SATURDAY
"Learn to Grow Roses with Philip Paul" will be presented from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the Manatee County Central Library, 1301 Barcarrota Blvd. W., Bradenton. Paul is the vice director of the Deep South District of the American Rose Society. Free.
SATURDAY, JUNE 8
Local author Brenda Spalding will read her children's book "Hayden's Garden" at 11 a.m. at Barnes & Noble, 4010 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. The story is about a boy who wants to grow a vegetable garden. Free. Copies of the book are available for sale, and the author will sign them.