Name: Lego Club
Start: 2024-05-22T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-05-22T19:00:00-04:00
Location: North Port Library

Lego Club

Wednesday, May 22, 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.

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.

Balls of yarn of different colors in a basket.

Quirky Knitters

Thursday, May 23, 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! ...

Two teens sitting next to each other, smiling.

Teen Room

Thursday, May 23, 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.

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. ...

Construction Competition for Tweens

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Creation Station at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Details:

Build to win! In this timed competiton tweens will see who can build the strongest and tallest tower with materials found in nature!

Registration Open

Required

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: Special Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 7

Details:

Build to win! In this timed competiton tweens will see who can build the strongest and tallest tower with materials found in nature! ...

Lego Club

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Clubs

Age Group:

Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families

Details:

Let your imagination run wild with other Lego fans using our massive collection of bricks and accessories.

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs

Details:

Let your imagination run wild with other Lego fans using our massive collection of bricks and accessories. ...

Teen Room

Friday, May 24, 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.

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. ...

Music Club

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Teen Center at Selby Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Details:

This club is for music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who like music as well. Anni Szantosi will teach and jam with participants.

Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Teen Center

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries

Details:

This club is for music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who like music as well. Anni Szantosi will teach and jam with participants. ...

Disclaimer(s)

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

Pizza Party: The Adventure Begins

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Creation Station, Games

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families

Details:

Come join us for a pizza tasting where we will determine the best cheese pizza of all time. Get an introduction to this years summer reading program and learn about the fun prizes

Registration Open

Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families

Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Creation Station, Games

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 11

Details:

Come join us for a pizza tasting where we will determine the best cheese pizza of all time. Get an introduction to this years summer reading program and learn about the fun prizes teens will receive for completing reading goals. In addition, all part...

Coding Club

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Selby Library

Program Type:

Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Details:

Meet other coders and work on your coding project. Share with others and troubleshoot as a team. Led by Levi Szantosi whose top picks are Python, Scratch, and Unreal Engine.

Library Branch: Selby Library

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction

Details:

Meet other coders and work on your coding project. Share with others and troubleshoot as a team. Led by Levi Szantosi whose top picks are Python, Scratch, and Unreal Engine. ...

Disclaimer(s)

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

Cosplay Club

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Selby Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Details:

Using thrifted and ordinary materials, make these objects for cosplay or everyday wear: hats, capes, swords, tunics, arm and leg guards, animal ears and antennae, tails and MORE! G

Registration Open

Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Selby Library

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 30

Details:

Using thrifted and ordinary materials, make these objects for cosplay or everyday wear: hats, capes, swords, tunics, arm and leg guards, animal ears and antennae, tails and MORE! Get ready for SRQCon on June 8! Construction materials (cardboard...

Disclaimer(s)

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

Origami fish in orange, red and yellow paper

Kid's Origami Workshop

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Details:

Join Melina and learn how to make your own paper creation! Instructions and supplies provided, just bring your imagination!

Required

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Details:

Join Melina and learn how to make your own paper creation! Instructions and supplies provided, just bring your imagination! ...

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

All Day

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library and History Center, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

Closing

Branches:

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library and History Center, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library

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LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY ...

Decorate Water Bottle Bags

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Healthy Living

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Details:

Join us and decorate an insulated water bag for your water bottle, and stay hydrated this summer! Please register.

Registration Open

Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Healthy Living

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 40

Details:

Join us and decorate an insulated water bag for your water bottle, and stay hydrated this summer! Please register. ...

Read With The Dogs

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Book Discussions, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)

Details:

Drop in during this one-hour session to meet certified pet therapy dogs from Suncoast Humane Society and their parents. Children are encouraged to read to the dogs to build communi

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)

Program Type: Book Discussions, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Drop in during this one-hour session to meet certified pet therapy dogs from Suncoast Humane Society and their parents. Children are encouraged to read to the dogs to build communication and literacy skills in a fun, pressure-free way, but all are we...

Three braided bracelets made with different colors of thread.

Quirky Crafters: Friendship Bracelets

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Details:

Come join Quirky Crafters in making friendship bracelets! Whether you prefer to braid them or bead them, we have you covered. Bring your creativity and hang out with us! No regi

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Program Room

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Details:

Come join Quirky Crafters in making friendship bracelets! Whether you prefer to braid them or bead them, we have you covered. Bring your creativity and hang out with us! No registration required. For tweens and teens. Sponsored by the Fri...

North Port Library Chess Club

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families

Details:

Want to play chess? Can’t find someone or somewhere to play? Wish you knew how? First & Fourth Tuesday of every month. 5 - 7 p.m.

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families

Program Type: Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Want to play chess? Can’t find someone or somewhere to play? Wish you knew how? First & Fourth Tuesday of every month. 5 - 7 p.m. ...

Lego Club

Wednesday, May 29, 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.

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.

Creation Station: Open Lab

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Creation Station at Selby Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Details:

Get ready to create: you bring the idea, we bring the tools! Come to Open Lab in the Creation Station to bring your design to life. Equipment includes Cricut, sewing machi

Required

Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Details:

Get ready to create: you bring the idea, we bring the tools! Come to Open Lab in the Creation Station to bring your design to life. Equipment includes Cricut, sewing machines, button makers, 3D printers, and more. Supplies and machines ...

Disclaimer(s)

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

Quirky Knitters

Thursday, May 30, 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! ...

Chess Club

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Clubs, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families

Details:

Have you always wanted to learn chess or maybe you already know how to play chess and want to find someone to play against? Either way, this is the club for you! You can develop ch

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families

Program Type: Clubs, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Have you always wanted to learn chess or maybe you already know how to play chess and want to find someone to play against? Either way, this is the club for you! You can develop chess skills, whether you're new or an expert, at this fun, community-dr...

Nature Printing with Plants

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Classroom A at Osprey Library and History Center

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Youth, 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:

Students will learn about the basics of nature printing. Paint will be applied to leaves, ferns, and other plants. The painted nature will then be placed face down on a piece of pa

Required

Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center

Room: Classroom A

Age Group: Youth, 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, Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 16

Details:

Students will learn about the basics of nature printing. Paint will be applied to leaves, ferns, and other plants. The painted nature will then be placed face down on a piece of paper and pressed down upon firmly. Students will leave with an abstract...

Disclaimer(s)

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

Summer Learning Ice Cream Kickoff

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Outreach, 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:

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND What better way to celebrate the beginning of summer than FREE ICE CREAM? We're excited to kick off our 2024 Summer Learning program, "Adventure Begins At

Library Branch: Shannon Staub 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: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Outreach, Special Events

Details:

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND What better way to celebrate the beginning of summer than FREE ICE CREAM? We're excited to kick off our 2024 Summer Learning program, "Adventure Begins At Your Library," with a visit from The Q ice cream truck. Everyone who ...

LEGO Club

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library

Program Type:

Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families

Details:

Ages 5 and up. Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. Creations will be on display in the youth area for one week followi

Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families

Program Type: Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Ages 5 and up. Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. Creations will be on display in the youth area for one week following the programs. LEGO pieces are provided by The Friends of Selby Publ...

Summer Teen Hangout

Monday, June 3, 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

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! Our teen room is designed specifically for teenagers to come together, relax, read, and enjoy some fun activities. We'll have board games, card games, drawing supplies, and other activities available for y...

Disclaimer(s)

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

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