This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Learn To Sew A Microwavable Potato Bag

10:00am - 12:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Community Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Details:

Join us to sew a Microwavable Potato Bag. Ages 13 and Up welcome. Must Know How to Sew.

Registration is required.

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.
Cancelled

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

10:15am - 11:15am
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Veranda Room
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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Quirky Readers Book Club

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Program Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Looking to try something new and maybe make a friend or two?  Join the library book club! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Bicycle Maintenance 101

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Details:

Do you ride a bicycle? Are you curious about how to keep your bicycle in good working condition? Join our special guest from the Sarasota Manatee Bicycle Club to learn about bicycle maintenance! 

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.

Too Cool Tuesdays: Words and Wiggles

11:00am - 11:30am
Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Youth Program Room
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:

Get ready for school with stories, activities, and socialization. Sometimes, there's even a puppet show! Recommended for ages 3-5, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Genealogy Assistance

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
Details:

Assistance with genealogy questions from knowledgeable and experienced volunteers

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ancient Animal Qigong

11:15am - 12:15pm
Adults
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Details:

Clear your mind, find your inner peace and strengthen your body with Certified instructor Gail Petitt as she guides attendees in an ancient mind and body practice that integrates slow gentle movements and breath and a relaxed state of mind. 

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.
Cancelled

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Veranda Room
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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.

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 "All Ages" group.

Health in Motion

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Details:

The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, Health in Motion staff will be on-site to provide no-cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellness.

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.

Creation Station: Open Lab

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Creation Station
Registration Closed
Required
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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, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Details:

Get ready to create: you bring the idea, we bring the tools! 

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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Pine Needle Basket Weaving Part 1

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Creation Station
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Join us for a two-part class to learn how to make your very own pine needle basket! All materials are provided and the natural materials used are rescued from Hurricane Ian debris.

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.
Cancelled

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Juliano Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Green Living, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Join Sarasota Extension Services Master Gardeners for questions pertaining to Florida-friendly gardening, composting, and identifying insects.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Adult Crafternoon: Beginner Knitting

1:30pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room A
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Details:

Have you always wanted to learn how to knit but had no one to show you or help you get started?

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Adult Craft: Soapmaking Encore

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Details:

We had so much fun making soap in November that we're doing it again! We will use glycerin soap base to create beautiful soaps with fun summery scents.

All supplies provided, and space is limited.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Tech Navigator

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Group Study Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction, Virtual
Details:

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

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Teen Room

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
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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.

Teen Movie Afternoon: Ms. Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Movies
Details:

Drop by the teen room and watch this week's requested movie. Add more wishlist movies to our clipboard request page in the teen room!

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Last Stop Teen Hangout

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Room
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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 "All Ages" group.
Cancelled

Cancelled: Meet the Pups!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Meet therapy dogs and their owners.  Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets!

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 "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.

LEGO Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Storytime Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Creation Station, Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Details:

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. 

This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Tinker Tuesday

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Meeting Room II
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Details:

A different project every week!

Ages 6+.

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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Creation Station Wood Craft Workshop

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room B
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Join us for the Monthly Creation Station Wood Craft. Each month, attendees will assemble and paint an item themed for the month. Advance registration is required due to limited seats. This is a Friends of the Gulf Gate Library sponsored event.