Siesta Key Community Calendar of Events

Come out and take a Ranger led Kayak tour with us on Saturday June 6th & 7th. This hour and a half long tour gives visitors an opportunity to learn about Florida's beautiful & historical waterways. We provide all equipment. Seats are limited

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.

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.

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.

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

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 autonomous driving! 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 autonomous driving! Ages 10-14. Space is limited. Registration required. Check in at the youth desk when you arrive.

Ready to reel in some fun? Join us at the De Soto Fishing Rancho for a hands-on fishing clinic led by our expert Rangers and volunteers! Whether you're a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, you'll learn tackle basics, casting techniques, saltwater fishing tips, and important regulations—all while enjoying the beautiful Florida outdoors. Perfect for kids and adults ages 7 and up. Spots are limited, so don't miss out—register today at https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/10089289. Cast your line, make memories, and discover the thrill of fishing at De Soto National Memorial!

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.

Can you outwit De Soto and his conquistadors? Join us for our immersive escape room experience on Tuesday, June 23rd at 10:00 am, 12:00 pm, and 2:00 pm. Bring your friends and family, solve puzzles, decipher maps, and escape Uzita! Reserve your spots at https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/10089289. For more information, please call 941-792-0458.

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.

Interested in Mahjong? Join fellow beginning enthusiasts for some rounds of this ancient game. Every second and fourth Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. First come, first seated. BYOC, please, bring your own card.

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.

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

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.

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.

Discuss new recipes, share pictures of your own creations, and connect with fellow food (and cookbook) lovers.June Theme: B. Y. O. Book!June Cookbooks: ???Choose your own for show-and-tell! Bring along your favorite cookbook and share which tried-and-true recipes you recommend.Come prepared to share your thoughts & experiences.Pictures encouraged!

Spanish Group Conversation.

Puppeteer and storyteller Katie Adams weaves the heartwarming story of Johnny Appleseed from the early days of the United States. Puppets crafted like old-fashioned toys, a storyquilt, and traditional music are all part of the show. Each square of the storyquilt tells an episode in the life of Johnny Appleseed, a man who followed his own unique dream and showed respect for all life. Best for ages 4 to 10, but the whole family is welcome!

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.

Join presenter Adrianne Pezzella for a special music and movement program especially for children and their caregivers to attend together. Enjoy quality time together singing, dancing, getting some exercise, and having fun! Registration required. Best for ages 0-5. 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 us for Adult Coloring Group on Mondays!(Make sure to check the calendar for full availability.)All materials provided.

Students will create broaches or pendants by layering scraps of colorful fabrics, lace, buttons, and embroidery with simple stitches. This is a meditative project with soothing music accompaniment.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.

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

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.

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.

On the eve of Americaâs 250th anniversary, join historian Christopher Daley for a vivid, fastâmoving look at the decade that ignited the Revolution. From new British taxes to the Boston Massacre, the Tea Party, and the first shots at Lexington and Concord, Daley brings the eraâs flashpoints to life. With striking visuals and gripping storytelling, this presentation reveals how protest turned into independence.First come, first seated.

Sarasota County Libraries and the History Center will be closed on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4.We will resume normal hours on Monday, July 6.

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 is1776 (1972, 141 minutes).Synopsis: Adaptation of the Broadway Tony-winning musical celebrates the founding fathers' midwifery of the Declaration of Independence, the document that would give birth to a nation.*** First come, first seated ***

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.

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.

Need a little sparkle in your day? Here is how you can extend the celebration. All materials provided. No registration is required. First come, first seated. Pick up your tickets at the Reference Desk one hour before this event.

Learn how to make bamboo shell windchimes 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.

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

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!Recommended for ages 16 and up. Patrons are welcome to bring their own tarot decks but doing so is not required.

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.

Spanish Group Conversation.

Need a little sparkle in your day? Here is how you can extend the celebration. All materials provided. No registration is required. First come, first seated. Pick up your tickets at the Reference Desk one hour before this event.

Join landscape architect and planner Charlie Weber for Gardens as Gathering Places, sharing his Sarasota parkâplanning experience and work with farms, school gardens, and waterâharvesting landscapes that connect people and resources.First come, first seated.

Join presenter Adrianne Pezzella for a special music and movement program especially for children and their caregivers to attend together. Enjoy quality time together singing, dancing, getting some exercise, and having fun! Registration required. Best for ages 0-5. 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.

Families are invited to learn all about how chickens help us learn about mosquitos with an educational presentation from Carly Dufficy from the Sarasota County Mosquito Management Team followed by fun activities and a special visit with Bluey, the mosquito chicken!

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

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.

"Folk Jazz: Hungarian Influences" a personal journey into one's musical heritage. Enjoy an uplifting and personal performance focusing on the contributions of Eastern European influences in folk and acoustic jazz. Join Hungarian artist TamĂĄs Nagy on guitar and vocals, with accomplished musicians Jack Berry on bass, and Jared Johnson on drums. TamĂĄs is a native Hungarian musician and brings a personal touch to his interpretations of Hungarian and Eastern European influences in the jazz arena.First come, first seated.

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.

LOCATION: School Board Chambers, Bla

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.

Need a minute? Need a break? Make your own Zen garden for tranquil moments throughout your day. All materials provided. No registration is required. First come, first seated. Pick up your tickets at the Reference Desk one hour before this event.

Want more anime or manga in your life? Whether youâve just discovered anime or youâve been reading manga for years, this is the place to meet fellow fans, watch and discuss your favorite series, and eat yummy snacks! We may occasionally do a craft or a game, too!Meetings held on the second Tuesday of each month from 4:45-6pm. Ages 13-18 only.

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