Master Gardener: Drop In Plant Clinic

10:00am–12:00pm
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Green Living
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Drop in to receive research-based lawn, landscape, pest management, and gardening help from the University of Florida.

These sessions are made possible through a partnership with UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County.

Knit and Crocheting Group

10:15am–12:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Families
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station,
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Join us at the Fruitville Library with your knit/crochet projects. All ages and skills are welcome. Supplies and knowledgeable members are on hand to help anyone interested in learning to knit or crochet. 

Busy Little Hands Activity Hour

10:30am–11:30am
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Story Time Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Games, Lifelong Learning
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Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and their families can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room.

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CANCELLED Civilian Conservation Corps

10:30am–11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures, Performances, ,
Registration Required
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Join us as we chronicle the impact of the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression, focusing on the conservation projects carried out in Florida’s natural landscapes, leave a lasting legacy of environmental preservation.

Let's Pretend Day

10:30am–11:30am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type:
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Children ages 2-8 and their caregivers are invited for Wednesday morning free-play time, with an assortment of toys and props to inspire the young imagination! Drop-in anytime between 10:30am and 11:30am.

Creation Station: Open Sewing Lab

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Creation Station
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
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Do you need access to a sewing machine for practice? Or do you need help with a sewing or mending project? This is an open lab for adults with basic sewing machine experience. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Drop-In Jewelry Making for Adults

10:30am–12:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
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Get your bling on! 

 Looking to try a new craft/art form? Join us for our monthly Creation Station drop-in DIY jewelry making sessions!

 

Genealogy Assistance

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
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Come and get one-on-one experienced and expert genealogy research assistance.

Bring your questions!

Storytime

11:15am–11:45am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Veranda Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes
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Join us at the North Port Library for storytime!  Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed! 

Socrates Cafe: Open Topic Discussions

1:30pm–3:00pm
Adults
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
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Everyone is welcome to the open-topic discussions of the Socrates Cafe.

Reservation

Library Advisory Board

1:30pm–3:30pm
Meeting Room- Classroom A
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Osprey Library and History Center
Room: Meeting Room- Classroom A
Purpose of Room Use

Regular meeting

Creation Station Craft: Glowforge Coasters Session 2

2:00pm–4:00pm
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Creation Station
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, ,
Registration Required
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This month's Creation Station Craft is all about our Glowforge laser cutter; to show off some of what's possible with this unique and powerful laser, we'll be making personalized engraved wooden coasters.

Learn to Sew a Keychain Pouch

2:00pm–4:00pm
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Creation Station,
Registration Required
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In this simple sewing project, you will learn how to make a basic pouch with interfacing, attach a snap, and add a keychain!

Registration is required and limited to 6 adults. One name per registration, please.

Teen Room

2:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games, , Movies
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Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.

Florida-Friendly Landscaping for Newcomers

3:00pm–4:00pm
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Community Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures,
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The Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program was designed to help residents create and maintain beautiful yards using research-based, environmentally-sustainable landscaping practices.

Tools to Quit Smoking

3:00pm–5:00pm
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Creation Station
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: ,
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Through Tobacco Free Florida’s Quit Your Way Program, Gulfcoast South AHEC (GSAHEC) offers free Group Quit sessions to tobacco users free of charge.

Food Smarts for Adults

3:30pm–5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: ,
Registration Required
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Get tips on healthy eating and meal ideas during the Food Smarts program presented by All Faiths Food Bank and go home with a free bag of groceries! Each class will include a brief nutri

Dog Man Trivia Night

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth
Youth Activity Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Games
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Put your Dog Man knowledge to the test in this night of trivia. The winner will receive a small prize. 

Read with the Dogs

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Meeting Room AB (Staff only)
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Staff only)
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type:
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Children are invited for a special opportunity to share a story with a furry friend! Take advantage of this no-pressure, judgment-free zone to practice reading with a certified therapy dog.  Space is limited. First come, first seated.

Teen Game Café

4:30pm–6:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Zone
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Games,
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Hang out as you please and play a variety of board games and card games with your friends! All games will be provided. Ages 11-18 only.

LEGO® Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Games
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Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO® bricks, you provide the imagination.