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Poinsettia Parade with the PopUp!

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Pop-Up Library
Program Type:
Outreach, Special Events
Age Group:
Families, All Ages
Details:

The Pop Up Library will be a part of the annual Poinsettia Parade in North Port - "Poinsettias in Paradise".  The parade will travel south down Sumter Blvd., ending at th...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Pop-Up Library
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach, Special Events
Details:

The Pop Up Library will be a part of the annual Poinsettia Parade in North Port - "Poinsettias in Paradise".  The parade will travel south down Sumter Blvd., ending at the City Center Front Green, beginning at 5:00 pm

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

SNAP Application Assistance

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:30pm
Group Study Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

A representative from All Faiths Food Bank will be available to help with your SNAP application.  Appointments are preferred but not required.    To make an...

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Healthy Living
Details:

A representative from All Faiths Food Bank will be available to help with your SNAP application. 

Appointments are preferred but not required. 

 

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.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Details:

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educator...

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Special Events
Details:

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

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 "Families" group.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play®

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Details:

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups. Meet our Friendly Parenting Educators and discover how...

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), Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

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 "Families" group.

Preschool Storytime

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Details:

Join us for songs, rhymes, play, and of course great stories! Engage kids in visual literacy, language development, and social skills in a fun class presented by our Youth Services...

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:

Join us for songs, rhymes, play, and of course great stories! Engage kids in visual literacy, language development, and social skills in a fun class presented by our Youth Services team.

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.

Storytime

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Details:

Join us for storytime! Stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts for little ones and their special grownup. 

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)
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:

Join us for storytime! Stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts for little ones and their special grownup. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Coloring Group

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Learning Lab at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Join us on Mondays of the month for adult coloring!  We supply the coloring pages and the pencils. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Gulf Gate Library. Hope to see...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Join us on Mondays of the month for adult coloring!  We supply the coloring pages and the pencils. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Gulf Gate Library. Hope to see you there.

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.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Details:

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educator...

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Special Events
Details:

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Forty Carrots: Welcome to Our World

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Families
Details:

Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and wonder. Join other families navigating the newborn phase in a supportive and ...

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Families
Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and wonder.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Songs of the Holidays with Karlus Trapp

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
History & Culture, Music in the Libraries
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

Sarasota-based singer and musician, Karlus Trapp, will present "Songs of the Holidays". Come sing and clap along with popular songs of Christmas, Hanukah, and Kwanza.  Brin...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: History & Culture, Music in the Libraries
Details:

Sarasota-based singer and musician, Karlus Trapp, will present "Songs of the Holidays". Come sing and clap along with popular songs of Christmas, Hanukah, and Kwanza. 

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

Mario Monday

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teen Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Teens! Join us in the teen room for Mario Monday to play Mario games on the Nintendo Switch. Mario Mondays occur the second and fourth Monday of every month!

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Games
Details:

Teens! Join us in the teen room for Mario Monday to play Mario games on the Nintendo Switch. Mario Mondays occur the second and fourth Monday of every month!

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

Last Stop Teen Hangout

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
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. The program is open to...

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.

This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.

Read with the Dogs

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Read with the Dogs:

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. The dogs love the attention and th...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. The dogs love the attention and the kids love the interactions.

This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.

Level Up

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Creation Station, Games
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years)
Details:

Drop in to play games on our Nintendo Switch! Ages 5+

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Creation Station, Games
Details:

Drop in to play games on our Nintendo Switch!

Ages 5+

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

Teen Writers Club

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to branch out and grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club! We will be meeting weekly on Mondays @ 4 p.m. ...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Details:

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to branch out and grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club! We will be meeting weekly on Mondays @ 4 p.m. 

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.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Details:

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educator...

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.

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

Golf Yoga For Seniors

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Do you want to improve your golf game? Join Mrs. Bee from Bumble Bee Yoga for a 1-hour yoga session to help build the strength and stability you need to play your best round. Mrs. ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Details:

Do you want to improve your golf game? Join Mrs. Bee from Bumble Bee Yoga for a 1-hour yoga session to help build the strength and stability you need to play your best round. Mrs.

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

Tech Basics: Intro to Google Docs®

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

In this class, participants will learn how to create, edit, and share documents using Google Docs®, a free word processing program. Whether you're looking to write letters, create ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

In this class, participants will learn how to create, edit, and share documents using Google Docs®, a free word processing program.

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

Free Nutrition and Cooking Class

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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 require...

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: 9
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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Genealogy Assistance

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Genealogy, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers Bring your questions

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers

Bring your questions

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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Health in Motion

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages
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. Nurs...

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.

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.

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Juliano Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Green Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join Sarasota Extension Services Master Gardeners for questions pertaining to Florida-friendly gardening, composting, and identifying insects. Homeowners can receive research-based...

Cancelled
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.

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

RESCHEDULED: Dreams: What Do They Mean?

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Dr. Sam Pizzi will talk about the history of dream interpretation, how you can remember your dreams and what they may be telling you. 

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Details:

Dr. Sam Pizzi will talk about the history of dream interpretation, how you can remember your dreams and what they may be telling you. 

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.

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

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Classroom A/B (both rooms) at Osprey Library and History Center
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Volunteering for Victory: The World War II Homefront in Sarasota County Presented by: Dr. Josh Goodman, Manager, Sarasota County History Center A Florida History Lect...

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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