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.

Free Nutrition and Cooking Class

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Healthy Living
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Get simple strategies for eating healthy and learn how to make delicious, healthy food!  You get to eat what you make and take home a bag of groceries.

Registration required. 

Health in Motion

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Details:

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.

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.

Volunteering for Victory: The World War II Homefront in Sarasota County

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Classroom A/B (both rooms)
Required
Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Room: Classroom A/B (both rooms)
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Details:

Volunteering for Victory: The World War II Homefront in Sarasota County

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Adult Craft: Holiday Soapmaking

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

One of our most requested crafts returns! Handmade soap makes a great gift, so join us for soapmaking, holiday edition. We will use glycerin soap base to create beautiful soaps with nice wintery scents.

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.

Reservation

Energy Upgrade workshop

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Purpose of Meeting

Energy Upgrade Workshop - An hour discussion all about free and low-cost ways for homeowners and renters to save money off their utility bills. All attendees will take home a free DIY Energy/Water Savings Kit.

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.

Creation Station PM Craft Workshop

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room B
Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Join us for the monthly Creation Station PM Craft Workshop. Each month, attendees will create an item themed for the month. Advance registration is required due to limited seats. This is a Friends of the Gulf Gate Library sponsored event.