Day Calendar

Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.

Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.

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.

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.

For ages 2-5. Join us for story time filled with a variety of early literacy activities that include music, stories, movement, crafts and school readiness. 

Come join us for a fun time of stories, music and movement. We will read a featured book and do some fun activities.

It is geared for ages 3-5 but all are welcome.

Join us at the North Port Library for a kid's sensory playtime.  

A fun interactive, educational time designed for children with autism and/or sensory challenges.  

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.

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.

Bring your projects, patterns, and questions to Elsie Quirk Library and join the Quirky Knitters for an afternoon of knitting and crochet.  All skill levels welcome.  Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!

Join us for a calming and therapeutic coloring session where you can unleash your creativity and unwind. 

Crash! Kapow! Bang! Come to the Creation Station to collage with comic book pages! Create your own bookmark to take home with you, and talk comics with our staff!

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.

Come and get assistance with your genealogy research from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.

Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them.

Get expert advice on your landscaping needs.

Transport yourself to the South of France for the afternoon. In  "A Good Year" (2006), a British investment broker inherits his uncle's chateau and vineyard in Provence, where he spent much of his childhood.

Come and learn about the 12th District Court (including Sarasota County) free Citizen Dispute Settlement Program.

This programs provides mediation between parties who are having a dispute over property, money, etc.

Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.

Dive into a world of fun and imagination with your very own I SPY adventure! Perfect for stopping boredom or making car rides fly by. Turn any moment into an exciting scavenger hunt!

Recommended for ages 5 and up.

Bring your projects, patterns, and questions to the North Port Library and join our club for an afternoon of knitting and crochet.  All skill levels welcome.  Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!

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.

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. The program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills.

This program is intended for children who can read independently  

Join other teens at our monthly Teen Advisory Board Meeting. The Board will discuss topics related to teen library services, teen programs and the teen collections. Attendees will receive community service credit for their time at the meeting.

Crash! Kapow! Bang! Come to the Creation Station to collage with comic book pages! Create your own bookmark to take home with you, and talk comics with our staff!

Join us in-person as we discuss "Hello Beautiful" by Ann Napolitano for our monthly Book Club!

Copies of the book are available through the Sarasota County Libraries catalog. 

Writers, aspiring game designers, and adventure lovers can learn to create their own interactive choose-your-own-path stories using the online tool TWINE. It's easy and fun to create your own game to share with your family and friends.