Pop-Up Stop: Church of the Palms Food Pantry

8:00am–11:00am
All Ages
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Pop-Up Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
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On the second and fourth Tuesday each month, the Pop-Up partners with All Faith’s Food Bank. It can be spotted at the Church of the Palms Food Pantry signing people up for library cards and checking out books!

Baby Rhyme & Sign

10:15am–11:00am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes
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This special storytime features baby sign language, rhymes, songs, books, and playtime.

Registration is not required. Attendance is first come, first serve as room capacity is limited. Please see youth staff the morning of the program.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

10:15am–11:15am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Meeting Room II
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: , Storytimes
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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.

Quirky Readers Book Club

10:30am–11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Program Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups,
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Looking to try something new and maybe make a friend or two?  Join the library book club! 

Too Cool Tuesdays: Words and Wiggles

11:00am–11:30am
Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Youth Program Room
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Storytimes
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Get ready for school with stories, activities, and socialization. Sometimes, there's even a puppet show! Recommended for ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome as needed. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Cancelled

Genealogy Assistance

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
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Come get assistance with your genealogy research. Bring your questions!

Genealogy Assistance

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
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Assistance with genealogy questions from knowledgeable and experienced volunteers

Open Lab in the Creation Station

12:00pm–1:45pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Creation Station
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
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Get ready to create: you bring the idea, we bring the tools! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Health in Motion Bus

12:00pm–4:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: ,
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The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, Health in Motion staff will be on-site to provide no-cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellness.

Playing the Ukulele for Fun and... Fun!

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room II
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Creation Station, , Music in the Libraries
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Free classes for adults and seniors. All skill levels are invited.

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Juliano Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: ,
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Join Sarasota Extension Services Master Gardeners for questions pertaining to Florida-friendly gardening, composting, and identifying insects.

Arts and Alliance Playreaders Present - "Scrooged"

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: , , Performances
Registration Required
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Join The Arts Alliance Play Readers for a dramatic reading of "Scrooged", based on Charles Dickens' classic story of miser, Ebenezer Scrooge and his personal transformation to a kinder, gentler person.

Christmas Music with The Hawaiian Shirts

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room A
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Music in the Libraries, Performances, Special Events
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Join us for festive holiday music featuring the unique ukulele band The Hawaiian Shirts.

This program is for patrons ages 18 and up. Registration is not required. Seating is first come, first serve.

Adult Craft: Holiday Cards with the Cricut

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Registration Required
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Join us as we use the Cricut to personalize our own holiday cards!

Space is limited, and all supplies provided.

Tech Navigator

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Group Study Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: , Technology Instruction, Virtual
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Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person or distance appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.

Teen Room

2:00pm–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, , Games, Movies
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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
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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.

Creation Station Junior

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Storytime Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Creation Station
Registration Required
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Learn new skills and get hands-on experience with different STEAM activities.

For ages 5-12. Space is limited and registration is required. 

Meet the Pups!

4:00pm–5:00pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: ,
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Meet therapy dogs and their owners.  Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Searching for Santa's Secret Hideaway: A Festive Escape Adventure

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Veranda Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
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Santa has relocated!

Tinker Tuesday

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Families
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), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station,
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A different project every week!

Ages 6+.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Teen Advisory board

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Youth Activity Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Special Events, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Registration Required
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Want to get more involved with the library?

Help plan, volunteer at library events and provide feedback on library services.

Creation Station Wood Craft Workshop

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Meeting Room A
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station,
Registration Required
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Join us for the Monthly Creation Station Wood Craft. Each month, attendees will assemble and paint an item themed for the month. Advance registration is required due to limited seats.