Join Sue Fox from the Alzheimer's Association for this interactive program where you will gain tips on communicating with person's who have memory loss. 

For people who want to improve their French speaking skills and enjoy reading French-language articles and discussing them. Come practice speaking the romantic language of French.

The Memory Mobile is a travelling office of the Alzheimer's Association Florida Gulf Coast Chapter intended to bring public awareness and dementia-related information to the community.

Keep calm and create. Current self-directed projects include: embroidery and friendship bracelets, beads, origami, mini artworks, crochet and color pencils.  Ask for the cart at the youth desk.

Enjoy interacting with your child by participating in early literacy activities that include music and movement, books, crafts, and educational activities.

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

Learn to knit and crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! Bring your own yarn and needles. Supplies provided for beginners.

As of January 10, 2019, this event has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Please consider registering for the Genealogy classes in February or March. 

 A series of musical lectures, presented in honor of John Goodman, Professor Emeritus, Boston University.

This week: The Basic Elements of Opera

Join the Friends of Fruitville Library for a presentation by Sarasota County archaeologist Steve Koski and hear about some of our local underwater archaeological sites:   how they were found, how they can be protected, and what we c

Get into the adult coloring craze ! Join us for a fun and unique way to unwind, reduce stress, and express your creativity at the Shannon Staub Library. All supplies will be provided. Artistic talent is not required. Refreshments are included.

Socrates Café are gatherings around the world where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of the Socratic method: that we learn more when we respectfully list

Come use our Adobe/ Mac software and sewing machines on your own personal projects. Time slots are filled on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

Want to learn more about using a computer or your device?

Sign up for your 30 minute session with one of our librarians.

Sessions are set up for Wednesdays starting at 1:00 pm.

Call 941-861-1360 to sign up.

Bob and Kim Yantorno are nature lovers and they will be sharing their experiences on an African Safari.  They visited the Serengeti National Park and Kilimanjaro.  Sponsored by the Friends of Elsie Quirk Library.

literacy

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

Drop in to get assistance with and ask questions about downloading library books to your computer and other devices, such as the Kindle, Nook, iPad, iPod, iPhone and Android phones and tablets.

Educator and vocalist Dick Smolens continues his multi-media lectures on the popular musicians, bands, and songs during the period stretching from the 1920s to the 1960s.

Join us the third Wednesday of every month to learn about gardening and the environment. Experience a deeper enjoyment of our library’s Reading Garden through crafts, experiments, interactive activities and more.

Chilldren, tweens, and teens will get the opportunity to learn how to play!

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs.  This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. The dogs love the attention and the kids love the interactions.

Bring your construction skills along as we design and build a cardboard tree house- right here in our library to be used as a reading nook and a place to display drawings of our own imagined tree houses.

All teens interested in volunteering at the Jacaranda Library can learn the ropes in this group orientation.

For ages 11-18.  Join the Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B.) and share ideas for upcoming library programs for teens.

Come join in the fun for our 2019 LEGO Tournament. Children will have 1 1/2 hours to build a fun creation to be judged by Library Staff to win 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th prize.

Astrophysicist Kevin Manning, a former consultant with NASA, has always been passionate about astronomy, and wants to share the excitement with you!  Learn about the size and scale of the universe, the stars, and other celestial wonders.&nbsp

Interested in learning how to hand and machine quilt? Join us for six basic quilting classes!

Find yourself through arts and crafts with new and old technology.

Monthly discussion of the Evening Book Club. Book discussion schedules are available at by the front circulation desk at the Jacaranda Public Library. 

As part of North Port Library's Healthy Living Program, Yoga Gentle Stretching and Flexibility with Meditation is designed for every body type and ability, to support healthy living lifestyles, and to ease students into the benefits of medita

Time Sifters Archaeological Society present monthly lecture programs. This month:  Archaeology Year in Review Smitty Smith

For more information visit timesifters.org