Laughter Yoga has been shown to promote health and relaxation.  Bring friends, family members or neighbors.  This fun class ends with 15 minutes of guided meditation.  

It meets again on July 22nd from 10-11 AM!

Earn up to 15 hours of community service by participating in this 2-week summer program to become a better citizen and volunteer in your community! Seats are limited so registration is required for this event.

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

 Ask Bob, our local Windows expert, any questions about your PC or Laptop.

Keep calm and create with self-directed arts and crafts projects.   Ask for the cart at the youth desk.

Fun To Be Fit Kids is a music and movement program for children and their caregivers to attend together.

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.

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

Interact and participate with your child in a variety of early literacy activities that include music, stories, movement, crafts and school readiness.  For children ages 0-5. The theme will be "Bedtime Stories".

Join us for a fun filled morning with listening to stories with a craft activity. Children and parents will be paired with a teen volunteer to read together .

Join professional clown Karen Bell in a fun-filled storytime based on the hilarious book of the same name. Program will conclude with children learning a real-life circus skill!

Join us for our Cosmic Cafe Summer Reading program for adults. Explore space using the HTC Vive virtual reality headset. 

Prescription Medication & Health Care Assistance for those that are uninsured and qualify financially.

Join other tweens this summer for crafts and conversation. Refreshments will be provided and advance sign up is required. Check with the library for a complete list of crafts the teens will be making this summer.

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.

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

Summer Breakspot Lunches for children and teens ages 0-18.  Provided by Sarasota County Food and Nutrition Services.

Come build, experiment, and create with our 3D printer, laser cutter, sewing machines, and more. Bring your own projects for development, prototyping, and production, or start something new working hands-on with our Creation Station equipment.

Free lunches for anyone up to age 18 will be served in the youth program room on weekdays, June 3-Aug. 2 excluding July 4. Hot lunches are served on Monday through Thursday, and bagged lunches are served on Fridays.  

Learn how to use your device or get basic computer assistance.

One-on-one technology assistance moves you to confidence when accessing electronic resources!

Join us on the first Thursday of the month to discuss our selection. Limited to 20 participants. Register at the Fruitville Reference Desk or call 941 861-2518

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.

In this class, Ellen Goldberg will teach participants techniques for creating jewelry from fabric.  Registration is required and limited to 12 adults.  

Ages 5 and up. Enjoy oversize and regular board games, puzzles, and building materials including LEGO® and DUPLO® for the whole family. Limit 80. Come to the Youth Desk starting one hour ahead to pick up a free ticket.

Learn how to use your device or get basic computer assistance.

One-on-one technology assistance moves you to confidence when accessing electronic resources! 

Come play with our Creation Station tablets and discover new space-themed apps. Games, augmented reality, stories and more! Recommended ages 5+.

Come and join the book discussion group on the first Thursday of the month. A different book title is chosen every month to explore. This book club is sponsored by Friends of Gulf Gate Library.

For people who want to improve their Spanish speaking skills. Come practice your pronunciation and oral understanding through conversation and instruction of this romantic language. Everyone is welcome.

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.

A special planetarium for Thursday Movies! Enjoy a variety of short space/science themed videos within the planetarium in the meeting room.

Are you a movie buff? Interested in watching critically acclaimed films and learning a little bit about the movie industry as well?

Katie Adams brings Greek Mythology and the constellations to        life with shadow puppetry and creative storytelling. Tickets are available at the youth desk 30 minutes before programs.

Learn how to use your device or get basic computer assistance.

One-on-one technology assistance moves you to confidence

when accessing electronic resources.

Tinker with tech and art supplies at the North Port Library!

Come to the teen room and choose from a variety of board games like Apples to Apples, Balderdash, Uno, Scattergories, Scrabble and more.

Join us for our weekly board game night!  Choose from our collection or bring one of your own!

Learn to download library eBooks and audio books onto your device.

Learn to download library eBooks and audio books onto your device.

Having trouble with your device? Need help syncing your eBooks? Come see Luis, our in-house tech expert! See the Reference Desk for more information.

A mysterious pandemic is sweeping the planet. A cure exists somewhere and we must work to find it—the future of mankind depends on you. Registration required.

Find clues and solve challenging puzzles in 45 minutes or less!
Ages 11+

Please register below for the 5:30 p.m. start time.

Thursdays, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

June 13: Decoupage Star Boxes and Magnets

June 20: Shrinky-Dink Star Keychains

June 27: Sculpey Solar Systems

July 11: Mesmerizing Mobiles

July 18: Galaxy in a Bottle

Enjoy a wide range of movies from the classics to the recently released. Short intro precedes film.

Learn the fundamentals of 3D design in this interactive, conversational and fun class.

Find clues and solve challenging puzzles in 45 minutes or less!
Ages 11+
Please register below for the 6:30 start time.