Reservation

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

8:30am–6:30pm
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 Room Use

The deadline to register to vote or to change party affiliation for the General Election is Monday, October 7.

Reservation

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

8:30am–6:30pm
Meeting Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Room Use

The deadline to register to vote or to change party affiliation for the General Election is Monday, October 7.

Reservation

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

8:30am–6:30pm
Community Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Room Use

The deadline to register to vote or to change party affiliation for the General Election is Monday, October 7.

Reservation

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

8:30am–6:30pm
Classroom A/B (Staff only))
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Osprey Library and History Center
Room: Classroom A/B (Staff only))
Purpose of Room Use

The deadline to register to vote or to change party affiliation for the General Election is Monday, October 7.

Reservation

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

8:30am–6:30pm
Meeting Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Room Use

The deadline to register to vote or to change party affiliation for the General Election is Monday, October 7.

Reservation

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

8:30am–6:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Staff only)
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Staff only)
Purpose of Room Use

The deadline to register to vote or to change party affiliation for the General Election is Monday, October 7.

This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group
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This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Story Trail

10:00am–12:30pm
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Garden
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Garden
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: , , Storytimes
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Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller. Enjoy a different book the first Saturday of every month!

In case of rain, Story Trail will be set up in the Kids' Zone.

This event is in the "Families" group

Off the Page: Family Day

10:00am–2:00pm
Families
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Off the Page Literary Celebration
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Join us for Family Day, featuring the award-winning author and artists of the middle-grade graphic novel series Red Panda & Moon Bear, Jarod Roselló, and award-winn

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Families" group

Off the Page: Family Day Storytime

10:15am–11:00am
Families
Youth Activity Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Off the Page Literary Celebration
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Join us for a special family themed storytime! We'll be reading "Owl Babies" by Martin Waddell and "What! Cried Granny" by Kate Lum. Afterwards craft a family of popsicle stick puppets.

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

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group

Guitar Groove: A Fun 6-week Beginner Guitar Course

10:15am–11:15am
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: , Music in the Libraries
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Dive into the joy of music with musician, Jill Brown at our beginner guitar course, where music meets community!

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Make and Take

10:30am–12:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Veranda Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts,
Registration Required
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Join us for an enjoyable craft session in the Veranda Room at the North Port Public Library! It will be a fun time of learning and building new crafting skills.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
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Off the Page Family Day with artist, writer and storyteller Jarod Roselló

11:00am–11:45am
Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Off the Page Literary Celebration
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Join us for this Off the Page Family Day special event!

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

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Off the Page: Family Day at the Creation Station

12:00pm–1:00pm
Youth, Families
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Off the Page Literary Celebration
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Join us in the creation station for an open art making event! Families can use supplies to draw or collage a piece of art based on their family and books will be available for check-out.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Music Club

12:00pm–1:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, , Music in the Libraries, Performances
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Jam and learn with your teen teacher, Anni Szantosi, and her numerous instruments! This club is for music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who like music as well.

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

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Adult Coloring Craze

12:00pm–2:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Creation Station
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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
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Join us for a calming and therapeutic coloring session where you can unleash your creativity and unwind. 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
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Off the Page Family Day: "Junia" read & draw with David C. Gardner

1:00pm–1:45pm
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Off the Page Literary Celebration
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Join us for this Off the Page Family Day special event!

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

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group

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: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Clubs, Games, , Technology Instruction
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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.

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

This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Families" group

LEGO Club

2:00pm–3:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Program Type: Clubs, Games,
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Ages 5 and up. Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. Creations will be on display in the youth area for one week following the programs.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Computer Basics

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Creation Station
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: , , Creation Station, , Technology Instruction
Registration Required
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This class will go over various subjects concerning computer basics. Basic computer typing skills required.

Registration Required