Gulf Gate Public Library
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Wednesday May 21 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
French Conversation Group
For people who want to improve their French speaking skills and enjoy reading French-language articles and discussing them. Everyone is welcome to participate in this group, which meets the first and third Wednesday of each month, to practice French pronunciation and or......More
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Wednesday May 21 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Read with the Dogs
Children are invited for a special opportunity to share a story with a furry friend! Take advantage of this no-pressure, judgment-free zone to practice reading with a certified therapy dog. Space is limited. First come, first seated.
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Thursday May 22 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Spanish Conversation Group
Improve your Spanish by joining the group.For teens and adults.
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Thursday May 22 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Arts&Crafts | Pressed Flower Lanterns
You will be so "impressed" with our springtime lantern! Don't "bee" surprised if it attracts some vistors!
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Thursday May 22 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
CRAFTernoons
Who doesn't love a good CRAFTernoon? Children ages 5-12 are invited to join us for an afternoon of creative fun!
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Thursday May 22 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Gulf Gate Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting
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.
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Friday May 23 10:15am - 11:00am EDT
Library Babies
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. Space is ......More
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Friday May 23 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Lecture | Little Known African American History
Join Librarian, Jyna Johnson, as she shares her informative, interesting, and uncanny discoveries pertaining to African American History.Jyna Johnson is a managing librarian and the programming coordinator for the Manatee Public Library System.For adults. First come, fi......More
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Monday May 26 All Day
Libraries and History Center Closure
Libraries and History Center ClosureWe will resume normal hours on Tuesday, May 27.
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Tuesday May 27 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
It's Library Time!
What time is it? It's library time! Join us in the youth area for stories, songs and rhymes, fun activities, and a craft. Best for ages 0-5, but the whole family is welcome!
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Tuesday May 27 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Lecture | "Having fun, Wish you Were Here! A History of the Postcard in Florida."
Postcards, as we are familiar with them today, have taken a considerable amount of time to develop. First restricted by size, color, and other regulations, postcard production blossomed in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Postcards were popular because they were a quick ......More
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Tuesday May 27 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Teen Movie of the Month: The Boys in the Boat
Grab a friend and some popcorn and enjoy a free showing of a different movie each month! This month’s movie will be The Boys in the Boat, which follows the University of Washington rowing team and their quest to compete in the 1936 Summer Olympics. Rated PG-13.
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Tuesday May 27 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
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Wednesday May 28 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Read with the Dogs
Children are invited for a special opportunity to share a story with a furry friend! Take advantage of this no-pressure, judgment-free zone to practice reading with a certified therapy dog. Space is limited. First come, first seated.
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Wednesday May 28 4:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Teen Game Café
Hang out as you please and play a variety of board games and card games with your friends! All games will be provided. Ages 11-18 only.
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Thursday May 29 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Teen Craft Zone: 3D Printing Press
Learn about printmaking with local artist, Elizabeth Goodwill! Create a printing plate using cardboard and recycled plastic, then learn to ink and run prints through a 3D printing press. Teens will take home prints 3” and smaller that they can color and trade with other......More
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Friday May 30 10:15am - 11:00am EDT
Library Babies
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. Space is ......More
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Saturday May 31 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Summer Reading Kickoff: Treats & Tie Dye
The library is the place to be for summer fun! Since this year's Summer Learning theme is Color Our World, we're kicking the season off with ice cream from Sunny Days Ice Cream and the chance to tie dye up to two items of anything you want: t-shirts, scarves, socks, tot......More