Life After Downton Abbey

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Juliano Room
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Movies
Details:

Enjoy a cup of tea while discussing British movies and television series with a very welcoming group.

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

10:15am - 11:15am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:

For mobile babies to 5 years old.

Creation Station Youth Lab: Expressive Abstract Painting with Kat Sjogren

10:30am - 11:30am
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Creation Station
Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Details:

Create a vibrant, energy packed abstract painting using the 5 elements of design AKA “The Art Alphabet”. Experiment with color blending using Tempra Sticks. Unleash the “artist within” on your very own 12” x 16 canvas board.

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

Fun Fridays: Learn and Play

11:00am - 11:30am
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Youth Program Room
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Details:

Join your friends for stories, rhymes, sign language, and other activities. 

This is best suited for toddlers aged 1-3, but all ages are welcome as needed. 

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

A Suncoast Composer Fellowship Program / Sarasota Music Archive Special Event.

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adults
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries
Required
Seats Remaining: 109
Details:

Two talks will be presented by SCFP artistic director Max Tan and composer mentor-in-residence Marc Migó, featuring performances by SCFP musicians previewing festival concert programs!

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:

For mobile babies to 5 years old.

Creation Station Open Lab

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Creation Station
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Are you curious about our Creation Station? Join us for Open Lab, where library patrons can explore and experiment with a variety of tools and equipment such as sewing machines, button makers, and more. 

First Friday Film Series

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room A
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Details:

 

On the first Friday afternoon of the month, watch a movie that is hosted by film professor Maryann Dahlen, who will invite the audience to discuss the movie after its showing.  Showings include:

Fun To Be Fit: BIGS

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Community Room
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Healthy Living
Details:

Join Ms. Adrianne and her Fun To Be Fit Bigs Class for ages 6 - 12.

Join us for a class full of dancing, fitness games and a whole lot of fun!

Digital Literacy Workshop: All About Email

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Conference Room
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Details:

Are you drowning in junk mail? Drop in to learn more about how to clear out the clutter and organize your inbox to work for you!

Reservation

Science Matters

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Activity Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Purpose of Meeting

Topic 1: Hydrothermal Vents
Hydrothermal vents form at locations where seawater meets magma. How important are they to the unique ecosystems that exist at these extreme depths? Are we affected at all?

Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) Club

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Conference Room
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning
Details:

We're continuing our campaign of Dragons of Stormwreck Isle! If you already attended the previous sessions, you are automatically registered. No need to do it again! We have two spaces left, so if you'd like to join, please register!

Last Stop Teen Hangout

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
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.