Events

Wednesday, July 3

Reactory Factory Rocks: The Sound of Science, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

One-on-one Tech Help, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 3 p.m.

Thursday, July 4

AMI Privateers Fourth of July Parade, begins at Coquina Beach north boat ramp in Bradenton Beach, continues north on Gulf Drive, East Bay Drive, Manatee Avenue, Gulf Drive, Marina Drive and Pine Avenue in Anna Maria, 10 a.m. to approximately 2 p.m.

Friday, July 5

Beach cleanup with Keep Manatee Beautiful, Waste Pro and the city of Holmes Beach, 52nd Street beach access, Holmes Beach, 9 a.m. All supplies provided.

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

Summer Game Night at the NEST, Robinson Preserve Mosaic Nest, 840 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 6

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

Monday, July 8

Sunset Tai Chi, Robinson Preserve Mosaic Nest, 840 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, July 9

AMI Chamber Sunrise Breakfast, Cheesecake Cutie & Café, 3324 East Bay Dr., Holmes Beach, 8 a.m., $15 for members or $25 for prospective members

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.

Turtle Tracks and Shorebird Facts, Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

Musical Motion, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.

Wednesday, July 10

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

Island Time Book Club, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 11

Seashell shore walk, Coquina Beach south, 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, 9 a.m.

Sword Fighting for History, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

One-on-one tech help, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 11 a.m.

AMI Chamber luncheon, Pesto Bistro & Wine Bar, 8799 Cortez Road W., Bradenton, 11:30 a.m., $22 for members or $30 for prospective members

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

Friday, July 12

Forty Carrots infant and toddler playtime, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

Escape the NEST, Robinson Preserve Mosaic Nest, 840 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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

Summer Game Nights at the NEST, Robinson Preserve Mosaic Nest, 840 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 13

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

Paws and Pages: A Dog Adoption Event, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

Monday, July 15

Digital Sketchbook Studio, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.

Tuesday, July 16

Turtle Tracks and Shorebird Facts, 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.

WWII on AMI, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 3 p.m.

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