storytime 40
Every Saturday2-4 p.m.
Chess Club North Port All Ages Games 32
First Wednesday5:30-7:30 p.m.
Teen Gaming Night Gulf Gate 13-18 Games 30
First Wednesday6-7 p.m.
Lego Club Elsie Quirk 5-9 Lego Club 23
First Saturday 2-4 p.m.
Lego Club Selby 5-12 Lego Club 40
Second Monday3:30-4:30 p.m.
Read with the Dogs Elsie Quirk 5-9Reading/Literacy
24
DATE PROGRAM LIBRARY AGE EVENT TYPE PAGE NUMBER
21 *Registration Required
2016 Summer Youth Activities Guide
Second Tuesday6-7 p.m.
Read with the Dogs North Port 5-9Reading/Literacy
33
Second Wednesday5:30-7:30 p.m.
Anime Club North Port 13-18 Movie 32
Second Saturday1-3 p.m.
Lego Club Jacaranda 9-12 Lego Club 26
Third Tuesdaynoon-1 p.m.
Read with the Dogs Jacaranda 5-9Reading/Literacy
26
Third Saturdaynoon-3 p.m.
Lego Club Gulf Gate 5-9 Lego Club 30
Third Saturday1:30-3:30 p.m.
Lego Club Elsie Quirk 5-9 Lego Club 23
Third Saturday3-4 p.m.
Words Alive: Birth-to-Five North Sarasota Birth-5 Storytime 36
Last Monday4:30-6:30 p.m.
Anime Club Fruitville 11-18 Creativity 27
Last TuesdayTuesday, 6-7:45 p.m.
Page-to-Screen Tween Book Club Jacaranda 9-12Reading/Literacy
26
Last Tuesday6-7:30 p.m.
Teen Wii Gaming Night North Port 12-18 Games 34
Last Wednesday6-7:30 p.m.
Teen Advisory Board North Port 12-18Meeting and Training
34
Aug. 1Monday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Y.U.M.: Create Your Plate North Port 3-7 Health 34
Aug. 1Monday, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Sports Nutrition: Hydration North Port 11-13 Health 34
Aug. 1Monday, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Lego Club Fruitville 6-10 Lego Club 27
Aug. 2Tuesday, 10:15-11 a.m.
Toddler Storytime Selby 18 mo.- 3 Storytime 41
Aug. 2Tuesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Clown Olympics Elsie Quirk 5-9 Special Event 23
Aug. 3Wednesday, 2-3:30 p.m.
1980s Dance Party! Jacaranda Birth-12 Special Event 25
Aug. 4Thursday, 10:15-11 a.m.
Preschool Academy Selby 3-5 Storytime 40
Aug. 4Thursday, 10:30-11 a.m.
Storytime Fun North Sarasota Birth-5 Storytime 36
Aug. 5Friday, 3-4 p.m.
Primary Readers - Early Edition* Gulf Gate 5-9Reading/Literacy
30
Aug. 5Friday, 2-4:30 p.m.
Get in the Game...Read! Book-to-Movie North Port 13-18 Movie 32
Aug. 5Friday, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Teen Friday Night Movie* Gulf Gate 13-18 Movie 30
Aug. 6Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon
End-of-Summer Reading Celebration North Sarasota Family Special Event 35
DATE PROGRAM LIBRARY AGE EVENT TYPE PAGE NUMBER
*Registration Required 22
2016 Summer Youth Activities Guide
Aug. 6Saturday, 1-3 p.m.
Barbecue Finale!* North Port Family Special Event 32
Aug. 6Saturday, 2-3:30 p.m.
Katie Adams Make-believe Theater: End-of-Summer Celebration
Gulf Gate Family Special Event 29
Aug. 6 - 7Saturday, 8 p.m. - Sunday, 8 a.m.
Teen Lock-in* Elsie Quirk 13-18 Special Event 24
Aug. 8Monday, 6-7:15 p.m.
Tween Book Club* Gulf Gate 9-12Reading/Literacy
30
Aug. 9Tuesday, 10:15-11 a.m.
Toddler Storytime Selby 18 mo.- 3 Storytime 41
Aug. 9Tuesday, 3-4 p.m.
DYI: Duct Tape Craft* Selby 13-18 Creativity 39
Aug. 10Wednesday, 3:30-5 p.m.
Minecraft Club Elsie Quirk 7-11 Games 24
Aug. 11Thursday, 10:15-11 a.m.
Preschool Academy Selby 3-5 Storytime 40
Aug. 11Thursday, 2-3:30 p.m.
Teen Summer Craft Series* Gulf Gate 13-18 Creativity 30
Aug. 12Friday, 3 -4 p.m.
Primary Readers - Late Edition* Gulf Gate 5-9Reading/Literacy
30
Aug. 24Wednesday, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Anime Club Gulf Gate 13-18 Creativity 29
DATE PROGRAM LIBRARY AGE EVENT TYPE PAGE NUMBER
23 *Registration Required
2016 Summer Youth Activities Guide
PROGRAM DATE AGE EVENT TYPE
Apples to Apples Join other teens and play this hilarious card game of comparisons!
June 24 Friday, 1-3 p.m.
9-18 Games
Bamboo Brush Painting* Learn Asian brush stroke techniques using ink, sumi bamboo brushes and rice paper with teaching artist Amy Webber.
July 1 Friday, 1-2:30 p.m.
13-18 Creativity
Baseball Fun with Stoney Meet Charlotte Stone Crabs mascot Stoney at this exciting event filled with baseball fun.
July 12 Tuesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
5-9Special Event
Clown Olympics Join the clowns from Alley #303, Clowns Like Us, for a fun morning of zany antics. Learn how to juggle, get your face painted, try a magic trick, walk on stilts and more.
Aug. 2 Tuesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
5-9Special Event
Coffee Art* Join other teens in making cool art with coffee and tea.
July 15 Friday, 1-3 p.m.
9-18 Creativity
Family Storytime Enjoy stories, music, creative movement, hands-on activities and a craft.
Thursdays: June 9, 16, 30 July 21, 28 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Family Storytime
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play Join Forty Carrots for a time of sharing and meaningful play. Designed specifically for children up to age 5 and their parent/caregiver. Class is limited to 12 families. Come to the youth services desk for a FREE ticket the day of the sessions.
Mondays: June 6, 13, 20, 27 10:15 or 11:15 a.m.July 11, 18, 25 10:15 a.m.
Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
Henna Art* Here is your opportunity to explore the art of henna temporary tattoos.
June 3 Friday, 1-3 p.m.
10-18 Creativity
Kidding Around Yoga Workshop:*An interactive yoga workshop which includes singing, dancing, massage, jogging and storytelling. Bring your own yoga mat if you have one. Space is limited. One adult per family.
June 28 Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.-noon
5-8 Fitness
Japan Culture Talk* Come to this Paul Stonebridge presentation on the history and culture of Japan. Snacks from Japan will be featured along with a lecture.
July 29 Friday, 1-3 p.m.
9-12 Creativity
Katie Adams Make-believe Theater: Fables for a Fit Life Join Katie Adams in this storytelling show that will exercise your imagination with an energetic performance of "The Race of the Tortoise and the Hare" and other fables. This show includes colorful props, scenery and audience participation.
June 7 Tuesday, 10:30-11 a.m.
FamilySpecial Event
Leather Bracelets* In this program you will learn how to make leather bracelets with Paul Stonebridge.
June 17 Friday, 1-3 p.m.
13-18 Creativity
Lego Club We provide the Legos, you provide the imagination. Lego creations will be on display in the library until the club meets again.
First Wednesday, Third Saturday 6-7 p.m.
5-9 Lego Club
Minecraft Club Unleash your imagination as you play Minecraft on the Xbox 360. Explore, build and conquer. Learn from others as you play. A tutorial mode is available for beginners.
July 13, 27; Aug. 10 Wednesday, 3:30-5 p.m.
7-11 Games
Elsie Quirk Library 941-861-1200 100 West Dearborn St., Englewood Monday, Wednesday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
*Registration Required 24
2016 Summer Youth Activities Guide
MyPlate: Enjoy Your Food Come learn how to fill your plate with a variety of healthy choices from each of the five food groups. Students will get to taste-test a healthy snack.
July 6 Wednesday, 10:30-11 a.m.
11-13 Health
On Your Mark, Get Set, Read! Summer Kick-off Join us as we celebrate the start of summer and our summer reading adventures. Get your reading log, participate in fun activities and enjoy a special program.
June 7 Tuesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
FamilySpecial Event
On Your Mark, Get Set, Read! Join us for a variety of fun stories and activities related to the summer theme. No program on July 5.
Every Tuesday 10:30-11:30 a.m.
5-9 Storytime
Read with the Dogs Children are invited to practice their reading skills as they read to a certified Suncoast Humane Society pet therapy dog. Register at the youth desk upon arrival.
Second Monday 3:30-4:30 p.m.
5-9Reading/Literacy
Science Explorations* Investigate science at the library with equipment provided by the Suncoast Science Faulhaber FAB LAB.
Second Tuesday 3:30-4:30 p.m.
5-9 Educational
Sports Nutrition: Hydration Students will learn about foods that will help them perform better in sports and other physical activities. Students will also learn about the importance of proper hydration.
July 20 Wednesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
11-13 Health
Strong Body, Strong Mind: Fitness The Sheriff’s Activities League will provide a fast-paced, experiential fitness activity that will emphasize team-building and communication skills.
July 27 Wednesday, 10:30-11 a.m.
11-13 Fitness
Teen Coloring Workshop* Join us for this coloring workshop specifically for teens.
July 22 Friday, 1-3 p.m.
11-18 Creativity
Teen Lock-In* Come and hang out in the library all night! This event features games, food, movies, prizes and more! Parental permission slip is required.
Aug. 6-7 Saturday, 8 p.m.-Sunday, 8 a.m.
13-18Special Event
Teen Movies Come in out of the hot sun and enjoy a teen movie in the air conditioning! Snacks and drinks provided.
June 10; July 8 Friday, 1-3 p.m.
13-18 Movie
Water Your Body Students will identify beverages that are high in sugar and learn the benefits of choosing healthy drinks every day. Participants will taste-test homemade, fruit-infused water.
July 13 Wednesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
11-13 Health
Wondrous Stories Through Magical Papers* Teaching artist Yasu Ishida will share stories from all over the world by telling them in Kamishibai, or "Paper Theatre" style.
July 26 Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.-noon
3-9 Creativity
Y.U.M. Storytime Learn all about healthy eating options through stories and activities.
July 7, 14 Thursday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. July 11, 18 Monday, 2-3 p.m.
3-7 Storytime
PROGRAM DATE AGE EVENT TYPE
25 *Registration Required
2016 Summer Youth Activities Guide
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library 941-861-1260 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice Monday, Friday, Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
PROGRAM DATE AGE EVENT TYPE
1980s Dance Party Celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Program with a super rad '80s dance party. Dress in your coolest '80s clothes. Snacks will be provided.
Aug. 3 Wednesday, 2-3:30 p.m.
Birth-12Special Event
Asian Brush Painting* Learn Asian painting techniques focusing on orchids, flowers and butterflies on rice paper with teaching artist Amy Webber.
July 12 Tuesday, 2-3:30 p.m.
13-18 Creativity
Bike Rodeo Join us at Shamrock Park for a bike rodeo to kick off our Summer Reading Program. Bring your bike to test your skills with obstacles, learn basic maintenance, walk through the nature center and stay for lunch.
June 8 Wednesday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
FamilySpecial Event
Contemporary Dance Workshop: Teens* Come join us at this interactive dance workshop with trained dancers from Sarasota Contemporary Dance Company. Limited to 20 participants.
June 23 Thursday, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
13-18 Fitness
Contemporary Dance Workshop: Kids* Come join us at this interactive dance workshop with trained dancers from Sarasota Contemporary Dance Company. Limited to 20 participants.
June 23 Thursday, 2-3 p.m.
7-12 Fitness
DIY Craft: Leather Bracelets* Come join your friends and celebrate the end of the school year by making a leather bracelet. Paul Stonebridge, a talented visiting librarian, will guide you in the creative process. All materials will be provided.
June 4 Saturday, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
13-18 Creativity
Drum Circle with the Giving Tree Join us for a fun musical experience as we create facilitated rhythms. Learn the many sounds the drum can make, as well as proper playing techniques. Space may be limited.
June 14 Tuesday, 11 a.m.-noon
Family Music
Family Fun Magic Show with John Chartier Join us for a fun-packed, high energy, laugh-out-loud show featuring, magic, balloons and hilarious audience participation.
June 29 Wednesday, 2-3 p.m.
FamilySpecial Event
Family Movie Kids and parents of all ages are invited to enjoy a movie and a small snack. Different movies will be shown each week and will be family-friendly (rated G or PG). Please check Jacaranda's youth calendar for movie titles.
Every Friday 10:15 a.m.-noon
Family Movie
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play Join Forty Carrots for a time of sharing and meaningful play. Designed specifically for children up to age 5 and their parent/caregiver. Class is limited to 12 families. Come to the youth services desk for a FREE ticket the day of the sessions.
June 9, 16, 23, 30 July, 7, 14, 21, 28 Thursday, 10:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.
Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
John Storms' World of Reptiles John Storms will fascinate you with exotic reptiles from around the world. Hear him explain animal behaviors and share stories about his encounters. FREE tickets will be available at the youth desk starting at 1 p.m. the day of show.
July 20 Wednesday, 2-3 p.m.
Family Educational
Kidding Around Yoga Miss Barbara of Rhythm Inlet will lead children through this music-based yoga class which incorporates fun props and serene magic yoga mat rides. Kids will cultivate creativity, cooperation, kindness and positive attitudes. Bring your own yoga mat or towel. Presenter asks for one adult per family maximum.
July 6 Wednesday, 2-3 p.m.
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Lego Club We provide the Legos, you provide the imagination. Create unique creations while watching a Lego movie and participating in other activities. Finished creations will be on display in the youth area.
Second Saturday 1-3 p.m.
9-12 Lego Club
MyPlate: Enjoy Your Food Come learn how to fill your plate with a variety of healthy choices from each of the five food groups. Students will get to taste-test a healthy snack.
June 20 Monday, 11 a.m.-noon
11-13 Health
Page-to-Screen Tween Book Club Come make new friends, enjoy a good book and watch a great movie. Each month we view the movie version of a selected book. This summer's books include, "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days" and "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.” Stop by youth services to pick up your copy of this month's book. Snacks provided.
Last Tuesday 6-7:45 p.m.
9-12Reading/Literacy
Read with the Dogs Children are invited to practice their reading skills as they read to a certified Suncoast Humane Society therapy dog. Register at the youth desk upon arrival.
Third Tuesday 3:30-4:30 p.m.
5-9Reading/Literacy
Russian Traditional Dance and Music The New York-based Barynya Balalaika Duo presents Russian traditional dance and music. This exciting show includes Russian, Cossack, Ukrainian, Gypsy and Jewish dances and songs. Live music is performed as well on a garmoshka (a Russian accordion).
June 14 Tuesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
FamilySpecial Event
Sports Nutrition: Hydration Students will learn about foods that will help them perform better in sports and other physical activities. Students will also learn about the importance of proper hydration.
June 22 Wednesday, 11 a.m.-noon
11-13 Health
Story Walk Pages of children's books will be placed alongside a path with activities, so you can read, enjoy nature and exercise.
Every Tuesday 10:15 a.m.
3-5 Storytime
Strong Body, Strong Mind: Fitness The Sheriff’s Activities League will provide a fast-paced, experiential fitness activity that will emphasize team-building and communication skills.
June 23 Thursday, 11 a.m.-noon
11-13 Fitness
Tween Activities* Activities will include FAB LAB science experiments, DIY crafts and video/board games. Check the Jacaranda youth calendar for more information on the new topics for each session!
June 15, 22; July 13, 27 Wednesday, 2-3 p.m.
9-12 Creativity
Water Your Body Students will identify beverages that are high in sugar and learn the benefits of choosing healthy drinks every day. Participants will taste test homemade, fruit-infused water.
June 21 Tuesday, 11 a.m.-noon
11-13 Health
Wondrous Stories Through Magical Papers* Teaching artist Yasu Ishida will share stories from all over the world by telling them in Kamishiba, or “Paper Theatre” style.
July 21 Thursday, 10-11:30 a.m.
3-9 Creativity
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Fruitville Library 941-861-2500 100 Coburn Road, Sarasota Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
PROGRAM DATE AGE EVENT TYPE
Anime Club Want to share your anime and manga obsession with other Otaku? Come to the club! Join other anime, comic and manga fans as they talk about Japanese culture, eat Japanese snacks and watch anime!
Last Monday 4:30-6:30 p.m.
11-18 Creativity
Chain Mail Jewelry* Turn a medieval innovation into modern jewelry with chain metal pieces. Instructor, librarian and medieval expert Paul Stonebridge will show how it's done. All materials are provided. Registration is limited to 15.
June 16 Thursday, 2-4 p.m.
11-18 Creativity
Creative Coloring Choose an interactive coloring book and make it your own as you design your way through the pages. Follow the choices and surprises with markers in hand to express your creativity. FREE tickets at the youth desk starting at 1 p.m. Limited to 40 participants.
July 19 Tuesday, 2-3 p.m.
5-9 Creativity
Designing a Dream House* Come learn about architecture and draw your own fantasy house designs on real blueprint paper.
July 26 Tuesday, 2-3:30 p.m.
5-12 Creativity
Drum Circle with the Giving Tree Join us for a fun musical experience as we create facilitated rhythms. Learn the many sounds the drum can make, as well as proper playing techniques. FREE tickets at the youth desk one hour before the program.
June 14 Tuesday, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Family Music
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play Join Forty Carrots for a time of sharing and meaningful play. Designed specifically for children up to age 5 and their parent/caregiver. Class is limited to 12 families. Come to the youth services desk for a FREE ticket the day of the sessions.
June 10, 17, 24 July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Friday, 10:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.
Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
Fun to be Fit Join Adrianne Pezzella for her energetic preschool program, Fun to be Fit, combining music and exercise. Adult must accompany preschooler. FREE tickets at youth desk starting at 10 a.m.
June 16, 28 Thursday, 10:30-11 a.m.
3-5 Health
Hip-hop Dance Workshop: Teens* Learn all about the hip-hop style of dance and participate in this interactive workshop. Presented by Sarasota Contemporary Dance. Space is limit 20 participants.
June 30 Thursday, 2-3 p.m.
11-18 Fitness
Iceland Adventures* Learn about this mysterious and breathtaking Nordic island nation. Online registration is required at www.scgov.net/library. Space is limited to 50 participants.
July 14 Thursday, 2-4 p.m.
13-18 Educational
John Storms' World of Reptiles John Storms will fascinate you with exotic reptiles from around the world. Hear him explain animal behaviors and share stories about his encounters. FREE tickets will be available at the youth desk starting at 1 p.m. the day of show.
June 21 Tuesday, 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Family Educational
Lego Club We provide the Legos, you provide the imagination. Make new friends as you create around a different theme each month. Creations will be on display in the library. Pick up your FREE tickets at the youth desk starting at 3:30 p.m.
June 6; July 11; Aug. 1 Monday, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
6-10 Lego Club
Makin' Magic* Watch master magician Yasi Ishida and practice your own tricks in this magic workshop.
July 21 Thursday, 2-3:30 p.m.
13-18 Creativity
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Preschool Music Come hear singer and guitarist Dave Moran as he entertains with popular children's songs. Adult must accompany preschooler. FREE tickets at the youth desk starting at 10 a.m.
June 23 Thursday, 10:30-11 a.m.
3-5 Music
Preschool Storytime and Play Enjoy stories followed by free play with Duplo blocks and other toys. Adult must accompany preschooler. FREE tickets at the youth desk starting at 10 a.m.
June 30; July 14 Thursday, 10:30-11 a.m.
3-5 Storytime
Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi* Watch a movie with your family and friends on our high definition big-screen TV. Snacks provided.
July 12 Tuesday, 1-3 p.m.
Family Movie
Teen Volunteer Orientation During orientation, teens will receive training to become a volunteer. Volunteers help with children and teen programs and shelve books. To become a volunteer, apply at www.scgov.net/library.
June 13 Monday, 2-3 p.m.
14-18Meeting and Training
Tullet Fun Art Color, move and play with imaginative group art inspired by children's artist Herve Tullet. Fill in a town together, create a wildly colorful field of flowers and design a fun monster. FREE tickets available starting at 1 p.m. at the youth desk.
June 28 Tuesday, 2-3:30 p.m.
6-18 Creativity
Tween/Teen Juggling* Learn how to juggle from Gerard Tricarico. Register at www.scgov.net/library. Space is limited to 25 participants.
June 9 Thursday, 2-4 p.m.
9-18 Creativity
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LEGO(R) ClubFor ages 5 and up. LEGO(R) bricks will be provided, just
bring your imagination. Get together with others, shareideas, make new friends, be creative!
Elsie Quirk Library, 1st Wednesday, 6:00-7:30 p.m.Elsie Quirk Library, 3rd Saturday, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Fruitville Library, 1st Monday, 4:30-5:30 p.m.Gulf Gate Library, 3rd Saturday, 12:00-3:00 p.m.Jacaranda Library, 2nd Saturday, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
North Port Library, Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.Selby Library, 1st Saturday, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
"LEGO(R) teaches how to think in three dimensions - a precursor to physics.Children of all ages hone creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork throughLEGO(R) play".
Skila Brown, The Learning Power of Play
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Gulf Gate Library 941-861-1230 7112 Curtiss Ave., Sarasota Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
PROGRAM DATE AGE EVENT TYPE
Anime Club Want to share your anime and manga obsession with other Otaku? Join other anime, comic and manga fans for discussion and refreshments.
June 15; July 20; Aug. 24 Wednesday, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
13-18 Creativity
Baby Rhyme and Sign Have fun with music, reading and playing as babies and caregivers learn sign language.
Every Tuesday 10:15-11 a.m.
Birth-2 1/2
Storytime
Chopped: Art Edition* Use your imagination and creative thinking skills to arrange objects into a new functional design or decorative master piece with teaching artist Ellen Goldberg Tishman.
July 9 Saturday, 1:30-3 p.m.
13-18 Creativity
Chucko the Clown Come enjoy Circus Sarasota's Chucko the Clown as he performs hilarious skits.
June 10 Friday, 10:15-11 a.m.
FamilySpecial Event
Firefighters of Sarasota County Children and families will learn about fire safety, what firefighters’ days are like, how they prepare for firefighting, and what they wear to protect themselves. Children will have a close-up look at firefighters’ equipment.
June 15 Wednesday, 2-3 p.m.
FamilySpecial Event
Forest Rangers and Smokey Bear Forest rangers will demonstrate forest firefighting equipment. Smokey Bear will be the special guest.
July 20 Wednesday, 2-3 p.m.
5-9Special Event
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play Join Forty Carrots for a time of sharing and meaningful play. Designed specifically for children up to age 5 and their parent/caregiver. Class is limited to 12 families. Come to the youth services desk for a FREE ticket the day of the sessions.
June 9, 16, 23, 30 July 7, 14, 21, 28 Thursday, 10:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.
Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
Fun to be Fit!Learn that exercise can be fun!
June 24; July 22 Friday, 10:15-11 a.m.
3-5 Fitness
Hip-hop Dance Workshop* Sarasota Contemporary Dance Company will perform hip-hop dance moves and encourage children to join them.
June 14 Tuesday, 2-3 p.m.
9-12 Fitness
John Storms' World of Reptiles John Storms will fascinate you with exotic reptiles from around the world. Hear him explain animal behaviors and share stories about his encounters.
June 4 Saturday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Family Educational
Katie Adams Make-believe Theater: Fables for a Fit Life Join Katie Adams in this storytelling show that will exercise your imagination with an energetic performance of "The Race of the Tortoise and the Hare" and other fables. This show includes colorful props, scenery and audience participation .
June 22 Wednesday, 2-2:45 p.m.
FamilySpecial Event
Kidding Around Yoga* Miss Barbara of Rhythm Inlet will lead children through this music-based yoga class which incorporates fun props and serene magic yoga mat rides. Kids will cultivate creativity, cooperation, kindness and positive attitudes. Bring your own yoga mat or towel. Presenter asks for one adult per family maximum.
July 27 Wednesday, 2-3 p.m.
5-9 Fitness
KIDFIT with DoDad's Lab Enjoy this comedy/science show that teaches kids how to stay fit. Join The Professor and Citrus the Orange and get fit.
July 13 Wednesday, 2-3 p.m.
5-9 Health
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Lego Club We provide the Legos, you provide the imagination.
Third Saturday noon-3 p.m.
5-9 Lego Club
Primary Readers: Early Edition* Discussion of new adventures at the library with friends. Snacks provided.
June 10, 17; July 1, 15 Aug. 5, 12 Friday, 3-4 p.m.
5-9Reading/Literacy
Read with the Dogs Children are invited to practice their reading skills as they read to certified Alliance Pet Therapy dogs.
Every Wednesday 4-5 p.m.
5-9Reading/Literacy
Showtime for Kids This is a great program that encourages reading, using your imagination, and storytelling with lots of laughs. Fun for everyone.
June 8 Wednesday, 2-3 p.m.
5-9Special Event
Sports and Nutrition Program Children will learn how to satisfy thirst and hunger the healthy way.
June 29 Wednesday, 2-3 p.m.
5-9 Health
Stars and Stripes Patriotic Puppet Show Mr. Knight is a professional puppeteer and ventriloquist who shares his love of storytelling with children and families. His program features music, skits, audience participation, ventriloquism and comedy magic.
July 6 Wednesday, 2-3 p.m.
FamilySpecial Event
Storytime with Mother Goose Mother Goose will entertain preschools with stories, music and puppets encouraging reading and creativity.
July 29 Friday, 10:15-11 a.m.
3-5 Storytime
Storytime Miss Jenny will present various themes through stories, activities, songs and crafts.
June 3, 17; July 1, 15 Friday, 10:15-11 a.m.
18 mo.-4 Storytime
Summer Reading Finale Come celebrate with a colorful shadow puppet show performed by Katie Adams Make-believe Theater.
Aug. 6Saturday, 2-3:30 p.m.
FamilySpecialEvent
Sway with Dave Moran Dave Moran, local professional children's singer and guitarist, will sing popular children's songs. All are invited to sing along!
July 8 Friday, 10:15 a.m.-11 a.m.
Family Music
Teen Friday Night Movie Join other teens for a movie and conversation. Movie titles are selected the month prior by teens. Refreshments will be provided. This event requires a parental permission slip because it is held after the library closes. For more information, see library staff.
June 10; July 8; Aug. 5 Friday, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
13-18 Movie
Teen Gaming Play video, board and trading card games, or just hang out and make new friends. Refreshments will be provided. A parental permission slip is required attend.
First Wednesday 5:30-7:30 p.m.
13-18 Games
Teen Summer Craft Series* Join other teens this summer for hands-on craft workshops.
June 16, 30; July 14; Aug. 11 Thursday, 2-3:30 p.m.
13-18 Creativity
Tween Book Club* Bring a friend to discuss books and compare them to movies when possible. Snacks will be provided.
June 13, 27; July 11, 25 Monday, 6-7:15 p.m.
9-12Reading/Literacy
Tween Tuesday Each week will feature a different program just for tweens. Class size limited to the first 12 to arrive.
Every Tuesday 6-7 p.m.
9-12 Creativity
Tween Yoga and Martial Arts* Join Miss Becky for a blend of dance, yoga and martial arts.
July 14, 21, 28 Thursday, 3-4 p.m.
9-12 Fitness
Wondrous Stories Through Magical Papers* Teaching artist Yasu Ishida, will share stories from all over the world by telling them in Kamishibai, or "Paper Theatre" style.
July 30 Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-noon
3-9 Creativity
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June 15th @ 1 PM&
June 22nd @ 1 PMContemporary Dance Instruction
Teens
June 23rd @ 12:30 PMContemporary Dance Instruction
Teens&
June 23rd @ 2 PMContemporary Dance Instruction
Ages 7 - 12
June 30th @ 2 PMHip Hop Dance Instruction
Teens
June 29th @ 2 PMHip Hop Dance Instruction
Ages 7 - 12
June 28th @ 2 PMContemporary Dance Instruction
Ages 7 - 12
June 16th @ 2 PMSouth African & Cuban Dance
InstructionTeens
FRUITVILLE LIBRARYELSIE QUIRK LIBRARY
NORTH PORT LIBRARY
NORTH SARASOTA LIBRARY
SELBY LIBRARY
JACARANDA LIBRARY
GULF GATE LIBRARYJune 14th @ 2 PM
Hip Hop Dance InstructionAges 7 - 12
Interactive dance workshops with trained dancers from theSarasota Contemporary Dance Company.
SARASOTA CONTEMPORARY DANCEDANCE WORKSHOPS
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North Port Library 941-861-1300 13800 S. Tamiami Trail, North Port Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday 10 a.m-8 p.m.
PROGRAM DATE AGE EVENT TYPE
A Very Unique Olympics Participate in an Olympics filled with unusual and little-known sports. Enjoy fitness activities from story books and faraway places. See if you can become a champion of a sport you never knew existed.
June 29 Wednesday, 2-3:30 p.m.
5-9 Fitness
Anime Club Want to share your anime and manga obsession with other Otaku? Join other anime, comic and manga fans for discussion and to watch anime.
Second Wednesday 5:30-7:30 p.m.
13-18 Movie
Baby Rhyme and Sign Have fun with music, reading and playing as babies and caregivers learn sign language.
June 10, 17, 24; July 8, 15, 22 Friday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Birth-2 1/2
Storytime
Balinese Mask Dance Drama* Watch a mask dance drama with traditional gamelan music and authentic costumes performed by teaching artist Surapsari. Try a mask, learn a dance and play a role in a dance/drama.
July 22 Friday, 2-3:30 p.m.
13-18Special Event
Barbecue Finale* Celebrate your reading accomplishments, and tell us about your sports and fitness fun from this summer with an end-of-summer barbecue party.
Aug. 6 Saturday, 1-3 p.m.
FamilySpecial Event
Chess Club Beginners and advanced players welcome. Instruction available.
Every Saturday 2-4 p.m.
All Ages Games
Contemporary Dance Workshop: Kids* Come join us at this interactive dance workshop with trained dancers from Sarasota Contemporary Dance Company. Limited to 20 participants.
June 28 Tuesday, 2-3 p.m.
7-12 Fitness
Design and Create Jewelry* Design and create an original multi-strand bracelet or necklace. Teaching artist Judy Levine will instruct on symmetry, pattern, focal point and color balance.
July 8 Friday, 3-4:30 p.m.
13-18 Creativity
Digital Technology Class* These popular classes have included video game creation, photography manipulation, website design, logo creation and more.
July 16, 23, 30 Saturday, 11 a.m.-noon
8-18 Educational
Discovery Lab Come create something in our technology playground!
Every Thursday 3-4:30 p.m.
9-12 Educational
Drum Circle with the Giving Tree Join us for a fun musical experience as we create facilitated rhythms. Learn the many sounds the drum can make, as well as proper playing techniques. Space may be limited.
July 9 Saturday, 1-2 p.m.
Family Music
Fire Safety Bunch Show* Come see this special puppet show presented by the North Port Fire Rescue Team. Enjoy activities and a craft, too.
June 16 Thursday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
5-9Special Event
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play Join Forty Carrots for a time of sharing and meaningful play. Designed specifically for children up to age 5 and their parent/caregiver. Class is limited to 12 families. Come to the youth services desk for a FREE ticket the day of the sessions. NO SESSIONS IN AUGUST.
June 7, 14, 21, 28 July 5, 12, 19, 26 Tuesday, 10:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.
Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
Get in the Game...Read! Book-to-Movie Join other teens in viewing PG-13 movies based on sports books. Parental permission required for children under the age of 13. For movie listings, call North Port Library 941-861-1307.
June 17; July 15; Aug. 5 Friday, 2-4:30 p.m.
13-18 Movie
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Harry Potter Party* Kick off summer reading with this Harry Potter-themed party. Enjoy live performances of chess, Quidditch, dragoon egg making, wand crafting and so much more!
June 4 Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
FamilySpecial Event
Jacki Manna's Very Funny Ventriloquism Show Join puppeteer and ventriloquist Jacki in an adventure of fun and fitness and more with her special friends!
June 13 Monday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
5-9Special Event
John Storms' World of Reptiles John Storms will fascinate you with exotic reptiles from around the world. Hear him explain animal behaviors and share stories about his encounters.
July 30 Saturday, 1-2 p.m.
5-9 Educational
Katie Adams Make-believe Theater: Fables for a Fit Life Join Katie Adams in this storytelling show that will exercise your imagination with an energetic performance of "The Race of the Tortoise and the Hare" and other fables. This show includes colorful props, scenery and audience participation .
June 11 Saturday, 1-2 p.m.
5-9Special Event
Kidding Around Yoga* Miss Barbara of Rhythm Inlet will lead children through this music-based yoga class that incorporates fun props and serene magic yoga mat rides. Kids will cultivate creativity, cooperation, kindness and positive attitudes. Bring your own yoga mat or towel. Presenter asks for one adult per family maximum.
June 15 Wednesday, 2-3 p.m.
5-9 Fitness
KIDFIT with DoDad's Lab Enjoy this comedy/science show that teaches kids how to stay fit. Join The Professor and Citrus the Orange and get fit.
July 13 Wednesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
5-9 Health
Lego Club We provide the Legos, you provide the imagination.
Every Wednesday 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Family Lego Club
Minecraft: Live-Action* Celebrate National Video Game Day at North Port Library. Teens gather tokens in simulated mines and forests and use them to participate in real life jewelry and paper crafting, or to learn about forging techniques.
July 8 Friday, 2-4 p.m.
13-18 Games
MyPlate: Enjoy Your Food Come learn how to fill your plate with a variety of healthy choices from each of the five food groups. Students will get to taste-test a healthy snack.
July 11 Monday, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
11-13 Health
On Your Mark, Get Set, Read! This program encourages reading, using your imagination, and storytelling with lots of laughs. Fun for the whole family. You'll want to join in the hilarious action.
June 25 Saturday, 1-2 p.m.
5-9Special Event
Read with the Dogs Children are invited to practice their reading skills as they read to a certified Suncoast Humane Society pet therapy dog. Register at the youth desk upon arrival.
Second Tuesday 6-7 p.m.
5-9Reading/Literacy
Roots of Rhythm* Experience drumming through an interactive session and hand-on activities. Teaching artist Scott Blum will share Afro-Cuban drumming with basic techniques and polyrhythms.
June 8 Wednesday, 1-2:30 p.m.
5-12 Music
Schoolwork Help* Individualized assistance for students K-12 using PowerMyLearning to sharpen skills in reading, math and science. To schedule an appointment, call 941-861-1312.
Every Tuesday 4-7 p.m.
5-18 Educational
Silly Sam's New Music Box Come make music with Silly Sam as he opens his amazing box of musical instruments to play and discover new sounds. Dance, sing and have a sporting good time!
July 21 Thursday, 1-2 p.m.
5-9 Music
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Sporting Summer Puppet Show See what your puppet friends are up to as they tackle some sporting events and heroes. Make a craft after the show.
July 23 Saturday, 2-3 p.m.
5-9Special Event
Sports Nutrition: Hydration Students will learn about foods that will help them perform better in sports and other physical activities. Students will also learn about the importance of proper hydration.
Aug. 1 Monday, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
11-13 Health
Stories Fill the Gap Be swept away by the magical storytelling skills of Tamara Green as she leads you on an adventure of prowess and partnership.
June 23 Thursday, 1-2 p.m.
5-9 Storytime
Stories of Strength This program will feature "Mariposa Martinez" and other folk tales. Participants will enjoy storytelling, shadow puppets and audience participation.
July 20 Wednesday, 1-2 p.m.
5-9 Storytime
Strong Body, Strong Mind: Fitness The Sheriff’s Activities League will provide a fast-paced, experiential fitness activity that will emphasize team-building and communication skills.
July 25 Monday, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
11-13 Health
Teen Advisory Board Plan, develop and execute library programs targeted at teens. Plan the future of the teen media collection and layout of the physical space in the teen area.
Last Wednesday 6-7:30 p.m.
12-18Meeting and Training
Teen Wii Gaming Night Challenge your friends or work together to overcome obstacles, and choose from Super Smash Bros., Sonic and more.
Last Tuesday 6-7:30 p.m.
12-18 Games
Water Your Body Students will identify beverages that are high in sugar and learn the benefits of choosing healthy drinks every day. Participants will taste-test homemade, fruit-infused water.
July 18 Monday, 1:30-2 :30 p.m.
11-13 Health
Weather to Play or Not? Come find out how and why weather affects so many sporting events. You might even learn to predict certain outcomes of various athletic activities.
July 27 Wednesday, 2-3 p.m.
5-9 Health
Y.U.M.: Create Your Plate Lessons about healthy eating. Designed for pre-K through second grade.
Aug. 1 Monday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
3-7 Health
Y.U.M.: Delicious Dairy Lessons about healthy eating. Designed for pre-K through second grade.
July 18 Monday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
3-7 Health
Y.U.M.: Fun with Fruits and Vegetables Lessons about healthy eating. Designed for pre-K through second grade.
July 11 Monday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
3-7 Health
Y.U.M.: My Plate Lessons about healthy eating. Designed for pre-K through second grade.
June 20, 27 Monday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
3-7 Health
Y.U.M.: The Power of Protein Foods Lessons about healthy eating. Designed for pre-K through second grade.
July 25 Monday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
3-7 Health
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North Sarasota Library 941-861-1360 2801 Newtown Blvd., Sarasota Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
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Cooking Matters: Fruit and Veggie Smoothies Make healthy beverage and snack choices. Teens will learn how to make a smoothie using a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables. The lesson includes a nutrition activity, demonstration and a food tasting. Registration is recommended.
June 17Friday, 2-3 p.mJune 29Wednesday, 2-3 p.m.
13-18 Health
Dance, Drama and Craft from Japan* Enjoy mythical dances and folklore from Japan with teaching artist Surapsari.
June 30 Thursday, 2-3:30 p.m.
6-12Special Event
End of Summer Reading Celebration Join us to celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Program at our outdoor carnival. Snacks and prizes will be provided.
Aug. 6 Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon
5-12Special Event
Exercise Your Mind Enjoy ventriloquism, magic and juggling in a memorable show by Razzmatazz. Registration is recommended.
July 20 Wednesday, 2-3 p.m.
5-12Special Event
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play Join Forty Carrots for a time of sharing and meaningful play. Designed specifically for children up to age 5 and their parent/caregiver. Class is limited to 12 families. Come to the youth services desk for a FREE ticket the day of the sessions.
June 8, 15, 22, 29Wednesday, noon-12:45 p.m.July 11, 18, 25Monday, 12:45-1:30 p.m.
Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
Gaming Day Show off your skills with "Mario Kart" and "Just Dance." For those waiting for their turn at domination, we will have snacks, card games and board games available. Registration is recommended.
July 6 Wednesday, 2-4 p.m.
9-12 Games
Minute to Win it Contestants must complete a variety of challenges in 60 seconds to win. How fast are you? Registration is recommended.
July 8 Friday, 2-3 p.m.
13-18 Games
Movie Day Join us for a sports-themed movie and the all-important popcorn. Registration is recommended.
June 15 Wednesday, 2-4 p.m.
9-12 Movie
Moving Art Create your own kinetic art and trick the mind with art that moves. Registration is recommended.
July 27 Wednesday, 2-3 p.m.
9-12 Creativity
MyPlate: Enjoy Your Food Come learn how to fill your plate with a variety of healthy choices from each of the five food groups. Students will get to taste-test a healthy snack.
June 6 Monday, 2-3 p.m.
11-13 Health
Ready, Set, Roll! Join us for a live action board game designed to challenge your mind and body. Registration is recommended.
July 22 Friday, 2-3 p.m.
13-18 Games
Roots of Rhythm* Experience drumming through an interactive session and hands-on activities. Teaching artist Scott Blum will share Afro-Cuban drumming with basic techniques and polyrhythms.
June 10 Friday, 2 p.m.
13-18 Music
South African and Cuban Dance Learn new moves, make new friends and have fun with our interactive dance workshop presented by trained dancers from Sarasota Contemporary Dance Company. Registration is recommended.
June 16 Thursday, 2-3 p.m.
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Sports Nutrition: Hydration Students will learn about foods that will help them perform better in sports and other physical activities. Students will also learn about the importance of proper hydration.
June 13 Monday, 2-3 p.m.
11-13 Health
Storytime Fun Storytime is designed to open up the world of books, music, culture and play to young children.
June 9; July 7; Aug. 4 Thursday, 10:30-11 a.m.
Birth-5 Storytime
Strong Body, Strong Mind: Fitness The Sheriff’s Activities League will provide a fast-paced, experiential fitness activity that will emphasize team-building and communication skills.
June 27 Monday, 2-3 p.m.
11-13 Fitness
Summer Reading Kick-off Party Celebrate the start of the Summer Reading Program with snacks, jump rope, balloon creations and other fun activities. Our theme for this year is exercising your body and your mind.
June 7 Tuesday, 2-3:30 p.m.
FamilySpecial Event
Tinker Tuesday Come create with us. Each week a different project or activity will be offered.
Every Tuesday 4-5 p.m.
6-16 Creativity
Trucks! Trucks! Trucks! A demonstration of vehicles, such as fire trucks and heavy equipment.
July 13 Wednesday, 2-3 p.m.
Family Educational
Water Your Body Students will identify beverages that are high in sugar and learn the benefits of choosing healthy drinks every day. Participants will taste-test homemade, fruit-infused water.
June 20 Monday, 2-3 p.m.
11-13 Health
Words Alive: Birth-to-Five Early literacy storytime with Dr. Lonetta Gaines. Birth-to-Five alumni, siblings, cousins and friends are welcome to join. FREE book provided to each child.
Third Saturday 3-4 p.m.
Birth-5 Storytime
Yoga Interactive yoga program includes singing, dancing, massaging, jogging and storytelling. Registration is recommended.
June 22 Wednesday, 2-3 p.m.
5-9 Fitness
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Nutrition and Fitness Strong Bodies, Strong Minds:
See other side for locations, dates, times and contact information.
MyPlate: Enjoy Your Food!
We believe people should enjoy what they eat while practicing good portion control. Come learn how to fill your plate with a variety of healthy choices from each of the five food groups. Students will get to taste-test a healthy snack. (UF/IFAS Extension Family Nutrition Program)
Water Your Body
Students will identify beverages that are high in sugar and learn the benefits of choos-ing healthier drinks every day. Students will get to taste-test homemade, fruit-infused water. (UF/IFAS Extension Family Nutrition Program)
Sports Nutrition / Hydration
Students will learn the proper foods to eat in order to perform better in sports and other physical activities. Students will also learn about the importance of proper hydration.
Fitness / Physical Activity
The Sheriff’s Activities League will provide a fast-paced experiential education-based fit-ness activity that will emphasize teambuilding and communication skills, and FUN!
Join us this summer for up to four (60min) courses designed to engage and educate kids* on the subjects of nutrition and fitness! Individual course descriptions are listed below. Presented by Sarasota County Libraries, the UF/IFAS Extension Family Nutrition Program, Sarasota Food & Nutrition Services, and the Sheriff's Activities League.
* for Middle School-aged students, ages 11 through 13
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Summer 2016 schedule:
North Sarasota Library MyPlate: Enjoy Your Food! June 6th (Monday) 2:00—3:00 PM Sports Nutrition / Hydration June 13th (Monday) 2:00—3:00 PM Water Your Body June 20th (Monday) 2:00—2:45 PM Fitness / Physical Activity June 27th (Monday) 2:00—3:00 PM
Jacaranda Library MyPlate: Enjoy Your Food! June 20th (Monday) 11:00—12:00 PM Water Your Body June 21st (Tuesday) 11:00—12:00 PM Sports Nutrition / Hydration June 22nd (Wednesday) 11:00—11:45 AM Fitness / Physical Activity June 23rd (Thursday) 11:00—12:00 PM
Elsie Quirk Library MyPlate: Enjoy Your Food! July 6th (Wednesday) 10:30—11:30 AM Water Your Body July 13th (Wednesday) 10:30—11:30 AM Sports Nutrition / Hydration July 20th (Wednesday) 10:30—11:15 AM Fitness / Physical Activity July 27th (Wednesday) 10:30—11:30 AM
North Port Library MyPlate: Enjoy Your Food! July 11th (Monday) 1:30—2:30 PM Water Your Body July 18th (Monday) 1:30—2:30 PM Fitness / Physical Activity July 25th (Monday) 1:30—2:30 PM Sports Nutrition / Hydration August 1st (Monday) 1:30—2:15 PM
Selby Library MyPlate: Enjoy Your Food! July 18th (Monday) 12:45—1:45 PM Water Your Body July 19th (Tuesday) 12:45—1:45 PM Sports Nutrition / Hydration July 20th (Wednesday) 12:45—1:30 PM Fitness / Physical Activity July 21st (Thursday) 12:45—1:45 PM
***It is not required for a student to sign up for all four courses, but it is recommended!***
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. It can help you buy nutritious foods for a better diet. To find out more, contact 1-866-762-2237. TTY/TTD/FRS dial 711. This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – SNAP. The USDA and the University of Florida IFAS Extension are equal oppor-tunity providers and employers.
If you require special accommodations, such as interpreter services for the deaf or hard of hearing, please contact us at least 96 hours before the program begins. TTY/TTD/FRS dial 711.
(for children ages 11 through 13)
These sessions are open and do not require prior registration. For information and inquiries, call the Sarasota County Call Center at (941) 861-5000 or visit the libraries’ online calendar at
www.scgov.net/library
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Selby Library 941-861-11001331 First St., Sarasota Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Accordion Books* Make accordion books using mixed media.
June 21 Tuesday, 3-4 p.m.
13-18 Creativity
Author Trish Doller Meet teen author and fellow Floridian Trish Doller, who will discuss her novels.
June 23 Thursday, 3-4 p.m.
13-18Special Event
Cold Porcelain Sculptures and Objects Craft* Use your imagination to make a figurine or a piece of jewelry using cold porcelain, a material similar to actual porcelain, made with common household materials.
June 14 Tuesday, 3-4 p.m.
9-12 Creativity
Computer Coding* Learn about computer coding in this five-day program. Participants must attend all five days.
July 11, 12, 13, 14, 15Monday-Friday, 1-3 p.m.
9-13 Educational
Contemporary Dance Workshop: Teens* Come join us at this interactive dance workshop with trained dancers from Sarasota Contemporary Dance Company. Limited to 20 participants.
June 15, 22 Wednesday, 1-2 p.m.
13-18 Fitness
Create a Book Cover Illustration with Frank Remkiewicz* Create your own book cover illustrations for a vampire, robot or zombie misadventure. Reference material including animation, picture books and graphic novels will be provided. Frank Remkiewicz is renowned for his Froggy book illustrations and fiction.
July 26, 28 Tuesday, 2:30-4 p.m.
13-18 Creativity
Dave Moran Come hear children’s singer Dave Moran sing your favorite children’s songs, such as, "My Little Red Wagon," "Bubbles," and, "Where is Thumbkin?"
July 19 Tuesday, 10:15-11:15 a.m.
18 mo.-5 Music
Drop-in Craft Create library decorations for the summer with a sports theme. Bring your own t-shirts to silk screen with sports-themed images and logos.
June 8Wednesday, 2:30-7:30 p.m.June 9Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon
5-18 Creativity
Drop-in Science Experiments* Learn about the wonders of science in this drop-in science program for families of elementary-age children. Exploration of all science stations should take no more than an hour.
June 29 Wednesday, 5-7 p.m.
6-10 Educational
Forty Carrots: Partners-in-Play Join Forty Carrots for a time of sharing and meaningful play. Designed specifically for children up to age 5 and their parent/caregiver. Class is limited to 12 families. Come to the youth services desk for a FREE ticket the day of the sessions.
June 8, 15, 22, 29July 6, 13, 20, 27 Wednesday, 10:15-11 a.m.
Birth-5 Reading/Literacy
GEMS Babysitting Course* Teens can earn a certificate from this babysitting course. Class meets on June 6, June 7 and June 8. Participants must attend all three days. Limited to 50 participants. Ages 12-16 or have finished sixth grade.
June 6-8 Monday, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
12-16Meeting and Training
Henna Art* Here is your opportunity to explore the art of temporary henna tattoos.
July 20 Wednesday, 3-4 p.m.
11-18 Creativity
Jiggleman Jiggleman will delight children and parents alike with zany physical humor and surprising stunts.
July 27 Wednesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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Katie Adams Make-believe Theatre: Stories of Strength Come hear professional storyteller, puppeteer and teaching artist Katie Adams. A craft activity will follow.
July 25 Monday, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
5-9Special Event
Lap Sit and Baby Rhyme and Sign Lap Sit is an interactive program featuring movement to music, singing, rhymes, finger plays and basic sign language. Baby Rhyme and Sign focuses more on sign language. Both programs foster positive interaction between the parent/caregiver and young children in the area of language development. Playtime follows.
Every Friday 11-11:30 a.m.
Birth-2 Fitness
Leather Bracelets In this program you will learn how to make leather bracelets with Paul Stonebridge.
July 13 Wednesday, 3-4 p.m.
13-18 Creativity
Lego Club We provide the Legos, you provide the imagination.
First Saturday 2-4 p.m.
5-12 Lego Club
Makin' Magic* Watch master magician Yasi Ishida and practice your own tricks in this magic workshop.
July 23 Saturday, 2-3:30 p.m.
13-18 Creativity
MyPlate: Enjoy Your Food Come learn how to fill your plate with a variety of healthy choices from each of the five food groups. Students will get to taste-test a healthy snack.
July 18 Monday, 12:45-1:45 p.m.
11-13 Health
Preschool Academy This program focuses on developing school readiness skills, improving listening and group interaction skills and fostering a love of literature. This will be done through stories, alphabet education, movement activities, music, dramatic play and a craft.
June 16, 23, 30 July 14, 21, 28; Aug. 4 Thursday, 10:15-11 a.m.
3-5 Storytime
Rope Word Craft* Using Mod Podge and rope, participants will create a room decoration of a word, name or design of their choice.
June 28 Tuesday, 3-4 p.m.
13-18 Creativity
Self-defense and Karate Basics* Teens and tweens will learn about and practice self-defense and karate basics. Attendance at all three classes is recommended.
July 15, 22, 29 Friday, 2 p.m.
13-18 Educational
Showtime for Kids Storyteller Jim Chartier presents Wally the Wacky Word Bird. During this program you will see magic, balloon sculpting and hilarious comedy. Help us unfold the mystery as we go on adventures here, there and everywhere! A craft activity will follow.
July 18 Monday, 1:30-2 :30 p.m.
5-9Special Event
Shrinky Dink Drop-in Craft Shrinky Dinks are made from flexible sheets that aredecorated with color pencils or pens. When heated in an oven, they shrink to small hard plates without altering their color or shape. They make great key fobs, ornaments, charms and pendants.
July 12 Tuesday, 3-6 p.m.
5-9 Creativity
Sports Nutrition: Hydration Students will learn about foods that will help them perform better in sports and other physical activities. Students will also learn about the importance of proper hydration.
July 20 Wednesday, 12:45-1:45 p.m.
11-13 Health
Steve Knight's Nifty Puppets Enjoy highly-acclaimed professional puppeteer and ventriloquist Steven Knight’s puppet adaptation of "Three Billy Goats Gruff" with comedy, music and audience participation.
June 20 Monday, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
4-10Special Event
Strong Body, Strong Mind: Fitness The Sheriff’s Activities League will provide a fast-paced, experiential fitness activity that will emphasize team-building and communication skills.
July 21 Thursday, 12:45-1:45 p.m.
11-13 Fitness
Sumo Challenge Robotics* Program your Sumo robot and meet the challenge! May the best Sumo robot win!
July 16 Saturday, 11 a.m.-noon
11-18 Games
Teen Gaming Teens will participate in a variety of games.
Every Thursday 3-6 p.m.
13-18 Games
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Teen Volunteer Party* Learn about volunteer opportunities at the library. Pizza and drinks will be provided. Register to be a teen volunteer at www.scgov.net/VolunteerInfo. Register for the Teen Volunteer Party at www.scgov.net/library.
June 9 Thursday, 1-3 p.m.
14-18Meeting and Training
The Moogician Join us for this banjo-playing, cheese-juggling magician, who is not only entertaining, but educating as well! Learn things about cows and dairy you never knew, while enjoying funny magic, juggling and music. A craft activity will follow.
June 27 Monday, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
5-9 Music
Toddler Storytime Children will enjoy short stories, puppet shows, songs, dances and finger play. Playtime takes place from 10:45 a.m. to 11 a.m.
June 14, 21, 28 July 12, 19, 26; Aug. 2Tuesday, 10:15-11 a.m.
18 mo.-3 Storytime
Unusual Sea Creatures of Sarasota Bay* Learn about rare marine life of Sarasota Bay with scientist Keith Wilson.
July 26 Tuesday, 2-3:30 p.m.
6-10 Educational
Visual Storytelling: Using Art to Create Stories There's more than one way to tell a story. Join Ringling College of Arts and Design alumnus, artist and published author Michael Lengyel in this exploration of visual techniques for all storytellers. Attendance at both classes is recommended.
June 21 Tuesday, 2-3 p.m.
13-18 Creativity
Water Your Body Students will identify beverages that are high in sugar and learn the benefits of choosing healthy drinks every day. Participants will taste-test homemade, fruit-infused water.
July 19 Tuesday, 12:45-1:45 p.m.
11-13 Health
Windell Campbell the Storyteller Outstanding storyteller and puppeteer Windell Campbell will weave fantastic, humorous tales children and parents will enjoy together. Craft activity will follow.
June 13 Monday, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
5-9 Storytime
Wondrous Stories through Magical Papers* Teaching artist Yasu Ishida will share stories from all over the world by telling them in Kamishibai, or "Paper Theatre" style.
July 23Saturday, 11 a.m.-noon
3-9 Creativity
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Showtime for Kids Join us for a high-energy and educational show with lots of imagination, creativity and interactive play. In this program, the kids become part of the show.
June 14 Tuesday, 10-11 a.m.
FamilySpecial Event
Katie Adams Make-believe Theater: Fables for a Fit Life Join Katie Adams in this storytelling show that will exercise your imagination with an energetic performance of "The Race of the Tortoise and the Hare" and other fables. This show includes colorful props, scenery and audience participation .
June 21 Tuesday, 10-11 a.m.
FamilySpecial Event
Fun to be Fit Join Adrianne Pezzella for her energetic preschool program, Fun to be Fit, combining music and exercise. Adult must accompany preschooler.
June 28 Tuesday, 10-11 a.m.
3-5 Fitness
Drum Circle with the Giving Tree Join us for a fun musical experience as we create facilitated rhythms. Learn the many sounds the drum can make, as well as proper playing techniques. Space may be limited.
July 12 Tuesday, 10-11 a.m.
Family Music
Children's Yoga with Elin Balance, breathe and have fun with Venice's Elin. Bring your yoga mat or a towel and get ready for yoga.
July 19 Tuesday, 10-11 a.m.
Family Fitness
Jiggleman Jiggleman will delight children and parents alike with zany physical humor and surprising stunts.
July 26 Tuesday, 10-11 a.m.
FamilySpecial Event
Venice Connections Library at Venice Community Center 941-861-1350 326 S. Nokomis Ave., Venice Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
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FREE FOOD ALL SUMMER LONG
Together, we’re filling minds and tummies!
For more about All Faiths Food Bank’s 2016 summer food programs: Para más información programas de alimentos de verano 2016:
allfaithsfoodbank.org • 941-379-6333
All Faiths Food Bank has partnered with the Sarasota County Library System and School District to feed children all summer long. Meals, groceries and bags of kid-friendly food will be provided by
several partner programs and food pantries throughout Sarasota and DeSoto Counties.To learn more contact www.allfaithsfoodbank.org or call 941-379-6333.
Backpacks Bags for kidsPantalón para los niñosBags of food for kids and teens. Sarasota County
Libraries scgov.net/libraryallfaithsfoodbank.org
Food to take homeAlimentos para el hogar
Pick up food at sites throughout Sarasota County.
allfaithsfoodbank.org941-379-6333
Meals for kids & teensComidas para los niños
y adolescentesKids 18 and younger sit
down to a nutritious breakfast and/or lunch.
21,000 Sarasota County students and their younger siblings face hunger during the summer.
Free food for kids at Sarasota County Libraries / Comida gratis para los niños
• North Sarasota Public Library• Fruitville Public Library• Gulf Gate Public Library
• Selby Public Library • Elsie Quirk Public Library, Englewood • North Port Public Library
BackPack Bags & Lunch LocationsBackPack Bags Locations• Jacaranda Public Library • Venice Public Library