This event is in the "Youth" 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. Geocaching 101 Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024) Age Group: Youth, Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Details: Join Miss Riley for Geocaching 101! We'll go over what geocaching is, how to get started and how to hunt safely. All ages welcome! This event is in the "Youth" 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. May 18 2024 Sat Geocaching 101 1:30pm - 2:30pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Youth, Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024) Details: Join Miss Riley for Geocaching 101! We'll go over what geocaching is, how to get started and how to hunt safely. All ages welcome!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Death Cafe Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Discussion Groups Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: The Death Cafe returns to Venice Jacaranda Library every third Saturday of the month! Join us for an open discussion about death, life, dying, individual and family experiences wit... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 18 2024 Sat Death Cafe 1:30pm - 3:00pm Youth Activity Room Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups Details: The Death Cafe returns to Venice Jacaranda Library every third Saturday of the month! Join us for an open discussion about death, life, dying, individual and family experiences with death and its place in our lives. Come and share.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Cirque D'Book Monday, May 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am Conference Room at Selby Library Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Join a lively book club for inspiring conversations! Cirque D' Book meets on the fourth Monday of most months. A different book title is chosen every month to explore. Registration... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 20 2024 Mon Cirque D'Book 10:30am - 11:30am Conference Room Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups Details: Join a lively book club for inspiring conversations! Cirque D' Book meets on the fourth Monday of most months. A different book title is chosen every month to explore. Registration is not required. 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. Poetry Out Loud Monday, May 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Conference Room at Selby Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Discussion Groups Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Bring a copy of a published poem (from a credited book or magazine) to read and discuss with a group! Please come by the reference desk 15 - 20 minutes prior to the st... Cancelled Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 20 2024 Mon Cancelled Poetry Out Loud 1:00pm - 2:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Discussion Groups Details: Bring a copy of a published poem (from a credited book or magazine) to read and discuss with a group!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Meditation and Guided Imagery Monday, May 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Self-care and maintenance will be enhanced through meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques. In a fast-paced world of stressors, people can use this time to quiet down a... Cancelled This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 20 2024 Mon Cancelled Meditation and Guided Imagery 3:00pm - 4:00pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living Details: Self-care and maintenance will be enhanced through meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. SNAP Application Assistance Monday, May 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm Group Study Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Healthy Living Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: A representative from All Faiths Food Bank will be available to help with your SNAP application. Appointments are preferred but not required. To make an... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 20 2024 Mon SNAP Application Assistance 3:30pm - 5:30pm Group Study Room Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Group Study Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Healthy Living Details: A representative from All Faiths Food Bank will be available to help with your SNAP application. Appointments are preferred but not required. To make an appointment please contact:
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jazz Jam SRQ Monday, May 20, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library Program Type: Music in the Libraries, Performances Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: A bi-monthly open mic jazz jam session for amateur jazz performers and listeners. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 20 2024 Mon Jazz Jam SRQ 5:30pm - 7:30pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Music in the Libraries, Performances Details: A bi-monthly open mic jazz jam session for amateur jazz performers and listeners. 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. Book Swap with the Shannon Staub Book Club Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Book Discussions, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Have too many books in your "to be read" pile, or looking for new recommendations to check out? Join us for a book swap, sponsored by the Shannon Staub Book Club. Bring in any b... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 20 2024 Mon Book Swap with the Shannon Staub Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions, Lifelong Learning Details: Have too many books in your "to be read" pile, or looking for new recommendations to check out? Join us for a book swap, sponsored by the Shannon Staub Book Club.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Health in Motion Bus Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Healthy Living Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Stop by the Health in Motion Bus to talk to a Nurse with the Florida Health Department with any questions you might have! No appointment required. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 21 2024 Tue Health in Motion Bus 10:00am - 2:00pm Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Healthy Living Details: Stop by the Health in Motion Bus to talk to a Nurse with the Florida Health Department with any questions you might have! No appointment required. 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. Passwords 101 Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Learn what makes a strong password and how to keep your passwords safe. Registration is required and limited to 15 participants. One name per registration, please. Registration Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 21 2024 Tue Passwords 101 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction Required Seats Remaining: 12 Details: Learn what makes a strong password and how to keep your passwords safe. Registration is required and limited to 15 participants. One name per registration, please.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Playing the Ukulele for Fun and... Fun! Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Free classes for adults and seniors. Beginners and intermediate players encouraged, all skill levels are welcome! Learn a I-IV-V or Blues Progression (with 3 chords) to play ... Registration Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 21 2024 Tue Playing the Ukulele for Fun and... Fun! 1:00pm - 2:00pm Meeting Room II Registration Open Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries Required Seats Remaining: 9 Details: Free classes for adults and seniors. Beginners and intermediate players encouraged, all skill levels are welcome!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Tech Navigator Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Group Study Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction, Virtual Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages Details: Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person or distance appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff mem... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 21 2024 Tue Tech Navigator 2:00pm - 4:00pm Group Study Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Group Study Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction, Virtual Details: Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person or distance 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 "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. Creation Station Open House Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Creation Station at Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Creation Station, Technology Instruction Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Details: Curious about the Creation Station? Drop by to see all the tools and equipment we have to get your creativity flowing! This event is to view the Creation Station only; all patron u... 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. May 21 2024 Tue Creation Station Open House 5:30pm - 6:30pm Creation Station Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Creation Station, Technology Instruction Details: Curious about the Creation Station? Drop by to see all the tools and equipment we have to get your creativity flowing! This event is to view the Creation Station only; all patron use of the Creation Station is by appointment.
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. Movie Club Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: Movies Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Details: This month's movie is: Twister Movie Club is every 3rd Tuesday of each month. Movie will begin promptly at 5:30pm. Enjoy a movie with a short discussion afterwards ab... 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. May 21 2024 Tue Movie Club 5:30pm - 7:30pm Veranda Room Registration Open Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Movies Required Seats Remaining: 35 Details: This month's movie is: Twister Movie Club is every 3rd Tuesday of each month. Movie will begin promptly at 5:30pm.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Master Gardener: Drop In Plant Clinic Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Drop in to receive research-based lawn, landscape, pest management, and gardening help from the University of Florida. These sessions are made possible through a partnership wit... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 22 2024 Wed Master Gardener: Drop In Plant Clinic 10:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lifelong Learning Details: Drop in to receive research-based lawn, landscape, pest management, and gardening help from the University of Florida. These sessions are made possible through a partnership with UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Gulf Gate Knitters Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:15am - 1:15pm Meeting Room B at Gulf Gate Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Join other local knitters for a time to work on individual projects and discuss all things knitting. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 22 2024 Wed Gulf Gate Knitters 10:15am - 1:15pm Meeting Room B Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning Details: Join other local knitters for a time to work on individual projects and discuss all things knitting.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Creation Station: Adult Sewing Lab Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Creation Station at Selby Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Do you need access to a sewing machine for practice? Or do you need help with a sewing or mending project? This is an open lab for adults with basic sewing machine experience. Teen... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 22 2024 Wed Creation Station: Adult Sewing Lab 10:30am - 12:00pm Creation Station Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction Required Seats Remaining: 6 Details: Do you need access to a sewing machine for practice? Or do you need help with a sewing or mending project? This is an open lab for adults with basic sewing machine experience. 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. Drop-In Jewelry Making for Adults Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Get your bling on! Looking to try a new craft/art form? Join us for our monthly Creation Station drop-in DIY jewelry making sessions! This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 22 2024 Wed Drop-In Jewelry Making for Adults 10:30am - 12:30pm Meeting Room II Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Details: Get your bling on! Looking to try a new craft/art form? Join us for our monthly Creation Station drop-in DIY jewelry making sessions!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mah Jongg for Experienced Players Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm Selby Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Play Mah Jongg with other experienced players in the Rotunda and make new friends! Please bring your own NMJL card with your name on it. A few cards will be provided for those who ... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 22 2024 Wed Mah Jongg for Experienced Players 1:00pm - 3:30pm Library Branch: Selby Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Games Required Seats Remaining: 10 Details: Play Mah Jongg with other experienced players in the Rotunda and make new friends! Please bring your own NMJL card with your name on it.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Tools to Quit Smoking Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Creation Station at North Port Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Through Tobacco Free Florida’s Quit Your Way Program, Gulfcoast South AHEC (GSAHEC) offers free Group Quit sessions to tobacco users free of charge. GSAHEC’s Tobacco... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 22 2024 Wed Tools to Quit Smoking 3:00pm - 5:00pm Creation Station Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living Details: Through Tobacco Free Florida’s Quit Your Way Program, Gulfcoast South AHEC (GSAHEC) offers free Group Quit sessions to tobacco users free of charge.
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. Yoga and Gentle Stretching Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: Healthy Living Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Details: Karen Kreisler is a certified meditation, yoga, health and wellness instructor with over ten years of teaching experience. Karen believes that the combination of movement of t... 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. May 22 2024 Wed Yoga and Gentle Stretching 6:00pm - 7:00pm Veranda Room Registration Open Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Healthy Living Required Seats Remaining: 14 Details: Karen Kreisler is a certified meditation, yoga, health and wellness instructor with over ten years of teaching experience.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Yak and Yarn Thursday, May 23, 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. May 23 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, May 23, 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. May 23 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 "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, 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... 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. May 23 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!
