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Baseball in Paradise: A History of Spring Training in Florida

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

The history of America's Pastime and the Sunshine State has been intertwined since the advent of the Grapefruit League. Learn about spring training's humble beginnings, the game-ch...

Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Details:

The history of America's Pastime and the Sunshine State has been intertwined since the advent of the Grapefruit League.

creation station

Let's Get Crafty

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

This program is a unique and sustainable way to explore your creativity and imagination. In this drop-in event, participants are given a variety of leftover materials such as ...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Details:

This program is a unique and sustainable way to explore your creativity and imagination.

Science Matters

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Purpose of Room Use:

Topic: Fungal Diseases and the Difficulty of Fighting Them Fungal diseases are on the rise. Why don't antibiotics work against them?

Youth Activity Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Purpose of Room Use

Topic: Fungal Diseases and the Difficulty of Fighting Them
Fungal diseases are on the rise. Why don't antibiotics work against them?

dnd club logo

D&D Club

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Clubs
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

*THIS CLUB IS CURRENTLY FULL*Have you always wanted to play Dungeons & Dragons? Now's the chance! This group, open to teens, is here to be just that. Come play this highly-addi...

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

*THIS CLUB IS CURRENTLY FULL*

Two teens sitting next to each other, smiling.

Teen Room

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning, Movies
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.

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, Lifelong Learning, Movies
Details:

Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.

Teen

Last Stop Teen Hangout

Friday, February 7, 2025 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.

VITA Tax Assistance

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Purpose of Room Use:

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. 

Meeting Room II
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Purpose of Room Use

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. 

History Day at Phillippi Park

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Pop-Up Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, History & Culture, Outreach, Performances
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

Join us for a day of history, fun and community at Phillippi Estate Park! Step back in time with this free event and experience: • Historical societies • Vendors • Historic present...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Pop-Up Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Outreach, Performances
Details:

Join us for a day of history, fun and community at Phillippi Estate Park!

Elsie Quirk Library Reading Garden pathway with lined with green plants and trees.

Story Trails in the Reading Garden

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Reading Garden at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Details:

Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller. Enjoy a different book each visit.*Weather permitting

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Reading Garden
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Details:

Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller. Enjoy a different book each visit.

*Weather permitting

Young hands playing an acoustic guitar.

Guitar Groove: A Fun 6-week Beginner Guitar Course, Beginner 1

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Ready to rock? Join us for a fun and family-friendly 6-week guitar class designated for complete beginners! Learn to play some of your favorite songs while making music and memorie...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries
Details:

Ready to rock? Join us for a fun and family-friendly 6-week guitar class designated for complete beginners! Learn to play some of your favorite songs while making music and memories.

groove dance

Fit and Fun Dance Groove

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Classroom A/B (both rooms) at Osprey Library and History Center
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Getting fit should be fun! With great music, your facilitator will UNITE everyone in a simple movement or rhythm but you get to dance it in your own UNIQUE way. Bring a towel, a yo...

Registration Open
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, Healthy Living
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Details:

Getting fit should be fun! With great music, your facilitator will UNITE everyone in a simple movement or rhythm but you get to dance it in your own UNIQUE way.

Hands playing an acoustic guitar

Guitar Groove: A Fun 6-week Intermediate Guitar Course, Beginner 2

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Already know a few chords or continuing from Beginner 1? Let's take your guitar skills to the next level! In this fun, family-friendly 6-week class, you'll learn to play even more ...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries
Details:

Already know a few chords or continuing from Beginner 1? Let's take your guitar skills to the next level!

jewelry

Sparkle and Create: Drop-In Jewelry Making

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Unleash your creativity and craft beautiful, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces using a variety of materials and techniques. Whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned jewelry ...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Details:

Unleash your creativity and craft beautiful, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces using a variety of materials and techniques.

fairy tail

The Book Dragons

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Calling all young book lovers! Come join the book dragons, where we dive into the latest and greatest YA novels, classics, and everything in between. This is a space for teens to s...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Book Discussions, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Details:

Calling all young book lovers! Come join the book dragons, where we dive into the latest and greatest YA novels, classics, and everything in between.

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AARP Income Tax Assistance

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Tax Help
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Tax Help
Picture of a vintage film projector.

Lemon Bay Fest: Movie Matinee Double Feature!

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Movies, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Details:

Join us in kicking off Lemon Bay Fest 2024 with a Florida-themed double feature.  We'll start with "Patrick Smith's Florida: A Sense of Place" and follow that with "Cracker: T...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Movies, Special Events
Details:

Join us in kicking off Lemon Bay Fest 2024 with a Florida-themed double feature.  We'll start with "Patrick Smith's Florida: A Sense of Place" and follow that with "Cracker: The Last Cowboys of Florida".&nbsp

Suncoast Duo Pianists Concert

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 1:45pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Purpose of Room Use:

Concert

Community Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Room Use

Concert

Pianist Eleonora Lvov: "Romanticism throughout the Ages"

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Artists in the Libraries, Cultural Life, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

"Romanticism throughout the Ages: An Expression through Music, History, and Literature" a performance and discussion with Eleonora Lvov. Eleonora has achieved world-wide acclaim as...

Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Artists in the Libraries, Cultural Life, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Required
Seats Remaining: 120
Details:

"Romanticism throughout the Ages: An Expression through Music, History, and Literature" a performance and discussion with Eleonora Lvov. Eleonora has achieved world-wide acclaim as a piano virtuoso and popular recording artist.

creation station

Computer Typing 101

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Career Journeys, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

This class will go over the basics of computer typing using the online platform typingclub.com. Learn how to type using both hands, increase your typing speed, and brush up on some...

Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Career Journeys, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Details:

This class will go over the basics of computer typing using the online platform typingclub.com. Learn how to type using both hands, increase your typing speed, and brush up on some typing short cuts.

SAM Free Second Sunday

Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Pop-Up Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, Outreach, Special Events
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

Every Second Sunday the Sarasota Art Museum offers a free, community day where visitors can not only see exhibits but also participate in family friendly art classes! Come see the ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Pop-Up Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, Outreach, Special Events
Details:

Every Second Sunday the Sarasota Art Museum offers a free, community day where visitors can not only see exhibits but also participate in family friendly art classes! Come see the libraries at our information table and grab a craft to work on!

Genealogy Assistance

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Get genealogy research assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.Bring your questions!

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

Get genealogy research assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.

Bring your questions!

Storytime - Infant

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Monday, February 10, 2025 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.

A drawing of Two people sitting in chairs performing chair yoga exercises. One is a woman who has moved to the end of her chair. She has her hair in a bun and is wearing athletic clothing. The other appears to be a man with his arms raised over his head while sitting in the chair. He is wearing a long sleeved shirt and sweatpants. There are windows in the background and a ceiling light.

Chair Yoga with Manching

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Come join us in this exciting Chair Yoga practice to explore gentle yoga poses with the support of a chair. This class is perfect for anyone who’s new to yoga, living with limited ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Come join us in this exciting Chair Yoga practice to explore gentle yoga poses with the support of a chair. This class is perfect for anyone who’s new to yoga, living with limited mobility, or coming back from injury.

Children in colorful clothes seated on the floor and raising their hands.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play®

Monday, February 10, 2025 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.