This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 2 2023 Sat Pop-Up Stop: North Port City Hall Food Pantry 8:00am - 11:00am This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 2 2023 Sat Pop-Up Stop: North Port City Hall Food Pantry 8:00am - 11:00am Library Branch: Pop-Up Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Outreach Details: On the first Saturday each month, the Pop-Up partners with All Faith’s Food Bank. It can be spotted at the North Port Food Pantry signing people up for library cards and checking out books! ...
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 2 2023 Sat Story Trail 10:00am - 12:30pm Garden This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 2 2023 Sat Story Trail 10:00am - 12:30pm Garden Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Garden Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Green Living, Storytimes Details: Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller. Enjoy a different book the first Saturday of every month! In case of rain, Story Trail will be set up in the Kids' Zone. ...
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 2 2023 Sat Crochet Circle 10:30am - 11:30am This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 2 2023 Sat Crochet Circle 10:30am - 11:30am Library Branch: Selby Library Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning Details: Drop in and crochet! Beginners and experienced crocheters welcome. Bring your own supplies or use ours. Recommended for ages 9 and up. Meeting spot will vary. Please ask at a service desk for today's location. ... Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 2 2023 Sat Holiday for the Birds (In-Person) 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room AB Registration Closed Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 2 2023 Sat Holiday for the Birds (In-Person) 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room AB Registration Closed Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Program Type: Special Events Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Details: Gather your family together to decorate a tree with treats for your neighborhood fauna. You and your children will be taking the tree home. This program is for children and their families - at least one adult over 18 and one child under 18. ...
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 2 2023 Sat Glowforge Lab: Wooden Puzzle 10:30am - 12:00pm Creation Station Registration Closed Registration This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 2 2023 Sat Glowforge Lab: Wooden Puzzle 10:30am - 12:00pm Creation Station Registration Closed Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 Details: Use our Glowforge to design and engrave a small wooden puzzle—enjoy it yourself or as a holiday gift to a friend! Recommended for ages 8 and up. 8-12 must accompanied by an attentive adult. Limit to 8 people. ... Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 2 2023 Sat Make it and Take it for Adults! 10:30am - 12:00pm Veranda Room Waitlist Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 2 2023 Sat Make it and Take it for Adults! 10:30am - 12:00pm Veranda Room Waitlist Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Details: Join us for an enjoyable craft session in the Creation Station at the North Port Library! It will be a fun time of learning and building new crafting skills. Local artist, Jennifer Carroll, will walk you through the steps of a craft project and... Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 2 2023 Sat Winter Wonderland with Dave DeLuca 1:00pm - 2:00pm This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 2 2023 Sat Winter Wonderland with Dave DeLuca 1:00pm - 2:00pm Library Branch: North Port Library Age Group: Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Families, All Ages Program Type: Live Music, Performances, Special Events Details: It’s the most wonderful time of the year – time again to be dazzled and delighted with first rate musical merriment as Dave DeLuca performs the very best holiday favorites. "Winter Wonderland" is a feel-good family-oriented event filled with yuletide...
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 2 2023 Sat Stuff-A-Plush Elf Workshop 1:00pm - 3:00pm Veranda Room Registration Closed Registration This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 2 2023 Sat Stuff-A-Plush Elf Workshop 1:00pm - 3:00pm Veranda Room Registration Closed Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Special Events Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Details: Join us at the North Port Library for a stuff-a-plush event! Pick your animal, stuff them, give them a name and take them home! Enjoy other crafts and activities throughout the day as we welcome winter. Supplies are limited and registr...
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 2 2023 Sat LEGO Club 2:00pm - 3:30pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 2 2023 Sat LEGO Club 2:00pm - 3:30pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Program Type: Clubs, Lifelong Learning, Games Details: Ages 5 and up. Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. Creations will be on display in the youth area for one week following the programs. LEGO pieces are provided by The Friends of Selby Publ...
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 2 2023 Sat Holiday for the Birds (Curbside Edition) 2:00pm - 4:00pm Waitlist Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 2 2023 Sat Holiday for the Birds (Curbside Edition) 2:00pm - 4:00pm Waitlist Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Program Type: Special Events Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Details: This take home program is a spin on an annual Gulf Gate program. Families will pick up one live Southern Red Cedar tree, as well as one bag full of trimmings and nature friendly decorations for both your families and feathered friends ...
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 3 2023 Sun Pop-Up Stop: Community Resource Fair 10:00am - 2:00pm This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 3 2023 Sun Pop-Up Stop: Community Resource Fair 10:00am - 2:00pm Library Branch: Pop-Up Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Outreach Details: The Pop-Up vehicle will be at the Community Resource Fair with information about library resources and books to check out. Bring your library card or have one made at the Pop-Up! ...
Dec 4 2023 Mon LAB Communications Committee 10:00am - 12:00pm Conference Room Dec 4 2023 Mon LAB Communications Committee 10:00am - 12:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Fruitville Library Room: Conference Room Purpose of Meeting Regular meeting ...
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 4 2023 Mon Master Gardener Plant Clinic 10:00am - 12:00pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 4 2023 Mon Master Gardener Plant Clinic 10:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Green Living Details: Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or an insect identified? On the first and the third Monday mornings of the month, from 10am to 12 pm, Gulf Gate Library hosts the Master Gardener...
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Dec 4 2023 Mon Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:00am Community Room This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Dec 4 2023 Mon Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:00am Community Room Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Special Events Details: For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand. Space is limited...
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 4 2023 Mon Forty Carrots: Partners in Play® 10:15am - 11:15am Program Room This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 4 2023 Mon Forty Carrots: Partners in Play® 10:15am - 11:15am Program Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program Type: Storytimes Details: Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups. Meet our Friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots can help you enhance your parenting skills even more. H...
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 4 2023 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Meeting Room This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 4 2023 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Meeting Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program Type: Storytimes Details: 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. ...
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Dec 4 2023 Mon Storytime 10:30am - 11:15am Youth Activity Room This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Dec 4 2023 Mon Storytime 10:30am - 11:15am Youth Activity Room Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Storytimes Details: Join us for storytime! Stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts for little ones with their special grownup. ...
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Dec 4 2023 Mon Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 12:00pm - 1:00pm Community Room This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Dec 4 2023 Mon Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 12:00pm - 1:00pm Community Room Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Special Events Details: For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand. Space is limited...
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 4 2023 Mon Socrates Cafe 12:30pm - 2:00pm Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 4 2023 Mon Socrates Cafe 12:30pm - 2:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Groups Details: Socrates Cafe is a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of Socratic method: we learn more when we respectfully listen to and debate id...
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 4 2023 Mon Mystery Lover's Book Club: "The Holdout" (Live) 1:00pm - 2:00pm Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 4 2023 Mon Mystery Lover's Book Club: "The Holdout" (Live) 1:00pm - 2:00pm Registration Open Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, Virtual Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Details: Join us for our monthly book club that delves deep into mysteries! Each month we will explore a different genre within the mystery book category, such as Nordic Noir, Cozy, Thriller, Historical and Private Eye. Read some old favorites and disc...
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Dec 4 2023 Mon Teen Room 2:00pm - 4:00pm Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Dec 4 2023 Mon Teen Room 2:00pm - 4:00pm Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning, Games, Movies Details: Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more. ...
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Dec 4 2023 Mon Last Stop@ North Port Library (Teen Hang Out) 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Room This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Dec 4 2023 Mon Last Stop@ North Port Library (Teen Hang Out) 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games Details: LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games. The program is open to any teen who agrees to follow the Teen Room Code of Conduct. Aft...
Dec 4 2023 Mon SNAP Application Assistance 3:30pm - 5:30pm Group Study Room Dec 4 2023 Mon SNAP Application Assistance 3:30pm - 5:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Group Study Room Purpose of Meeting SNAP/ Medicaid application assistance will be provided through All Faiths Food Bank Mondays from 3:30-5:30 p.m. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 4 2023 Mon Meditation, Guided Imagery and Breathing Techniques 4:00pm - 5:00pm Creation Station Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 4 2023 Mon Meditation, Guided Imagery and Breathing Techniques 4:00pm - 5:00pm Creation Station Registration Open Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Healthy Living Registration Required Seats Remaining: 9 Details: Self-care and maintenance will be enhanced through meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques. In a fast-paced world of stressors, people can use this time to quiet down and find their individual "centers" in this relaxing and enjoyable sess...
