This event is in the "Adults" group. Book Discussion- Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Conference Room at Fruitville Library Program Type: Book Discussions Age Group: Adults Details: Join us on the first Thursday of the month to discuss our selection. Limited to 20 participants. Register at the Fruitville Reference Desk or call 941 861-2518 This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 5 2024 Thu Book Discussion- 1:30pm - 2:30pm Conference Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions Details: Join us on the first Thursday of the month to discuss our selection. Limited to 20 participants. Register at the Fruitville Reference Desk or call 941 861-2518
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Master Gardener Plant Clinic Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm Conference Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Green Living, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them. Get expert advice on your landscaping needs. ... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 5 2024 Thu Master Gardener Plant Clinic 1:30pm - 3:30pm Conference Room Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Green Living, Lifelong Learning Details: Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them. Get expert advice on your landscaping needs.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Travelogues with Jane Mahler: Bhutan Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: History & Culture, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Bhutan, a Buddhist kingdom on the Himalayas' eastern edge, is known for its monasteries, fortresses (or dzongs) and dramatic landscapes that consist mostly of steep and high mounta... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 5 2024 Thu Travelogues with Jane Mahler: Bhutan 2:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: History & Culture, Lifelong Learning Details: Bhutan, a Buddhist kingdom on the Himalayas' eastern edge, is known for its monasteries, fortresses (or dzongs) and dramatic landscapes that consist mostly of steep and high mountains crisscrossed by a network of rivers which form deep valleys.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Last Stop Teen Hangout Thursday, December 5, 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... This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Dec 5 2024 Thu Last Stop Teen Hangout 3:00pm - 5:00pm 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.
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. Crystal Bowl Sound Bath Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: Healthy Living, Music in the Libraries Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Details: Everything in our universe is information and energy vibrating at specific frequencies. Music is a powerful tool to guide consciousness into higher realms and induce healing. Jo... Registration Open Required 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. Dec 5 2024 Thu Crystal Bowl Sound Bath 4:00pm - 5:00pm Veranda Room Registration Open Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Healthy Living, Music in the Libraries Required Seats Remaining: 18 Details: Everything in our universe is information and energy vibrating at specific frequencies. Music is a powerful tool to guide consciousness into higher realms and induce healing.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Creation Station Teen/Tween Lab: Paper Flowers Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm Creation Station at Selby Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults Details: Make a variety of paper flowers using scissors, glue and pre-cut shapes. Registration Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 5 2024 Thu Creation Station Teen/Tween Lab: Paper Flowers 4:30pm - 5:45pm Creation Station Registration Open Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Required Seats Remaining: 12 Details: Make a variety of paper flowers using scissors, glue and pre-cut shapes. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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 "Families" group. ROAR! on the Road with The Ringling Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Details: ROAR! is The Ringling's free storytime that connects art with early literacy. At this program, we read together, make art, and learn about an object in the museum. This program is ... 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 "Families" group. Dec 5 2024 Thu ROAR! on the Road with The Ringling 5:30pm - 6:15pm Meeting Room II Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes Details: ROAR! is The Ringling's free storytime that connects art with early literacy. At this program, we read together, make art, and learn about an object in the museum.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Life After Downton Abbey Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm Juliano Room at North Port Library Program Type: Discussion Groups, Movies Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Enjoy a cup of tea while discussing British movies and television series with a very welcoming group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 6 2024 Fri Life After Downton Abbey 10:00am - 1:00pm Juliano Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Juliano Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups, Movies Details: Enjoy a cup of tea while discussing British movies and television series with a very welcoming group. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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. Fun to Be Fit: Littles Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library Program Type: Special Events Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Details: Fun To Be Fit : Littles is a music and movement program for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers to attend together. Classes are designed for children and their caregiver(s) to s... 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. Dec 6 2024 Fri Fun to Be Fit: Littles 10:15am - 11:00am Meeting Room AB Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Special Events Details: Fun To Be Fit : Littles is a music and movement program for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers to attend together.
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 Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am Meeting Room at Fruitville Library Program Type: 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 special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help yo... 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. Dec 6 2024 Fri Forty Carrots Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:15am Meeting Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Storytimes Details: For mobile babies to 5 years old.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Chair Yoga: The Self-Care Chair Friday, December 6, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Chair Yoga with Didi McKay! From the instructor: "As a yoga instructor and mindfulness coach, I integrate balance, strengthening, lengthening/stretch, and breathwork/pranayama i... Registration Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 6 2024 Fri Chair Yoga: The Self-Care Chair 11:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Required Seats Remaining: 33 Details: Chair Yoga with Didi McKay!
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 Friday, December 6, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Meeting Room at Fruitville Library Program Type: 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 special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help yo... 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. Dec 6 2024 Fri Forty Carrots Partners in Play 12:00pm - 1:00pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Storytimes Details: For mobile babies to 5 years old.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. 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. Creation Station Open Lab Friday, December 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm Creation Station at North Port Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Details: Are you curious about our Creation Station? Join us for Open Lab, where library patrons can explore and experiment with a variety of tools and equipment such as Osmo technology, ro... This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. 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. Dec 6 2024 Fri Creation Station Open Lab 1:00pm - 4:00pm Creation Station Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Details: Are you curious about our Creation Station? Join us for Open Lab, where library patrons can explore and experiment with a variety of tools and equipment such as Osmo technology, robots, button makers, and more.
This event is in the "Adults" group. First Friday Film Series Friday, December 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room A at Gulf Gate Library Program Type: Movies Age Group: Adults Details: On the first Friday afternoon of the month, watch a movie that is hosted by film professor Maryann Dahlen, who will invite the audience to discuss the movie after its sho... This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 6 2024 Fri First Friday Film Series 1:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room A Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movies Details: On the first Friday afternoon of the month, watch a movie that is hosted by film professor Maryann Dahlen, who will invite the audience to discuss the movie after its showing. This month's showing is the following:
Science Matters Friday, December 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Purpose of Meeting: Topic 1: Dark Matter What is Dark Matter? What is thought to be its role in the Universe as we know it? Topic 2: Vera Rubin and Dark Matter Astronomer Vera Rubin, her discover... Youth Activity Room Dec 6 2024 Fri Science Matters 2:00pm - 4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Purpose of Meeting Topic 1: Dark Matter What is Dark Matter? What is thought to be its role in the Universe as we know it?
This event is in the "Adults" group. Arts and Alliance Playreaders Present "On the Way to a Christmas Party" Friday, December 6, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room at Fruitville Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning, Performances Age Group: Adults Details: The Arts Alliance Play Readers present a dramatic reading of "On the Way to a Christmas Party": Come join us as we celebrate the joys of the holidays with this original play wri... Registration Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 6 2024 Fri Arts and Alliance Playreaders Present "On the Way to a Christmas Party" 2:30pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning, Performances Required Seats Remaining: 49 Details: The Arts Alliance Play Readers present a dramatic reading of "On the Way to a Christmas Party":
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Last Stop Teen Hangout Friday, December 6, 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... This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Dec 6 2024 Fri Last Stop Teen Hangout 3:00pm - 5:00pm 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.
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 "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Story Trail Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:30pm Garden at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Details: Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller. Enjoy a different book the first Saturday of every month! In case of rain, Story Trail ... 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 "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 7 2024 Sat Story Trail 10:00am - 12:30pm Garden Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Garden Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families 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 the first Saturday of every month! In case of rain, Story Trail will be set up in the Kids' Zone.
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. Make and Take Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Details: Join us for an enjoyable craft session in the Veranda Room at the North Port Public Library! It will be a fun time of learning and building new crafting skills. Local artist, Jenni... Waitlist Required 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. Dec 7 2024 Sat Make and Take 10:30am - 12:00pm Veranda Room Waitlist Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning Required Seats Remaining: 0 Details: Join us for an enjoyable craft session in the Veranda Room at the North Port Public Library! It will be a fun time of learning and building new crafting skills.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Music Club Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm Selby Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Details: Jam and learn with your teen teacher, Anni Szantosi, and her numerous instruments! This club is for music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who like mus... This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 7 2024 Sat Music Club 12:00pm - 1:30pm Library Branch: Selby Library Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances Details: Jam and learn with your teen teacher, Anni Szantosi, and her numerous instruments! This club is for music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who like music as well. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
This event is in the "Youth" group. 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 "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. FL Frontier Stories and Tales Celebrating the Holiday Season Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Performances, Special Events, Storytimes Age Group: Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Details: Step back in time and experience Florida’s rich holiday traditions with Florida Frontier Stories and Tales Celebrating the Holiday Season. Discover the origins of the First Thanksg... Registration Open Required This event is in the "Youth" group. 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 "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 7 2024 Sat FL Frontier Stories and Tales Celebrating the Holiday Season 1:00pm - 2:00pm Veranda Room Registration Open Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Performances, Special Events, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 50 Details: Step back in time and experience Florida’s rich holiday traditions with Florida Frontier Stories and Tales Celebrating the Holiday Season.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Coding Club Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Selby Library Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Details: Meet other coders and work on your coding project. Share with others and troubleshoot as a team. Led by Levi Szantosi whose top picks are Python, Scratch, and Unreal Engine. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Dec 7 2024 Sat Coding Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Selby Library Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction Details: Meet other coders and work on your coding project. Share with others and troubleshoot as a team. Led by Levi Szantosi whose top picks are Python, Scratch, and Unreal Engine. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. LEGO Club Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library Program Type: Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Details: Ages 5 and up. Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. Creations will be on display in the youth area for one week followi... This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 7 2024 Sat LEGO Club 2:00pm - 3:30pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Program Type: Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning Details: Ages 5 and up. Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. Creations will be on display in the youth area for one week following the programs.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Computer Basics Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Creation Station at North Port Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Career Journeys, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: This class will go over various subjects concerning computer basics. Basic computer typing skills required. Registration Required Registration Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 7 2024 Sat Computer Basics 2:00pm - 4:00pm Creation Station Registration Open Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Career Journeys, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction Required Seats Remaining: 6 Details: This class will go over various subjects concerning computer basics. Basic computer typing skills required. Registration Required
