Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

10:15am - 11:00am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Community Room
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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)
Program Type: Special Events
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.

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
Program Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:

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

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Meeting Room
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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: Storytimes
Details:

Join us for songs, rhymes, play, and of course great stories! Engage kids in visual literacy, language development, and social skills in a fun class presented by our Youth Services team.

Fun to Be Fit Kids

10:30am - 11:15am
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: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Special Events

Fun To Be Fit Kids is a music and movement program for children and their caregivers to attend together. Classes are designed for children and their caregiver(s) to send quality time together singing, dancing, getting some exercise and having fun!

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Youth Activity Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:
Join us for storytime! Stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts for little ones with their special grownup.

Cirque D' Book

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Details:

Join a lively book club for inspiring conversations! Cirque D' Book meets on the fourth Monday of most months. A different book title is chosen every month to explore. Registration is not required.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Community Room
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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)
Program Type: Special Events
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.

North Port Library: Welcome to Our World®

12:30pm - 1:15pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year)
Veranda Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year)
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living
Details:

Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and wonder.

Teen Room

2:30pm - 4:00pm
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.

Last Stop@ North Port Library (Teen Hang Out)

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.

Read with the Dogs

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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), Families
Community Room
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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), Families
Program Type: Clubs, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Details:

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs from the Suncoast Humane Society Pet Therapy Team. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills.

Reservation

SNAP Application Assistance

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Group Study Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Group Study Room
Purpose of Room Use

SNAP/ Medicaid application assistance will be provided through All Faiths Food Bank Mondays from 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Level Up: Minecraft

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years)
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)
Program Type: Creation Station, Games
Details:

Drop in to play Minecraft. 

Ages 5+

Disclaimer(s)

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

Teen Writers Club

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Veranda Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Career Journeys, Clubs, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Details:

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to branch out and grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club! We will be meeting weekly on Mondays @ 4 p.m. Ages 12-18 welcome!

Chess Club & Other Games

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Clubs, Lifelong Learning, Games, Special Events
Details:

"Chess Club & Other Games" is an informal gathering that meets every second and forth Monday from 4-6 p.m. For all age groups and skill levels. Registration not required. 

Knit and Crocheting Group

4:00pm - 7:00pm
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.