Reservation

Friends of the Library Annual Meeting

10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Annual meeting & Board Meeting

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.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

10:15am - 11:15am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living
Details:

 

For mobile babies to 5 years old.

 

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 "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.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

10:15am - 11:15am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living
Details:

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.

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.

Knit and Crocheting Group

10:15am - 12:00pm
Adults
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Learn to knit or crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! It is recommended to bring your own yarn and needles. Instructor-supplied yarns remain with the instructor weekly until piece is completed.

This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

24 Crayons: Color & Play

10:15am - 12:15pm
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Youth Activity Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Details:

Come color, play, talk, and learn with us! We have a wide variety of coloring sheets, eye-catching stickers, and new boxes of 24 crayons we want to share with our library friends!

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

Tech Navigator/Book-a-Tech Librarian

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
Details:

Are you looking for technology help? Visit our Tech Navigator page to sign up for a one-on-one session.  

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.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Storytime

11:15am - 11:45am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Veranda Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:

Join us for the return of storytime at North Port Library.  Singing, dancing, stories and fun are guaranteed!  

This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.

Wonder on Wednesdays

11:15am - 12:00pm
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Details:

Join us on certain Wednesday mornings to wonder and create! This bi-monthly program will be a place for kids to color, craft, and create. This program will be a variety of coloring and craft projects for kids to be as creative as possible.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Off the Shelf Book Club - Venice

11:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
Conference Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups
Details:

Join us for friendly discussion, book recommendations, and insight!

On April 13th we'll be discussing *The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba*

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.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living
Details:

 

For mobile babies to 5 years old.

 

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 "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.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living
Details:

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.

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.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Virtual
Details:

Are you thinking about buying a new home or refinancing a current home? Are you unsure how to find a reputable lender and low-risk loan? This session will cover:

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.

eHelp

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Creation Station
Registration Closed
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Details:

Bring a few questions and your smartphone, tablet or laptop.

Please register below for 1 -1:30 p.m.

 

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

Writer's Circle (Live)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Registration Closed
Required
Virtual Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

The Writer's Circle was created for writers of all types and genres. Whether you write Fiction, Poetry, Lyrics even Stand-Up Comedy; here, you will find a welcoming place via Zoom to share and if you wish to, discuss your work.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Socrates Cafe

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Details:

Socrates Café is a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of Socratic teaching; the idea that we learn.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

EQ Friends Board Meeting

1:45pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Program Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Details:

Friends of the Library Board monthly meeting

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.

eHelp

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Creation Station
Registration Closed
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Bring a few questions and your smartphone, tablet or laptop.

Please register below for 1 -1:30 p.m.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Talk

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event, Book Discussions, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Join Friends of the Selby Public Library for a lively discussion. This month:

Dr. Ed Dwyer will discuss Doris Kearn Goodwin’s best-selling book, “Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln.”

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, Lifelong Learning, Games, Movies
Details:

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

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

LAST Stop @ North Port Library (Teen Hang Out)

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Creation Station
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Lifelong Learning
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. The program is open to any teen who agrees to follow the Teen Room Code of Conduct.

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.

eHelp

3:00pm - 3:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Creation Station
Registration Closed
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Bring a few questions and your smartphone, tablet or laptop.

Please register below for 1 -1:30 p.m.

 

Reservation

Historical Commission

3:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting

Regular monthly meeting

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

Afterschool Club: Game Day

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Book Discussions, Clubs, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Details:

 

Looking for a fun spot to hang out with friends after the last bell rings? Afterschool Club is the place to be! Join us every Wednesday for an afternoon of recreation and education.

 

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

Art Space!

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Youth Program Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Explore creativity with fascinating art techniques and various supplies. New projects each week! Recommended for ages 9 and up.

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

Lego Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games

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

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

Let's Get Crafty

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Juliano Room
Registration Closed
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Details:

Join the fun as we explore various arts and craft formats!  Sponsored by the Friends of the North Port Library.

Disclaimer(s)

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