Tech Navigator

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

North Port Library

Program Type:

Technology Instruction

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Details:

Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready t...

Library Branch: North Port Library

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Technology Instruction

Details:

Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am

Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library

Program Type:

Lifelong Learning

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: Selby Library

Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Lifelong Learning

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.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Great Books Discussion Group

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:15am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library

Program Type:

Book Discussions, Discussion Groups

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Details:

The Great Books Discussion Group moderated by Ellen Bilangi, meets the 1st Thursday of each month, December through April. Reading selections will be from the Great Books Foundatio...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups

Details:

The Great Books Discussion Group moderated by Ellen Bilangi, meets the 1st Thursday of each month, December through April. Reading selections will be from the Great Books Foundation's Great Conversations 1.

Storytime

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room at Fruitville Library

Program Type:

Lifelong Learning, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)

Details:

For infants to five years, attending with caregiver. The storytime includes simple stories, nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and crafts. Space is limited. Free tickets are avail...

Library Branch: Fruitville Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)

Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes

Details:

For infants to five years, attending with caregiver. The storytime includes simple stories, nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and crafts. Space is limited. Free tickets are available at the youth desk beginning at 10 a.m.

Diverse group of young children listening to a story.

Story Time

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Games, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes

Age Group:

Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Details:

For ages 2-5. Join us for story time filled with a variety of early literacy activities that include music, stories, movement, crafts and school readiness.

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Program Room

Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes

Details:

For ages 2-5. Join us for story time filled with a variety of early literacy activities that include music, stories, movement, crafts and school readiness.

Good Samaritan Pharmacy

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:30pm

Conference Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Prescription Assistance for income qualified individuals.

Conference Room

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Room: Conference Room

Purpose of Meeting

Prescription Assistance for income qualified individuals.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library

Program Type:

Lifelong Learning

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: Selby Library

Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Lifelong Learning

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.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Genealogy Assistance

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

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

Balls of yarn of different colors in a basket.

Quirky Knitters

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Details:

Bring your projects, patterns, and questions to Elsie Quirk Library and join the Quirky Knitters for an afternoon of knitting and crochet. All skill levels welcome. Reg...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Program Room

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Bring your projects, patterns, and questions to Elsie Quirk Library and join the Quirky Knitters for an afternoon of knitting and crochet. All skill levels welcome. Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!

The Knit Happens Club

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Creation Station at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Discussion Groups

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Details:

Join other local knitters and crocheters while working on personal projects and discussing all things knitting/crocheting. All skill levels welcome. Crochet Amigurumi kits wil...

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, Clubs, Discussion Groups

Details:

Join other local knitters and crocheters while working on personal projects and discussing all things knitting/crocheting. All skill levels welcome. Crochet Amigurumi kits will be provided while supplies last.

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Thursday, January 16, 2025 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. ...

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.

Last Stop Teen Hangout

Thursday, January 16, 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.

Lego Club

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Clubs

Age Group:

Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families

Details:

Let your imagination run wild with other Lego fans using our massive collection of bricks and accessories.

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs

Details:

Let your imagination run wild with other Lego fans using our massive collection of bricks and accessories.

Life After Downton Abbey

Friday, January 17, 2025 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.

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.

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

Friday, January 17, 2025 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...

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.

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

Friday, January 17, 2025 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...

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.

Let's Get Crafty

Friday, January 17, 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 scrap...

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, January 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Science Matters discussion on various topics in Science.

Youth Activity Room

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Location: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Room: Youth Activity Room

Purpose of Meeting

Science Matters discussion on various topics in Science.

Last Stop Teen Hangout

Friday, January 17, 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.

Read with the Dogs

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:15pm

Classroom B at Osprey Library and History Center

Program Type:

Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families

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....

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.

The Book Dragons

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Drop-In Clay Modeling

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Creation Station at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Details:

Our clay modeling program allows participants to explore their creativity and express themselves through the art of shaping and molding clay. Walk-ins are welcome, so drop...

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, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Our clay modeling program allows participants to explore their creativity and express themselves through the art of shaping and molding clay.

Teen Advisory Board

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Teen Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Clubs, Volunteer Orientations & Programs

Age Group:

Teens (13 to 18 years)

Details:

Want to get more involved with the library? The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) at our library is a dynamic program that empowers teens to shape and enhance their library experience. ...

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Teen Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Clubs, Volunteer Orientations & Programs

Details:

Want to get more involved with the library?

Disclaimer(s)

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

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

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Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library and History Center, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

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Branches:

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library and History Center, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library

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LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

Name: Tech Navigator
Start: 2025-01-16T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-01-16T12:00:00-05:00
Location: North Port Library

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