Name: Creation Station Open House
Start: 2025-01-17T15:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-01-17T16:00:00-05:00
Location: Shannon Staub Library

Creation Station Open House

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Creation Station at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Creation Station

Age Group:

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

Details:

Drop by the Creation Station to learn about some of the different equipment we have available! Equipment demo only.

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

Details:

Drop by the Creation Station to learn about some of the different equipment we have available! Equipment demo only.

Anime Club

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Conference Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Program Type:

Clubs

Age Group:

Teens (13 to 18 years)

Details:

Hang out with us as we watch anime, try Japanese snacks, and try our craft skills out with Japanese crafts!

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Clubs

Details:

Hang out with us as we watch anime, try Japanese snacks, and try our craft skills out with Japanese crafts!

Teen Writing Group

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room at Fruitville Library

Program Type:

Career Journeys, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Teens (13 to 18 years)

Details:

Unleash your creativity in a supportive space!Share your work, get feedback, and participate in fun writing exercises to boost your confidence and spark your imagination. Whether y...

Library Branch: Fruitville Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Career Journeys, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Unleash your creativity in a supportive space!

Last Stop Teen Hangout

Friday, January 17, 2025 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.

Guitar Groove: A Fun 6-week Beginner Guitar Course, Beginner 1

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am

Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library

Program Type:

Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Details:

Ready to rock? Join us for a fun and family-friendly 6-week guitar class designated for complete beginners! Learn to play some of your favorite songs while making music and memorie...

Registration Open

Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Program Room

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries

Required

Seats Remaining: 9

Details:

Ready to rock? Join us for a fun and family-friendly 6-week guitar class designated for complete beginners! Learn to play some of your favorite songs while making music and memories.

Make and Take

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Details:

Join us for an enjoyable craft session in the Veranda Room at the North Port Public Library! It will be a fun time of learning and building new crafting skills. Local artist, Jenni...

Registration Closed

Required

Registration Closed

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

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

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Details:

Join us for an enjoyable craft session in the Veranda Room at the North Port Public Library! It will be a fun time of learning and building new crafting skills.

Guitar Groove: A Fun 6-week Intermediate Guitar Course, Beginner 2

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library

Program Type:

Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Details:

Already know a few chords or continuing from Beginner 1? Let's take your guitar skills to the next level! In this fun, family-friendly 6-week class, you'll learn to play even more ...

Registration Open

Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Program Room

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries

Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Details:

Already know a few chords or continuing from Beginner 1? Let's take your guitar skills to the next level!

Tween & Teen Self-Led Clay Modeling

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Creation Station at North Port Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Details:

Our clay modeling program allows participants to explore their creativity and express themselves through the art of shaping and molding clay. Walk-ins are welcome, so drop by ...

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Our clay modeling program allows participants to explore their creativity and express themselves through the art of shaping and molding clay.

The Book Dragons

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Teen Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Book Discussions, Volunteer Orientations & Programs

Age Group:

Teens (13 to 18 years)

Details:

Calling all young book lovers! Come join the book dragons, where we dive into the latest and greatest YA novels, classics, and everything in between. This is a space for teens to s...

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Teen Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Book Discussions, Volunteer Orientations & Programs

Details:

Calling all young book lovers! Come join the book dragons, where we dive into the latest and greatest YA novels, classics, and everything in between.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Kid's Origami Workshop

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

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

Age Group:

Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Details:

Join Melina and learn how to make your own paper creation! Instructions and supplies provided, just bring your imagination!

Required

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

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

Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Details:

Join Melina and learn how to make your own paper creation! Instructions and supplies provided, just bring your imagination!

Teen Advisory Board

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Teen Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Clubs, Volunteer Orientations & Programs

Age Group:

Teens (13 to 18 years)

Details:

Want to get more involved with the library? The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) at our library is a dynamic program that empowers teens to shape and enhance their library experience. ...

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Teen Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Clubs, Volunteer Orientations & Programs

Details:

Want to get more involved with the library?

Disclaimer(s)

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

Self-Defense Workshops

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm

Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living

Age Group:

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

Details:

Learn basic skills you can use to defend yourself and avoid dangerous situations. Another class is scheduled for January 11th at 3:30 p.m. This registration will allow you to...

Registration Open

Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

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

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living

Required

Seats Remaining: 18

Details:

Learn basic skills you can use to defend yourself and avoid dangerous situations. Another class is scheduled for January 11th at 3:30 p.m. This registration will allow you to attend both classes.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

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LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

Last Stop Teen Hangout

Monday, January 20, 2025 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...

Cancelled

Cancelled

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.

Teen Writers Club

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Veranda Room at 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. ...

Cancelled

Cancelled

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

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.

Il Divino — Michelangelo & The High Renaissance

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures

Age Group:

Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Details:

Join us for a free lecture and Q&A exploring the Renaissance life, career and lasting legacy of Michelangelo Buonarroti.This program will be a Zoom lecture with a library staff...

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures

Details:

Join us for a free lecture and Q&A exploring the Renaissance life, career and lasting legacy of Michelangelo Buonarroti.

This program will be a Zoom lecture with a library staff member available to facilitate audience questions.

Teen Movie Afternoon

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Teen Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), 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: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: 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!

Two teens sitting next to each other, smiling.

Teen Room

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 2:30pm - 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

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 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.

NASA STEM club for Tweens and Teens: The Water Cycle

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Creation Station at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Details:

Join us in some stellar science fun! Learn more about our water cycle and our planets from a NASA scientist,For Tweens and Teens. Registration Required.

Registration Open

Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Special Events

Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Details:

Join us in some stellar science fun! Learn more about our water cycle and our planets from a NASA scientist,

For Tweens and Teens.

Registration Required.

Anime Club

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm

Selby Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Movies

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Details:

Watch anime and discuss your favorite characters. Explore anime-inspired, Asian snacks and crafts. Ages 9-18 are welcome!

Cancelled

Cancelled

Library Branch: Selby Library

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Movies

Details:

Watch anime and discuss your favorite characters. Explore anime-inspired, Asian snacks and crafts. Ages 9-18 are welcome!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Movie Club

Tuesday, January 21, 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 th...

Registration Open

Required

Registration Open

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.

Teen Room

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 2:30pm - 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.

Chef Warren: Simply Incredible Stews

Wednesday, January 22, 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:

Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Details:

Whether you're cooking in a crock pot or Dutch oven, you'll find yourself making these incredible one-pot meals for your family or dinner guests.Registration Required.

Registration Open

Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Cultural Life, Healthy Living, Lectures, Lifelong Learning

Required

Seats Remaining: 89

Details:

Whether you're cooking in a crock pot or Dutch oven, you'll find yourself making these incredible one-pot meals for your family or dinner guests.

Registration Required.

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