Siesta Key Community Calendar of Events

Join us for Adult Coloring Group on Mondays!(Make sure to check the calendar for full availability.)All materials provided.

Join us for a relaxing library matinee featuring a film on our big screen.This monthâs movie isFather of the Bride (1950, 92 minutes).Synopsis: Best Picture nominee is a comedy of manners concerning a harried middle-class lawyer who frets over the work, expense and frenzy surrounding the engagement and wedding of his precious daughter. Spencer Tracy, in the title role, was nominated for Best Actor.*** First come, first seated ***

LOCATION: School Board Chambers, Bla

Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, and fun activities. Best for ages 0-5, but the whole family is welcome!

Make an oasis for your desk or shelf. Need to get away? Here's a mini escape for you. All materials provided. No registration is required. These programs are popular. Seating is limited. First Come, first seated. Line-up tickets are available at the Reference Desk from 10 a.m. the day of this event. One per person present.

Creation Stations are the makerspaces in Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources. Makerspaces make it possible for people of all ages to explore, design and create! From sewing to crafting, to coding and designing, the Creation Station helps creatives transform ideas and turn them into reality.Book an appointment with us to learn various equipment such as our Cricut, 3D printers, and more with help from our trained staff!Ä‘ These sessions are by appointment only. Please request an appointment here.

Learn about birds and their habitats, food, nests, etc. while playing a competitive game. Wingspan is a card-driven, resource-building board game in which players compete to attract birds to their wildlife reserves. Players spend food resources to add birds, which are represented by 170 individually illustrated cards, to the forest, prairie, and wetland habitats on their player boards. RSVP so we know how many tables to set up. Click here to RSVP to Lynn

Learn about birds and their habitats, food, nests, etc. while playing a competitive game. Wingspan is a card-driven, resource-building board game in which players compete to attract birds to their wildlife reserves. Players spend food resources to add birds, which are represented by 170 individually illustrated cards, to the forest, prairie, and wetland habitats on their player boards. RSVP so we know how many tables to set up. Click here to RSVP to Lynn

There are many opportunities for becoming more sustainable in the way we live our lives, but where should you start?This class will introduce ideas in the categories of energy, water, waste, transportation and food, help you prioritize what will work best for you and connect you with resources available in the community to get you started. Please register for this event ONLY at ufsarasotaext.eventbrite.com rather than any third-party websites, as they are not affiliated with our classes and events.For questions or further information, please call 941-861-5000 or email sarasota@ifas.ufl.edu. If you require special accommodations to attend one of our events, please contact us in advance at 941-861-5000 or sarasota@ifas.ufl.edu.An Equal Opportunity Institution. The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations, such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact 941-861-5000 or sarasota@ifas.ufl.edu at least two weeks in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs. Learn more at ada.ufl.edu and scgov.net/ada.NOTE: Classes and events may be canceled at any time due to low registration or other circumstances, with full refunds issued for paid events. Similar classes or events often are offered on future dates.

Have an empty notebook but not sure what to do with it? Journal Club is an open, no-pressure opportunity for teens to get together and write, junk journal, draw, and decompress with one another with as much creativity and flair as they wish. Teens can bring their own notebooks, planners, junk journals and individual keepsakes, and journaling supplies if they wish, but all materials will be provided as well. Personal belongings and ephemera, personal artworks, and anything related to creative writing are especially encouraged. Hang out and fill a journal with mementos, writing, doodles, and memories that you can carry with you for as long as you wish!Club meets on the first Wednesday of every month from 5-6:15pm.

Led by teaching artist Kat Sjogren, teens will learn the art of needle felting. Color, texture, and imagination will be explored using a dry needle felting technique and teens will be free to add embellishments such as jewelry and beads.For ages 12-18. Registration required.

Make an oasis for your desk or shelf. Need to get away? Here's a mini escape for you. All materials provided. No registration is required. These programs are popular. Seating is limited. First Come, first seated. Line-up tickets are available at the Reference Desk from 10 a.m. the day of this event. One per person present.

Are you craving crisp, fresh, and tasty veggies you can harvest yourself? Wondering what items, you need to start a veggie garden, or how to find the perfect spot for it? In this program, you will learn tips to create your very own veggie garden. Focus is on creating an edible garden in a shared space like a community or school garden, but some tips will be applicable to the home gardener.*** No registration required. First come, first seated ***Learn more about gardens from the UF/IFAS here.UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County provides practical education you can trust, to help people, businesses and communities solve problems, develop skills and build a better future. This is a partnership between the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Sarasota County.

Explore the world of robotics engineering and coding with this exclusive series of classes provided by Create.Solve.Lead. INC, an independent tech education organization led by local volunteers. Each class will cover a different topic. This week is all about Drivetrains! Ages 10-14. Space is limited. Registration required. Check in at the youth desk when you arrive.

Explore the world of robotics engineering and coding with this exclusive series of classes provided by Create.Solve.Lead. INC, an independent tech education organization led by local volunteers. Each class will cover a different topic. This week is all about Drivetrains! Ages 10-14. Space is limited. Registration required. Check in at the youth desk when you arrive.

Summer is in full bloom at Gulf Gate! Enjoy lawn games and button-making, paint your own flower pot, and sign up for our summer learning challenge to receive a yummy sno-cone from Kona Ice. All ages welcome!

Join us for Adult Coloring Group on Mondays!(Make sure to check the calendar for full availability.)All materials provided.

Gulf Gate Library is pleased to welcome Dr. Pete Carney, Director of Jazz Studies at State College of Florida, for a dynamic lectureâconcert exploring the jazz from West Side Story. Dr. Carney will be joined by some of the best jazz musiciansin the area, creating an engaging, highâenergy musical experience for all.*** No registration is required. First come, first seated ***

In this beginner-friendly workshop, teens will choose from any one of the eight designs and learn to needle punch their own fruit coaster!Registration required. For ages 12-18.

Join presenter Amy Bradley each month for a special class with hula hoops, props, games, and activities designed especially for littles! Best for ages 1-5. Registration required. Check in at the youth desk when you arrive.

Hula Hoop Extraordinaire Shanda Button presents this special performance of high-energy hula hoop and juggling demonstrations. Enjoy a 45 minute upbeat program filled with music, movement-inspired fun, and positive messages about confidence and creativity. The whole family is welcome!

Create your own fruit slice coasters for your coffee mugs with this unique technique. All materials provided. No registration is required. Seating is limited. First come, first seated. Line-up tickets are available at the Reference Desk one hour before this event. One per person present.

Wingspan is a card-driven, resource-building board game in which players compete to attract birds to their wildlife reserves. RSVP so we know how many tables to set up. Click here to RSVP to Stacy

Wingspan is a card-driven, resource-building board game in which players compete to attract birds to their wildlife reserves. RSVP so we know how many tables to set up. Click here to RSVP to Stacy

Creation Stations are the makerspaces in Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources. Makerspaces make it possible for people of all ages to explore, design and create! From sewing to crafting, to coding and designing, the Creation Station helps creatives transform ideas and turn them into reality.Book an appointment with us to learn various equipment such as our Cricut, 3D printers, and more with help from our trained staff!Ä‘ These sessions are by appointment only. Please request an appointment here.

A Junk Journal Club for enthusiasts. Please bring your own journal and glue. Meet new friends and carve out some time for yourself and your thoughts....

Curious about tarot? Interested in learning how to read a spread for yourself but overwhelmed by where to start? In this biweekly series, patrons will learn how to interpret the cards with a lens of guidance, intuition, and self-actualization. All levels of experience welcome!Begins June 10th. Recommended for ages 16 and up. Patrons are welcome to bring their own tarot decks but doing so is not required.

Spanish Group Conversation.

Create your own fruit slice coasters for your coffee mugs with this unique technique. All materials provided. No registration is required. Seating is limited. First come, first seated. Line-up tickets are available at the Reference Desk one hour before this event. One per person present.

Every baby can be a library baby! Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes, bounces, tickles, and more that are designed especially for the littlest of littles, plus some time to visit with other caregivers and playtime for the littles with special toys just for them. Best for ages 0-2. Registration required. Check in at the youth desk when you arrive.

Local instructor Sarah Thurow will guide teens in both basic and fun yoga poses to help get them in a lifelong habit of healthy living.For tweens and teens. Space is limited - first come, first served. Please bring your own yoga mat.

Join Maria Elisabeth McIntyre from Juniper Moon Apiary and learn all about bees and how they pollinate with this special, interactive presentation. Registration required. Best for ages 5-12. Check in at the youth desk when you arrive.

Explore the world of robotics engineering and coding with this exclusive series of classes provided by Create.Solve.Lead. INC, an independent tech education organization led by local volunteers. Each class will cover a different topic. This week is all about flywheels and remotes! Ages 10-14. Space is limited. Registration required. Check in at the youth desk when you arrive.

Explore the world of robotics engineering and coding with this exclusive series of classes provided by Create.Solve.Lead. INC, an independent tech education organization led by local volunteers. Each class will cover a different topic. This week is all about flywheels and remotes! Ages 10-14. Space is limited. Registration required. Check in at the youth desk when you arrive.

Join us for Adult Coloring Group on Mondays!(Make sure to check the calendar for full availability.)All materials provided.

Meet one of the many chickens that help keep Sarasota County safe from mosquito-transmitted disease. She and her handler will teach the importance of the Mosquito Management department, what sentinel chickens do, and how to stay safe from mosquito bites.*** For Adults ****** These classes are popular. Seating is limited. No registration required. First come, first seated ***

Create resin products for yourself or gifts for someone special. All materials provided. No registration is required. First come, first seated. Pick up your tickets at the Reference Desk one hour before this event.

A zine (short for "fanzine") is a small, DIY booklet that focuses on a specific topic personal to its author. In this workshop led by Bat City Comics, teens will learn to create their own zines that can be as expressive, creative, and unique to them as they wish on any topic of interest to them!For teens.

LOCATION: North Port City Hall (Chambers), 497

LOCATION: North Port City Hall (Chambers), 497

Enjoy this free storytime program from The Ringling that connects art with early literacy. At this program, we read together, make art, and learn about an object in the museum. Plus, continue the fun by taking home a surprise! Best for ages 0-5. Take-home surprises are limited. Tickets are required to receive take-home surprise and are available starting at 10 a.m. Check in at the youth desk when you arrive.

In this summer club, teens can learn and play tabletop games (Warhammer or Magic the Gathering) every Tuesday and Thursday, with each week focusing on a different game. All experience levels welcome!Registration required. For ages 14-18.

Join us to discuss Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell.A lyrical reimagining of the short life and sudden death of Shakespeare's only son, this historical novel explores the devastating impact of grief on an unorthodox marriage.First come, first seated.Contact adult services librarian Lucy with any feedback or input: lmaddox@scgov.net.See you at Gulf Gate!

Create an all-American greeting for the holiday. All materials provided. No registration is required. Seating is limited. First come, first seated. Line-up tickets are available at the Reference Desk one hour before this event. One per person present.

Creation Stations are the makerspaces in Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources. Makerspaces make it possible for people of all ages to explore, design and create! From sewing to crafting, to coding and designing, the Creation Station helps creatives transform ideas and turn them into reality.Book an appointment with us to learn various equipment such as our Cricut, 3D printers, and more with help from our trained staff!Ä‘ These sessions are by appointment only. Please request an appointment here.

French Conversation and Cultural group. All are welcome to come and practice your French. Discussions in French are very expansive and include culture, language, cuisine, travel, and local events and venues. There are often special presentations in French announced prior to the meeting.

Learn about birds and their habitats, food, nests, etc. while playing a competitive game. Wingspan is a card-driven, resource-building board game in which players compete to attract birds to their wildlife reserves. Players spend food resources to add birds, which are represented by 170 individually illustrated cards, to the forest, prairie, and wetland habitats on their player boards. RSVP so we know how many tables to set up. Click here to RSVP to Lynn

Learn about birds and their habitats, food, nests, etc. while playing a competitive game. Wingspan is a card-driven, resource-building board game in which players compete to attract birds to their wildlife reserves. Players spend food resources to add birds, which are represented by 170 individually illustrated cards, to the forest, prairie, and wetland habitats on their player boards. RSVP so we know how many tables to set up. Click here to RSVP to Lynn

Hang out as you please and play a variety of board games, video games, and card games with your friends! All games will be provided. Ages 11-18 only.

In this summer club, teens can learn and play tabletop games (Warhammer or Magic the Gathering) every Tuesday and Thursday, with each week focusing on a different game. All experience levels welcome!Registration required. For ages 14-18.

Learn how to make flying insects with mixed media in this art class presented by local artist Shelly Augsbury. Recommended for ages 7-12. Registration required. Check in at the youth desk when you arrive.

Create an all-American greeting for the holiday. All materials provided. No registration is required. Seating is limited. First come, first seated. Line-up tickets are available at the Reference Desk 1 hour before this event. One per person present.

Join other teens at our monthly Teen Advisory Board Meeting. The Board will discuss topics related to teen library services, teen programs and the teen collections. Attendees will receive community service credit for their time at the meeting.

Teens will paint their own miniature masterpieces in this workshop led by local artist Shelly Augsbury!Registration required. Ages 12-18 only.

Join us for Adult Coloring Group on Mondays!(Make sure to check the calendar for full availability.)All materials provided.

Drums of Unity is an opportunity for participants to join in a fun, dynamic, and positive group activity. Interaction, cognitive-motor connection, rhythm, active memory and fun are all part of this unique activity.Joe Licinski has been playing the drums since the age of ten and has performed on Broadway as well as on numerous studio recordings.Learn more about Joe Licinski:Drums of Unity - Bio*** Registration is required and will open on May 26 ****** Participation is limited to 30 individuals, with one name permitted per registration.*** Drums will be available, though participants are welcome to bring their own.

Get ready for an epic afternoon of fun and games in an all out Smash Bros. brawl!Registration required. Registrants must arrive at least 15 minutes before 2:30 p.m. Ages 11-18 only.

Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, and fun activities. Best for ages 0-5, but the whole family is welcome!

In this summer club, teens can learn and play tabletop games (Warhammer or Magic the Gathering) every Tuesday and Thursday, with each week focusing on a different game. All experience levels welcome!Registration required. For ages 14-18.

Join us for this special drop-in art class featuring local artist Elizabeth Goodwill! Make your own snail with air dry clay and a marble and a small habitat for your snail using paper, cardboard, and watercolor. Best for ages 5-12.

Wingspan is a card-driven, resource-building board game in which players compete to attract birds to their wildlife reserves. RSVP so we know how many tables to set up. Click here to RSVP to Stacy

Wingspan is a card-driven, resource-building board game in which players compete to attract birds to their wildlife reserves. RSVP so we know how many tables to set up. Click here to RSVP to Stacy

Creation Stations are the makerspaces in Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources. Makerspaces make it possible for people of all ages to explore, design and create! From sewing to crafting, to coding and designing, the Creation Station helps creatives transform ideas and turn them into reality.Book an appointment with us to learn various equipment such as our Cricut, 3D printers, and more with help from our trained staff!Ä‘ These sessions are by appointment only. Please request an appointment here.

Join us for an afternoon of creative expression and calm. Each month we will work on diamond painting a coaster based on a holiday/seasonal theme. This group is extremely popular, and seating is limited to 8. First come, first seated. Please be sure to see the Reference desk for line-up tickets. All materials are provided.

Curious about tarot? Interested in learning how to read a spread for yourself but overwhelmed by where to start? In this biweekly series, patrons will learn how to interpret the cards with a lens of guidance, intuition, and self-actualization. All levels of experience welcome!Begins June 10th. Recommended for ages 16 and up. Patrons are welcome to bring their own tarot decks but doing so is not required.