Name: Creation Station Discovery Open Lab
Start: 2024-06-29T12:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-06-29T15:00:00-04:00
Location: North Port Library

Creation Station Discovery Open Lab

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Creation Station at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

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

Details:

Are you curious about our Creation Station? Join us for Open Lab, where library patrons can explore and experiment with a variety of tools and equipment such as sewing machines, bu...

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Creation Station

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

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Are you curious about our Creation Station? Join us for Open Lab, where library patrons can explore and experiment with a variety of tools and equipment such as sewing machines, button makers, and more.

The Roots of Black Music in America, Part 1

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Special Events

Age Group:

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

Details:

A 100 year journey back through time that offers a fresh perspective through song, story, and history to learn about the music of America's black musical giants. Hear Scott Jopl...

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

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

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Special Events

Details:

A 100 year journey back through time that offers a fresh perspective through song, story, and history to learn about the music of America's black musical giants.

Tech Navigator

Tuesday, July 2, 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.

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

Description:

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

Spin Art

Monday, July 8, 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:

All ages are invited to spin out some wild art pieces with this splatter paint technique. Drop in to this FREE program to make your next great work of art.

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:

All ages are invited to spin out some wild art pieces with this splatter paint technique. Drop in to this FREE program to make your next great work of art.

Health in Motion Bus

Tuesday, July 9, 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, July 9, 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.

VR for All Ages

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Program Type:

Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Creation Station, Games, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction

Age Group:

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

Details:

Explore the wild world of virtual reality through some of our favorite games that take us as far as the oceans’ depths and more! Whether sitting or standing, you’ll be transported ...

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room

Age Group: 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), Creation Station, Games, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction

Details:

Explore the wild world of virtual reality through some of our favorite games that take us as far as the oceans’ depths and more! Whether sitting or standing, you’ll be transported to worlds beyond our own.

Tech Navigator

Tuesday, July 16, 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.

Creation Station Open House

Tuesday, July 16, 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.

Health in Motion Bus: Sarasota Health Department

Wednesday, July 17, 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.

Florida's Haunted Paths

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Cultural Life

Age Group:

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

Details:

A great adventure starts with a first step, but what if that step gets you a little closer to the dark side of things. Florida is sometimes haunted off the beaten path, but if you ...

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, Families, All Ages

Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Cultural Life

Details:

A great adventure starts with a first step, but what if that step gets you a little closer to the dark side of things.

Summer Monthly Minutes

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024)

Age Group:

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

Details:

Our library's Summer Reading Program is now easier than ever using the app Beanstack! Patrons can easily track their reading minutes, log their progress, and earn rewards all from ...

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, Families, All Ages

Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024)

Details:

Our library's Summer Reading Program is now easier than ever using the app Beanstack! Patrons can easily track their reading minutes, log their progress, and earn rewards all from their smartphone or tablet.

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Robin Hood Marionette Show

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Performances

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:

Enjoy a special presentation of the Merry Adventures of Robin Hood, presented by the Bits N Pieces marionette theater. Learn how puppeteers bring their puppets to life to tell amaz...

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Meeting 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), Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Performances

Details:

Enjoy a special presentation of the Merry Adventures of Robin Hood, presented by the Bits N Pieces marionette theater. Learn how puppeteers bring their puppets to life to tell amazing stories!

Tech Navigator

Tuesday, July 23, 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.

Make and Movie

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Program Type:

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

Age Group:

All Ages

Details:

Take a break from your busy summer to relax and watch a movie with us! Enjoy a fun craft and snacks as you watch a movie. All ages are welcome. The craft is best suite...

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room

Age Group: All Ages

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

Details:

Take a break from your busy summer to relax and watch a movie with us! Enjoy a fun craft and snacks as you watch a movie.

All ages are welcome. The craft is best suited for ages 5 and up.

Coffee With Coventry

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Special Events

Age Group:

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

Details:

Join us for a special evening with acoustic guitarist and singer Douglas Coventry. Enjoy provided snacks and coffee accompanied by mellow hits from a wide variety of musical legend...

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Meeting Room

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

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Special Events

Details:

Join us for a special evening with acoustic guitarist and singer Douglas Coventry. Enjoy provided snacks and coffee accompanied by mellow hits from a wide variety of musical legends.

African Stories Great and Small

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Cultural Life, History & Culture, Performances

Age Group:

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

Details:

African Stories Great and Small, consist of stories that teach values such as sharing, appreciating, and respecting others. It is a storytelling adventure for the whole family. ...

Registration Open

Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

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

Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Performances

Required

Seats Remaining: 45

Details:

African Stories Great and Small, consist of stories that teach values such as sharing, appreciating, and respecting others. It is a storytelling adventure for the whole family.

Explore the World of Biking

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Healthy Living

Age Group:

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

Details:

Join the Coastal Cruisers Bicycling Club for a fascinating presentation on biking safety and discover the exhilarating biking trails of North Port and its surrounding areas. This e...

Registration Open

Required

Registration Open

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, Families, All Ages

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Healthy Living

Required

Seats Remaining: 40

Details:

Join the Coastal Cruisers Bicycling Club for a fascinating presentation on biking safety and discover the exhilarating biking trails of North Port and its surrounding areas.

Tech Navigator

Tuesday, July 30, 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.

Digital Literacy Workshop: Internet Safety

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Games, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction

Age Group:

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

Details:

The internet is an ocean of wonderful information and fun things to discover! But be careful- scary predators can be lurking in the depths. Join us for some family friendly trivia ...

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), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

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

Details:

The internet is an ocean of wonderful information and fun things to discover! But be careful- scary predators can be lurking in the depths.

Summer Learning Celebration ICE CREAM PARTY

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), 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:

Join us at Shannon Staub library for our after-summer bash, once again featuring our friends from The Q Ice Cream. Come down to collect the final prizes you earned by completing th...

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), Special Events

Details:

Join us at Shannon Staub library for our after-summer bash, once again featuring our friends from The Q Ice Cream.

Tech Navigator

Tuesday, August 6, 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.

End of Summer Party

Wednesday, August 7, 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, 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 end their summer adventure at the library’s free end of summer party! Join us for an afternoon of fun digging for buried treasure, a face painter, an airbru...

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, Special Events

Details:

All ages are invited to end their summer adventure at the library’s free end of summer party! Join us for an afternoon of fun digging for buried treasure, a face painter, an airbrush artist, and more!

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