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, January 8, 2025 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. Jan 8 2025 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!
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Off the Shelf Book Club - Venice Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 11:45am - 12:45pm Conference Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Details: Join us for friendly discussion, book recommendations, and insight! Come with any recommendations and to discuss the book of the month: "TBD" by TBD. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed Off the Shelf Book Club - Venice 11:45am - 12:45pm Conference Room Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups Details: Join us for friendly discussion, book recommendations, and insight! Come with any recommendations and to discuss the book of the month: "TBD" by TBD.
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 Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Meeting Room at Shannon Staub 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 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. Jan 8 2025 Wed Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 12:00pm - 1:00pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room 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 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 "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 "Families" group. Forty Carrots: Partners in Play Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Forty Carrots Partners in Play: 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 "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 "Families" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 12:00pm - 1:00pm 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), Families Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning 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. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event. 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. FOSPL Book Talk Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library Program Type: Author Event Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Friends of Selby Public Library Book Talks series. Author info coming soon! This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed FOSPL Book Talk 1:00pm - 2:00pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Author Event Details: Friends of Selby Public Library Book Talks series. Author info coming soon! 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. Socrates Cafe: Open Topic Discussions Wednesday, January 8, 2025 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. Jan 8 2025 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. UF/IFAS: Preserving Food Through Dehydration Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Details: Discover the time-tested art of food dehydration! Join us to explore why dehydrating remains one of the most effective preservation methods. Learn which foods are best suited for d... 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. Jan 8 2025 Wed UF/IFAS: Preserving Food Through Dehydration 2:00pm - 3:00pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning Details: Discover the time-tested art of food dehydration! Join us to explore why dehydrating remains one of the most effective preservation methods.
This event is in the "Adults" group. "Trekking in Nepal"- Travelogue with Jane Mahler Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room at Fruitville Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults Details: Known as the 'ceiling of the world' for being home to eight of the world's 14 highest peaks, Nepal is a land of breathtaking landscapes, rich heritage, and warm hospitality. Join u... Registration Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed "Trekking in Nepal"- Travelogue with Jane Mahler 2:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lifelong Learning Required Seats Remaining: 18 Details: Known as the 'ceiling of the world' for being home to eight of the world's 14 highest peaks, Nepal is a land of breathtaking landscapes, rich heritage, and warm hospitality.
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, January 8, 2025 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. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed Teen Room 2:30pm - 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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Quit Smoking Now Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Creation Station at North Port Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Discussion Groups, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Details: The Multi-session program meets weekly for 4 weeks and will provide you with the valuable tools you need to help you quit tobacco. These include preparing to quit tobacco with a qu... This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed Quit Smoking Now 3:00pm - 4:00pm Creation Station Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Discussion Groups, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Details: The Multi-session program meets weekly for 4 weeks and will provide you with the valuable tools you need to help you quit tobacco.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Last Stop Teen Hangout Wednesday, January 8, 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... This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jan 8 2025 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 "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. Mosquito Lab with Bluey the Chicken! Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years) Details: Join us for a special STEAM activity on the first Wednesday of each month!This month we'll welcome special guest, Bluey the Chicken, and explore how chickens play a role in managin... This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed Mosquito Lab with Bluey the Chicken! 3:45pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Lifelong Learning Details: Join us for a special STEAM activity on the first Wednesday of each month!This month we'll welcome special guest, Bluey the Chicken, and explore how chickens play a role in managing mosquitoes.For children ages 5-9.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. LEGO® Explorers Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Creation Station, Games Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years) Details: Unleash your inner architect with LEGO® and DUPLO® building! Come over and let's paint the town brick red with our creative construction skills. You can either go with our cool mon... This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed LEGO® Explorers 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) Program Type: Creation Station, Games Details: Unleash your inner architect with LEGO® and DUPLO® building! Come over and let's paint the town brick red with our creative construction skills.
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. Reading Adventures Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Program Room at Selby Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years) Details: This Storytime is meant for older children ages 5-8. There will be stories, fun activities, and a volunteer-only read aloud time. Please note, Wednesdays and Saturdays of the ... This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed Reading Adventures 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Program Room Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes Details: This Storytime is meant for older children ages 5-8. There will be stories, fun activities, and a volunteer-only read aloud time. Please note, Wednesdays and Saturdays of the same month will have the same book selections. 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 "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Stencil Art Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Details: Try out a fun and easy way for everyone to create a cool looking piece of art! Learn how to use stencils to paint your own masterpiece and build artistic confidence. Registration Open Required 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. This event is in the "Families" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed Stencil Art 4:00pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 8 Details: Try out a fun and easy way for everyone to create a cool looking piece of art! Learn how to use stencils to paint your own masterpiece and build artistic confidence.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Teen Game Café Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:30pm Teen Zone at Gulf Gate Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Details: Hang out as you please and play a variety of board games and card games with your friends! All games will be provided. Ages 13-18 only. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed Teen Game Café 4:00pm - 6:30pm Teen Zone Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Teen Zone Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Games Details: Hang out as you please and play a variety of board games and card games with your friends! All games will be provided. Ages 13-18 only.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Genealogy Assistance Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Genealogy Age Group: Adults Details: Come and get one-on-one experienced and expert genealogy research assistance.Bring your questions! This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed Genealogy Assistance 4:15pm - 5:15pm Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy Details: Come and get one-on-one experienced and expert genealogy research assistance.Bring your questions!
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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. LEGO® Club Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm North Port Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Games Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Details: Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO® bricks, you provide the imagination. 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed LEGO® Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: North Port Library Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Games Details: Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO® bricks, you provide the imagination.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Yak and Yarn Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Conference Room at Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Yak and Yarn 10:00am - 11:30am Conference Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups Details: Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Genealogy Assistance Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Genealogy Age Group: Adults Details: Come and get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers. Bring your questions! This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Genealogy Assistance 10:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy Details: Come and get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers. Bring your questions!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Tech Navigator Thursday, January 9, 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... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Tech Navigator 10:00am - 12:00pm 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.
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 Thursday, January 9, 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... 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. Jan 9 2025 Thu Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:15am Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Short Story Discussion Group Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 10:15am - 12:00pm Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Book Discussions Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: The Short Story Discussion group meets the second Thursday of each month moderated by Ellen Bilangi. Readings will be from "That Glimpse of Truth: the 100 Finest Short Stories Ever... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Short Story Discussion Group 10:15am - 12:00pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions Details: The Short Story Discussion group meets the second Thursday of each month moderated by Ellen Bilangi. Readings will be from "That Glimpse of Truth: the 100 Finest Short Stories Ever Written" selected and introduced by David Miller.
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 Adventures Thursday, January 9, 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), Preschoolers (3 to 5 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... 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. Jan 9 2025 Thu Storytime Adventures 10:30am - 11:00am 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: 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.
