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Teen Room

Tuesday, December 17, 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.

Person writing in a notebook.

Jam and Cram

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Need a place to get some homework done, write that paper, or work on that group project? Come over to Elsie Quirk Library to study and listen to some tunes while you get your homew...

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

Need a place to get some homework done, write that paper, or work on that group project? Come over to Elsie Quirk Library to study and listen to some tunes while you get your homework done!

Our furry dog friends can't wait for you to read to them!

Read with the Dogs

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Special Events, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Details:

Calling all families with readers! Our dog friends from the Suncoast Humane Society are returning to the Jacaranda Library, and they want you to read to them!These gentle furr...

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Special Events, Storytimes
Details:

Calling all families with readers! Our dog friends from the Suncoast Humane Society are returning to the Jacaranda Library, and they want you to read to them!

LEGO Club

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Details:

LEGO Club is back! Join us every other Tuesday in the Creation Station to show off your LEGO building talents.  Use the hour to freely build or choose one of our challenge car...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Details:

LEGO Club is back! Join us every other Tuesday in the Creation Station to show off your LEGO building talents.  Use the hour to freely build or choose one of our challenge cards for inspiration! Best for ages 5-12.

Anime Club

Anime Club

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Movies
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Watch anime and discuss your favorite characters. Explore anime-inspired, Asian snacks and crafts. Ages 9-18 are welcome!

Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Movies
Details:

Watch anime and discuss your favorite characters. Explore anime-inspired, Asian snacks and crafts. Ages 9-18 are welcome!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Paint an ornament

Paint An Ornament

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Games, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Details:

Happy Holidays! Come paint a keepsake wooden ornament to take home for your tree! We take care of the mess, you bring the imagination!

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Youth, 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, Games, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Details:

Happy Holidays! Come paint a keepsake wooden ornament to take home for your tree! We take care of the mess, you bring the imagination!

Switch Wednesday

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

Pop in to our teen room to play games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!

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: Games
Details:

Pop in to our teen room to play games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!

Two teens sitting next to each other, smiling.

Teen Room

Wednesday, December 18, 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.

Santa

Holiday Craft Night

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 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:

Get into the holiday spirit with an afternoon of festive crafts! Crafts include bejeweled Christmas trees, beaded snowflakes, and ornament decorating. 

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
Details:

Get into the holiday spirit with an afternoon of festive crafts! Crafts include bejeweled Christmas trees, beaded snowflakes, and ornament decorating. 

Pixelated clouds hovering over a play button and some Pac-Man ghosts

Game Night at the Library

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Teen Center at Selby Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Details:

It's Game Night at Selby Library! Join us for a new game to learn and play each week. Recommended for ages 13+. Nov. 6: Yahtzee! Aim for the highest score in this fun dice ...

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Games
Details:

It's Game Night at Selby Library! Join us for a new game to learn and play each week. Recommended for ages 13+.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Lego Pile

LEGO® Club

Wednesday, December 18, 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
Details:

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO® bricks, 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
Details:

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO® bricks, you provide the imagination.

Balls of yarn of different colors in a basket.

Quirky Knitters

Thursday, December 19, 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, December 19, 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.

Read with the Dogs

Read with the Dogs

Thursday, December 19, 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  

creation station

Let's Get Crafty

Friday, December 20, 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.

Two teens sitting next to each other, smiling.

Teen Room

Friday, December 20, 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.

Question Mark

Escape Room for Teens

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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:

Help solve a murder mystery with your library friends in this family dinner gone wrong!

Registration Open
Required
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Help solve a murder mystery with your library friends in this family dinner gone wrong!

Music Club

Music Club

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Details:

Jam and learn with your teen teacher, Anni Szantosi, and her numerous instruments! This club is for music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who like mus...

Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Details:

Jam and learn with your teen teacher, Anni Szantosi, and her numerous instruments! This club is for music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who like music as well.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Coding Club

Coding Club

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), 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: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), 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.

water color

Tween & Teen Water Color Painting

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

All materials will be provided, including watercolor paints, brushes, and paper. Just bring your enthusiasm and creative spirit!  Walk-ins are welcome, so drop by anytime d...

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

All materials will be provided, including watercolor paints, brushes, and paper. Just bring your enthusiasm and creative spirit! 

Walk-ins are welcome, so drop by anytime during our program hours to participate.

Humane Society

Read with the Dogs

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Lifelong Learning, 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), Families
Details:

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs from the Suncoast Humane Society Pet Therapy Team. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and c...

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
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), Families
Program Type: Clubs, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Details:

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs from the Suncoast Humane Society Pet Therapy Team. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills.

Writing

Teen Writers Club

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to branch out and grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club! We will be meeting weekly on Mondays @ 4 p.m. ...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Details:

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to branch out and grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club! We will be meeting weekly on Mondays @ 4 p.m. 

An Evening of Holiday Music with Amanda Mendon

Holiday Concert - Amanda Mendon

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Details:

Soprano Amanda Mendon and Pianist Jesse Martins Are Back!Enjoy once again our annual holiday concert as this delightful duo performs those all-time favorites we know and ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Required
Seats Remaining: 66
Details:

Soprano Amanda Mendon and Pianist Jesse Martins Are Back!

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
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
Description:

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY