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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Letters Against Isolation Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Conference Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Outreach Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Details: Help us combat loneliness and spread joy by writing anonymous handwritten letters to isolated seniors. Come and write your stories and create engaging letters with stickers and fun... Registration Open Required 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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 6 2024 Fri Letters Against Isolation 10:00am - 12:00pm Conference Room Registration Open Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Outreach Required Seats Remaining: 25 Details: Help us combat loneliness and spread joy by writing anonymous handwritten letters to isolated seniors. Come and write your stories and create engaging letters with stickers and fun stationary!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Life After Downton Abbey Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm Juliano Room at North Port Library Program Type: Discussion Groups, Movies Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Enjoy a cup of tea while discussing British movies and television series with a very welcoming group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 6 2024 Fri Life After Downton Abbey 10:00am - 1:00pm Juliano Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Juliano Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups, Movies Details: Enjoy a cup of tea while discussing British movies and television series with a very welcoming group. 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Chair Yoga: The Self-Care Chair Friday, December 6, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Chair Yoga with Didi McKay!From the instructor: "As a yoga instructor and mindfulness coach, I integrate balance, strengthening, lengthening/stretch, and breathwork/pranayama into ... Cancelled Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 6 2024 Fri Cancelled Chair Yoga: The Self-Care Chair 11:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Details: Chair Yoga with Didi McKay!
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. Creation Station Open Lab Friday, December 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm Creation Station at North Port Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors 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 Osmo technology, ro... 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. Dec 6 2024 Fri Creation Station Open Lab 1:00pm - 4:00pm Creation Station Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, 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 Osmo technology, robots, button makers, and more.
This event is in the "Adults" group. First Friday Film Series Friday, December 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room A at Gulf Gate Library Program Type: Movies Age Group: Adults Details: On the first Friday afternoon of the month, watch a movie that is hosted by film professor Maryann Dahlen, who will invite the audience to discuss the movie after its sho... This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 6 2024 Fri First Friday Film Series 1:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room A Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movies Details: On the first Friday afternoon of the month, watch a movie that is hosted by film professor Maryann Dahlen, who will invite the audience to discuss the movie after its showing. This month's showing is the following:
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Digital Literacy Workshop: Microsoft Word 101 Friday, December 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Conference Room at Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Career Journeys, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Join us at the library to learn the basics of Microsoft Word, including how to change the font type and size, how to make a bulleted list, how to change the text alignment, and mor... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 6 2024 Fri Digital Literacy Workshop: Microsoft Word 101 2:00pm - 4:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Career Journeys, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction Details: Join us at the library to learn the basics of Microsoft Word, including how to change the font type and size, how to make a bulleted list, how to change the text alignment, and more! No prior computer experience required.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Arts and Alliance Playreaders Present "On the Way to a Christmas Party" Friday, December 6, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room at Fruitville Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning, Performances Age Group: Adults Details: The Arts Alliance Play Readers present a dramatic reading of "On the Way to a Christmas Party": Come join us as we celebrate the joys of the holidays with this original play wri... Registration Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 6 2024 Fri Arts and Alliance Playreaders Present "On the Way to a Christmas Party" 2:30pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room Registration Closed Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning, Performances Required Seats Remaining: 19 Details: The Arts Alliance Play Readers present a dramatic reading of "On the Way to a Christmas Party":
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. Make and Take Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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... Waitlist Required 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. Dec 7 2024 Sat Make and Take 10:30am - 12:00pm Veranda Room Waitlist Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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.
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. Music Club Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm Selby Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Details: Jam and learn with your teen teacher, Anni Szantosi, and her numerous instruments! This club is for music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who like mus... 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. Dec 7 2024 Sat Music Club 12:00pm - 1:30pm Library Branch: Selby Library Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances Details: Jam and learn with your teen teacher, Anni Szantosi, and her numerous instruments! This club is for music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who like music as well. 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. FL Frontier Stories and Tales Celebrating the Holiday Season Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Performances, Special Events, Storytimes Age Group: Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Details: Step back in time and experience Florida’s rich holiday traditions with Florida Frontier Stories and Tales Celebrating the Holiday Season. Discover the origins of the First Thanksg... Registration Open Required This event is in the "Youth" 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. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 7 2024 Sat FL Frontier Stories and Tales Celebrating the Holiday Season 1:00pm - 2:00pm Veranda Room 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: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Performances, Special Events, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 45 Details: Step back in time and experience Florida’s rich holiday traditions with Florida Frontier Stories and Tales Celebrating the Holiday Season.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Computer Basics Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Creation Station at North Port Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Career Journeys, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: This class will go over various subjects concerning computer basics. Basic computer typing skills required.Registration Required Registration Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 7 2024 Sat Computer Basics 2:00pm - 4:00pm Creation Station Registration Open Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Career Journeys, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction Required Seats Remaining: 2 Details: This class will go over various subjects concerning computer basics. Basic computer typing skills required.Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group. Genealogy Assistance Monday, December 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Genealogy Age Group: Adults Details: Get genealogy research assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.Bring your questions! This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon Genealogy Assistance 10:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy Details: Get genealogy research assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.Bring your questions!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. SNAP Application Assistance Monday, December 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:30pm Group Study Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Healthy Living Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: A representative from All Faiths Food Bank will be available to help with your SNAP application. Appointments are preferred but not required. To make an... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon SNAP Application Assistance 10:00am - 5:30pm Group Study Room Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Group Study Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Healthy Living Details: A representative from All Faiths Food Bank will be available to help with your SNAP application. Appointments are preferred but not required.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult Coloring Group Monday, December 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Learning Lab at Gulf Gate Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Details: Join us on Mondays of the month for adult coloring! We supply the coloring pages and the pencils. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Gulf Gate Library. Hope to see... This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon Adult Coloring Group 10:30am - 12:00pm Learning Lab Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Learning Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Join us on Mondays of the month for adult coloring! We supply the coloring pages and the pencils. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Gulf Gate Library. Hope to see you there.
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. Holiday Greeting Card Workshop Monday, December 9, 2024 at 11:00am - 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 a festive Holiday Card Making Workshop! In this hands-on session, participants will create beautiful, personalized cards using a variety of materials and techniques. Pe... Registration Closed Required 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. Dec 9 2024 Mon Holiday Greeting Card Workshop 11:00am - 12:00pm Veranda Room 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 a festive Holiday Card Making Workshop! In this hands-on session, participants will create beautiful, personalized cards using a variety of materials and techniques. Perfect for all skill levels.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Vermont's Easy Street - Holiday Musical Selections with Lisa Brande and Mark Trichka Monday, December 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room at Fruitville Library Program Type: Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries Age Group: Adults Details: Husband and wife team Lisa and Mark bring you the sweetest of your favorite holiday music. Come enjoy classic popular holiday songs from Bing to Burl, beautiful carols, and instrum... Waitlist Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon Vermont's Easy Street - Holiday Musical Selections with Lisa Brande and Mark Trichka 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room Waitlist Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries Required Seats Remaining: 0 Details: Husband and wife team Lisa and Mark bring you the sweetest of your favorite holiday music.
This event is in the "Youth" 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. A Christmas Carol Read-Aloud Monday, December 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Performances Age Group: Youth, Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Details: Enjoy live music, carols, cookies, hot cocoa, and be a part of the abridged version of the beloved classic story by Charles Dickens! Actors from the Venice Theatre will play Scr... Registration Open Required This event is in the "Youth" 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon A Christmas Carol Read-Aloud 3:00pm - 5:00pm Community Room Registration Open Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Youth, Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Performances Required Seats Remaining: 7 Details: Enjoy live music, carols, cookies, hot cocoa, and be a part of the abridged version of the beloved classic story by Charles Dickens!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Float Team All Day Study Room C at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Book Discussions Age Group: Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Float Team All Day Study Room C Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Study Room C Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Golf Yoga For Seniors Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Do you want to improve your golf game? Join Mrs. Bee from Bumble Bee Yoga for a 1-hour yoga session to help build the strength and stability you need to play your best round. Mrs. ... Registration Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Golf Yoga For Seniors 10:30am - 11:30am Community Room Registration Open Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Required Seats Remaining: 13 Details: Do you want to improve your golf game? Join Mrs. Bee from Bumble Bee Yoga for a 1-hour yoga session to help build the strength and stability you need to play your best round. Mrs.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Tech Basics: Intro to Google Docs® Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: In this class, participants will learn how to create, edit, and share documents using Google Docs®, a free word processing program. Whether you're looking to write letters, create ... Registration Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Tech Basics: Intro to Google Docs® 10:30am - 12:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction Required Seats Remaining: 3 Details: In this class, participants will learn how to create, edit, and share documents using Google Docs®, a free word processing program.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Free Nutrition and Cooking Class Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Healthy Living Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Get simple strategies for eating healthy and learn how to make delicious, healthy food! You get to eat what you make and take home a bag of groceries. Registration require... Registration Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Free Nutrition and Cooking Class 11:00am - 12:00pm Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Healthy Living Required Seats Remaining: 4 Details: Get simple strategies for eating healthy and learn how to make delicious, healthy food! You get to eat what you make and take home a bag of groceries. Registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Genealogy Assistance Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Genealogy, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults Details: Get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers Bring your questions This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Genealogy Assistance 11:00am - 1:00pm Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy, Lifelong Learning Details: Get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers Bring your questions
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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Health in Motion Tuesday, December 10, 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... 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Health in Motion 12:00pm - 4:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Stressless Holiday Entertaining with Chef Warren Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library Program Type: Healthy Living, Special Events Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Do you find holiday cooking stressful? Join Chef Warren as he teaches us how to enjoy the holidays without spending all our time in the kitchen. Chef Warren will give us great idea... Registration Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Stressless Holiday Entertaining with Chef Warren 1:00pm - 2:00pm Meeting Room AB Registration Closed Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Healthy Living, Special Events Required Seats Remaining: 29 Details: Do you find holiday cooking stressful? Join Chef Warren as he teaches us how to enjoy the holidays without spending all our time in the kitchen.
