Equity Committee Meeting for May 25th is postponed to the latter part of August 2022.https://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/PUBLICMEETINGS

Come hang out with your friends in the Teen Room at the Venice Public Library. When Blaise, the Teen Librarian, is in there will be crafts, video games, board games and more! Sometimes Blaise isn't in, so the activities will not be available, but you can always come hang out after school. 

Here to register for a Hermitage artist program or event? Click here. Support the Hermitage. Click here to make a donation. Play Video Learn about the Hermitage in this video from PBS/WEDU. Upcoming Events Posterboard Agenda Day Month Week Posterboard Stream April – May 2022 Apr – May 2022 Apr 8 Fri “A Theater Maker’s Year” with Aleshea Harris Apr 8 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm 6:00 pm Tickets “A Theater Maker’s Year: What ‘Went Down’” with Playwright & Hermitage Greenfield Prize Winner Aleshea Harris This event is presented in partnership with the Greenfield Foundation and the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. Friday, April … Continue reading '“A Theater Maker’s Year” with Aleshea Harris' New College of Florida Apr 9 Sat VIRTUAL EVENT – “Angélica Negrón: The Journey, The Work, The Inspiration” Apr 9 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm 3:00 pm Tickets VIRTUAL EVENT – “Angélica Negrón: The Journey, The Work, The Inspiration” Presented in partnership with the Greenfield Foundation and the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. Saturday, April 9 at 3pm Virtual via Live-Stream Register here. … Continue reading 'VIRTUAL EVENT – “Angélica Negrón: The Journey, The Work, The Inspiration”' Virtual Apr 9 Sat “Artistic License: Whose Story Is It?” Apr 9 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm 6:00 pm Tickets “Artistic License: Whose Story Is It?” with 2022 Hermitage Greenfield Prize Jurors Terrance McKnight and Gary Padmore, and Nate Jacobs (Founder and Artistic Director of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe) Presented in partnership with the Greenfield … Continue reading '“Artistic License: Whose Story Is It?”' Hermitage Beach Apr 10 Sun Hermitage Greenfield Prize Dinner – SOLD OUT! Apr 10 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm 6:00 pm Tickets SOLD OUT! The 2022 Hermitage Greenfield Prize Dinner: A Celebration of Music recognizes this year’s recipient, composer and multi-instrumentalist Angélica Negrón. Click here for more information. Sunday, April 10th at 6pm Michael’s On East (1212 … Continue reading 'Hermitage Greenfield Prize Dinner – SOLD OUT!' Michael's On East Apr 21 Thu “Music Around the World” Apr 21 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm 6:00 pm Tickets “Music Around the World” with Hermitage Fellow Kavita Shah Presented in partnership with The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Thursday, April 21 at 6pm The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art “Under … Continue reading '“Music Around the World”' Ringling Museum Apr 23 Sat National Water Dance: “Dancing Out of Time” Apr 23 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm 3:30 pm Tickets National Water Dance: “Dancing Out of Time” with Sarasota Contemporary Dance Presented in a partnership between the Hermitage Artist Retreat and Sarasota Contemporary Dance, with a performance introduction by Dr. Emily Heffernan, Associate Professor of … Continue reading 'National Water Dance: “Dancing Out of Time”' Hermitage Beach May 6 Fri “Sounding the Deep: Words and Music Inspired by Nature” May 6 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm 6:30 pm Tickets “Sounding the Deep: Words and Music Inspired by Nature” with Hermitage Fellows Jessica Huang and Scott Lee Presented in partnership with Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast Friday, May 6 at 6:30pm Hermitage Beach (entrance … Continue reading '“Sounding the Deep: Words and Music Inspired by Nature”' Hermitage Beach May 13 Fri “Cats Talk Back” with Tony Nominee Bess Wohl May 13 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm 6:30 pm Tickets “Cats Talk Back” – A Reading with Hermitage Fellow and Tony Award Nominee Bess Wohl Friday, May 13 at 6:30pm Hermitage Beach (entrance at 6660 Manasota Key Road, Englewood, Florida 34223) Register here. Registration is … Continue reading '“Cats Talk Back” with Tony Nominee Bess Wohl' Hermitage Beach May 20 Fri “Hermitage Poet’s Corner: The Contemporary Word” May 20 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm 5:00 pm Tickets “Hermitage Poet’s Corner: The Contemporary Word” with Hermitage Fellows DaMaris B. Hill and Kirya Traber Presented in partnership with Bookstore1 Friday, May 20 at 5pm Bookstore1 (entrance at 117 S. Pineapple Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236) … Continue reading '“Hermitage Poet’s Corner: The Contemporary Word”' Bookstore1 May 26 Thu “Worlds: A Part” May 26 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm 6:00 pm Tickets “Worlds: A Part” with Hermitage Fellows Pauchi Sasaki and Monica Youn Presented in partnership with Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast Thursday, May 26 at 6pm Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast at Bay Preserve … Continue reading '“Worlds: A Part”' Bay Preserve - Osprey April – May 2022 Apr – May 2022 Subscribe Add to Timely Calendar Add to Google Add to Outlook Add to Apple Calendar Add to other calendar Export to XML Click here for more information about the 2022 Hermitage Greenfield Prize Dinner on Sunday, April 10th, 2022 @ 6pm May Programs Announced April 4, 2022No Comments The Hermitage Artist Retreat announces four new community programs in May with Hermitage Fellows specializing in music, writing, multimedia, and theater, including an event with Read More » “Music Around the World” with Award-Winning Musician Kavita Shah March 24, 2022No Comments Award-winning vocalist, composer, and educator Kavita Shah will present a free Hermitage community program, “Music Around the World,” at The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art Read More » 2022 Hermitage Greenfield Prize Weekend – April 8-10 – Features Full Line-Up of Events March 15, 2022No Comments Events celebrating music and the Hermitage Greenfield Prize – April 8-10 – include a live conversation with acclaimed playwright and 2021 winner Aleshea Harris, a Read More » National Water Dance with Sarasota Contemporary Dance on the Hermitage Beach March 11, 2022No Comments The Hermitage Artist Retreat and Sarasota Contemporary Dance (SCD) are partnering for the biennial National Water Dance (NWD) event, with new work inspired by gratitude Read More » “Musical Storytelling” with Tony Award Winner Jeanine Tesori March 7, 2022No Comments Tony Award-winning stage and film composer Jeanine Tesori will present a free Hermitage community program, “Musical Storytelling: A Conversation with Jeanine Tesori,” at the Hermitage Read More » 2022 Kleban Prize Winner César Alvarez to Present “Reimagining the Musical” February 22, 2022No Comments A 2022 Hermitage Fellow and the most recent recipient of the prestigious Kleban Prize for “Most Promising Musical Theater Lyricist,” songwriter and theater-maker César Alvarez Read More » A Statement from the Hermitage As an organization and as a community of artists, we at the Hermitage vow to hold ourselves to the highest standards in combatting racism. There is no place for hate – in art or in life. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we proudly support our Hermitage Fellows who engage in social justice reform and the stories that matter. photo by Barbara Banks Previous Next THE HERMITAGE ARTIST RETREAT The mission of the Hermitage is to inspire and foster the most influential and culturally consequential art and artists of our time. The Hermitage is a multi-disciplinary artist retreat dedicated to championing bold and impactful new work, supporting the creative process, elevating the artist experience, and enriching the lives of audiences and arts appreciators around the world. An incubator for diverse and original works across all artistic mediums, the Hermitage aims to inspire creative minds to achieve their greatest potential. Beyond the unique and invaluable experience we provide to artists, we take pride in our commitment to historic preservation, ecological restoration, and dynamic community engagement. Located on a nine-acre campus in Manasota Key at the southern tip of Sarasota County, we provide accomplished and diverse artists with multi-week residences to create new works of theater, music, visual art, literature, and more. All artists are selected by our Hermitage Curatorial Council, composed of visionary arts leaders from nationally and internationally renowned cultural institutions. Hermitage Fellows have described their experiences as “life-changing,” “magical,” and “transformative,” regularly noting that they accomplish more in their time at the Hermitage than they ever imagined possible. Hermitage Fellows have included fourteen Pulitzer Prize winners, multiple Tony, Oscar, Emmy, Grammy nominees and winners, Poets Laureate, MacArthur “Genius” and Guggenheim Fellows, and hundreds of extraordinary artists from around the world. The award-winning, impactful, and diverse original works created at the Hermitage are presented in renowned concert halls, theaters, museums, and galleries throughout our region and across the globe. Works created at the Hermitage have been shown at New York’s Metropolitan Opera, Lincoln Center, The Museum of Modern Art, The Vienna Opera, Roundabout Theatre Company, Carnegie Hall, Disney Hall, Mass MoCA, The Kennedy Center, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, to name a few. Audiences in the greater Sarasota area are offered a “sneak peek” into the works and minds of these brilliant artists through the Hermitage’s community programs, many of which are in collaboration with fellow arts and cultural organizations throughout the Gulf Coast region. In addition to the unique and invaluable experience we provide to artists, we take pride in our complementary missions of historic preservation, ecological restoration, and community engagement. Now on the National Register of Historic Places, the Hermitage was built in 1907. The “Hermitage-Whitney” district was reconceived as the Hermitage Artist Retreat in 1999 and officially incorporated as a non-profit organization in 2002. Tickets: https://form.jotform.com/220866932384161.

Last day of school for students and 186 staff.

Student Reassignment Application Closes Online

Come hang out with your friends in the Teen Room at the Venice Public Library. When Blaise, the Teen Librarian, is in there will be crafts, video games, board games and more! Sometimes Blaise isn't in, so the activities will not be available, but you can always come hang out after school. 

Last day of school means a party!! Food, games, crafts, etc. It's a louder version of Teen Hangout with Blaise!

Don’t miss our third annual Patriotic Pops and Fireworks concert at the home of Atlanta Braves Spring Training, CoolToday Park. Music Director Troy Quinn will lead the orchestra in a concert of great American songs and a salute to veterans followed by a spectacular fireworks show. Our special guest is the world-famous a cappella group Rockapella. Tickets go on sale March 22 at Ticketmaster.com at 10 am and at the CoolToday Park box office.The box office phone number is 941-413-5000. Please see this schedule for Braves home spring training games, to avoid the busiest times at the park and box office.  Sponsorships with VIP seating, access to air-conditioned club rooms and parking are available directly from The Venice Symphony. For sponsorships, call Director of Philanthropy Holly Anderson at 941-207-8822 or email handerson@thevenicesymphony.org. For individual MVP seating call 941-207–8822. 

Date: Saturday, May 28, 2022 @ 5:00pm Tickets: $25-$60 This timeless story comes alive through original choreography by Prof. Vadim Fedotov and beautiful original music by Alexander Kostin that follows the mermaid on her journey to finding out how to truly feel alive and love selflessly. The performance features international guest artists from National Ballet of Ukraine, Atlanta Ballet, Orlando Ballet, and Cincinnati Ballet.

Details Outdoor concert of great American music with Troy Quinn, the orchestra and special guest Rockapella. Fireworks follow the concert. Gates open at 5:30 pm. Tickets go on sale MARCH 22. https://www.facebook.com/events/338191815018487

All schools and district offices closed.

FINAL DAY TO SUBMIT!The ESE Parent Survey window is open from February 1, 2022 until May 31, 2022. Your feedback is important in helping the state and local school systems continue improving educational programs for children with special needs, so please participate!Do I need to take the ESE Parent Survey?The survey is open to ALL parents of children with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) receiving ESE services from preschool age through grade 12. The survey is not intended for parents of students receiving only gifted services through an educational plan. How do I take the survey?Complete the survey online here: http://www.esesurvey.com Paper copies of the survey will be sent to the district from FLDOE and will be made available once received.Contact Information:Please contact Lanette Devitt, FDLRS Suncoast Parent Services Consultant, for questions or if you may need help with the survey: 941.927.9000 ext. 32234 or lanette.devitt@sarasotacountyschools.net.

Are you looking for technology help? Visit our Tech Navigator page to sign up for a one-on-one session.  Appointments include assistance with Library Apps (eBooks, Library App, etc.), email (setup, sending, attachments, and more), using your device, using Library Databases and Microsoft Office. Do you need help with something else? Let us know too!  Click here to sign up.   

Come hang out with your friends in the Teen Room at the Venice Public Library. When Blaise, the Teen Librarian, is in there will be crafts, video games, board games and more! Sometimes Blaise isn't in, so the activities will not be available, but you can always come hang out after school. 

Click here to view the4-Day Work Week - Summer 2022 Schedule

Click here to view the4-Day Work Week - Summer 2022 Schedule

Click here to view the4-Day Work Week - Summer 2022 Schedule

Join Fun To Be Fit Kids with Ms. Adrianne! This is a music and movement program for children (ages 0 - 5) and their caregivers to attend together. Classes are designed for children and their caregiver(s) to spend quality time together singing, dancing, getting some exercise and having fun!Registration is required and limited to 25 kiddos per class. Please register each child separately.Please note, if you are not present 10 minutes after class start time your spot will be automatically released to another kiddo that is waiting to attend.A parent/guardian is required to be present in the class.  

Click here to view the4-Day Work Week - Summer 2022 Schedule

Click here to view the4-Day Work Week - Summer 2022 Schedule

Click here to view the4-Day Work Week - Summer 2022 Schedule

Summer Camp is back! The Venice Symphony is accepting applications for our new summer music camp this June at Student Leadership Academy in Venice. The program features two separate one-week educational opportunities. June 6-10 for established middle school and high school musicians, who will work with Venice Symphony teaching artists in masterclasses, sectionals, ensembles and more to become better musicians and leaders.  June 13-17 is for musicians at the elementary level, focusing on discovering the different aspects of music, including singing, percussion, basic piano skills, instrument exploration and more. Bring your own instrument and/or explore something new at camp. Each week will culminate with a concert at the Venice Performing Arts Center that will be free and open to the public.  Fees include t-shirt and snacks. Scholarships are available. 

Circus Campers learn a variety of circus arts including: triple and single trapeze, globes, silks, rola bola, hula hoop, low wire, clowning, flying trapeze, juggling, and much more! Sign up your child(ren) for a truly unique experience. Ages 6-15 Years OldCampers must be at least six years old and have completed kindergarten (Spring 2022) before attending Circus Camp. There are no exceptions and accommodations cannot be made for age/grade level or siblings. Monday-Friday 9am-3pm (drop off begins at 8:55am)    $350 Tuition for one this One Week Session (Photo Pre COVID-19 (2015)

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event. Forty Carrots has made adjustments to this program to accommodate new COVID protocol. 

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event. Forty Carrots has made adjustments to this program to accommodate new COVID protocol. 

Details June 6-10, camp for grades 6-12. June 13-17, camp for grades K-5 Led by Symphony musicians and music educators at Student Leadership… More https://www.facebook.com/events/1141934883226036

Are you looking for technology help? Visit our Tech Navigator page to sign up for a one-on-one session.  Appointments include assistance with Library Apps (eBooks, Library App, etc.), email (setup, sending, attachments, and more), using your device, using Library Databases and Microsoft Office. Do you need help with something else? Let us know too!  Click here to sign up.   

Use 1 of our 4 Brother sewing machines on Your Own Project. Must Know How to Sew. Machines available on first come first serve basis.

Join us for friendly discussion, book recommendations, and insight!~We are discussing Born a Crime by Trevor Noah~This is the first book club meeting since the library opened again, so there is no official book for this month - come and tell us about what you've been reading and we'll vote for future books!

Join us for a Totally Turtles educational program presented by Mote Aquarium.How many kinds of sea turtles are there?  How long do sea turtles really live?  Learn the answers to these questions and more, see real turtle biofacts, and see if you can survive our Hatchling Hazards Obstacle Course!Ages 3 to 12. 

Join us and see how we use the Cricut Maker and Easy Press to cut and adhere Iron-On vinyl to a canvas bag. Registration is Required.

FCC Amateur Radio Licensing Exams

Circus Campers learn a variety of circus arts including: triple and single trapeze, globes, silks, rola bola, hula hoop, low wire, clowning, flying trapeze, juggling, and much more! Sign up your child(ren) for a truly unique experience. Ages 6-15 Years OldCampers must be at least six years old and have completed kindergarten (Spring 2022) before attending Circus Camp. There are no exceptions and accommodations cannot be made for age/grade level or siblings. Monday-Friday 9am-3pm (drop off begins at 8:55am) $350 Tuition for one this One Week Session (Photo – Pre COVID-19)

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event. Forty Carrots has made adjustments to this program to accommodate new COVID protocol. 

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event. Forty Carrots has made adjustments to this program to accommodate new COVID protocol. 

Are you looking for technology help? Visit our Tech Navigator page to sign up for a one-on-one session.  Appointments include assistance with Library Apps (eBooks, Library App, etc.), email (setup, sending, attachments, and more), using your device, using Library Databases and Microsoft Office. Do you need help with something else? Let us know too!  Click here to sign up.   

Make a beach in a bottle in the Teen Room with Blaise! Write a tiny message or draw a tiny piece of art to put in your bottle or just make a little seascape. Anyone ages 11-17 welcome. First come, first serve for 20 people. 

Ahoy Ye Maties!   Pirate Pete lost his precious treasure and he needs you to help him find it. Kids will laugh & learn as we sail the 7 seas in search for the lost treasure.  There will be plenty of awesome magic,  amazing balloons, hilarious audience participation, laugh out loud comedy, and featuring the One & Only, The Amazing Marco!During the adventure various clues will be appearing leading everyone closer and closer to the lost treasure.  What can it be?  Coins-Jewels-Gold Bars?  Who knows, come join the fun and see...Presented by ShowTimeForKids!

Join us for a watercolor class! In each class we'll start with a warm up to get to know the materials and practice different techniques before we start the step-by-step painting portion of the class. In this class we'll be painting fun starfish!~Registration Required~No materials or experience required.

Circus Campers learn a variety of circus arts including: triple and single trapeze, globes, silks, rola bola, hula hoop, low wire, clowning, flying trapeze, juggling, and much more! Sign up your child(ren) for a truly unique experience. Ages 6-15 Years OldCampers must be at least six years old and have completed kindergarten (Spring 2022) before attending Circus Camp. There are no exceptions and accommodations cannot be made for age/grade level or siblings. Monday-Friday 9am-3pm (drop off begins at 8:55am) $350 Tuition for one this One Week Session (Photo taken Pre COVID-19)

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event. Forty Carrots has made adjustments to this program to accommodate new COVID protocol. 

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event. Forty Carrots has made adjustments to this program to accommodate new COVID protocol. 

Are you looking for technology help? Visit our Tech Navigator page to sign up for a one-on-one session.  Appointments include assistance with Library Apps (eBooks, Library App, etc.), email (setup, sending, attachments, and more), using your device, using Library Databases and Microsoft Office. Do you need help with something else? Let us know too!  Click here to sign up.   

Use 1 of our 4 Brother sewing machines on Your Own Project. Must Know How to Sew. Machines available on first come first serve basis.

Join for a relaxing sketch session! Each session we'll talk about fundamentals of sketching and do some practice sketches. Follow along or bring your own reference pictures and practice your sketching skills! *Registration requiredThis session we'll look at different textures and practice techniques to bring different subjects to life.Come by and feel free to bring your own pencils, charcoals, and paper or you can use ours if you like.

Last Day for 220 Staff (work regular hours June 20-22)Click here to view the4-Day Work Week - Summer 2022 Schedule

Last Day for 220 Staff (work regular hours June 20-22)Click here to view the4-Day Work Week - Summer 2022 Schedule

Last Day for 220 Staff (work regular hours June 20-22)Click here to view the4-Day Work Week - Summer 2022 Schedule

Join Chef Warren as he shares dozens of kitchen tips, cooking hints and humorous anecdotes about the joys and challenges of cooking seafood for two. Chef Warren will answer such questions as: Should I buy my seafood fresh or frozen? My fish seems to always come out dry. Is there a fix? Whatâ��s the best way to cook fish? Whatâ��s the difference between farm-raised and wild-caught fish, and is one better than the other? Why are fish like tilapia so widely available and inexpensive? Can I use canned oysters or clams in place of fresh? Is it okay to serve red wine with seafood? And many more. Chef Warren will end the presentation with a seafood cooking demonstration, preparing a healthy seafood entrée that anyone can replicate in their own home in less than 10 minutes. Registration is Required!

Enjoy a high-energy juggling and illusion show with music and light effects!

Circus Campers learn a variety of circus arts including: triple and single trapeze, globes, silks, rola bola, hula hoop, low wire, clowning, flying trapeze, juggling, and much more! Sign up your child(ren) for a truly unique experience. Ages 6-15 Years OldCampers must be at least six years old and have completed kindergarten (Spring 2022) before attending Circus Camp. There are no exceptions and accommodations cannot be made for age/grade level or siblings. Monday-Friday 9am-3pm (drop off begins at 8:55am) $350 Tuition (Photo taken Pre COVID-19)

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event. Forty Carrots has made adjustments to this program to accommodate new COVID protocol. 

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event. Forty Carrots has made adjustments to this program to accommodate new COVID protocol. 

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs from the Suncoast Humane Society Pet Therapy Team. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. The dogs love the attention and the kids love the interactions. 

Are you looking for technology help? Visit our Tech Navigator page to sign up for a one-on-one session.  Appointments include assistance with Library Apps (eBooks, Library App, etc.), email (setup, sending, attachments, and more), using your device, using Library Databases and Microsoft Office. Do you need help with something else? Let us know too!  Click here to sign up.   

Make recycled paper roses! We'll learn step by step how to make paper roses from recycled book paper.*Registration Required*No experience or materials required. Note that we will be using scissors and hot glue. If you are under the age of 13, you must have a parent present.

Join Ms. Adrianne and her Fun To Be Kit Bigs Class for ages 6 - 8.Join us for a class full of dancing, fitness games and a whole lot of fun!Registration is required as space is limited. If you have registered and cannot attend please cancel your registration or contact the Children's Department at 941-861-1348 so we can allow other kiddos to participate.

Use LED lights, paper lanterns, and streamers to make a Glowing Jellyfish Lantern for your room!   Anyone ages 11-17 welcome. In the Teen Room with Blaise. Limited supplies and will be first come, first serve. 

No School for Students/Non Work Days for 240 Staff Click here to view the4-Day Work Week - Summer 2022 Schedule

No School for Students/Non Work Days for 240 Staff Click here to view the4-Day Work Week - Summer 2022 Schedule

No School for Students/Non Work Days for 240 Staff Click here to view the4-Day Work Week - Summer 2022 Schedule

No School for Students/Non Work Days for 240 Staff Click here to view the4-Day Work Week - Summer 2022 Schedule

No School for Students/Non Work Days for 240 Staff Click here to view the4-Day Work Week - Summer 2022 Schedule

No School for Students/Non Work Days for 240 Staff Click here to view the4-Day Work Week - Summer 2022 Schedule

Are you looking for technology help? Visit our Tech Navigator page to sign up for a one-on-one session.  Appointments include assistance with Library Apps (eBooks, Library App, etc.), email (setup, sending, attachments, and more), using your device, using Library Databases and Microsoft Office. Do you need help with something else? Let us know too!  Click here to sign up.   

No School for Students/Non Work Days for 240 Staff Click here to view the4-Day Work Week - Summer 2022 Schedule

No School for Students/Non Work Days for 240 Staff Click here to view the4-Day Work Week - Summer 2022 Schedule

No School for Students/Non Work Days for 240 Staff Click here to view the4-Day Work Week - Summer 2022 Schedule

Join Fun To Be Fit Kids with Ms. Adrianne! This is a music and movement program for children (ages 0 - 5) and their caregivers to attend together. Classes are designed for children and their caregiver(s) to spend quality time together singing, dancing, getting some exercise and having fun!Registration is required and limited to 25 kiddos per class. Please register each child separately.Please note, if you are not present 10 minutes after class start time your spot will be automatically released to another kiddo that is waiting to attend.A parent/guardian is required to be present in the class.  

No School for Students/Non Work Days for 240 Staff Click here to view the4-Day Work Week - Summer 2022 Schedule

No School for Students/Non Work Days for 240 Staff Click here to view the4-Day Work Week - Summer 2022 Schedule

No School for Students/Non Work Days for 240 Staff Click here to view the4-Day Work Week - Summer 2022 Schedule

We are bringing the zoo to you! See live and exotic animals presented by Sarasota Jungle Gardens' and their Rainforest Adventure Show!Audience please be aware that there will be live animals at this show, please remain seated and quiet so not to scare them.

Join us for a watercolor class! In each class we'll start with a warm up to get to know the materials and practice different techniques before we start the step-by-step painting portion of the class. In this class we'll be painting a colorful crab!~Registration Required~No materials or experience required.

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event. Forty Carrots has made adjustments to this program to accommodate new COVID protocol. 

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event. Forty Carrots has made adjustments to this program to accommodate new COVID protocol. 

Are you looking for technology help? Visit our Tech Navigator page to sign up for a one-on-one session.  Appointments include assistance with Library Apps (eBooks, Library App, etc.), email (setup, sending, attachments, and more), using your device, using Library Databases and Microsoft Office. Do you need help with something else? Let us know too!  Click here to sign up.   

Join us for friendly discussion, book recommendations, and insight!This is the first book club meeting since the library opened again, so there is no official book for this month - come and tell us about what you've been reading and we'll vote for future books!

We have a green screen! Photos, Youtube videos, TikToks, etc.; come make whatever you like on our green screen. Use your phone or one of our IPads. Make sure you aren't wearing any green or your clothes will become a part of the background. Or maybe wear all green?  Anyone ages 11-17 welcome. In the big Community Room by the entrance.

Sarasota Virtual School Application Closes

Giving Tree Music provides drums to participants for active guided playing as they learn about the history and cultural importance of African music and drumming circles. Families and all ages enjoy  beating the drums together with traditional rhythms in a big circle. Individuals are periodically  invited to join the instructor in leading special short rhythm sequences for the group to imitate, which is a favorite activity among children.

All Faiths Food Bank will host a moblie pantry in a farmers market style for food distribution to those that need food.

220 Staff Return (work long hours July 18-28) Click here to view the4-Day Work Week - Summer 2022 Schedule

220 Staff Return (work long hours July 18-28) Click here to view the4-Day Work Week - Summer 2022 Schedule

220 Staff Return (work long hours July 18-28) Click here to view the4-Day Work Week - Summer 2022 Schedule

Day 1Open Alpha

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event. Forty Carrots has made adjustments to this program to accommodate new COVID protocol. 

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event. Forty Carrots has made adjustments to this program to accommodate new COVID protocol. 

Day 2Open Alpha

Are you looking for technology help? Visit our Tech Navigator page to sign up for a one-on-one session.  Appointments include assistance with Library Apps (eBooks, Library App, etc.), email (setup, sending, attachments, and more), using your device, using Library Databases and Microsoft Office. Do you need help with something else? Let us know too!  Click here to sign up.