Forty Carrots Partners in Play

10:15am - 11:15am
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Veranda Room
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Games, Special Events

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event.

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
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.

Playdate Harmonies with Jill Brown

10:30am - 11:15am
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Room
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Storytimes
Details:

Come sing, play and explore to live music! Kids and caregivers engage in familiar songs while enjoying a sensory experience.

For children ages 1-5. 
 

Publishing Possibilities with Kristin Owens

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Event, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Off the Page Literary Celebration
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:

Dive into the world of publishing with author Kristin Owens! If you've ever considered publishing a book, there are many variables to consider. Costs, time, and maintaining control over the process, are critical elements in decision-making.

Too Cool Tuesdays: Words and Wiggles Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Youth, Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Youth Program Room
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Details:

Recommended for ages 3-5, though others are welcome in the room as needed. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Genealogy Assistance

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

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Veranda Room
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Games, Special Events

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event.

Cancelled

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
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.

Adult Creation Station Craft: Design a Holiday Card with Canva

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Conference Room
Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Join us as we use the free graphic design program called Canva to design our own holiday card!

Space is limited, and all supplies provided.

Tech Navigator

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors, All Ages
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
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Room
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: 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
Teens (13 to 18 years)
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.

Jam and Cram

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Room
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Details:

Need a place to get some homework done, write that paper, or work on that group project? Come over to Elsie Quirk Library to study and listen to some tunes while you get your homework done!

Marshmallow Engineering

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Youth Activity Room
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Details:

Build anything you want out of mini marshmallows and toothpicks. See who can build the strongest and tallest structure!

Meet the Pups!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
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
Children (5 to 9 years), Families
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.

Anime Club

4:00pm - 5:45pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:

Watch anime and discuss your favorite characters. Explore anime-inspired, Asian snacks and crafts. Ages 9-18 are welcome!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Potato Couture: Creative Expressions

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Veranda Room
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Healthy Living
Details:

How creative can you be with a potato?  Decorate, dress, and accessorize your potato.  Win prizes based on a variety of categories including cutest, most monstrous, and most like me creation.  See various potato related science demo

Off The Page: Author and Chef Edward Lee

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Off the Page Literary Celebration
Details:

The Off The Page event with Chef Edward Lee, will take place in the Suncoast Technical College connected to Shannon Staub Library.

Doors will open at 5 p.m. and the program will begin at 6 p.m.