Free Family Events Calendar
Always verify activities by phoning or visiting the web sites of agencies hosting the
events listed below
More Fun FREE
Things  to do
Some days do you wish
you had your own
"Super Nanny" who
would come to your
home and help you with
your parenting
strategies?
Good News! The Family
Partnership Center of
Bradenton is currently
offering it's own version of
"Super Nanny" with it's
in-home
"Parent Partner"
Program
! A seasoned
parenting educator will come
to your home and help you
with challenging behaviors,
picky eaters, chore
wars---and much more!  
 
There are a few openings
currently available so
call today to find out
more- 756-3007 - FREE
More Free Stuff
Buckle Up Baby!
FREE Children Car Seat
Safety Checks

FREE Child Seat Safety
Inspections by AAA and
SAFE KIDS coalition certified
car seat technicians.  FREE
at Forty Carrots Family
Center and 7 other
community locations.  Call
Forty Carrots for schedule
and locations 365-7716.

Registration Required

Call (941) 365-7716
2007 – 2008 FREE Child
Safety Seat Inspection
Locations

Forty Carrots Family
Center, 1500 S. Tuttle
Ave., Sarasota
February 13; March 12;
April 16; May 14; June
11; July 9; and August 13

Elsie Quirk Library
March 5

Fruitville Library
January 16; March 19

Gulf Gate Library
February 20; April 23;
July 16

Jacaranda Library
January 23; March 26;
June 4

North Port Library
April 9; August 6

North Sarasota Library
February 6; May 7

Selby Library
February 27

Venice Library
January 30; April 30
The Manatee Viewing
Center is open!
See what the excitement is
about daily from 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. through April 15, 2007.
You can experience a tidal
walkway showcasing
vibrant Florida plants and
birds, butterfly gardens,
our educational building,
and – when the water
temperature of Tampa Bay
falls below 68 degrees
Fahrenheit – manatees!  
Come see all this and more.
For more information, call
(813) 228-4289.
Admission and
parking are free!
Our Area Attractions
that are ALWAYS
FREE!
Whole Foods Market
Sarasota
Calendar of FREE
EVENTS for the whole
family!

Everything from
cooking seafood to
KIDS CLUB! Check
out these wonderful
offerings!
Call 941-955-8500.



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In big ways and small ways you
can make a real difference to the families in our community-

call me at 756-3007  or email me at  
Denise@whatshappeningmanatee.com to find out more

Friday April 25
  • 10am-Storytime @ the Central Library Each week, the storytime will feature a new and
    exciting theme. January 18, 25; February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; and March 7, 14, 21, and 28. Seating for
    storytime will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Registration is not required. Storytime
    will be held in the first floor Meeting Room at the Central Library. The Central Library is located at
    1301 Barcarrota Boulevard West in downtown Bradenton. For more information, please call 748-
    5555, ext. 6319 FREE

  • Partners in Play * Free to the Community Join Forty Carrots Family Center at any one
    of 8 Sarasota County Public Libraries and a local community center for creative play
    experiences and parenting education.  For mobile babies thru children up to age 5,
    accompanied by parent or caregiver.  No pre-registration is required, space is limited.
    FREE to the community.
North Port Library, North Port * Fridays, 11:30 a.m. – 12: 30 p.m. *861-1300
  •        North Sarasota Library, Sarasota * Fridays, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.     861-1360 *

  • 3pm- Winter Training Sessions for the Royal Lipizzan Stallions-  Thursday and
    Friday at 3pm and Saturday at 10am. You can spend the entire day on the ranch, food is
    available for purchase. These sessions are free to the public.However, donations are
    greatly appreciated. Herrmanns' Royal Lipizzan Stallions 32755 Singletary Road Myakka
    City, Florida 34251 Reservations requested for groups of 20 or more.Please call 941-322-
    1501 to make your reservation. We hope you will visit and support this lost art. more info
    HLipizzans@aol.com FREE

Saturday, April 26
  • 8am-1pm The Lakewood Ranch Mom's Group will be hosting our annual
    Growing Up Sale Saturday, April. 26th. It's a great place to purchase any children’s
    items you need under one roof! Gently used children's items such as toys, clothing,
    strollers, car seats, and other baby items.  A truck from Mothers Helping Mothers will be
    on hand the day of the sale to take any unsold items from participants and any other
    individuals wishing to make donations.  Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood
    Ranch Blvd. For more information, please visit our website at www.LWRMomsGroup.com
    or contact Joelle Hennesey at 751-4065.  

  • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM – GEOCACHE BASH – Rye Preserve has some cleverly hidden
    caches just waiting for you to find! Come out and make new friends as you hunt for
    caches throughout this east-county preserve. All you’ll need to bring is your portable
    GPS unit to participate in this fun family event! Great for families, adults, and kids of all
    ages! This program is suitable for all ages.  Reservations are requested. Please Call 941-
    748-4501 ext. 4605. Rye Preserve FREE

  • NEW!- -9am-10am Dads in Motion- Playgroup for fathers and their 0-5 year olds   this  
    fun filled   group designed specifically for fathers will meet at Faith United Church of Christ
    on SR 64- west of I 75. This group is only for 2 more  weeks--don't miss out!!!! Presented
    by Family Partnership Center- Learn & Play with your child and other parents. Explore
    music, poetry, sign language and much more For more information call 756-3007 FREE

  • 9am-1pm VPK roundup for Fall 2008- ENROLLMENT BEGINS FOR FALL 2008 VPK
    PROGRAM FOR 4 YEAR OLDS AT THE VPK ROUND-UP! Location: Manatee Convention
    & Civic Center One Haben Blvd., Palmetto, Florida  (this is for the FREE preschool for 4
    year olds in case you are wondering what VPK is ) FREE

  • 6:30 pm- The Grand Parade- Beads, Beads, Beads!!!!  You can't miss this 2 mile
    parade route starting at Manatee High going west on Ninth Ave and north along 39th st w
    to Mantee Ave to Ninth St W.  Family fun at its best- FREE

Sunday, April 27
  • Sunrise to Sunset  DeSoto Memorial (end of 75th St W Bradenton)  De Soto
    National Memorial is located at the end of 75th Street NW in Bradenton.  Entrance to the
    park is free, as are all activities.  The Park is open from sunrise to sunset; the Visitor
    Center and parking area close at 5:00 p.m.   FREE

  • 1:30-4:30pm- Manatee Village Historical Park Come explore what life was like for
    the early pioneers of Manatee County.  Park buildings include a chapel, a general store, a
    "cracker" house and the first courthouse in Manatee County.  Admission is FREE
    more info 749-7165

  • Sunset Drum Circle, Siesta Key Beach, FREE

Monday April 28
  • Partners in Play * Free to the Community  Join Forty Carrots Family Center at any
    one of 8 Sarasota County Public Libraries and a local community center  for creative play
    experiences and parenting education.  For mobile babies thru children up to age 5,
    accompanied by parent or caregiver.  No pre-registration is required, space is limited.
    FREE to the community.

9:15am-10:15 AND 10:30am-11:30am-Fruitville Library, Sarasota  * 861-2525 * FREE

10:30am Selby Library, Sarasota * Mondays,. 861-1130  

  • Mondays are FREE at the Ringling Art Museum-  visit www.ringling.org FREE


Tuesday April 29
  • Partners in Play * Free to the Community Join Forty Carrots Family Center at any
    one of 8 Sarasota County Public Libraries and a local community center for creative play
    experiences and parenting education.  For mobile babies thru children up to age 5,
    accompanied by parent or caregiver.  No pre-registration is required, space is limited.
    FREE to the community.

Elsie Quirk Library, Englewood * Tuesdays, 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. 861-1200 *

North Port Library, North Port * Tuesdays AND Fridays, 11:30 a.m. – 12: 30 p.m. *861-
1300

  • 11am & 4pm Little Bookworms Bookstore Tuesday Storytimes: Ages 1-3 at 11 a.m.
    Ages 4-6 at 4 p.m. 8111 Lakewood Main Street #103 ∙ Bradenton, FL 34202 ∙ 941-907-3808
    FREE

  • All Day- Dollar Movies at DeSoto Square offers 1/2 price movies every Tuesday
    303 US 301 Blvd, 744-2950 for movie listings and directions.  COST=$.50

  • 4pm- "After School Board Games" @ THE BRADEN RIVER LIBRARY  program for
    school age children and their families. A variety of popular games will be played at the
    library on the following dates: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20, and 27. Game-playing
    spots will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Everyone is welcome to attend.
    The Braden River Library is located at 4915 53rd Avenue East, Bradenton. For more
    information about this or any of the library’s programs or events, call 727-6079. FREE


Wednesday April 30
  • 9:15- 10:15am The Family Partnership Center presents Musical Motion-   
    Explore music, sign language, ABC's with your 0-5 year old.  Creative activities using
    props such as puppets, parachutes, bean bags and scarves.  No preregistration required.
    Faith Chiristian Church 5215 Lorraine Rd Bradenton. for more info call 756-3007. ( I co-
    facilitate the group- I'd love to meet you !) FREE

  • 10am-11am NEW! The Family Partnership Center presents MUSICAL MOTION
    IN SPANISH Explore music, sign language, ABC's with your 0-5 year old.  Creative
    activities using props such as puppets, parachutes, bean bags and scarves.  No
    preregistration required. Tillman Full Service Family Center in Palmetto for more info call
    756-3007. FREE

  • 10 and 10:30am - The Braden River Branch Library Storytimes for the period
    January through May, 2008.TOT TIME for children ages 0-2 and their parents will be held
    at 10:00 a.m. on the following dates: January 16, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 5, 12,
    19, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14.Hi-5 STORYTIME for children ages 3-5 and their
    parents will be held  at 10:30 a.m. on the same dates as Tot Time listed above The Braden
    River Library is located at 4915 53rd Avenue West, Bradenton. For more information
    about these events, call 727-6079 FREE

  • 10am- The Palmetto Library  Pre-school Storytime: January  16, 23, and 30 . in the
    library’s meeting room.  Stories and related activities will be presented to two-to five-year
    olds by Altemease Williams-Edwards, Library Assistant. The Palmetto Branch Library is
    located in Palmetto at 923 6th Street West. For more information, please call 722-3333.
    FREE

  • 10 am Wed and Sat Free Gardening Classes 10am, Earthbox Research Center 1023
    Ellenton Gillette Rd, Ellenton, 723-2911

  • 10:30am 12 noon Manatee Mom's/Dad's Club- 0-5 years,  Drop in play group for
    children & parents.Bradenton Branch YMCA, 3805 59th St W, Bradenton   $3 per child or
    $6 per family

  • 11am -12noon Intergenerational Musical Motion- Explore music, sign language,
    ABC's and much more with your 0-5 year old.   Creative activities using props such as
    puppets, parachutes, bean bags and scarves.  No preregistration required.  Our
    intergenerational program meets in Assisted Living facilities and includes "grandfriends"
    in the fun!  at College Park Club  Activities Room- 5612 26th St W.Bradenton.  for more
    info call 756- 3007  ( I co-facilitate the group- I'd love to meet you !)FREE

  • 11:30-1pm Mom and Baby Group at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Women's
    Center, $3.50 for lunch optional

Thursday May 1
  • 9:15am - 10:15am Musical Motion with the Family Partnership Center -  (birth -5
    years) Explore music, sign language, ABC's with your 0-5 year old.  Creative activities
    using props such as puppets, parachutes, bean bags and scarves.  No preregistration
    required. Community of Christ, 5817 33rd St. East- . for more info call 756-3007. ( I co-
    facilitate the group- I'd love to meet you !) FREE

  • 10:30am--11am  Rocky Bluff Branch Library Ellenton, preschool storytime ages
    3-5.  723-4821 for more info. FREE

  • 11am 12noon Family Partnership Center Presents:  FREE Playgroups -  
    Musical Motion -(birth - 5 years) Learn & Play with your child and other parents. Explore
    music, poetry, sign language and much more. Thursday mornings , Bethel Baptist Church
    1805 30th Ave West, Family Partnership Center, for more information call 941-756-3007.
    Cost: FREE

  • 11am - 1pm Walkers & Talkers support group for mothers of children over 1 year.  
    Manatee Memorial Hospital. 206 Second St E. Bradenton FREE call 745-6925

  • Partners in Play * Free to the Community Join Forty Carrots Family Center at any one
    of 8 Sarasota County Public Libraries and a local community center for creative play
    experiences and parenting education.  For mobile babies thru children up to age 5,
    accompanied by parent or caregiver.  No pre-registration is required, space is limited.
    FREE to the community.      Gulf Gate Library, Sarasota * Thursdays, 9:45 – 10:45 a.m.
    AND And 11:00 a.m. – Noon * 861-1241 *       Venice Library, Venice * Thursdays, 9:30 – 10:
    30 a.m. 861-1330 North Port Community Center, North Port * Thursdays, 11:15 – 12:15 p.
    m.

  • 6-7pm- NEW! FREE Evening Program for Parents and Children 0-5 Musical
    Motion by Moonlight, rotating locations presented by Family Partnership Center- Learn &
    Play with your child and other parents. Explore music, poetry, sign language and much
    more If you wish to reserve your spot call Denise at 756-3007.  Otherwise, Musical Motion
    will begin at 6pm- first come first served limit 15 families. FREE

  • 7pm- Braden River Library FAMILY STORYTIME :  April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15. Each
    week, the storytime events will feature a new and exciting theme. Seating will be available
    on a first come, first serve basis. Everyone is welcome to attend. The Braden River
    Library is located at 4915 53rd Avenue West, Bradenton. For more information about
    these events, call 727-6079. FREE

Friday May 2
  • 10am-Storytime @ the Central Library Each week, the storytime will feature a new
    and exciting theme. January 18, 25; February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; and March 7, 14, 21, and 28.
    Seating for storytime will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Registration is not
    required. Storytime will be held in the first floor Meeting Room at the Central Library. The
    Central Library is located at 1301 Barcarrota Boulevard West in downtown Bradenton. For
    more information, please call 748-5555, ext. 6319 FREE

  • Partners in Play * Free to the Community Join Forty Carrots Family Center at any one
    of 8 Sarasota County Public Libraries and a local community center for creative play
    experiences and parenting education.  For mobile babies thru children up to age 5,
    accompanied by parent or caregiver.  No pre-registration is required, space is limited.
    FREE to the community.

North Port Library, North Port * Fridays, 11:30 a.m. – 12: 30 p.m. *861-1300

North Sarasota Library, Sarasota * Fridays, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.     861-1360 *

  • 5pm-8pm Multicultural Festival  at Palmetto Elementary School  FREE
    Admission

Saturday, May 3
  • NEW!- -9am-10am Dads in Motion- Playgroup for fathers and their 0-5 year olds   this  
    fun filled   group designed specifically for fathers will meet at Faith United Church of Christ
    on SR 64- west of I 75. This group is only for 2 more  weeks--don't miss out!!!! Presented
    by Family Partnership Center- Learn & Play with your child and other parents. Explore
    music, poetry, sign language and much more For more information call 756-3007 FREE

  • 8am-5pm- Air Fest 2008- MacDill Air force Base, Tampa, the event is free and
    open to the public

  • 10am- May Meeting Features Talk About Native Plants A Master Gardener from the
    Manatee County Extension Service will speak at the next meeting of the Palmetto Historical
    Commission The topic of the presentation will be native plants in Manatee County . Literature will
    be available to all attendees. Light refreshments will be served. The meeting will be held at the
    Carnegie Library, Ree Hunt Auditorium (downstairs), 515 10th Ave. West , Palmetto. This
    event is free and the public is invited to attend. For more information, call
    723-4991.


Sunday, May 4
  • Sunrise to Sunset  DeSoto Memorial (end of 75th St W Bradenton)  De Soto
    National Memorial is located at the end of 75th Street NW in Bradenton.  Entrance to the
    park is free, as are all activities.  The Park is open from sunrise to sunset; the Visitor
    Center and parking area close at 5:00 p.m.   FREE

  • 1:30-4:30pm- Manatee Village Historical Park Come explore what life was like for
    the early pioneers of Manatee County.  Park buildings include a chapel, a general store, a
    "cracker" house and the first courthouse in Manatee County.  Admission is FREE
    more info 749-7165

  • 8am-5pm- Air Fest 2008- MacDill Air force Base, Tampa, the event is free and
    open to the public

  • Sunset Drum Circle, Siesta Key Beach, FREE


Monday May 5
  • Partners in Play * Free to the Community  Join Forty Carrots Family Center at any
    one of 8 Sarasota County Public Libraries and a local community center  for creative play
    experiences and parenting education.  For mobile babies thru children up to age 5,
    accompanied by parent or caregiver.  No pre-registration is required, space is limited.
    FREE to the community.

9:15am-10:15 AND 10:30am-11:30am-Fruitville Library, Sarasota  * 861-2525 * FREE

10:30am Selby Library, Sarasota * Mondays,. 861-1130  

  • Mondays are FREE at the Ringling Art Museum-  visit www.ringling.org FREE


Tuesday May 6
  • Partners in Play * Free to the Community Join Forty Carrots Family Center at any
    one of 8 Sarasota County Public Libraries and a local community center for creative play
    experiences and parenting education.  For mobile babies thru children up to age 5,
    accompanied by parent or caregiver.  No pre-registration is required, space is limited.
    FREE to the community.

Elsie Quirk Library, Englewood * Tuesdays, 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. 861-1200 *

North Port Library, North Port * Tuesdays AND Fridays, 11:30 a.m. – 12: 30 p.m. *861-
1300

  • 11am & 4pm Little Bookworms Bookstore Tuesday Storytimes: Ages 1-3 at 11 a.m.
    Ages 4-6 at 4 p.m. 8111 Lakewood Main Street #103 ∙ Bradenton, FL 34202 ∙ 941-907-3808
    FREE

  • All Day- Dollar Movies at DeSoto Square offers 1/2 price movies every Tuesday
    303 US 301 Blvd, 744-2950 for movie listings and directions.  COST=$.50

  • 4pm- "After School Board Games" @ THE BRADEN RIVER LIBRARY  program for
    school age children and their families. A variety of popular games will be played at the
    library on the following dates: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20, and 27. Game-playing
    spots will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Everyone is welcome to attend.
    The Braden River Library is located at 4915 53rd Avenue East, Bradenton. For more
    information about this or any of the library’s programs or events, call 727-6079. FREE


Wednesday May 7
  • 9:15- 10:15am The Family Partnership Center presents Musical Motion-   
    Explore music, sign language, ABC's with your 0-5 year old.  Creative activities using
    props such as puppets, parachutes, bean bags and scarves.  No preregistration required.
    Faith Chiristian Church 5215 Lorraine Rd Bradenton. for more info call 756-3007. ( I co-
    facilitate the group- I'd love to meet you !) FREE

  • 10am-11am NEW! The Family Partnership Center presents MUSICAL MOTION
    IN SPANISH Explore music, sign language, ABC's with your 0-5 year old.  Creative
    activities using props such as puppets, parachutes, bean bags and scarves.  No
    preregistration required. Tillman Full Service Family Center in Palmetto for more info call
    756-3007. FREE

  • 10 and 10:30am - The Braden River Branch Library Storytimes for the period
    January through May, 2008.TOT TIME for children ages 0-2 and their parents will be held
    at 10:00 a.m. on the following dates: January 16, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 5, 12,
    19, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14.Hi-5 STORYTIME for children ages 3-5 and their
    parents will be held  at 10:30 a.m. on the same dates as Tot Time listed above The Braden
    River Library is located at 4915 53rd Avenue West, Bradenton. For more information
    about these events, call 727-6079 FREE

  • 10am- The Palmetto Library  Pre-school Storytime: January  16, 23, and 30 . in the
    library’s meeting room.  Stories and related activities will be presented to two-to five-year
    olds by Altemease Williams-Edwards, Library Assistant. The Palmetto Branch Library is
    located in Palmetto at 923 6th Street West. For more information, please call 722-3333.
    FREE

  • 10 am Wed and Sat Free Gardening Classes 10am, Earthbox Research Center 1023
    Ellenton Gillette Rd, Ellenton, 723-2911

  • 10:30am 12 noon Manatee Mom's/Dad's Club- 0-5 years,  Drop in play group for
    children & parents.Bradenton Branch YMCA, 3805 59th St W, Bradenton   $3 per child or
    $6 per family

  • 11am -12noon Intergenerational Musical Motion- Explore music, sign language,
    ABC's and much more with your 0-5 year old.   Creative activities using props such as
    puppets, parachutes, bean bags and scarves.  No preregistration required.  Our
    intergenerational program meets in Assisted Living facilities and includes "grandfriends"
    in the fun!  at College Park Club  Activities Room- 5612 26th St W.Bradenton.  for more
    info call 756- 3007  ( I co-facilitate the group- I'd love to meet you !)FREE

  • 11:30-1pm Mom and Baby Group at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Women's
    Center, $3.50 for lunch optional

Thursday May 8
  • 9:15am - 10:15am Musical Motion with the Family Partnership Center -  (birth -5
    years) Explore music, sign language, ABC's with your 0-5 year old.  Creative activities
    using props such as puppets, parachutes, bean bags and scarves.  No preregistration
    required. Community of Christ, 5817 33rd St. East- . for more info call 756-3007. ( I co-
    facilitate the group- I'd love to meet you !) FREE

  • 10:30am--11am  Rocky Bluff Branch Library Ellenton, preschool storytime ages
    3-5.  723-4821 for more info. FREE

  • 11am 12noon Family Partnership Center Presents:  FREE Playgroups -  
    Musical Motion -(birth - 5 years) Learn & Play with your child and other parents. Explore
    music, poetry, sign language and much more. Thursday mornings , Bethel Baptist Church
    1805 30th Ave West, Family Partnership Center, for more information call 941-756-3007.
    Cost: FREE

  • 11am - 1pm Walkers & Talkers support group for mothers of children over 1 year.  
    Manatee Memorial Hospital. 206 Second St E. Bradenton FREE call 745-6925

  • Partners in Play * Free to the Community Join Forty Carrots Family Center at any one
    of 8 Sarasota County Public Libraries and a local community center for creative play
    experiences and parenting education.  For mobile babies thru children up to age 5,
    accompanied by parent or caregiver.  No pre-registration is required, space is limited.
    FREE to the community.      Gulf Gate Library, Sarasota * Thursdays, 9:45 – 10:45 a.m.
    AND And 11:00 a.m. – Noon * 861-1241 *       Venice Library, Venice * Thursdays, 9:30 – 10:
    30 a.m. 861-1330 North Port Community Center, North Port * Thursdays, 11:15 – 12:15 p.
    m.

  • 6-7pm- NEW! FREE Evening Program for Parents and Children 0-5 Musical
    Motion by Moonlight, rotating locations presented by Family Partnership Center- Learn &
    Play with your child and other parents. Explore music, poetry, sign language and much
    more If you wish to reserve your spot call Denise at 756-3007.  Otherwise, Musical Motion
    will begin at 6pm- first come first served limit 15 families. FREE

  • 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM – WILD FLORIDA 101: REEF MADNESS – Ever wonder about
    the creatures that wash up onto the beach? Wondering what lurks below the tidal
    waters’ surface? This special grown-up gathering will reveal the mysteries of the deep as
    we wade into the water to dip-net and discover the critters that call the Manatee River
    home. Dress to get wet! No fishing, please. Program suitable for age 16 and up.
    Reservations are required. Please call 941-748-4501 ext. 4605. Emerson Point Preserve
    FREE

  • 7pm- Braden River Library FAMILY STORYTIME :  April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15.
    Each week, the storytime events will feature a new and exciting theme. Seating will be
    available on a first come, first serve basis. Everyone is welcome to attend. The Braden
    River Library is located at 4915 53rd Avenue West, Bradenton. For more information
    about these events, call 727-6079. FREE

Friday May 9
  • 10am-Storytime @ the Central Library Each week, the storytime will feature a new
    and exciting theme. January 18, 25; February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; and March 7, 14, 21, and 28.
    Seating for storytime will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Registration is not
    required. Storytime will be held in the first floor Meeting Room at the Central Library. The
    Central Library is located at 1301 Barcarrota Boulevard West in downtown Bradenton. For
    more information, please call 748-5555, ext. 6319 FREE

  • Partners in Play * Free to the Community Join Forty Carrots Family Center at any one
    of 8 Sarasota County Public Libraries and a local community center for creative play
    experiences and parenting education.  For mobile babies thru children up to age 5,
    accompanied by parent or caregiver.  No pre-registration is required, space is limited.
    FREE to the community.

North Port Library, North Port * Fridays, 11:30 a.m. – 12: 30 p.m. *861-1300

North Sarasota Library, Sarasota * Fridays, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.     861-1360 *

  • 9:30am-11:45am Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) meets  at West Bradenton Baptist
    Church for more info  call 941-748-6926.  meets every second friday of each month


Saturday, May 10
  • 6:30 AM – 8:30 AM – SUNRISE BEACH WALK Wake up early for a healthy walk
    and a beautiful sunrise! Stroll along the beach trail for a hike and views of the Gulf and
    the Bay. We will walk at both Leffis Key and the Coquina Beach Trail. Wear comfortable
    walking shoes and bring water. Please do not bring dogs to this event. Suitable for all
    ages.Reservations are required! Call 941-748-4501 ext. 4615. Leffis Key Preserve &
    Coquina Beach Trail<