Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room II
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: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Details:

For mobile babies to 5 years old.

Genealogy Assistance

11:00am - 1:00pm
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Cancelled

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Juliano Room
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Green Living, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Join Sarasota Extension Services Master Gardeners for questions pertaining to Florida-friendly gardening, composting, and identifying insects.

Travelogue - Cuba

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room AB
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Details:

Cuba: So Close and Yet So Far! Join traveler Jane Mahler as we explore the island from the colorful cobblestone streets of Havana to the lush mountains of the Sierra Maestra near Baracoa, where Columbus first landed.

Tech Navigator

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Group Study Room
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction, Virtual
Details:

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 Movie Afternoon

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Book Discussions, Clubs, Movies
Details:

Drop by the teen room and watch this week's requested movie. Add more wishlist movies to our clipboard request page in the teen room!

Last Stop Teen Hangout

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
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
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Book Discussions, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Drop in during this one-hour session to meet certified pet therapy dogs from Suncoast Humane Society and their parents.

Meet the Pups!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Details:

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.

Tinker Tuesday

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room II
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, Lifelong Learning
Details:

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.

Youth Video Gaming

4:00pm - 5:45pm
Teen Center
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Games
Details:

Join us in the Teen Center for Youth Video Gaming! Play together or compete on the Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Wii!

Cine Selby

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Details:

Enjoy some award winning international films with English subtitles.

North Port Library Chess Club

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Veranda Room
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Want to play chess? Can’t find someone or somewhere to play? Wish you knew how? First & Fourth Tuesday of every month. 5 - 7 p.m. 

Hula Hoop Fun for Adults

5:30pm - 6:15pm
Meeting Room AB
Required
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Healthy Living
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Details:

Want to have fun like a kid again and get some fitness in too? Try hula hooping!