Yak and Yarn

10:00am–11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Conference Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups
:

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

Cancelled

Genealogy Assistance

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
:

Bring your questions and get assistance from a knowledgeable volunteer.

Tech Navigator

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
:

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

Cooking with Chef Warren: Let's Get Cooking for Kids!

10:30am–11:30am
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), , , Lectures
Registration Required
:

Let's Get Cooking for Kids!  Chef Warren will teach us about the importance of good nutrition, basic kitchen safety, and easy cooking techniques that will stay with them for a lifetime.

Little Adventures: Eating All Together Now

10:30am–11:30am
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), , Games, Storytimes
:

For ages 2-5. Join us for pop-up playtime with food toys!

Good Samaritan Pharmacy

10:30am–1:30pm
Adults
Conference Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type:
:

Prescription Assistance for income qualified individuals.

Cooking with Chef Warren: Indian Cuisine

12:00pm–1:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), , , Lectures
Registration Required
:

Join Chef Warren to find out why traditional Indian cuisine is not only layered with flavors and textures, but is incredibly healthy too!

Registration is required and limited to 70 teens and adults.

END OF SUMMER PARTY!

12:00pm–2:00pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Community Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Special Events
:

Celebrate your summer reading success with food, drinks, games, a photobooth, and music from DJ Jam All Day!

Beginners Day with Quirky Knitters

1:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs,
:

Bring your projects, patterns, and questions to Elsie Quirk Library and join the Quirky Knitters for an afternoon of knitting and crochet.  All skill levels welcome.  Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!

Book Discussion

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
:

Join us on the first Thursday of the month to discuss our selection. Limited to 16 participants. Register at the Fruitville Reference Desk or call 941 861-2518

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Conference Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: ,
:

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.

The Nerdy Noah Show (End of Summer Celebration)

2:00pm–2:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Families, All Ages
Meeting Room AB (Staff only)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Staff only)
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Performances, Special Events
:

Celebrate the end of summer reading with a show by Nerdy Noah! 

Primary Readers Next Edition

3:00pm–4:45pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Storytime Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Book Discussions, Special Events
Registration Required
:

This month's book is TBD. Snacks and drinks will be served. Please pick up a copy of the book at the Youth Services Desk to read before the meeting.

For ages 9 - 12. Registration is required.

Video Game Day

3:30pm–5:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Clubs, Games
:

Ages 11-18 will have time to collaborate and play Wii U together on our big screen. We will be starting with a Smash Bros Tournament. 

Crystal Bowl Sound Bath

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Veranda Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: , , Music in the Libraries
Registration Required
:

Everything in our universe is information and energy vibrating at specific frequencies. Music is a powerful tool to guide consciousness into higher realms and induce healing.

Virtual Dungeons and Dragons (LIVE)

4:00pm–7:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Games, Virtual
Registration Required
:

Play the classic role-playing game with a new group of players/adventurers.

Coffee with COVENTRY

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Music in the Libraries
Registration Required
:

Join us for a special evening with musical guest Douglas Coventry. Help yourself to a cup of coffee and pastry snack as you enjoy music from one of the finest acoustic performers in Southwest Flor

LEGOs

5:00pm–7:00pm
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Storytime Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Games
:

Join us for LEGOs in the Storytime Room on Thursday from 5-7.

Both DUPLOs and regular LEGOs will be available.