Name: Health in Motion Bus
Start: 2024-05-14T12:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-05-14T16:00:00-04:00
Location: Elsie Quirk Library

Health in Motion Bus

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Elsie Quirk Library

Program Type:

Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Details:

The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, Health in Motion staff will be on-site to provide no-cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellness. Nurs...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning

Details:

The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, Health in Motion staff will be on-site to provide no-cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellness.

Tech Navigator

Tuesday, May 14, 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...

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.

Meet the Pups!

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Selby Library

Program Type:

Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

All Ages

Details:

Meet therapy dogs and their owners. Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets!

Library Branch: Selby Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Meet therapy dogs and their owners. Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Health in Motion Bus: Sarasota Health Department

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm

North Port Library

Program Type:

Healthy Living

Age Group:

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: All Ages

Program Type: 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.

Playdough Playdate

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Youth, Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families, All Ages

Details:

Squish, shape, and roll! Meet a new playdough pal and have fun molding and sculpting together. The library will provide the tools and playdough. Creativity can be messy so please...

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Room: Youth Activity Room

Age Group: Youth, Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Squish, shape, and roll! Meet a new playdough pal and have fun molding and sculpting together. The library will provide the tools and playdough. Creativity can be messy so please dress appropriately.

Pop-Up Stop: Old Miakka School House Visit

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Pop-Up Library

Program Type:

Games, Outreach

Age Group:

All Ages

Details:

On the third Saturday each month, the Pop-Up gets an education by going to the Old Miakka School House. With books and services for all ages, it’s a truly informative experience!

Cancelled

Offsite Event

Cancelled

Library Branch: Pop-Up Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Games, Outreach

Details:

On the third Saturday each month, the Pop-Up gets an education by going to the Old Miakka School House. With books and services for all ages, it’s a truly informative experience!

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!

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!

Pop-Up Stop: Longboat Key

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Pop-Up Library

Program Type:

Outreach, Storytimes

Age Group:

All Ages

Details:

On the first and third Tuesday of each month, the Pop-Up will be at Longboat Key with books for all ages. Swing by to sign up for a library card and read a book by the beach! ...

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Pop-Up Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Outreach, Storytimes

Details:

On the first and third Tuesday of each month, the Pop-Up will be at Longboat Key with books for all ages. Swing by to sign up for a library card and read a book by the beach!

CANCELLED - The Chick Peas Concert

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Program Type:

Music in the Libraries

Age Group:

All Ages

Details:

A ukulele duo sharing ukulele happiness with music from across the decades. At the end of our concert people are invited to play and sing along with us on a few songs. It...

Cancelled

Cancelled

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Music in the Libraries

Details:

A ukulele duo sharing ukulele happiness with music from across the decades.

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...

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.

Meet the Pups!

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Selby Library

Program Type:

Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

All Ages

Details:

Meet therapy dogs and their owners. Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets!

Library Branch: Selby Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Meet therapy dogs and their owners. Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets!

Disclaimer(s)

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

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...

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.

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

All Day

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda 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, 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

Tech Navigator

Tuesday, May 28, 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...

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.

Meet the Pups!

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

Selby Library

Program Type:

Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

All Ages

Details:

Meet therapy dogs and their owners. Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets!

Library Branch: Selby Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Meet therapy dogs and their owners. Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets!

Disclaimer(s)

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

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...

Waitlist

Required

Waitlist

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

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

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.

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

Delicious Science with Sub Zero Ice Cream - Summer Kick-Off

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

All Ages

Details:

Explore the world of chemical reactions featuring liquid nitrogen, as Sub-Zero provides fun demonstrations of scientific principles, ending with a frozen treat! Be a part of t...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Meeting Room AB

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Special Events

Details:

Explore the world of chemical reactions featuring liquid nitrogen, as Sub-Zero provides fun demonstrations of scientific principles, ending with a frozen treat! Be a part of these interactive scientific demonstrations of the power of liquid n

Tech Navigator

Tuesday, June 4, 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...

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.

Summer Kick Off: Adventure is Out There

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Program Type:

Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Games, Special Events

Age Group:

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:

All ages are invited to begin their summer adventure at our FREE kick off party! Embark on a quest to unravel the mysteries of Bigfoot, then enjoy a face painter, food, and more! D...

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Age Group: 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), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Games, Special Events

Details:

All ages are invited to begin their summer adventure at our FREE kick off party! Embark on a quest to unravel the mysteries of Bigfoot, then enjoy a face painter, food, and more! Don’t forget to document all the fun with our 360° camera!

UF/IFAS: Owl Pellet Dissection

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Green Living, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Details:

Florida is home to an array of astounding owls. Get a better understanding of how they survive, with a closer look at what they eat but later regurgitate. Register at: http...

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), Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Program Type: Green Living, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Florida is home to an array of astounding owls. Get a better understanding of how they survive, with a closer look at what they eat but later regurgitate.

Illustration of four children biking, skateboarding, roller skating, and riding a scooter on an open book.

Summer Learning Kickoff Party

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 1:00pm

Elsie Quirk Library

Program Type:

Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Performances, Special Events

Age Group:

All Ages

Details:

The Adventure Begins at Your Library this summer! Come out and have some fun with us as we start our summer journey. We’ll kick things off with a thrilling and fun-filled juggl...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Performances, Special Events

Details:

The Adventure Begins at Your Library this summer!

Summer Kickoff Party!

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Program Type:

Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, 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:

Let's kick off summer with our Summer Kickoff Party! Drop in and learn all about what we will have to offer this summer! We will also have cupcakes and craft kits to take hom...

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), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Special Events

Details:

Let's kick off summer with our Summer Kickoff Party!

Drop in and learn all about what we will have to offer this summer!

We will also have cupcakes and craft kits to take home!

Rock Painting

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Program Type:

Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life

Age Group:

Youth, 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:

Drop-in to make a mini masterpiece on a rock! All you need is your imagination. All supplies provided for this FREE activity for all ages.

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Room: Meeting Room II

Age Group: Youth, 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), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life

Details:

Drop-in to make a mini masterpiece on a rock! All you need is your imagination. All supplies provided for this FREE activity for all ages.

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