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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed VR for All Ages 10:00am - 5:30pm Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed VR for All Ages 10:00am - 5:30pm Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Creation Station, Games, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction Details: Explore the wild world of virtual reality through some of our favorite games that take us as far as the oceans’ depths and more! Whether sitting or standing, you’ll be transported to worlds beyond our own.
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:15am This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:15am Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years) Program Type: Lifelong Learning Details: For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.
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 "Families" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:15am Meeting Room 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 "Families" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:15am Meeting Room Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event. 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. Jun 12 2024 Wed Knit and Crocheting Group 10:15am - 12:00pm Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Knit and Crocheting Group 10:15am - 12:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Learn to knit or crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! It is recommended to bring your own yarn and needles. Instructor-supplied yarns remain with the instructor weekly until piece is completed.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Gulf Gate Knitters 10:15am - 12:45pm Meeting Room A This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Gulf Gate Knitters 10:15am - 12:45pm Meeting Room A Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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 "Families" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Activity Hour 10:30am - 11:30am Story Time 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 "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Activity Hour 10:30am - 11:30am Story Time Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games Details: Kids can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room.
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 "Families" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Let's Pretend Day 10:30am - 11:30am Program Room 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 "Families" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Let's Pretend Day 10:30am - 11:30am Program Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Lifelong Learning Details: Children ages 2-8 and their caregivers are invited for Wednesday morning free-play time, with an assortment of toys and props to inspire the young imagination! Drop-in anytime between 10:30am and 11:30am.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Creation Station: Experienced Sewing Lab 10:30am - 12:00pm Creation Station Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Creation Station: Experienced Sewing Lab 10:30am - 12:00pm Creation Station Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction Registration Required Seats Remaining: 5 Details: Do you need access to a sewing machine for practice? Or do you need help with a sewing or mending project? This is an open lab for adults with basic sewing machine experience. 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. Jun 12 2024 Wed Tech Navigator 10:30am - 12:00pm This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Tech Navigator 10:30am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction Details: Do you want help with... eBooks, movies, eAudiobooks Email how-to Using your device Library Database Resources Cyber Security Questions Printing Questions or something else?
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. Jun 12 2024 Wed Storytime 11:15am - 11:45am Veranda 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. Jun 12 2024 Wed Storytime 11:15am - 11:45am Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Storytimes Details: Join us at the North Port Library for storytime! Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Off the Shelf Book Club - Venice 11:30am - 12:30pm Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Off the Shelf Book Club - Venice 11:30am - 12:30pm Conference Room Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups Details: Join us for friendly discussion, book recommendations, and insight! We'll be discussing Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan. Check the catalogue or stop by the front desk for a copy of the book!
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 12:00pm - 1:00pm This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 12:00pm - 1:00pm Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years) Program Type: Lifelong Learning Details: For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.
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 "Families" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 12:00pm - 1:00pm Meeting Room 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 "Families" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 12:00pm - 1:00pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event. 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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Summer Teen Hangout 12:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Summer Teen Hangout 12:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games Details: Join us for our Summer Teen Hangout! 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. Jun 12 2024 Wed Writer's Circle (Live) 1:00pm - 2:00pm Waitlist Registration Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Writer's Circle (Live) 1:00pm - 2:00pm Waitlist Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups, Virtual Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Details: The Writer's Circle was created for writers of all types and genres. Whether you write Fiction, Poetry, Lyrics even Stand-Up Comedy; here, you will find a welcoming place via Zoom to share and if you wish to, discuss your work.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Mah Jongg for Experienced Players 1:00pm - 3:30pm Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Mah Jongg for Experienced Players 1:00pm - 3:30pm Library Branch: Selby Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Games Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Details: Play Mah Jongg with other experienced players in the Rotunda and make new friends! Please bring your own NMJL card with your name on it.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Mah Jongg for Experienced Players 1:00pm - 3:30pm Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Mah Jongg for Experienced Players 1:00pm - 3:30pm Registration Open Library Branch: Selby Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Games Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Details: Play Mah Jongg with other experienced players in the Rotunda and make new friends! Please bring your own NMJL card with your name on it.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Socrates Cafe: Open Topic Discussions 1:30pm - 3:00pm Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Socrates Cafe: Open Topic Discussions 1:30pm - 3:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Groups Details: Everyone is welcome to the open-topic discussions of the Socrates Cafe.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Having Fun, Wish You Were Here! --- Florida's History Through Postcards 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Having Fun, Wish You Were Here! --- Florida's History Through Postcards 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 31 Details: "An Illustrated History of the Postcard in Florida" presented by Liz Coursen a Sarasota award-winning author and editor. Join us as Liz Coursen takes us on a "Illustrated History of Postcards in Florida.", First restricted by
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Food Smarts Tweens/ Teens Edition 2:00pm - 3:30pm Story Time Room Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Food Smarts Tweens/ Teens Edition 2:00pm - 3:30pm Story Time Room Registration Open Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Healthy Living Registration Required Seats Remaining: 11 Details: Calling all tween and teen kitchen curious kids, up to age 17! We are excited to offer a family nutrition program from the University of Florida. This program contains a curriculum created to help kids develop a love of cooking!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Let's Get Crafty 2:00pm - 3:30pm Veranda Room Waitlist Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Let's Get Crafty 2:00pm - 3:30pm 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 the fun as we explore various arts and craft formats! We will be doing festive 4th of July Crafts! Sponsored by the Friends of the North Port Library.
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. Jun 12 2024 Wed Beginner Sewing: Sew a Zipper Pouch! 2:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open Registration 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. Jun 12 2024 Wed Beginner Sewing: Sew a Zipper Pouch! 2:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 1 Details: Sewing in a zipper doesn't have to be difficult! Learn an easy way to make a small zipper pouch that can hold your coins, pencils, makeup or whatever you might need to for your summer adventures.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Alzheimer's Association: Brain Bus 3:00pm - 5:00pm This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Alzheimer's Association: Brain Bus 3:00pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living Details: Join us for an enlightening journey aboard the Brain Bus, a statewide initiative aimed at raising awareness about Alzheimer's and related dementias.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Teen Video Gaming and VR 4:00pm - 5:45pm Teen Center This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Teen Video Gaming and VR 4:00pm - 5:45pm Teen Center Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Teen Center Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Games Details: Join us in the Teen Center for Teen Video Gaming! Play together or compete on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, or experience virtual reality with the Meta Quest 3!