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Kids Camps at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
12:00 AM - 2:30 AMAlamo Drafthouse CinemaNaples
Kids Camps at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
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Southwest Florida Family-Friendly Events
Kid-friendly events, family activities, storytimes, festivals, and community fun. Browse upcoming Southwest Florida listings updated from the Eat Play SWFL events calendar.
Last updated: July 6, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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Basketball Mini Camp
8:00 AM - 10:30 AMFort Myers Christian SchoolFort Myers
Get ready to sharpen your basketball skills at the FMCS Basketball Mini Camp! Whether you're just learning the fundamentals or preparing for the upcoming basketball season, this camp offers a fun and encouraging environment for athletes of all skill levels.**Session A (Grades 2–4)**🏀 8:00 AM – 10:3
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Tennis Summer Camp 2026
8:00 AM - 12:30 PMFort Myers Tennis AcademyFort Myers
Summer Break Tennis CampLooking for a fun and active way for kids to spend their summer mornings? Join us for Summer Break Tennis Camp! Camp runs half days from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and is packed with exciting activities.Campers will enjoy high-quality daily tennis instruction, fun match play opportun
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Agency Site
10:00 AM - 12:00 PMPop-Up LibrarySarasota
An Agency Site is a stop such as a senior living community, nursing home or school that is not accessible to the public. Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Outreach, Summer Learning
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W.O.N.D.E.R.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PMNaples Botanical GardenNaples
Join us for our family-friendly W.O.N.D.E.R. in the Garden program! Together families will imagine, create, and explore nature with fun lessons and activities, now indoors for summer! All W.O.N.D.E.R. programs are included with regular Garden admission for kids and adults. This program takes place F
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Summer Reading Program Crafts!
10:00 AM - 4:00 PMCaptiva Memorial LibrarySanibel Island
Enjoy a variety of summer reading program table-top crafts and activities this summer for all-ages, while supplies last. Including but not limited to: Kids/Teens - Paint, Plant & Grow! Paint your own pot, plant your seeds and watch it grow. Adults can enjoy coloring pages, too! Arts & Crafts Technol
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Baby Social Hour
10:30 AM - 11:30 AMBonita Springs Public Library - Storytime Room (BN)Bonita Springs
For ages birth to 23 months. Designed especially for babies, this informal social hour offers a cozy space to play, move, and explore while caregivers connect and chat. Soft music will be playing in the background to create a calm, welcoming space for play and early socialization. No registration re
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Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:00 AMShannon Staub Library - Meeting RoomPort Charlotte
Join us for songs, rhymes, play, and of course great stories! Engage kids in visual literacy, language development, and social skills in a fun class presented by our Youth Services team. Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Age Group: Babies (Birth
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Baby Rhyme Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AMNorthwest Regional Library - Meeting Room A (NW)Fort Myers
For children ages birth-24 months with caregiver. Wiggle and giggle to bond with your baby through books, rhymes and songs in this lap-sit program that introduces early literacy skills and encourages language, motor and social skills. Each program offers literacy tips and strategies to stimulate you
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Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:15 AMFrances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library - Meeting RoomVenice
Join us for storytime! Stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts for little ones and their special grownup. Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program T
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Read and Feed
11:30 AM - 12:30 PMMid-County - Room C - MCRPort Charlotte
Read & Feed is back this summer-serving up stories and smiles! Join us for this special program that combines the joy of reading with a nutritious free meal for kids. In partnership with Charlotte County Schools and their CHAMPS on Wheels Cafe (COW), children ages 0-18 can drop in to enjoy engaging
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Magic: The Gathering Mondays
2:00 PM - 4:00 PMNorth Port Library - Teen RoomPort Charlotte
Dive into the enchanting world of Magic: The Gathering this summer! Join us every monday afternoon from 2-4 PM for our weekly free play sessions. Whether you're a seasoned planeswalker or a curious newcomer, our sessions are open to players of all skill levels. Opportunities for deck building will b
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Intro to Vex IQ: Robotics Engineering - Drivetrains Class A
3:00 PM - 3:45 PMGulf Gate Library - Storytime RoomSarasota
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
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Teen Writers Club
4:00 PM - 5:30 PMNorth Port Library - Veranda RoomPort Charlotte
If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club! Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work. We will be meeting weekly on Mondays @ 4 p.m. Ages 12-18 welcome Clubs Discussion Gr
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Doodle Club
4:30 PM - 5:30 PMFrances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library - Teen RoomVenice
Come draw with us! In this open hour have fun drawing your own doodle designs. Arts & Crafts Teens (13 to 18 years) Tweens (9 to 12 years)
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Snapology: Carousels
4:30 PM - 5:30 PMSelby Library - Creation StationSarasota
Using LEGO bricks and simple motors, learn from Snapology about how to make a small carousel in this engineering-themed class. Recommended for ages 5-9. If registering multiple children, please fill out the form for each participating child. Please ensure that you are on time. We will begin to let w
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Kids Camps at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
12:00 AM - 2:30 AMAlamo Drafthouse CinemaNaples
Kids Camps at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
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Tennis Summer Camp 2026
8:00 AM - 12:30 PMFort Myers Tennis AcademyFort Myers
Summer Break Tennis CampLooking for a fun and active way for kids to spend their summer mornings? Join us for Summer Break Tennis Camp! Camp runs half days from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and is packed with exciting activities.Campers will enjoy high-quality daily tennis instruction, fun match play opportun
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The Market at NBP
9:00 AM - 2:00 PMNathan Benderson ParkSarasota
A midweek market at Nathan Benderson Park near University Town Center with 50+ local vendors, food, local shopping, family-friendly browsing, and park views. Schedule: Tuesdays, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM.
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Day Course: Barrier Islands - Land Divided by the Sea
9:30 AM - 12:30 PMSanibel Sea SchoolSanibel Island
Category: Education, Nature & Outdoors. Venue: Sanibel Sea School. Area: Sanibel Island. Website: https://sanibelseaschool.org/day-courses/.
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Toddler Storytime
10:00 AM - 10:30 AMImmokalee BranchNaples
Join us for a Storytime just for toddlers. We read stories, sing songs, and provide hands-on activities, all focusing on pre-literacy skills. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
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Kids' Camp Workshop
10:00 AM - 11:00 AMBoard & Brush Creative Studio - Fort MyersFort Myers
Kids' Camp Workshop at Board & Brush Creative Studio - Fort Myers in Fort Myers from Google Events.
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Forty Carrots: Partners in Play
10:15 AM - 11:15 AMBetty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library - Meeting Room IISarasota
For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event. Youth, Babies (B
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Venice Kids' Yoga
10:30 AM - 11:15 AMFrances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library - Meeting RoomVenice
Little ones and their special grown-ups are welcome to learn and practice yoga with Sarah of Venice Kids' Yoga. Youth, Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Age Group: Youth, Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program Type: Healthy Living, Summer
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Family Storytime- Musical Storytime with Mr. John
10:30 AM - 11:00 AMSanibel Public LibrarySanibel Island
Join us for a special musical Storytime for a fun family bonding experience. Mr. John will bring guitars and a keyboard, and we will sing, read, question, and move around. After the session, children will be allowed to strum and play the guitars and keyboard, as well as various percussion instrument
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Family Storytime and Craft
10:30 AM - 11:00 AMGolden Gate BranchNaples
Come and join other parents and their children for stories, crafts and songs.
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Password Manager on an Android Phone
10:30 AM - 12:00 PMMid-County - Room A/B - MCRPort Charlotte
Tired of forgetting passwords or writing them down on sticky notes? In this hands-on workshop, we'll learn how to have your phone remember them for you.
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Tyrannosaur Toddlers
10:30 AM - 11:30 AMPunta Gorda - Room B - PGPunta Gorda
Hear our toddlers ROAR! This summer, come and hang out with us on Tuesdays as we read a variety of dinosaur and rocky books that we will follow with a themed craft. This program is intended for children ages 1-4. This is not a series. Please register for each date individually. If you need to cancel
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Stories & Fun
10:30 AM - 11:30 AMGulf Gate Library - Meeting Room BSarasota
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, and fun activities. Best for ages 0-5, but the whole family is welcome! Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Progra
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Ringling on the Road
11:00 AM - 12:00 PMSelby Library - Jack J. Geldbart AuditoriumSarasota
This free story time program brought to the library by Ringling on the Road engages young readers in activities that connect art and early literacy. Join us for a story and accompanying art activity based on a work of art in the museum collection. This program is recommended for ages 3-5, but family
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Read and Feed
11:30 AM - 12:30 PMMid-County - Room C - MCRPort Charlotte
Read & Feed is back this summer-serving up stories and smiles! Join us for this special program that combines the joy of reading with a nutritious free meal for kids. In partnership with Charlotte County Schools and their CHAMPS on Wheels Cafe (COW), children ages 0-18 can drop in to enjoy engaging
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Tabletop Game Club
1:00 PM - 2:30 PMGulf Gate Library - Teen ZoneSarasota
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. Arts & Crafts Clubs Discussion Groups Games Summer Learning L
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Tennis Summer Camp 2026
8:00 AM - 12:30 PMFort Myers Tennis AcademyFort Myers
Summer Break Tennis CampLooking for a fun and active way for kids to spend their summer mornings? Join us for Summer Break Tennis Camp! Camp runs half days from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and is packed with exciting activities.Campers will enjoy high-quality daily tennis instruction, fun match play opportun
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Family Storytime with Craft
10:00 AM - 10:30 AMEstates BranchNaples
Join us for stories, activities and an art project for children. Please dress children appropriately--they may be using paints, glitter, glue or clay, to name a few!
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Storytime with Barnes & Noble
10:00 AM - 11:00 AMBarnes & NobleSarasota
Join us for Storytime with Barnes & Noble – summertime edition! To beat the heat, we’re moving the fun inside Barnes & Noble at UTC. Meet us indoors near the café on Wednesday, July 8, for stories, snacks and crafts starting at 10 a.m. Storytime on The Green is held the second Wednesday of every mon
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Wednesday Playdate
10:00 AM - 11:00 AMImmokalee BranchNaples
Children will enjoy a fun and safe space to play, learn and make new friends while caregivers can relax and connect with one another. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
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Dino-Roar Storytime
10:00 AM - 11:00 AMSouth County Regional Library - Meeting Room (SC)Estero
Celebrate the Summer Reading Program through engaging stories, songs and rhymes featuring dinosaurs. Families will stomp, chomp, and roar their way through a fun morning. For ages Birth-5 years and their caregivers. Registration is required and guarantees your spot until the start of the program. Sp
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Summer Reading Program Crafts!
10:00 AM - 4:00 PMCaptiva Memorial LibrarySanibel Island
Enjoy a variety of summer reading program table-top crafts and activities this summer for all-ages, while supplies last. Including but not limited to: Kids/Teens - Paint, Plant & Grow! Paint your own pot, plant your seeds and watch it grow. Adults can enjoy coloring pages, too! Arts & Crafts Technol
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Forty Carrots: Partners in Play
10:15 AM - 11:15 AMShannon Staub Library - Meeting RoomPort Charlotte
For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event. Games Lifelong L
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Summer Learning: Fun to be Fit: littles
10:15 AM - 11:00 AMWilliam H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library - Community RoomVenice
Get ready for a music and movement adventure with Ms. Adrianne! In our Fun To Be Fit Kids “littles” classes (ages 1–5), you’ll enjoy a new theme every month with fresh songs, dances, and stories. Strengthen your bond, stay active, and have fun learning together! Special Events Summer Learning Health
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Learn, Play & Grow with Healthy Start of SWFL
10:30 AM - 11:30 AMCape Coral-Lee County Public Library - Meeting Room (CC)Cape Coral
Join us for our Learn, Play and Grow program in partnership with Healthy Start of SWFL. During this summer reading program, free developmental screenings are offered for children 2 months to 5 years old . Join us at the library where your child can enjoy crafts, books, toys and games that help them
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Let's Pretend Day
10:30 AM - 11:30 AMElsie Quirk Library - Program RoomEnglewood
Children ages 2-8 and their caregivers are invited for Wednesday morning free-play time, with an assortment of toys and props to inspire the young imagination! Drop-in anytime between 10:30am and 11:30am. Storytimes Toddlers (1 to 3 years) Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
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Storytime @ Estates Branch
10:30 AM - 11:15 AMEstates LibraryNaples
Storytime @ Estates Branch at Estates Library in Naples from Google Events.
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Comedy Magic Show by Cesar Domico
11:00 AM - 12:00 PMNorth Fort Myers Public Library - Meeting Room AB (NF)Fort Myers
Enjoy a fun and amazing summer reading magic show presented by the magician Cesar Domico. A laugh full of illusion awaits! Performances Children
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Toddler Storytime
11:00 AM - 11:30 AMHeadquarters Regional BranchNaples
This Storytime is recommended for birth to age 3 & 1/2 but all are welcome to attend. Children and parents will enjoy sensory singing, stories, fingerplays, puppets and much more.
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Community Helper Storytime: Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District
11:00 AM - 12:00 PMEast County Regional Library - Meeting Room (EC)Fort Myers
Celebrate America250 by meeting the Firefighters of Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District. We will read a few favorite firetruck stories during this special event, and afterwards children will be able to meet a firefighter in full bunker gear while exploring the fire engine. Open to families
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Storytime
11:15 AM - 11:45 AMNorth Port Library - Veranda RoomPort Charlotte
Join us at the North Port Library for storytime! Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed! Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Storytimes
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Read and Feed
11:30 AM - 12:30 PMMid-County - Room C - MCRPort Charlotte
Read & Feed is back this summer-serving up stories and smiles! Join us for this special program that combines the joy of reading with a nutritious free meal for kids. In partnership with Charlotte County Schools and their CHAMPS on Wheels Cafe (COW), children ages 0-18 can drop in to enjoy engaging
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Tennis Summer Camp 2026
8:00 AM - 12:30 PMFort Myers Tennis AcademyFort Myers
Summer Break Tennis CampLooking for a fun and active way for kids to spend their summer mornings? Join us for Summer Break Tennis Camp! Camp runs half days from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and is packed with exciting activities.Campers will enjoy high-quality daily tennis instruction, fun match play opportun
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OneBlood Drive
9:00 AM - 3:00 PMRotonda Marina, 117 Rotonda Circle, Rotonda West, FL 33947Englewood
9am to 3 pm, Rotonda Marina, 117 Rotonda Circle. Donors receive $20 eGift Card, Chick-fil-A Coupon, Wellness Checkup. ID required. Appointments encouraged. Visit oneblood.org/donate-now(use sponsor code 39275) or contact Kathryn at 610-952-1333. Same Day, Time and Place, the Woman's Club will be col
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Kids Comedy Magic Show by Cesar Domico
10:00 AM - 10:45 AMLakes Regional Library - Meeting Room A (LK)Fort Myers
For ages 6-11. Enjoy a fun and amazing summer reading magic show presented by the magician Cesar Domico. A laugh full of illusion awaits! No registration required. Performances Children
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Family Storytime
10:00 AM - 10:30 AMEstates BranchNaples
Join us for stories, songs and activities for children ages 0-5.
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Forty Carrots: Partners in Play
10:15 AM - 11:15 AMGulf Gate Library - Meeting Room BSarasota
For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event. Youth, Babies (B
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Community Helper Storytime: Naples Therapeutic Riding Center
10:30 AM - 11:30 AMNorthwest Regional Library - Meeting Room A (NW)Fort Myers
Ages Birth - 5. The Naples Therapeutic Riding Center will share their Mini Horse Program which encourages literacy and brings therapeutic benefits to children through calm, connection and joy. This engaging summer reading storytime will create lasting memories with a visit from a special guest mini
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Preschool Jamboree
10:30 AM - 11:00 AMShannon Staub Library - Meeting RoomPort Charlotte
Jump and wiggle, twist and shout, Stories come alive, that's what we're all about. Get kids moving and learning with a fun, active class that builds visual literacy, language skills, and social confidence—led by our energetic Youth Services team! Note: This program is a motion-focused story time tha
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Preschool Program: Travel Fun with Little Racers
10:30 AM - 11:30 AMPine Island Public Library - Meeting Room (PI)Cape Coral
During this interactive summer reading program, preschoolers will have fun exploring different modes of travel. Zip and zoom around the Storytime Room with toy cars and handmade race tracks! For children ages 2 to 5 years. Arts & Crafts Storytime Literacy & ESL Games & Activities Birth to Preschool
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Creative Drama Storytime: Three Billy Goats Gruff
11:00 AM - 12:00 PMBonita Springs Public Library - Meeting Room AB (BN)Bonita Springs
For ages birth to 5. Trip, trap and tumble into this fun, interactive summer reading storytime. Hop, skip, and stomp your way across the bridge in a wild, hands-on adventure with the Three Billy Goats Gruff. Outwit the grumpy troll, shout and cheer in exciting call-and-response, and use your imagina
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Dragon Vision Art
11:00 AM - 12:00 PMEast County Regional Library - Meeting Room (EC)Fort Myers
Uncover your artistic talent in this teen summer reading program. Guided by local artist, Mrs. M of icancreateart, hone your drawing skills by creating a zoomed-in, textured view of a dragon’s eye using pens, markers, and watercolors. Open to teens ages 12-18. Due to the popularity of the event, spa
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Nature Navigators
11:00 AM - 11:30 AMHeadquarters Regional BranchNaples
Join the Conservancy of Southwest Florida at your local library and transform into a Navigator! Our Navigators will explore how to protect our water, land, wildlife, and shared future through a variety of engaging topics. Each week, children step into the roles of scientists, veterinarians, teachers
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Summer Reading Story Time
11:00 AM - 11:30 AMEnglewood - Large meeting room - ECLEnglewood
This summer, children ages 0-12 and their caregivers are invited to drop into our children's library for an interactive story time every Thursday morning. These story times will have a variety of books and songs to celebrate our summer reading theme, Unearth a Story !
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Read and Feed
11:30 AM - 12:30 PMMid-County - Room C - MCRPort Charlotte
Read & Feed is back this summer-serving up stories and smiles! Join us for this special program that combines the joy of reading with a nutritious free meal for kids. In partnership with Charlotte County Schools and their CHAMPS on Wheels Cafe (COW), children ages 0-18 can drop in to enjoy engaging
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Tabletop Game Club
1:00 PM - 2:30 PMGulf Gate Library - Teen ZoneSarasota
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. Arts & Crafts Clubs Discussion Groups Games Summer Learning L
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Camp: Make a Watermelon Blanket Ages 8-14
1:00 PM - 5:00 PMPainting with a TwistPort Charlotte
Camp: Make a Watermelon Blanket Ages 8-14 at Painting with a Twist in Port Charlotte from Google Events.
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Chess Group
2:00 PM - 5:00 PMPunta Gorda - Room B - PGPunta Gorda
All ages and experience levels are invited to drop in for a game of chess! No experience necessary.
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Tennis Summer Camp 2026
8:00 AM - 12:30 PMFort Myers Tennis AcademyFort Myers
Summer Break Tennis CampLooking for a fun and active way for kids to spend their summer mornings? Join us for Summer Break Tennis Camp! Camp runs half days from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and is packed with exciting activities.Campers will enjoy high-quality daily tennis instruction, fun match play opportun
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SEA Morning Family Yoga
8:00 AM - 9:00 AMMote Marine LaboratorySarasota
SEA Morning Family Yoga at Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota from Google Events.
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Kids board game day
9:45 AM - 1:45 PMNorth Fort Myers Public Library - Meeting Room AB (NF)Fort Myers
Board games for kids in elementary and older.
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W.O.N.D.E.R.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PMNaples Botanical GardenNaples
@ Join us for our family-friendly W.O.N.D.E.R. in the Garden program! Together families will imagine, create, and explore nature with fun lessons and activities, now indoors for summer! All W.O.N.D.E.R. programs are included with regular Garden admission for kids and adults. This program takes place
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Homeschool Fieldtrips with Friends Lego Club
10:00 AM - 12:00 PMEast County Regional Library - Meeting Room (EC)Fort Myers
Homeschool group k-12 meets for monthly lego club. Legos will be provided. Kids will build constructions, either alone or in groups, according to a given theme. Students present their builds at the end.
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Learn, Play & Grow with Healthy Start of SWFL
10:00 AM - 11:00 AMRiverdale Public Library - Meeting Room (RL)Fort Myers
Join us for our Learn, Play and Grow program in partnership with Healthy Start of SWFL. During this summer reading program, free developmental screenings are offered for children 2 months to 5 years old. Join us at the library where your child can enjoy crafts, books, toys and games that help them l
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Summer Reading Program Crafts!
10:00 AM - 4:00 PMCaptiva Memorial LibrarySanibel Island
Enjoy a variety of summer reading program table-top crafts and activities this summer for all-ages, while supplies last. Including but not limited to: Kids/Teens - Paint, Plant & Grow! Paint your own pot, plant your seeds and watch it grow. Adults can enjoy coloring pages, too! Arts & Crafts Technol
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We're Digging up a Good book: An Archaeology Storytime
10:00 AM - 11:00 AMDunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library - Meeting Room (DB)Fort Myers
Join us for a special bilingual storytime. We will explore the fascinating history of chocolate and its importance in the past and today. This engaging summer reading session, hosted by the Florida Public Archeology Network, includes a fun story reading and an exciting hands-on chocolate cookie exca
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Forty Carrots: Partners in Play
10:15 AM - 11:15 AMShannon Staub Library - Meeting RoomPort Charlotte
For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event. Games Lifelong L
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Fun to be Fit: Littles
10:15 AM - 11:00 AMGulf Gate Library - Meeting Room ABSarasota
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! Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to
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Crafts by Nature
10:30 AM - 11:30 AMFrances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library - Youth Activity RoomVenice
Join us select Fridays, June-July, to work on a fun nature themed craft! Each session offers something new.June 12 - Cupcake Liner Flower WreathsJune 26 - Pressed Flower SuncatchersJuly 10 - Spring Tree Paper Plate Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years),
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Family Story Time
10:30 AM - 11:15 AMPunta Gorda - Room A/B - PGPunta Gorda
This program, for children between 0 and 6 years old, is designed to improve listening and group interaction skills through stories, movement activities, music and dramatic play. Get ready to sing, dance, and pop some bubbles!
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Family Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:00 AMMarco Island BranchMarco Island
Enjoy stories, songs and a craft for children of all ages and caregivers.
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Family Storytime @ Marco Island Branch
10:30 AMMarco Island LibraryMarco Island
Family Storytime @ Marco Island Branch at Marco Island Library in Marco Island from Google Events.
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Island Adventures Family Storytime with C.R.O.W.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AMSanibel Public LibrarySanibel Island
Welcome to a special Family Storytime featuring our friends from The Center for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (C.R.O.W). Meet some of their animal ambassadors and learn how C.R.O.W. works to help Sanibel Island's native wildlife. We will read, play, sing and learn. Join us for this extra-special st
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Music Class @ Whiz Kids
10:30 AMWhiz Kids Play ZoneNaples
Music Class @ Whiz Kids at Whiz Kids Play Zone in Naples from Google Events.
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Saturday, July 11
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Blow-out Book Sale
12:00 AM - 11:59 PMPort CharlottePort Charlotte
Shop the shelves at the Port Charlotte Library! We've already reassigned the volumes we can accommodate at our other library branches, so it's time to clear the shelves before the building is demolished. Many bestsellers and titles by popular authors will be available for purchase. Fiction, nonficti
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Shop Local North Port Market
8:30 AM - 12:00 PMNorth Port High SchoolPort Charlotte
A family-friendly North Port community market with local vendors, music, farm-fresh offerings, handmade goods, food creators, free admission, and free parking. Schedule: Saturdays, 8:30 AM-noon, year-round.
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Arts & Culture at Rookery Bay: Crafty Critters
9:00 AM - 3:30 PMRookery Bay Environmental Learning CenterNaples
A family-friendly craft activity at Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center. Crafty Critters Address: 300 Tower Rd, Naples, FL 34113. Type: Arts & Culture.
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Parent Yoga Classes
9:00 AM - 10:00 AMFamily Initiative-Golisano Community Autism HubCape Coral
Parent Yoga Classes at Family Initiative-Golisano Community Autism Hub in Cape Coral from Google Events.
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W.O.N.D.E.R.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PMNaples Botanical GardenNaples
@ Join us for our family-friendly W.O.N.D.E.R. in the Garden program! Together families will imagine, create, and explore nature with fun lessons and activities, now indoors for summer! All W.O.N.D.E.R. programs are included with regular Garden admission for kids and adults. This program takes place
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@ Children’s Museum of Naples
10:00 AMGolisano Children's Museum of NaplesNaples
@ Children’s Museum of Naples at Golisano Children's Museum of Naples in Naples from Google Events.
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Block Party at the Bill Austen Youth Center
10:00 AM - 2:00 PMWilliam "Bill" Austen Youth CenterCape Coral
Celebrate summer with us at the Youth Center Block Party! Bring the whole family out for a fun filled day packed with games, music, food, and exciting activities in honor of Parks and Recreation Month. Don't miss this FREE community event! Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Loca
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Family Fun Day
10:00 AMCity of VeniceVenice
July 11, 2026: You're invited to Family Fun Day at the Venice Art Center. They'll have Arts & Crafts, Food & Drinks, Family Photo Booth, Super Hero Themed. Meet your favorite super heroes. Wear your favorite costume if you like. All Free. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Avenue S, Ven
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Kids Read Down Fines
10:30 AM - 11:30 AMSouth County Regional LibraryEstero
Children and teens with overdue fines, can reduce their fine by $2 for every 15 minutes they read during this program. Each child can earn up to a maximum of $8 in one session. Credit may be applied to overdue fines on cards issued to patrons under the age of 18 as well as overdue fines for juvenile
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Hot Wheels® Racers
10:30 AM - 12:00 PMShannon Staub Library - Meeting RoomPort Charlotte
KIDS, START YOUR ENGINES! Build looping, twisting tracks for Hot Wheels® cars, and experiment with Newton's laws of motion in this fun hands-on event that combines STEM learning with classic play. Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 yea
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Fiction Writers' Group
10:45 AM - 1:00 PMEnglewood - Conference room - ECLEnglewood
Join volunteer Tammie for a discussion about writing fiction. For more information, please contact Tammie Diehl at [email protected] .
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America 250 Celebration
11:00 AM - 4:00 PMSelby LibrarySarasota
America 250 Celebration Join Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources for a community celebration honoring the 250th anniversary of the United States! This festive, family-friendly event brings history close to home through live music, interactive activities, local heritage organizations,
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Kids Read Down Fines
11:00 AM - 12:00 PMEast County Regional LibraryFort Myers
📚 Read Away Your Library Fines!Got overdue library fines? Here's a fun way for kids and teens to earn them back—just by reading!Children and teens under 18 can reduce eligible overdue fines by $2 for every 15 minutes they read during this special program. Participants can earn up to $8 in fine cred
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Read to Dogs
11:00 AM - 12:00 PMEast County Regional Library - Storytime Room (EC)Fort Myers
Join us at the library and read to dogs! These registered therapy animals volunteer with their owner/handler as a team to help kids practice reading. Participating children can read down their fines or just have fun reading to these furry friends. Bring your own book or find a favorite from the libr
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Barnes & Noble Saturday Storytime
12:00 PMBarnes & NobleEstero
Saturday Storytime at Barnes & Noble begins at noon! Join Barnes & Noble every Satruday this summer for storytime. Discover great new childrens books and browse new collections.
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Music Club
12:00 PM - 1:30 PMSelby Library - Teen CenterSarasota
Jam and learn in the Teen Center with your teen teacher, Anni Szantosi, and her numerous instruments! This club is for tween and teen music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who enjoy music. Clubs Music in the Libraries Teens (13 to 18 years) Tweens (9 to 12 years)
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Trinity Lutheran Church
8:30 AM - 11:00 AMEnglewood
1379 S. McCall Road (Gulf Cove). Worship 8:30 & 10:30 AM. Fellowship/Sunday School, 9:45 AM. Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays. 941-828-1910.
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Mini Buddha’s Kids Yoga
9:00 AM - 10:00 AMGolisano Children's Museum of NaplesNaples
Mini Buddha’s Kids Yoga at Golisano Children's Museum of Naples in Naples from Google Events.
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W.O.N.D.E.R.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PMNaples Botanical GardenNaples
@ Join us for our family-friendly W.O.N.D.E.R. in the Garden program! Together families will imagine, create, and explore nature with fun lessons and activities, now indoors for summer! All W.O.N.D.E.R. programs are included with regular Garden admission for kids and adults. This program takes place
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@ Children’s Museum of Naples
10:00 AMGolisano Children's Museum of NaplesNaples
@ Children’s Museum of Naples at Golisano Children's Museum of Naples in Naples from Google Events.
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Ambassadors for Christ Life Group
11:00 AM - 12:00 PMRooms 104-105Port Charlotte
@ Led by John Mangione 2 Corinthians 5:20 tells us that we are Ambassadors for Christ. God can use you to make His appeal to your friends, family to coworkers, and neighbors. This class consists of couples and individuals who desire to go deeper in their personal journey. If interested, please feel
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Stepping Up Life Group
11:00 AM - 12:00 PMRoom 107Port Charlotte
@ Led by Jack Pipp Young families stepping up! A discussion centered small group of married couples with preschool and school age children. If interested, please feel free to contact: Jack Pipp, 941-204-8622 or at [email protected] . Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook L
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Young Adults Life Group
11:00 AM - 12:00 PMMain Building A, Fellowship HallPort Charlotte
@ Our class is for young adults who are navigating life (or about to) beyond high school, either through career or college work. We are presently studying The Gospel Way Catechism by Trevin Wax and Thomas West. The goal is to remind us of the basic, foundational blocks of the faith, and to then appl
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Free Second Sunday at SAM
11:00 AM - 4:00 PMPop-Up LibrarySarasota
Free for ALL Sarasota Art Museum Enjoy a day of art and family fun at Sarasota Art Museum! On the second Sunday of each month, free admission is offered for visitors. Come see the Pop-Up Library's information booth offering limited library services and a fun craft. The event features the opportunity
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Sunday Kid's Days
12:05 PM - 3:05 PMHammond Stadium - Twins Spring TrainingFort Myers
⚾ Sundays Are for the Kids!Bring the whole family out for a fun-filled Sunday at the ballpark! Kids ages 14 & under get in FREE 🎉✨ Make it extra special:• Arrive early for pre-game catch on the field• Stick around after for kids run the basesIt’s the perfect way to spend a Sunday—family time, fresh
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Bayside Park Concert Series
4:00 PM - 7:00 PMGreater Fort Myers Beach Area Chamber of CommerceFort Myers
July 12, 2026 4:00PM - 7:00PM Free Outdoor Music on Fort Myers Beach Enjoy live music from top local bands every Sunday at Bayside Park. Bring friends, family, and your island spirit — relax, chill, or dance the night away. What to Bring Lawn chairs Well‑behaved pets (6 ft leash or shorter) Not Allo
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Summer Movie Nights: Lilo & Stitch at CoolToday Park
5:00 PMCoolToday ParkVenice
July 12, 2026: A fan favorite returns to CoolToday Park! Summer Movie Nights will be held at the ballpark on most Sundays in June and July. This movie night is with a showing of "Lilo & Stitch" The movies will be shown on the scoreboard and will begin at 5 PM each night. So be sure to check out all
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Monday, July 13
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Tennis Summer Camp 2026
8:00 AM - 12:30 PMFort Myers Tennis AcademyFort Myers
Summer Break Tennis CampLooking for a fun and active way for kids to spend their summer mornings? Join us for Summer Break Tennis Camp! Camp runs half days from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and is packed with exciting activities.Campers will enjoy high-quality daily tennis instruction, fun match play opportun
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Kids Ministry Sports Camp
8:30 AM - 1:00 PMFirst Assembly of God - Fort MyersFort Myers
🏀⚽📣 Summer Sports Camp 📣⚽🏀Looking for a fun way to keep your kids active, engaged, and growing this summer? Join us for an exciting week of Sports Camp filled with skill-building, teamwork, and encouragement! 💪✨Kids will get to train and grow in the sport they love while also being poured into
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Jr. Fitness/Sports Camp - Week 7
Jul 13 - Jul 179:00 AM - 12:00 PMFleischmann ParkNaples
Ocean Kids was developed to provide an educational and recreational environment to instruct young people how to handle themselves safely in a variety of Gulf situations. Also, the program aims to develop a respect for the marine environment and build confidence when interacting with the Gulf waters.
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Agency Site
10:00 AM - 12:00 PMPop-Up LibrarySarasota
An Agency Site is a stop such as a senior living community, nursing home or school that is not accessible to the public. Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Outreach, Summer Learning
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W.O.N.D.E.R.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PMNaples Botanical GardenNaples
@ Join us for our family-friendly W.O.N.D.E.R. in the Garden program! Together families will imagine, create, and explore nature with fun lessons and activities, now indoors for summer! All W.O.N.D.E.R. programs are included with regular Garden admission for kids and adults. This program takes place
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Early Steps Playgroup
10:00 AM - 11:00 AMSouth Regional Branch 34113Naples
Early Steps offers therapeutic playgroups for children under 5, featuring themed activities that build language, cognitive, motor, and sensory skills while helping families engage, learn, and connect with others. Attendance is limited; please call the library at 239-252-7542 for more information.
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Summer Reading Program Crafts!
10:00 AM - 4:00 PMCaptiva Memorial LibrarySanibel Island
Enjoy a variety of summer reading program table-top crafts and activities this summer for all-ages, while supplies last. Including but not limited to: Kids/Teens - Paint, Plant & Grow! Paint your own pot, plant your seeds and watch it grow. Adults can enjoy coloring pages, too! Arts & Crafts Technol
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Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:00 AMShannon Staub Library - Meeting RoomPort Charlotte
Join us for songs, rhymes, play, and of course great stories! Engage kids in visual literacy, language development, and social skills in a fun class presented by our Youth Services team. Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Age Group: Babies (Birth
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Family Storytime and Craft
10:30 AM - 11:00 AMGolden Gate BranchNaples
Come and join other parents and their children for stories, crafts and songs.
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Baby Rhyme Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AMNorthwest Regional Library - Meeting Room A (NW)Fort Myers
For children ages birth-24 months with caregiver. Wiggle and giggle to bond with your baby through books, rhymes and songs in this lap-sit program that introduces early literacy skills and encourages language, motor and social skills. Each program offers literacy tips and strategies to stimulate you
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Preschool Color Fun
10:30 AM - 11:15 AMLakes Regional Library - Meeting Room A (LK)Fort Myers
Preschoolers, spend some time exploring colors through crafts, activities and games. This summer reading program is for birth to 5 years. No registration required, but space and supplies are limited. Birth to Preschool Age Group: Birth to Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:15 AMFrances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library - Meeting RoomVenice
Join us for storytime! Stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts for little ones and their special grownup. Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program T
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Englewood Community Health Action Team (CHAT) Outreach
11:00 AM - 1:00 PMElsie Quirk LibraryEnglewood
Stop by the lobby and meet with representatives from CHAT (Community Health Action Team) to learn important safety tips for keeping yourself and your family safe. Topics will include heatstroke awareness, preventing hot car deaths, drowning prevention, and other seasonal safety concerns. Outreach Al
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Read and Feed
11:30 AM - 12:30 PMMid-County - Room C - MCRPort Charlotte
Read & Feed is back this summer-serving up stories and smiles! Join us for this special program that combines the joy of reading with a nutritious free meal for kids. In partnership with Charlotte County Schools and their CHAMPS on Wheels Cafe (COW), children ages 0-18 can drop in to enjoy engaging
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Summer Lunch Program
12:00 PM - 1:00 PMNorth Port Library - Juliano RoomPort Charlotte
Free lunches for anyone up to age 18 will be served in the Juliano room Monday to Thursday from 12-1pm. Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Child
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Magic: The Gathering Mondays
2:00 PM - 4:00 PMNorth Port Library - Teen RoomPort Charlotte
Dive into the enchanting world of Magic: The Gathering this summer! Join us every monday afternoon from 2-4 PM for our weekly free play sessions. Whether you're a seasoned planeswalker or a curious newcomer, our sessions are open to players of all skill levels. Opportunities for deck building will b
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Tuesday, July 14
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Tennis Summer Camp 2026
8:00 AM - 12:30 PMFort Myers Tennis AcademyFort Myers
Summer Break Tennis CampLooking for a fun and active way for kids to spend their summer mornings? Join us for Summer Break Tennis Camp! Camp runs half days from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and is packed with exciting activities.Campers will enjoy high-quality daily tennis instruction, fun match play opportun
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Kids Ministry Sports Camp
8:30 AM - 1:00 PMFirst Assembly of God - Fort MyersFort Myers
🏀⚽📣 Summer Sports Camp 📣⚽🏀Looking for a fun way to keep your kids active, engaged, and growing this summer? Join us for an exciting week of Sports Camp filled with skill-building, teamwork, and encouragement! 💪✨Kids will get to train and grow in the sport they love while also being poured into
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The Market at NBP
9:00 AM - 2:00 PMNathan Benderson ParkSarasota
A midweek market at Nathan Benderson Park near University Town Center with 50+ local vendors, food, local shopping, family-friendly browsing, and park views. Schedule: Tuesdays, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM.
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Toddler Storytime
10:00 AM - 10:30 AMImmokalee BranchNaples
Join us for a Storytime just for toddlers. We read stories, sing songs, and provide hands-on activities, all focusing on pre-literacy skills. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
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Kids' Camp Workshop
10:00 AM - 12:00 PMBoard & Brush Creative Studio - Fort MyersFort Myers
Kids' Camp Workshop at Board & Brush Creative Studio - Fort Myers in Fort Myers from Google Events.
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Forty Carrots: Partners in Play
10:15 AM - 11:15 AMBetty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library - Meeting Room IISarasota
For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event. Youth, Babies (B
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Island Adventures Fairy Tale Storytime & Tea Party
10:30 AM - 11:00 AMSanibel Public LibrarySanibel Island
Join us for a magical Fairy Tale Tea Party at the library! Step into a world of enchantment as we gather for a fun-filled story time event. Enjoy classic fairy tales, sip on pretend tea, and craft your own royal crown or wand. Perfect for children of all ages, this whimsical afternoon promises a del
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Family Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:00 AMCollier County Public LibraryNaples
Join us for a storytime for all ages. We read stories, sing songs, and provide hands-on activities, all focusing on pre-literacy learning skills.
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Internet Safety
10:30 AM - 12:00 PMMid-County - Room A/B - MCRPort Charlotte
Learn how to stay safe online in this Computer Essentials class for beginners.
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ROAR! on the Road Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:30 AMGulf Gate Library - Meeting Room BSarasota
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
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