Reservation

Early Voting for Presidential Preference Primary

All Day
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Early Voting for 2024 Presidential Preference Primary 

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. March 9 - March 17

VITA Tax Assistance

10:00am - 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: Tax Help
Details:

VITA by United Way Suncoast is here to help with your simple tax return! 

Crochet Circle

10:30am - 11:30am
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Drop in and crochet! Beginners and experienced crocheters welcome. Bring your own supplies or use ours. Recommended for ages 9 and up.

Meeting spot will vary. Please ask at a service desk for today's location.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Hot Wheels Racers

10:30am - 12:00pm
Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Details:

KIDS, START YOUR ENGINES! Build looping, twisting tracks for Hot Wheel cars, and experiment with Newton's laws of motion in this fun hands-on event that combines STEM learning with classic play.

Beginner Origami

10:30am - 12:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Creation Station
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Join Teresa as she teaches the art of origami. She likes to create items to decorate a home or to give away as a gift. She brings in her own extra work as examples and sometimes to give away.

AARP Income Tax Assistance

10:30am - 2:30pm
All Ages
Learning Lab
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Tax Help

Sarasota Jungle Gardens - Native Florida Friends program

11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth, Families
Classroom A
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Room: Classroom A
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Green Living, One Book Sarasota
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Details:

Native Florida Friends

Learn about the special adaptations of animals and why they have these adaptations, with special animal guests from Sarasota Jungle Gardens.

AARP Tax Help

11:00am - 2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Group Study 1
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Group Study 1
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Tax Help
Details:

AARP Tax help will be available January 29 - April 15 to assist in tax preparation.

Monday - Thursday: 2 - 5 p.m.

Saturdays: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

CLOSED Fridays, Sundays, and Holidays.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Music Club

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Center
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries
Details:

This club is for music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who like music as well. Anni Szantosi will teach and jam with participants.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Feathered Harmony: Parrots of the Old and New Worlds

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Veranda Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Green Living, Lifelong Learning, One Book Sarasota
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Embark on a captivating journey through the vibrant world of parrots, exploring the fascinating contrasts between the parrots of the Old World and the New World.

Pop-Up Stop: Old Miakka School House Visit

1:00pm - 4:00pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Pop-Up Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games, Outreach
Details:

On the third Saturday each month, the Pop-Up gets an education by going to the Old Miakka School House. With books and services for all ages, it’s a truly informative experience!

Coding Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Details:

Meet other coders and work on your coding project. Share with others and troubleshoot as a team. Led by Levi Szantosi whose top picks are Python, Scratch, and Unreal Engine.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Teen Advisory Board - North Port Library

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Career Journeys, Discussion Groups, Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Details:

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The Book Dragons

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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: Book Discussions, Clubs, Cultural Life
Details:

Calling all young book lovers! Come join the book dragons, where we dive into the latest and greatest YA novels, classics, and everything in between.