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Escape the Library - Zombies

All Day 4/20 - 5/4
North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Games, Remake Learning Days
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Details:

Do you have what it takes to escape from the zombie apocalypse? Embark on an adventure where you and your eclectic group of survivalists must navigate the undead-infested halls, un

Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: 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, Games, Remake Learning Days
Details:
Do you have what it takes to escape from the zombie apocalypse? Embark on an adventure where you and your eclectic group of survivalists must navigate the undead-infested halls, uncover clues, decipher puzzles, and find the antidote to save humanity ...
A silhouette of a woman sitting in meditation.

Meditation for Beginners

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Healthy Living
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

An introduction on how to use mindfulness and breathing techniques to help manage stress and improve emotional wellbeing. Ages 18+, ages 12+ can accompany parents.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Life, Healthy Living
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
An introduction on how to use mindfulness and breathing techniques to help manage stress and improve emotional wellbeing. Ages 18+, ages 12+ can accompany parents. ...
Two teens sitting next to each other, smiling.

Teen Room

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 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. ...
Super mario mushroom (red)

Mario Monday

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teen Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Teens! Join us in the teen room for Mario Monday to play Mario games on the Nintendo Switch. Mario Mondays occur the second and fourth Monday of every month!

Cancelled
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Games
Details:
Teens! Join us in the teen room for Mario Monday to play Mario games on the Nintendo Switch. Mario Mondays occur the second and fourth Monday of every month! ...

Last Stop Teen Hangout

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games. The program is open to

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Details:
LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games. The program is open to any teen who agrees to follow the Teen Room Code of Conduct. Aft...

Remake Learning Days - Lego Day: Build Your Dreams

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Games, Remake Learning Days
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Tweens and teens can show off their creativity and engineering skills with Legos and other building materials. All supplies provided. Space is limited. Sponsored by The Pa

Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Games, Remake Learning Days
Details:
Tweens and teens can show off their creativity and engineering skills with Legos and other building materials. All supplies provided. Space is limited. Sponsored by The Patterson Foundation ...
Mini golf putter with four different colored golf balls.

Mini Golf: Hole Design and Construction

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Games, Lifelong Learning, Remake Learning Days
Age Group:
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:

Help us create a miniature golf course throughout the library using our Creation Station tools, cardboard and other recyclable materials. Have fun decorating and creating obstacles

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: 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: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Games, Lifelong Learning, Remake Learning Days
Details:
Help us create a miniature golf course throughout the library using our Creation Station tools, cardboard and other recyclable materials. Have fun decorating and creating obstacles for our course. Then come back on Wednesday, May 1, any time bet...
writing

Step-by-Step Novel Writing

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Career Journeys, Lifelong Learning, Remake Learning Days
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join Dr. Kristin Owens in learning the fundamentals to get your story draft on the page, including a personalized game plan. If you have multiple people attending, please rememb

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Career Journeys, Lifelong Learning, Remake Learning Days
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Details:
Join Dr. Kristin Owens in learning the fundamentals to get your story draft on the page, including a personalized game plan. If you have multiple people attending, please remember to register each person individually. ...

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Writing

Teen Writers Club

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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. Ages

Library Branch: North Port Library
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. Ages 12-18 welcome! ...
Two teens sitting next to each other, smiling.

Teen Room

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 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. ...
Popcorn

Teen Movie Afternoon

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Clubs, Movies
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Drop by the teen room and watch this week's requested movie. Add more wishlist movies to our clipboard request page in the teen room!

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Book Discussions, Clubs, Movies
Details:
Drop by the teen room and watch this week's requested movie. Add more wishlist movies to our clipboard request page in the teen room! ...

Last Stop Teen Hangout

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games. The program is open to

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Details:
LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games. The program is open to any teen who agrees to follow the Teen Room Code of Conduct. Aft...
PlayStation 5

Teen Video Gaming and VR

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Teen Center at Selby Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Join us in the Teen Center for Teen Video Gaming! Play together or compete on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, or experience virtual reality with the Meta Quest 3!

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Games
Details:
Join us in the Teen Center for Teen Video Gaming! Play together or compete on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, or experience virtual reality with the Meta Quest 3! ...
Monarch Butterfly

UF/IFAS: Fairies of Florida: Butterflies Presentation and Fairy House Craft

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Remake Learning Days, Special Events
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Details:

Learn about some beautiful butterflies in our area and their associated plants. After the presentation build a fairy house for your favorite butterfly. Registration is Required

Waitlist
Required
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
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Remake Learning Days, Special Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
Learn about some beautiful butterflies in our area and their associated plants. After the presentation build a fairy house for your favorite butterfly. Registration is Required as supplies are limited!  ...
An image of bookmarks resting on top of a book.

Take & Make: Colorful Bookmarks

All Day 5/1 - 5/24
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Grab some supplies from the teen room to color and make your own bookmarks! While supplies last. 

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:
Grab some supplies from the teen room to color and make your own bookmarks! While supplies last.  ...
Two teens sitting next to each other, smiling.

Teen Room

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 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. ...

Last Stop Teen Hangout

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games. The program is open to

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Details:
LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games. The program is open to any teen who agrees to follow the Teen Room Code of Conduct. Aft...
Mini golf putter and four multi-colored golf balls on a putting green.

Mini Golf Night!

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Games, Lifelong Learning, Remake Learning Days
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Details:

Enjoy playing a round or two of mini-golf on our course designed and created using our Creation Station tools and recyclable materials. Pick up game instructions at the front desk.

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Games, Lifelong Learning, Remake Learning Days
Details:
Enjoy playing a round or two of mini-golf on our course designed and created using our Creation Station tools and recyclable materials. Pick up game instructions at the front desk.  Fun for the whole gang! ...
Lego Pile

Lego Club

Wednesday, May 1, 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
LEGO Club:

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, 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

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

Balls of yarn of different colors in a basket.

Beginner's Day with Quirky Knitters

Thursday, May 2, 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, May 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 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. ...

Last Stop Teen Hangout

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games. The program is open to

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Details:
LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games. The program is open to any teen who agrees to follow the Teen Room Code of Conduct. Aft...
actor on stage

"Curtains Up! Exploring Elements of Theatre On and Off the Stage"-For Tweens and Teens

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, Outreach, Remake Learning Days, Special Events
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Lights, Camera, Action!  Young actors will participate with the Venice Theatre in a variety of activities that will help them discover elements of the craft.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, Outreach, Remake Learning Days, Special Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Details:
Lights, Camera, Action!  Young actors will participate with the Venice Theatre in a variety of activities that will help them discover elements of the craft. ...
Crystal Bowl Sound Bath

Crystal Bowl Sound Bath

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living, Music in the Libraries
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Everything in our universe is information and energy vibrating at specific frequencies. Music is a powerful tool to guide consciousness into higher realms and induce healing. Jo

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living, Music in the Libraries
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Details:
Everything in our universe is information and energy vibrating at specific frequencies. Music is a powerful tool to guide consciousness into higher realms and induce healing. Join us as our guide brings the power of a crystal bowl sound bath exper...