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Movie: "Fly Me to the Moon"

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, Fly Me To The Moon is a sharp, stylish romantic comedy set against the high-stakes backdrop of NASA's historic Apollo 11 moon landin...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Details:

Starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, Fly Me To The Moon is a sharp, stylish romantic comedy set against the high-stakes backdrop of NASA's historic Apollo 11 moon landing.

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

Dungeons and Dragons (D&D Club)

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Clubs
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

*THIS CLUB IS CURRENTLY FULL*Have you always wanted to play Dungeons & Dragons? Now's the chance! This group, open to teens, is here to be just that. Come play this highly-addi...

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs
Details:

*THIS CLUB IS CURRENTLY FULL*

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, January 10, 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.

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.

Historic Home Preservation

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Green Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Historic preservation plays a critical role in the solutions to many of the challenges our communities face. From sustaining cultural diversity, heritage tourism, and creative indu...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Green Living, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Historic preservation plays a critical role in the solutions to many of the challenges our communities face.

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

Book Club

Friday, January 10, 2025 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 January book is Lost in Yonkers by Neil Simon. Newcomers are always wel...

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 January book is Lost in Yonkers by Neil Simon.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Venice Heritage History@ the Library

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, History & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Come join us for an educational program on local history presented by Venice Heritage.  "You Really Ought to Get That from Bud Wimmers" - video of PowerPoint...

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture
Details:
Come join us for an educational program on local history presented by Venice Heritage.  "You Really Ought to Get That from Bud Wimmers" - video of PowerPoint by Gary Youngberg.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Last Stop Teen Hangout

Friday, January 10, 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.

This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

A Roaring '20s Celebration! North Port Anniversary

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Families, All Ages
Details:

Step back in time as we celebrate the library's 50th anniversary! The Pop-Up will be joining the event for a day filled with vibrant colors, glamorous designs, and hands-on fun, al...

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Details:

Step back in time as we celebrate the library's 50th anniversary! The Pop-Up will be joining the event for a day filled with vibrant colors, glamorous designs, and hands-on fun, all set against the backdrop of the fabulous 1920s.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

A Roaring '20s Celebration! North Port Anniversary

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Pop-Up Library
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

The Pop-Up van will be joining North Port library for a day filled with vibrant colors, glamorous designs, and hands-on fun, all set against the backdrop of the fabulous 1920s! Act...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Pop-Up Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Details:

The Pop-Up van will be joining North Port library for a day filled with vibrant colors, glamorous designs, and hands-on fun, all set against the backdrop of the fabulous 1920s! Activities will include button making and face painting.

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

The Genealogical Society of Sarasota Monthly Meeting

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Please join us for the monthly meeting of The Genealogical Society of Sarasota.  A different guest speaker is featured each month.

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Genealogy
Details:

Please join us for the monthly meeting of The Genealogical Society of Sarasota.  A different guest speaker is featured each month.

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.

Story Trails in the Reading Garden

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Reading Garden at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Green Living, 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:

Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller. Enjoy a different book each visit.*Weather permitting

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Reading Garden
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: Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Details:

Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller. Enjoy a different book each visit.

*Weather permitting

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

Guitar Groove: A Fun 6-week Beginner Guitar Course, Beginner 1

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Ready to rock? Join us for a fun and family-friendly 6-week guitar class designated for complete beginners! Learn to play some of your favorite songs while making music and memorie...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Details:

Ready to rock? Join us for a fun and family-friendly 6-week guitar class designated for complete beginners! Learn to play some of your favorite songs while making music and memories.

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.

1920s Art Deco Craft

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Step back in time and unleash your creativity at our Art Deco-Inspired Craft Class as we celebrate the library's 50th anniversary! Join us for a morning filled with vibrant colors,...

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Step back in time and unleash your creativity at our Art Deco-Inspired Craft Class as we celebrate the library's 50th anniversary!

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

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 "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.

A Roaring '20s Celebration!

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 2:00pm
North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Details:

Step back in time as we celebrate the library's 50th anniversary! Join us for a day filled with vibrant colors, glamorous designs, and hands-on fun, all set against the backdrop of...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Details:

Step back in time as we celebrate the library's 50th anniversary! Join us for a day filled with vibrant colors, glamorous designs, and hands-on fun, all set against the backdrop of the fabulous 1920s.

Button Making

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.

Guitar Groove: A Fun 6-week Intermediate Guitar Course, Beginner 2

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Already know a few chords or continuing from Beginner 1? Let's take your guitar skills to the next level! In this fun, family-friendly 6-week class, you'll learn to play even more ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Details:

Already know a few chords or continuing from Beginner 1? Let's take your guitar skills to the next level!

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 "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.

Clarinet Trio

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Healthy Living, History & Culture, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Special Events
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Details:

Join us for a delightful afternoon filled with the rich, vibrant sounds of the clarinet as the Suncoast Clarinet Trio takes the stage! This talented ensemble will present an engagi...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Healthy Living, History & Culture, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Special Events
Details:

Join us for a delightful afternoon filled with the rich, vibrant sounds of the clarinet as the Suncoast Clarinet Trio takes the stage!

This event is in the "Youth" 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 "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.

Ice Cream Bonanza

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Age Group:
Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Details:

Be part of an interactive scientific demonstration using the power of liquid nitrogen. Then, sample the delicious flash-frozen result. Space is limited to the first 40 participants...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Details:

Be part of an interactive scientific demonstration using the power of liquid nitrogen. Then, sample the delicious flash-frozen result. Space is limited to the first 40 participants.

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 "Families" group.

Self-Defense Workshops

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Families
Details:

Learn basic skills you can use to defend yourself and avoid dangerous situations. Another class is scheduled for January 18th at 3:30 p.m.  This registration will allow you to...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Families
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Details:

Learn basic skills you can use to defend yourself and avoid dangerous situations. Another class is scheduled for January 18th at 3:30 p.m.  This registration will allow you to attend both classes.

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 "All Ages" group.

SAM Free Second Sunday

Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Pop-Up Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, Outreach, Special Events
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

Every Second Sunday the Sarasota Art Museum offers a free, community day where visitors can not only see exhibits but also participate in family friendly art classes! Come see the ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Pop-Up Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, Outreach, Special Events
Details:

Every Second Sunday the Sarasota Art Museum offers a free, community day where visitors can not only see exhibits but also participate in family friendly art classes! Come see the libraries at our information table and grab a craft to work on!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Genealogy Assistance

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Get genealogy research assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.Bring your questions!

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
Details:

Get genealogy research assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.

Bring your questions!

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

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Special Events
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: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Special Events
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.

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®

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Details:

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups. Meet our Friendly Parenting Educators and discover how...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

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, January 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Activity 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. 

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity 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 "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.

Preschool Storytime

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Details:

Join us for songs, rhymes, play, and of course great stories! Engage kids in visual literacy, language development, and social skills in a fun class presented by our Youth Services...

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), Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:

Join us for songs, rhymes, play, and of course great stories! Engage kids in visual literacy, language development, and social skills in a fun class presented by our Youth Services team.