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Death Cafe

Saturday, March 15, 2025 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 the Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library every third Saturday of the month! Join us for an open discussion about death and life, dying, end-of life topics ...

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 the Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library every third Saturday of the month! Join us for an open discussion about death and life, dying, end-of life topics and their place in our lives. Come and share.

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 "New Adult (18-30 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.

The Garbage-Men

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, *Cultural Life*, *Green Living*, *Lifelong Learning*, Music in the Libraries, Performances, 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), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Details:

Join us for a fun-filled performance by The Garbage-Men, a talented group of local musicians who turn trash into treasure with their one-of-a-kind, homemade recycled instruments.Th...

Registration Open
Required
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), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, *Cultural Life*, *Green Living*, *Lifelong Learning*, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 43
Details:

Join us for a fun-filled performance by The Garbage-Men, a talented group of local musicians who turn trash into treasure with their one-of-a-kind, homemade recycled instruments.

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

Adult Writers Club

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Juliano Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, *Career Journeys*, Clubs, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join the North Port Creative Writers Circle, meeting the 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month. The club welcomes adult writers of all experience levels to engage in creative discussions...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, *Career Journeys*, Clubs, Discussion Groups
Details:

Join the North Port Creative Writers Circle, meeting the 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month.

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

SNAP Application Assistance

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 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 appointment...

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. 

 

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

Socrates Café

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Conference Room at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Socrates Cafe is a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of Socratic method...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Details:

Socrates Cafe is a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of Socratic method: we learn more when we respectfully listen to and debate ideas wit

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Shells and Shark Teeth

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Creation Station, *Lifelong Learning*, One Book Sarasota
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join a UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County educator for an hour of fun education and crafting with some of Sarasota’s local natural marine treasures. During this program, you will le...

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Creation Station, *Lifelong Learning*, One Book Sarasota
Details:

Join a UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County educator for an hour of fun education and crafting with some of Sarasota’s local natural marine treasures.

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

A Matter of Balance (8 of 8)

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Selby Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

A Matter of Balance: Jan. 13 - March 17. No classes on Jan. 20 and Feb. 17 due to the holidays. Please Register for Matter of Balance! You only need to sign up for the FIRST o...

Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Details:

A Matter of Balance: Jan. 13 - March 17. No classes on Jan. 20 and Feb. 17 due to the holidays. 

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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Meditation and Guided Imagery

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, *Cultural Life*, *Healthy Living*
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), 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...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, *Cultural Life*, *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.

Quirky Readers Book Club

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, *Lifelong Learning*
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Looking to try something new and maybe make a friend or two?  Join the library book club!  Today we'll discuss the book: "The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store" by James ...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, *Lifelong Learning*
Details:

Looking to try something new and maybe make a friend or two?  Join the library book club! 

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

Puzzle Time

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
*Cultural Life*, Games
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join us for a page or two of your favorite word puzzles! We'll have crosswords, sudoku, word searches, and more. 

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Cultural Life*, Games
Details:

Join us for a page or two of your favorite word puzzles! We'll have crosswords, sudoku, word searches, and more.

 

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

Lecture Series "The American First Lady" - Part II. Lady Bird Johnson to Nancy Reagan

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
History & Culture, Lectures, *Lifelong Learning*
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Fourteen women have served as first lady of the United States since Eleanor Roosevelt. These remarkable women are wives, mothers and confidants to the most powerful person in ...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History & Culture, Lectures, *Lifelong Learning*
Details:

Fourteen women have served as first lady of the United States since Eleanor Roosevelt. These remarkable women are wives, mothers and confidants to the most powerful person in the world, in addition to occupying their own place on the internat

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, March 18, 2025 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...

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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Fall Prevention 102

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, *Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning*
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

If you attended Fall Prevention 101, you don’t want to miss this dynamic, educational workshop that dives deeper into the body systems involved in balance and mobility. Becaus...

Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, *Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning*
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

If you attended Fall Prevention 101, you don’t want to miss this dynamic, educational workshop that dives deeper into the body systems involved in balance and mobility. 

This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Chef Warren: Mediterranean Cuisine

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
*Cultural Life*, *Healthy Living*, Lectures, *Lifelong Learning*
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Mediterranean Cuisine - Healthy Eating on a Budget. Mediterranean cuisine is often lauded as the healthiest diet on the planet. learn why this is so and discover how you can whip u...

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Cultural Life*, *Healthy Living*, Lectures, *Lifelong Learning*
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Mediterranean Cuisine - Healthy Eating on a Budget. Mediterranean cuisine is often lauded as the healthiest diet on the planet.

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, March 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Discussion Groups, Movies
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Movie Club is every 3rd Tuesday of each month.Movie will begin promptly at 5:30pm.Enjoy a movie with a short discussion afterwards about what you liked or disliked about the movie....

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Details:

Movie Club is every 3rd Tuesday of each month.

Movie will begin promptly at 5:30pm.

Enjoy a movie with a short discussion afterwards about what you liked or disliked about the movie. There will be popcorn and snacks available.

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

French Conversation Group

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Learning Lab at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Discussion Groups, *Lifelong Learning*
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

For people who want to improve their French speaking skills and enjoy reading French-language articles and discussing them. Everyone is welcome to participate in this group, which ...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, *Lifelong Learning*
Details:

For people who want to improve their French speaking skills and enjoy reading French-language articles and discussing them.

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 "New Adult (18-30 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.

Health in Motion Bus: Sarasota Health Department

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
North Port Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, *Healthy Living*
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), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Details:

The Health in Motion Bus offers free and low-cost public health services. A registered nurse is available at all visits. Individuals who need follow-up medical care are referred to...

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), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, *Healthy Living*
Details:

The Health in Motion Bus offers free and low-cost public health services. A registered nurse is available at all visits. Individuals who need follow-up medical care are referred to a primary health care provider. No appointment needed.

This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Quit Smoking Now

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, Discussion Groups, *Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning*
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

The Multi-session program meets weekly for 4 weeks and will provide you with the valuable tools you need to help you quit tobacco. These include preparing to quit tobacco with a qu...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, Discussion Groups, *Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning*
Details:

The Multi-session program meets weekly for 4 weeks and will provide you with the valuable tools you need to help you quit tobacco.

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

Time Sifters Presents: “The Wreck of the Steamboat St. Lucie” Archaeology Lecture

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 5:45pm - 7:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Archaeology, *Cultural Life*, Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Free Archaeology Lecture presented by the Time Sifters Archaeology Society: March 19, 2025 “The Wreck of the Steamboat St. Lucie” Joshua L. Marano M.A., RPA National Pa...

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Archaeology, *Cultural Life*, Lectures
Details:

Free Archaeology Lecture presented by the Time Sifters Archaeology Society:

March 19, 2025

“The Wreck of the Steamboat St. Lucie”

Joshua L. Marano M.A., RPA

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.

Yak and Yarn

Thursday, March 20, 2025 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.

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, March 20, 2025 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...

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

Mah Jongg for Experienced Players

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, Games, *Lifelong Learning*
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Play Mah Jongg in the rotunda with other experienced players in the Rotunda and make new friends! Please bring your own NMJL card with your name on it. You must be experienced enou...

Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, Games, *Lifelong Learning*
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Play Mah Jongg in the rotunda with other experienced players in the Rotunda and make new friends! Please bring your own NMJL card with your name on it. You must be experienced enough to complete four games per hour to participate.

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

Creation Station Adult Lab: Paper Flowers

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Creation Station at Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Make paper peonies or desert roses from pre-cut petals for a sweet decoration with a modern twist! Please ensure that you are on time. We will begin to let waitlisted people i...

Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Make paper peonies or desert roses from pre-cut petals for a sweet decoration with a modern twist!

 

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 "Seniors" group.

Quirky Knitters

Thursday, March 20, 2025 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!