Events

Wednesday, May 15

Kickstart your creative writing, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

One-on-one tech help, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2-4 p.m.

Intro to Butterfly Gardening, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.

Thursday, May 16

Seashell Shore Walk, Coquina Beach, 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, 9 a.m.

One-on-one tech help, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. to noon

Island Morning Book Club, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10:15 a.m.

Sunshine Stitchers Knit and Crochet, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 1 p.m.

Friday, May 17

Forty Carrots, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

Mah-jongg for experienced players, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 11:30 a.m.

Macrame plant hanger workshop, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.

Saturday, May 18

Mornings at the NEST, Robinson Preserve Mosaic Nest, 840 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 9 a.m. to noon

Meditation, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

Cortez Community Picnic, Miller Dock, end of 123rd Street West, Cortez, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please bring a dish to share.

Starry Night Astronomy, Robinson Preserve expansion parking lot, 840 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 8 p.m.

Monday, May 20

Digital sketchbook studio, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.

Tuesday, May 21

Summer Turtle Talks, Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

Family story time, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

Mah-jongg for experienced players, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, May 22

OneBlood mobile blood drive, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 9 a.m.

Kickstart your creative writing, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

One-on-one Tech Help, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2-4 p.m.

Thursday, May 23

Wildlife Spotlight: Butterflies, Perico Preserve pavilion, 11700 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, 9 a.m.

One-on-one Tech Help, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. to noon.

Tree Tots: Water Wonders, Robinson Preserve Mosaic Nest, 840 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 10 a.m.

Sunshine Stitchers Knit and Crochet, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 1 p.m.

AMI Chamber Business Card Exchange with AMI Turtle Watch and Timber Creek Golf Course, Timber Creek Golf Course, 4550 Timber Lane at the intersection of Cortez Road, Bradenton, 5-7 p.m., $5 for members or $10 for prospective members

Friday, May 24

Mah-jongg for experienced players, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 11:30 a.m.

Rock garden rock painting, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.

Saturday, May 25

Mornings at the NEST, Robinson Preserve Mosaic Nest, 840 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 9 a.m. to noon

Tram tour, Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Monday, May 27

Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 28

Family story time, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

Summer Turtle Talks, Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, noon

Mah-jongg for experienced players, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 11:30 a.m.

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