This event is in the "Adults" group. Socrates Cafe: Open Topic Discussions Wednesday, June 12, 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. Jun 12 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 "Adults" group. Having Fun, Wish You Were Here! --- Florida's History Through Postcards Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room at Fruitville Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults Details: "An Illustrated History of the Postcard in Florida" presented by Liz Coursen a Sarasota award-winning author and editor. Join us as Liz Coursen takes us on a "Illustrated Hist... Registration Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Having Fun, Wish You Were Here! --- Florida's History Through Postcards 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning Required Seats Remaining: 32 Details: "An Illustrated History of the Postcard in Florida" presented by Liz Coursen a Sarasota award-winning author and editor. Join us as Liz Coursen takes us on a "Illustrated History of Postcards in Florida.", First restricted by
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Food Smarts Tweens/ Teens Edition Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Healthy Living Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Details: Calling all tween and teen kitchen curious kids, up to age 17! We are excited to offer a family nutrition program from the University of Florida. This program contains a curriculum... Registration Open Required This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Food Smarts Tweens/ Teens Edition 2:00pm - 3:30pm Story Time Room Registration Open Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Healthy Living Required Seats Remaining: 12 Details: Calling all tween and teen kitchen curious kids, up to age 17! We are excited to offer a family nutrition program from the University of Florida. This program contains a curriculum created to help kids develop a love of cooking!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Let's Get Crafty Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Join the fun as we explore various arts and craft formats! We will be doing festive 4th of July Crafts! Sponsored by the Friends of the North Port Library. Waitlist Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Let's Get Crafty 2:00pm - 3:30pm Veranda Room Waitlist Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Required Seats Remaining: 0 Details: Join the fun as we explore various arts and craft formats! We will be doing festive 4th of July Crafts! Sponsored by the Friends of the North Port Library.
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. Beginner Sewing: Sew a Zipper Pouch! Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Details: Sewing in a zipper doesn't have to be difficult! Learn an easy way to make a small zipper pouch that can hold your coins, pencils, makeup or whatever you might need to for your sum... 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. Jun 12 2024 Wed Beginner Sewing: Sew a Zipper Pouch! 2:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Required Seats Remaining: 1 Details: Sewing in a zipper doesn't have to be difficult! Learn an easy way to make a small zipper pouch that can hold your coins, pencils, makeup or whatever you might need to for your summer adventures.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Alzheimer's Association: Brain Bus Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Join us for an enlightening journey aboard the Brain Bus, a statewide initiative aimed at raising awareness about Alzheimer's and related dementias. Discover the importance of earl... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Alzheimer's Association: Brain Bus 3:00pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living Details: Join us for an enlightening journey aboard the Brain Bus, a statewide initiative aimed at raising awareness about Alzheimer's and related dementias.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Teen Video Gaming and VR Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm Teen Center at Selby Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Details: Join us in the Teen Center for Teen Video Gaming! Play together or compete on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, or experience virtual reality with the Meta Quest 3! This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Teen Video Gaming and VR 4:00pm - 5:45pm Teen Center Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Teen Center Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Games Details: Join us in the Teen Center for Teen Video Gaming! Play together or compete on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, or experience virtual reality with the Meta Quest 3!
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Craft Club for Tweens and Teens: Dragon Eyeballs Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Creation Station at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Special Events Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Details: Let your creativity take flight! Make your own fiery creation as we craft our own dragon eyeballs. Registration Open Required This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Craft Club for Tweens and Teens: Dragon Eyeballs 4:30pm - 5:30pm Creation Station Registration Open Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Special Events Required Seats Remaining: 6 Details: Let your creativity take flight! Make your own fiery creation as we craft our own dragon eyeballs.
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. ROAR! on the Road with The Ringling Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Details: ROAR! is The Ringling's free storytime that connects art with early literacy. At this program, we read together, make art, and learn about an object in the museum. This program is ... 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. Jun 12 2024 Wed ROAR! on the Road with The Ringling 5:00pm - 5:45pm Meeting Room II Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes Details: ROAR! is The Ringling's free storytime that connects art with early literacy. At this program, we read together, make art, and learn about an object in the museum.
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, June 12, 2024 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 LEGO Club: Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, 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. Jun 12 2024 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 Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Yak and Yarn Thursday, June 13, 2024 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. Jun 13 2024 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. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Tech Navigator Thursday, June 13, 2024 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. Jun 13 2024 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 "Youth" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Youth Summer Program- Storytime- Dave Moran Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am Meeting Room at Fruitville Library Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Music in the Libraries Age Group: Youth, 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 av... This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Jun 13 2024 Thu Youth Summer Program- Storytime- Dave Moran 10:30am - 11:00am Meeting Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Music in the Libraries Details: For infants to five years, attending with caregiver. The storytime includes simple stories, nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and crafts.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Little Adventures Story Time: Teddy Bear Picnic! Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am Reading Garden at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Healthy Living, Storytimes Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Details: Bring a snack, a blanket and your favorite teddy bear or stuffy for an extra special story time in the Reading Garden. *Program will be moved indoors if it rains. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Jun 13 2024 Thu Little Adventures Story Time: Teddy Bear Picnic! 10:30am - 11:30am Reading Garden Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Reading Garden Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Healthy Living, Storytimes Details: Bring a snack, a blanket and your favorite teddy bear or stuffy for an extra special story time in the Reading Garden. *Program will be moved indoors if it rains.
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. Mini DIY Cryptid Container Garden Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Green Living Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Details: Ever imagined where legendary creatures call home? Build a biome for your very own creepy crawly cryptid! Design and assemble your own miniature container garden. All supplies prov... Required 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. Jun 13 2024 Thu Mini DIY Cryptid Container Garden 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room II Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Green Living Required Seats Remaining: 10 Details: Ever imagined where legendary creatures call home? Build a biome for your very own creepy crawly cryptid! Design and assemble your own miniature container garden. All supplies provided.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Good Samaritan Pharmacy Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 1:30pm Conference Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Healthy Living Age Group: Adults Details: Prescription Assistance for income qualified individuals. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 13 2024 Thu Good Samaritan Pharmacy 10:30am - 1:30pm Conference Room Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Healthy Living Details: Prescription Assistance for income qualified individuals.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Summer Teen Hangout Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Room at North Port Library Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Details: Join us for our Summer Teen Hangout! Our teen room is designed specifically for teenagers to come together, relax, read, and enjoy some fun activities. We'll have board gam... This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jun 13 2024 Thu Summer Teen Hangout 12:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games Details: Join us for our Summer Teen Hangout! 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. Adult Coloring Craze Thursday, June 13, 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 us for a calming and therapeutic coloring session where you can unleash your creativity and unwind. We provide a variety of intricate coloring pages, colored pencils,... This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 13 2024 Thu Adult Coloring Craze 1:00pm - 3:00pm Creation Station 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 us for a calming and therapeutic coloring session where you can unleash your creativity and unwind.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Genealogy Assistance Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Genealogy Age Group: Adults Details: Come and get assistance with your genealogy research from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 13 2024 Thu Genealogy Assistance 1:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy Details: Come and get assistance with your genealogy research from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.
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. Quirky Knitters Thursday, June 13, 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... 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. Jun 13 2024 Thu Quirky Knitters 1:00pm - 3:00pm Program Room 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Master Gardener Plant Clinic Thursday, June 13, 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. ... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 13 2024 Thu Master Gardener Plant Clinic 1:30pm - 3:30pm Conference Room 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Teen Make It and Take It Thursdays Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Learning Lab at Gulf Gate Library Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Details: Teens will have the opportunity to make a variety of items during the summer ranging from woodcrafts to 3D string art to sewing projects. Each week will feature a different project... Registration Open Required This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jun 13 2024 Thu Teen Make It and Take It Thursdays 2:00pm - 4:00pm Learning Lab Registration Open Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Learning Lab Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 11 Details: Teens will have the opportunity to make a variety of items during the summer ranging from woodcrafts to 3D string art to sewing projects. Each week will feature a different project. Advance sign up is required because of limited space.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Magically Ever After Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library Program Type: Special Events Age Group: Youth Details: Adventure starts at the Library! Spend a magical afternoon with ChaChing the Amazing Bunny and her best friend, James the Unbelievable. Mixing equal parts imagination, storytell... This event is in the "Youth" group. Jun 13 2024 Thu Magically Ever After 2:30pm - 3:30pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Youth Program Type: Special Events Details: Adventure starts at the Library! Spend a magical afternoon with ChaChing the Amazing Bunny and her best friend, James the Unbelievable. 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. Build-A-Button Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Creation Station at North Port Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Details: Using our button maker machine, you'll have the opportunity to design and create your very own one-of-a-kind buttons. Express yourself, show off your artistic skills, or make a sta... 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. Jun 13 2024 Thu Build-A-Button 3:00pm - 4:00pm Creation Station Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station Details: Using our button maker machine, you'll have the opportunity to design and create your very own one-of-a-kind buttons. Express yourself, show off your artistic skills, or make a statement - the possibilities are endless!
