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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Quirky Knitters

Thursday, December 12, 2024 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!

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Knit Happens Club

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
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: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Thursday, December 12, 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. ...

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.

Arts Alliance Playreaders read "Leading Ladies"

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Performances, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

LEADING LADIES is set in the 1950’s.  It focuses on two English Shakespearean actors, Jack and Leo, who find their careers in a rut.  They are currently performing “Scene...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Life, Performances, Special Events
Details:

LEADING LADIES is set in the 1950’s.  It focuses on two English Shakespearean actors, Jack and Leo, who find their careers in a rut.  They are currently performing “Scenes from Shakespeare” on the Moose Lodge circuit in the Amish country

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.

Reclaiming the History of Native Plants in Home Landscape Design

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Classroom A/B (both rooms) at Osprey Library and History Center
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Green Living, Healthy Living, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Reclaiming the History of Native Plants in Home Landscape Design - new rescheduled date!Presented by:Pamela Callender, Florida Native Garden Design SpecialistA Florida History Lect...

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, Cultural Life, Green Living, Healthy Living, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 43
Details:

Reclaiming the History of Native Plants in Home Landscape Design - new rescheduled date!

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spanish Conversation Group

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room B at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

For people who want to improve their Spanish speaking skills.  Come practice your pronunciation and oral understanding through conversation and instruction of this romantic la...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Details:

For people who want to improve their Spanish speaking skills.  Come practice your pronunciation and oral understanding through conversation and instruction of this romantic language.  An advanced skill level in Spanish is recommended.

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Beading & Jewelry Making for Teens

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teen Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Come by the teen room to make your own keychains and jewelry with some beading supplies. 

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Come by the teen room to make your own keychains and jewelry with some beading supplies. 

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Teen Room

Thursday, December 12, 2024 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.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Last Stop Teen Hangout

Thursday, December 12, 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...

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 "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.

Read with the Dogs

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Port Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Details:

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. The program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. This program is intended for chi...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Special Events
Details:

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. The program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills.

This program is intended for children who can read independently  

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Quirky Crafters: End of an Era Friendship Bracelets

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Bring your friends and let's celebrate the "End of an Era" together! We'll make some friendship bracelets to remember all the best parts of your year from music to milestones.For T...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Bring your friends and let's celebrate the "End of an Era" together! We'll make some friendship bracelets to remember all the best parts of your year from music to milestones.

For Tweens and Teens. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

The Reasons People Run Out of Money in Retirement

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Pathways to Success: Navigating Your Professional Journey

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Career Journeys
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Presented by the Women's Resource Center Join our community workshop and receive career coaching from an experienced mentor dedicated to helping you overcome any challenges in...

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Career Journeys
Details:

Presented by the Women's Resource Center

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Blue Lotus Meditation

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Healthy Living, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join us for a mindfulness meditation session lead by Monk San. No previous experience or materials required. Participants may bring their own meditation cushion if desired.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Life, Healthy Living, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 96
Details:

Join us for a mindfulness meditation session lead by Monk San. No previous experience or materials required. Participants may bring their own meditation cushion if desired.

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 13, 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...

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. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Chair Yoga: The Self-Care Chair

Friday, December 13, 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
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: 25
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 13, 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...

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. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.

This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.

Fun To Be Fit: BIGS

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Details:

Join Ms. Adrianne and her Fun To Be Fit Bigs Class for ages 6 - 12. Join us for a class full of dancing, fitness games and a whole lot of fun!

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Healthy Living
Details:

Join Ms. Adrianne and her Fun To Be Fit Bigs Class for ages 6 - 12.

Join us for a class full of dancing, fitness games and a whole lot of fun!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Brain Health 101

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Selby Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Everything we do begins in the brain.  In this neuroscience research-based presentation, you will learn about the different parts of the brain, the function of each area and t...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Details:

Everything we do begins in the brain.  In this neuroscience research-based presentation, you will learn about the different parts of the brain, the function of each area and the type of fuel the brain needs for optimal function throughout the

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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.

Let's Get Crafty

Friday, December 13, 2024 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:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), 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: Tweens (9 to 12 years), 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Movie: "A Christmas Story"

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

9-year-old Ralphie Parker dreams of receiving a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. Ralphie tries to convince everyone, including Santa, that this is the perfect gift. This classic hol...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Details:

9-year-old Ralphie Parker dreams of receiving a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. Ralphie tries to convince everyone, including Santa, that this is the perfect gift. This classic holiday movie has quirky moments and childhood misadventures.

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Teen Room

Friday, December 13, 2024 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Book Club

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Juliano Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join us for the Friday Afternoon Monthly Book Discussion. Every 2nd Friday of the month. The December book is Officer Clemmons by Dr. Francois Clemmons. Newcomers a...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Details:

Join us for the Friday Afternoon Monthly Book Discussion. Every 2nd Friday of the month.

The December book is Officer Clemmons by Dr. Francois Clemmons.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Last Stop Teen Hangout

Friday, December 13, 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...

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.