This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 1 - 24 2024 Take & Make: Colorful Bookmarks All Day 5/1 - 5/24 This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 1 - 24 2024 Take & Make: Colorful Bookmarks All Day 5/1 - 5/24 Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Grab some supplies from the teen room to color and make your own bookmarks! While supplies last.
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. May 1 - 25 2024 Grab and Go Craft Kits All Day 5/1 - 5/25 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. May 1 - 25 2024 Grab and Go Craft Kits All Day 5/1 - 5/25 Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice 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) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life Details: Grab and go craft kits will be available in the youth department. Kits available for kids of all ages!
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2024 Mon Master Gardener Plant Clinic 10:00am - 12:00pm This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2024 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 Garde
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. May 20 2024 Mon Storytime 10:30am - 11:15am Youth Activity 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. May 20 2024 Mon Storytime 10:30am - 11:15am Youth Activity Room Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 20 2024 Mon Cirque D'Book 10:30am - 11:30am Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 20 2024 Mon Cirque D'Book 10:30am - 11:30am Conference Room Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups Details: Join a lively book club for inspiring conversations! Cirque D' Book meets on the fourth Monday of most months. A different book title is chosen every month to explore. Registration is not required. 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. May 20 2024 Mon Fun to be Fit Kids 10:30am - 11:30am Veranda 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. May 20 2024 Mon Fun to be Fit Kids 10:30am - 11:30am Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Healthy Living, Special Events Fun To Be Fit Kids is a music and movement program for children and their caregivers to attend together. Classes are designed for children and their caregiver(s) to send quality time together singing, dancing, getting some exercise and having fun!
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2024 Mon Socrates Cafe 12:30pm - 2:00pm Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2024 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 ideas wit
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 20 2024 Mon Poetry Out Loud 1:00pm - 2:00pm Conference Room Cancelled Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 20 2024 Mon Cancelled Poetry Out Loud 1:00pm - 2:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Discussion Groups Details: Bring a copy of a published poem (from a credited book or magazine) to read and discuss with a group!
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 20 2024 Mon Teen Room 2:00pm - 4:30pm 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. May 20 2024 Mon Teen Room 2:00pm - 4:30pm 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, Games, Lifelong Learning, 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. May 20 2024 Mon Button Making for Teens 2:30pm - 3:30pm Teen Room This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 20 2024 Mon Button Making for Teens 2:30pm - 3:30pm Teen Room Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussions, Movies Details: Teens! Join us in the teen room to make some buttons. Choose designs from books, tv shows, and more!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 20 2024 Mon Meditation and Guided Imagery 3:00pm - 4:00pm Veranda Room Cancelled This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 20 2024 Mon Cancelled Meditation and Guided Imagery 3:00pm - 4:00pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living Details: Self-care and maintenance will be enhanced through meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 20 2024 Mon Last Stop Teen Hangout 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Room This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 20 2024 Mon Last Stop Teen Hangout 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 20 2024 Mon SNAP Application Assistance 3:30pm - 5:30pm Group Study Room This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 20 2024 Mon SNAP Application Assistance 3:30pm - 5:30pm Group Study Room Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Group Study Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Healthy Living Details: A representative from All Faiths Food Bank will be available to help with your SNAP application. Appointments are preferred but not required. To make an appointment please contact:
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 20 2024 Mon Teen Writers Club 4:00pm - 5:30pm Veranda Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 20 2024 Mon Teen Writers Club 4:00pm - 5:30pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning Details: If you like writing your own pieces or would like to branch out and grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club! We will be meeting weekly on Mondays @ 4 p.m. Ages 12-18 welcome!
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2024 Mon Knit and Crocheting Group 4:00pm - 7:00pm Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2024 Mon Knit and Crocheting Group 4:00pm - 7:00pm 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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 20 2024 Mon Anime/Manga Club 5:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 20 2024 Mon Anime/Manga Club 5:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Clubs, Movies Details: Do you want to share your anime/manga obsession with other Otaku? Come to the club! We will enjoy talking about Japanese culture, eating Japanese snacks, and of course, watching anime!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 20 2024 Mon Jazz Jam SRQ 5:30pm - 7:30pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 20 2024 Mon Jazz Jam SRQ 5:30pm - 7:30pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Music in the Libraries, Performances Details: A bi-monthly open mic jazz jam session for amateur jazz performers and listeners. 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. May 20 2024 Mon Book Swap with the Shannon Staub Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 20 2024 Mon Book Swap with the Shannon Staub Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions, Lifelong Learning Details: Have too many books in your "to be read" pile, or looking for new recommendations to check out? Join us for a book swap, sponsored by the Shannon Staub Book Club.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 21 2024 Tue Pop-Up Stop: Longboat Key 10:00am - 11:30am Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 21 2024 Tue Pop-Up Stop: Longboat Key 10:00am - 11:30am Library Branch: Pop-Up Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Outreach, Storytimes Details: On the first and third Tuesday of each month, the Pop-Up will be at Longboat Key with books for all ages. Swing by to sign up for a library card and read a book by the beach!
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 21 2024 Tue Creation Station - Open Sewing Lab 10:00am - 12:00pm Conference Room This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 21 2024 Tue Creation Station - Open Sewing Lab 10:00am - 12:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Details: Use 1 of 4 Brother sewing machines on Your Own Project. Must Know How to Sew. Machines are available on a First Come First Serve Basis.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 21 2024 Tue Health in Motion Bus 10:00am - 2:00pm This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 21 2024 Tue Health in Motion Bus 10:00am - 2:00pm Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Healthy Living Details: Stop by the Health in Motion Bus to talk to a Nurse with the Florida Health Department with any questions you might have! No appointment required. 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. May 21 2024 Tue Forty Carrots Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:15am Veranda Room Cancelled 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. May 21 2024 Tue Cancelled Forty Carrots Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:15am Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Games, Special Events 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.
May 21 2024 Tue Englewood Community Health Action Team (CHAT) 10:30am - 11:30am Program Room May 21 2024 Tue Englewood Community Health Action Team (CHAT) 10:30am - 11:30am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Purpose of Meeting CHATs are community led meetings where we discuss health issues people are facing and find ways to address them through projects and events.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 21 2024 Tue Passwords 101 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 21 2024 Tue Passwords 101 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction Registration Required Seats Remaining: 6 Details: Learn what makes a strong password and how to keep your passwords safe. Registration is required and limited to 15 participants. One name per registration, please.