This event is in the "All Ages" group. Meet the Pups! Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Selby Library Program Type: 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. May 21 2024 Tue Meet the Pups! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Selby Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: 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, May 21, 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. May 21 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 "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. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Creation Station Open House Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Creation Station at Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Creation Station, Technology Instruction Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Details: Curious about the Creation Station? Drop by to see all the tools and equipment we have to get your creativity flowing! This event is to view the Creation Station only; all patron u... 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. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 21 2024 Tue Creation Station Open House 5:30pm - 6:30pm Creation Station Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Creation Station, Technology Instruction Details: Curious about the Creation Station? Drop by to see all the tools and equipment we have to get your creativity flowing! This event is to view the Creation Station only; all patron use of the Creation Station is by appointment.
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, May 21, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: Movies Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Details: This month's movie is: Twister Movie Club is every 3rd Tuesday of each month. Movie will begin promptly at 5:30pm. Enjoy a movie with a short discussion afterwards ab... 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. May 21 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: Movies Required Seats Remaining: 35 Details: This month's movie is: Twister Movie Club is every 3rd Tuesday of each month. Movie will begin promptly at 5:30pm.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. CTE Design Art Exhibit All Day Rotunda at Selby Library Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Cultural Life, Special Events Age Group: All Ages Details: Computer Technology Education (CTE) students will exhibit their creations at the CTE Art and Design show in the rotunda of Selby Library. Congratulations to all of the student arti... This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 22 2024 Wed CTE Design Art Exhibit All Day Rotunda Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Rotunda Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Cultural Life, Special Events Details: Computer Technology Education (CTE) students will exhibit their creations at the CTE Art and Design show in the rotunda of Selby Library. Congratulations to all of the student artists! 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. Master Gardener: Drop In Plant Clinic Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Drop in to receive research-based lawn, landscape, pest management, and gardening help from the University of Florida. These sessions are made possible through a partnership wit... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 22 2024 Wed Master Gardener: Drop In Plant Clinic 10:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lifelong Learning Details: Drop in to receive research-based lawn, landscape, pest management, and gardening help from the University of Florida. These sessions are made possible through a partnership with UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Knit and Crocheting Group Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:15am - 12:00pm Conference Room at Fruitville Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Details: Learn to knit or crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! It is recommended to bring your own yarn and needles. Instructor-supplied yarns remain with the instructor weekly until... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 22 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: Learn to knit or crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! It is recommended to bring your own yarn and needles. Instructor-supplied yarns remain with the instructor weekly until piece is completed.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Gulf Gate Knitters Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:15am - 1:15pm Meeting Room B at Gulf Gate Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Join other local knitters for a time to work on individual projects and discuss all things knitting. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 22 2024 Wed Gulf Gate Knitters 10:15am - 1:15pm Meeting Room B Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning Details: Join other local knitters for a time to work on individual projects and discuss all things knitting.
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. Activity Hour Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Details: Kids can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room. 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. May 22 2024 Wed Activity Hour 10:30am - 11:30am Story Time Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games Details: Kids 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. Wednesday Let's Pretend Day Wednesday, May 22, 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. May 22 2024 Wed Wednesday 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Creation Station: Adult Sewing Lab Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Creation Station at Selby Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Do you need access to a sewing machine for practice? Or do you need help with a sewing or mending project? This is an open lab for adults with basic sewing machine experience. Teen... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 22 2024 Wed Creation Station: Adult Sewing Lab 10:30am - 12:00pm Creation Station Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction Required Seats Remaining: 6 Details: Do you need access to a sewing machine for practice? Or do you need help with a sewing or mending project? This is an open lab for adults with basic sewing machine experience. 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. Drop-In Jewelry Making for Adults Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Get your bling on! Looking to try a new craft/art form? Join us for our monthly Creation Station drop-in DIY jewelry making sessions! This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 22 2024 Wed Drop-In Jewelry Making for Adults 10:30am - 12:30pm Meeting Room II Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Details: Get your bling on! Looking to try a new craft/art form? Join us for our monthly Creation Station drop-in DIY jewelry making sessions!
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 Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Details: Join us at the North Port Library for storytime! Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed! 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. May 22 2024 Wed Storytime 11:15am - 11:45am Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Storytimes Details: Join us at the North Port Library for storytime! Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed!
Library Advisory Board Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room A at Gulf Gate Library Purpose of Meeting: Regular quarterly meeting Meeting Room A May 22 2024 Wed Library Advisory Board 12:00pm - 4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting Regular quarterly meeting
Library Advisory Board Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Purpose of Meeting: Regular meeting Meeting Room May 22 2024 Wed Library Advisory Board 12:00pm - 4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Purpose of Meeting Regular meeting
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Let's Craft! Embroidered Pin Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Conference Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Details: Join us and embroider your very own lapel pin! No experience required. *Registration Required* Registration Closed Required This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 22 2024 Wed Let's Craft! Embroidered Pin 1:00pm - 2:30pm Conference Room Registration Closed Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station Required Seats Remaining: 0 Details: Join us and embroider your very own lapel pin! No experience required. *Registration Required*
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mah Jongg for Experienced Players Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm Selby Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Play Mah Jongg with other experienced players in the Rotunda and make new friends! Please bring your own NMJL card with your name on it. A few cards will be provided for those who ... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 22 2024 Wed Mah Jongg for Experienced Players 1:00pm - 3:30pm Library Branch: Selby Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Games Required Seats Remaining: 10 Details: Play Mah Jongg with other experienced players in the Rotunda and make new friends! Please bring your own NMJL card with your name on it.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Socrates Cafe: Open Topic Discussions Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm Conference Room at Fruitville Library Program Type: Discussion Groups Age Group: Adults Details: Everyone is welcome to the open-topic discussions of the Socrates Cafe. At each meeting participants may suggest topics, and we vote to choose the topic. Then we have a moder... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 22 2024 Wed Socrates Cafe: Open Topic Discussions 1:30pm - 3:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Groups Details: Everyone is welcome to the open-topic discussions of the Socrates Cafe.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Teen Room Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 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. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 22 2024 Wed Teen Room 2:00pm - 4:30pm Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room 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.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Last Stop Teen Hangout Wednesday, May 22, 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. May 22 2024 Wed 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Tools to Quit Smoking Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Creation Station at North Port Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Through Tobacco Free Florida’s Quit Your Way Program, Gulfcoast South AHEC (GSAHEC) offers free Group Quit sessions to tobacco users free of charge. GSAHEC’s Tobacco... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 22 2024 Wed Tools to Quit Smoking 3:00pm - 5:00pm Creation Station Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living Details: Through Tobacco Free Florida’s Quit Your Way Program, Gulfcoast South AHEC (GSAHEC) offers free Group Quit sessions to tobacco users free of charge.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Read 'Em and Eat Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Book Discussions, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Families Details: Read for at least 10 minutes in our "lounge" and enjoy a sweet treat as a reward. For ages 6+. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. May 22 2024 Wed Read 'Em and Eat 3:45pm - 4:45pm 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: Book Discussions, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Details: Read for at least 10 minutes in our "lounge" and enjoy a sweet treat as a reward. For ages 6+.
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. Have a Volcanic Blast Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Details: Do you know the difference between a shield volcano and a stratovolcano? Do you know how and why volcanic eruptions occur? Come learn the answers to these questions by building you... This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. May 22 2024 Wed Have a Volcanic Blast 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Activity Room Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Lifelong Learning Details: Do you know the difference between a shield volcano and a stratovolcano? Do you know how and why volcanic eruptions occur?
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Quirky Crafters: Basic Perler Bead Crafting Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Details: Welcome to Quirky Crafters! Come join us and learn how to use patterns to make cool designs using Perler beads and use heat to fuse them into place. No strings necessary. Hang your... This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 22 2024 Wed Quirky Crafters: Basic Perler Bead Crafting 4:00pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Welcome to Quirky Crafters! Come join us and learn how to use patterns to make cool designs using Perler beads and use heat to fuse them into place. No strings necessary.
