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Health in Motion: Sarasota Health Department

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
North Port Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living
Age Group:
Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages

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.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Healthy Living
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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 "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

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Self-care and maintenance will be enhanced through meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques.

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, Healthy Living
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Self-care and maintenance will be enhanced through meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques.

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group

Beginning Yoga for Teens

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Unwind and get fit with this beginner-friendly guided yoga class for teens and tweens! Join us for an hour-long lesson and learn basic yoga and breathing exercises that can be used in your everyday life. Registration required.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
:

Unwind and get fit with this beginner-friendly guided yoga class for teens and tweens! Join us for an hour-long lesson and learn basic yoga and breathing exercises that can be used in your everyday life. Registration required.

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group

Craft Club: DIY Rubber Band Bracelets

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Creation Station at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Make awesome jewlery with a favorite household item!

For tweens and teens.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Registration Required
:

Make awesome jewlery with a favorite household item!

For tweens and teens.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group

Teen Craft Zone: Clay Cat Phone Holders

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Learning Lab at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

Artist Shelly Augsbury will demonstrate teens in sculpting and painting their own kitty cat phone holders made entirely from air-dry clay! 

Registration required. For ages 12-18.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
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Artist Shelly Augsbury will demonstrate teens in sculpting and painting their own kitty cat phone holders made entirely from air-dry clay! 

Registration required. For ages 12-18.

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 "Families" group

LEGO® Club

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 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

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

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 "All Ages" group

Morning Brew Coffee Club + Book Swap

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Join us for coffee, crosswords, coloring and participate in book related activities to discover a new favorite book to read!

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups
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Join us for coffee, crosswords, coloring and participate in book related activities to discover a new favorite book to read!

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, May 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

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!

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
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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!

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Zone at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

Join other teens at our monthly Teen Advisory Board Meeting. The Board will discuss topics related to teen library services, teen programs and the teen collections. Attendees will receive community service credit for their time at the meeting.

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
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Join other teens at our monthly Teen Advisory Board Meeting. The Board will discuss topics related to teen library services, teen programs and the teen collections. Attendees will receive community service credit for their time at the meeting.

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

Resume Workshop

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Career Journeys, Job Search Assistance, Lectures
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Learn how to write a standout resume and discover all the free resources that Sarasota County Libraries have to help you on your career journey!

Registration Open
Registration Required
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: Career Journeys, Job Search Assistance, Lectures
Registration Required
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Learn how to write a standout resume and discover all the free resources that Sarasota County Libraries have to help you on your career journey!

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 "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

STEM Day

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Games, Lifelong Learning
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), Families, All Ages

Join us every month for a variety of STEM activities including ozobots, LEGOTM  bricks, snap circuits, and more! All ages welcome!

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II 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), Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Games, Lifelong Learning
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Join us every month for a variety of STEM activities including ozobots, LEGOTM  bricks, snap circuits, and more! All ages welcome!

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

Music Club

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Teen Center at Selby Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Music in the Libraries
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Jam and learn in the Teen Center with your teen teacher, Anni Szantosi, and her numerous instruments! This club is for tween and teen music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who enjoy music. 

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Music in the Libraries
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Jam and learn in the Teen Center with your teen teacher, Anni Szantosi, and her numerous instruments! This club is for tween and teen music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who enjoy music. 

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

Coding Club

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Center at Selby Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Games, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Meet other coders in the Teen Center and work on your coding project. Share with others and troubleshoot as a team. Led by Levi Szantosi whose top picks are Python, Scratch, and Unreal Engine.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Games, Technology Instruction
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Meet other coders in the Teen Center and work on your coding project. Share with others and troubleshoot as a team. Led by Levi Szantosi whose top picks are Python, Scratch, and Unreal Engine.

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 "Youth" 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

Kid's Origami Workshop

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Summer Learning, Creation Station
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

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

Upcoming
Registration 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: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Summer Learning, Creation Station
Registration Required
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Join Melina and learn how to make your own paper creation! Instructions and supplies provided, just bring your imagination! 

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group

Goofy Gaming

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Celebrate the weekend with an hour of play!

For tweens and teens.

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Games
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Celebrate the weekend with an hour of play!

For tweens and teens.

Libraries and History Center Closure

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, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library

Libraries and History Center ClosureWe will resume normal hours on Tuesday, May 26.

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, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library
Description:

Libraries and History Center Closure

We will resume normal hours on Tuesday, May 26.

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

Karaoke Night

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Let your inner star shine at Karaoke Night!
Join us at the North Port Library every fourth Tuesday of the month for a fun-filled evening of music and self-expression.

Tonight’s theme: Hits of the 90's!

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, Music in the Libraries
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Let your inner star shine at Karaoke Night!
Join us at the North Port Library every fourth Tuesday of the month for a fun-filled evening of music and self-expression.

Tonight’s theme: Hits of the 90's!

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 "Families" group

LEGO® Club

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 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

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

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

Morning Brew Coffee Club and Book Swap

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Games, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Join us for coffee, crosswords, coloring and participate in book related activities to discover a new favorite book to read!

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Life, Games, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
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Join us for coffee, crosswords, coloring and participate in book related activities to discover a new favorite book to read!

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, May 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

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!

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
:

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!

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group

Yoga for Teens

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

Local instructor Sarah Thurow will guide teens in both basic and fun yoga poses to help get them in a lifelong habit of healthy living.

For ages 12-18 only.

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Cultural Life, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
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Local instructor Sarah Thurow will guide teens in both basic and fun yoga poses to help get them in a lifelong habit of healthy living.

For ages 12-18 only.

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

Movie Matinee: "Predator: Badlands"

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

After being banished for being the weak "runt" of his clan, a young Predator travels to a deadly planet to prove his worth by hunting the ultimate adversary. Rated PG-13.

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movies
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After being banished for being the weak "runt" of his clan, a young Predator travels to a deadly planet to prove his worth by hunting the ultimate adversary. Rated PG-13.

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

Building Newtown: Architecture and Community in Sarasota’s Historic Black Neighborhood

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Classroom A/B at Osprey Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Building Newtown: Architecture and Community in Sarasota’s Historic Black Neighborhood

Presented by:

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Osprey Library
Room: Classroom A/B
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
:

Building Newtown: Architecture and Community in Sarasota’s Historic Black Neighborhood

Presented by:

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

Home at Last: A 27,000-Mile Journey to North Port

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
America's 250th Celebration, Author Event, Book Sales, Cultural Life, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

They sold their home, cashed in their savings, and spent 280 days living in a converted FedEx truck-- all to collect the stories of America's heroes. Now, Kevin and Lauren Wallace have brought their mission home to North Port.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: America's 250th Celebration, Author Event, Book Sales, Cultural Life, Special Events
Registration Required
:

They sold their home, cashed in their savings, and spent 280 days living in a converted FedEx truck-- all to collect the stories of America's heroes. Now, Kevin and Lauren Wallace have brought their mission home to North Port.