Reservation

VITA Tax Assistance

10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room II
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Purpose of Meeting

Tax Assistance with VITA Volunteers.

To schedule an appointment please visit www.UWSvita.org or call 1-833-897-8482 beginning Thursday, January 16, 2025. 

Ukulele Jam Session

10:30am - 11:30am
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Clubs, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries
Details:

Back by popular demand!

Looking for a place to learn or practice Ukelele? Want to play with friends? Bring your instrument to the library to jam with other musicians. All skill levels are welcome!

Good Food, Bad Waste: Eating the Planet

11:00am - 12:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
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: Active Older Adult Living, Green Living, Healthy Living
Details:

In this interactive presentation, award-winning author Erin Silver will talk about why food waste is a problem, how it happens, and what we can do in our own homes to prevent it.

Read with the Dogs

11:15am - 12:15pm
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Classroom B
Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Room: Classroom B
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: Lifelong Learning
Details:

Every third Saturday of the month, children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Reading Adventures

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years)
Youth Program Room
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Details:

This Storytime is meant for older children ages 5-8. There will be stories, fun activities, and a volunteer-only read aloud time. 

Please note, Wednesdays and Saturdays of the same month will have the same book selections.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Kid's Origami Workshop

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Veranda Room
Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Join Melina and learn how to make your own paper creation! Instructions and supplies provided, just bring your imagination!