This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. The Book Dragons Saturday, December 14, 2024 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... This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Dec 14 2024 Sat The Book Dragons 2:00pm - 3:00pm Teen Room 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.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Teen Advisory Board Saturday, December 14, 2024 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. ... This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Dec 14 2024 Sat Teen Advisory Board 3:00pm - 4:00pm Teen Room 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Last Minute Gift Wrap Station All Day 12/16 - 12/20 Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families Details: Stop by between December 16-20 with any gifts that need wrapping. We’ll have a gift wrapping station in Study Room #141 stocked with paper, ribbons, and more, and you are welcome t... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 16 - 20 2024 Last Minute Gift Wrap Station All Day 12/16 - 12/20 Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Stop by between December 16-20 with any gifts that need wrapping.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Creative Writers Circle Monday, December 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am Juliano Room at North Port Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Career Journeys, Clubs, Discussion Groups Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Join the North Port Creative Writers Circle, meeting the 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month. The club welcomes adult writers of all experience levels to engage in creative discussions... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 16 2024 Mon Creative Writers Circle 10:00am - 11:30am Juliano Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Juliano Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Career Journeys, Clubs, Discussion Groups Details: Join the North Port Creative Writers Circle, meeting the 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. SNAP Application Assistance Monday, December 16, 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... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 16 2024 Mon SNAP Application Assistance 10:00am - 5:30pm Group Study Room 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 "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 16, 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. 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. Dec 16 2024 Mon Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Meeting Room 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. Socrates Cafe Monday, December 16, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm Conference Room at Gulf Gate Library Program Type: Discussion Groups Age Group: Adults Details: Socrates Cafe is a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of Socratic method... This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 16 2024 Mon Socrates Cafe 12:30pm - 2:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Groups Details: Socrates Cafe is a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of Socratic method: we learn more when we respectfully listen to and debate ideas wit
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Meditation and Guided Imagery Monday, December 16, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Self-care and maintenance will be enhanced through meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques. In a fast-paced world of stressors, people can use this time to quiet down a... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 16 2024 Mon Meditation and Guided Imagery 3:00pm - 4:00pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living Details: Self-care and maintenance will be enhanced through meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Last Stop Teen Hangout Monday, December 16, 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 16 2024 Mon 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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Teen Writers Club Monday, December 16, 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. ... This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Dec 16 2024 Mon Teen Writers Club 4:00pm - 5:30pm Veranda Room 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jazz Jam SRQ Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library Program Type: Music in the Libraries, Performances Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: A bi-monthly open mic jazz jam session for amateur jazz performers and listeners. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 16 2024 Mon Jazz Jam SRQ 5:30pm - 7:30pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Music in the Libraries, Performances Details: A bi-monthly open mic jazz jam session for amateur jazz performers and listeners. 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Health in Motion Bus Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Healthy Living Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Stop by the Health in Motion Bus to talk to a Nurse with the Florida Health Department with any questions you might have! No appointment required. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue Health in Motion Bus 10:00am - 2:00pm Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Healthy Living Details: Stop by the Health in Motion Bus to talk to a Nurse with the Florida Health Department with any questions you might have! No appointment required. 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 "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Playdate Harmonies with Jill Brown Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Storytimes Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Details: Come sing, play and explore to live music! Kids and caregivers engage in familiar songs while enjoying a sensory experience. For children ages 1-5. Sponsore... This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue Playdate Harmonies with Jill Brown 10:30am - 11:15am Program Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Storytimes Details: Come sing, play and explore to live music! Kids and caregivers engage in familiar songs while enjoying a sensory experience. For children ages 1-5.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Quirky Readers Book Club Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Looking to try something new and maybe make a friend or two? Join the library book club! Today we'll discuss the book: "The Last Chance Library" by Freya Sampson (20... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue Quirky Readers Book Club 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning Details: Looking to try something new and maybe make a friend or two? Join the library book club!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Tech Navigator Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Group Study Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction, Virtual Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages Details: Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person or distance appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff mem... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue Tech Navigator 2:00pm - 4:00pm Group Study Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Group Study Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction, Virtual Details: Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person or distance appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Teen Movie Afternoon Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm Teen Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Movies Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Details: Drop by the teen room and watch this week's requested movie. Add more wishlist movies to our clipboard request page in the teen room! This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue Teen Movie Afternoon 2:30pm - 4:30pm Teen Room Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Movies Details: Drop by the teen room and watch this week's requested movie. Add more wishlist movies to our clipboard request page in the teen room!
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Last Stop Teen Hangout Tuesday, December 17, 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 17 2024 Tue 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 "All Ages" group. Meet the Pups! Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Selby Library Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Age Group: All Ages Details: Meet therapy dogs and their owners. Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets! This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue Meet the Pups! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Selby Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Details: Meet therapy dogs and their owners. Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets! 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 "Families" group. Tinker Tuesday Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Families Details: A different project every week! Ages 6+. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue Tinker Tuesday 4:00pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room II Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Details: A different project every week! Ages 6+. 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Movie Club Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Movies Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Details: Movie Club is every 3rd Tuesday of each month. Movie will begin promptly at 5:30pm. Enjoy a movie with a short discussion afterwards about what you liked or disliked about th... 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 17 2024 Tue Movie Club 5:30pm - 7:30pm Veranda Room Registration Open Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Movies Required Seats Remaining: 40 Details: Movie Club is every 3rd Tuesday of each month. Movie will begin promptly at 5:30pm. Enjoy a movie with a short discussion afterwards about what you liked or disliked about the movie. There will be popcorn and snacks available.
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. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. Storytime Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am Storytime Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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: Join Miss Taylor for storytime! Children of all ages are invited. Each storytime will include stories, songs, and a craft! Required 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. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. Dec 18 2024 Wed Storytime 10:15am - 11:15am Storytime Room Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Storytime Room 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: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 25 Details: Join Miss Taylor for storytime! Children of all ages are invited. Each storytime will include stories, songs, and a craft!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Knit and Crocheting Group Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:15am - 12:00pm Conference Room at Fruitville Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Details: 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 lear... This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 18 2024 Wed Knit and Crocheting Group 10:15am - 12:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: 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.
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. Busy Little Hands Activity Hour Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Creation Station, Games, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Details: Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and their families can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room. 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. Dec 18 2024 Wed Busy Little Hands Activity Hour 10:30am - 11:30am Story Time Room 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: Creation Station, Games, Lifelong Learning Details: Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and their families can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room.
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. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Let's Pretend Day Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library 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: 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 betw... 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. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 18 2024 Wed Let's Pretend Day 10:30am - 11:30am Program Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room 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: 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.
