Join us for Family Day, featuring internationally bestselling children’s author of the classic picture book “Old Turtle” Douglas Wood, and award-winning illustrator David C. Gardner.
We’ll have food trucks, story time, and a Creation Station craft for the whole family. The first 100 visitors get a voucher for free ice cream or food from the food trucks!
The day's schedule:
10:15-10:55 a.m.: Story time and craft in the youth activity room
11:00-11:45 a.m.: Author/Artist visit with Jarod Roselló
12-1 p.m.: Visit the food trucks, Creation Station, or browse the stacks
1-1:40 p.m.: "Junia" read & draw with David C. Gardner
Event details are available on the library calendar at https://loom.ly/A7de05o. All Family Day events/activities are first come, first seated at the Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library.
The Off the Page literary celebration, hosted by Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources, features bestselling authors, writing workshops, book signings, and more during the month of November. All Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources locations participate. Events are also held at partner locations like Ringling College of Art and Design, The Hermitage Artist Retreat and Venice Performing Arts Center.