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 Creation Station - Open Sewing Lab Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults Use 1 of 5 Brother sewing machines on Your Own Project. Must Know How to Sew. Machines Available on first come first serve basis. Cancelled View Details 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 Jun 17 2025 Tue Cancelled Creation Station - Open Sewing Lab 10:00am–12:00pm Community Room Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Details: Use 1 of 5 Brother sewing machines on Your Own Project. Must Know How to Sew. Machines Available on first come first serve basis.
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 Library 101: Navigating the New Library Catalog Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Technology Instruction Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Discover how to navigate the site with ease and learn how to login and view your account, request and search for items, and other new features. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required 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 Jun 17 2025 Tue Library 101: Navigating the New Library Catalog 10:30am–11:30am Meeting Room Registration Open 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: Technology Instruction Registration Required Details: Discover how to navigate the site with ease and learn how to login and view your account, request and search for items, and other new features.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Quirky Readers Book Club Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, Age Group: Adults, Seniors Looking to try something new and maybe make a friend or two? Join the library book club! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Quirky Readers Book Club 10:30am–11:30am Meeting Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, Details: Looking to try something new and maybe make a friend or two? Join the library book club!
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 Color Our World: Mexican Tin Art Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), History & Culture, Special Events Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Dive into the vibrant tradition of hojalata, Mexican tin art, celebrated for its bold colors and intricate designs. Learn techniques for cutting, scoring and shaping thin sheets of metal. Finish your unique tin art with bold, bright colors. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required 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 Jun 17 2025 Tue Color Our World: Mexican Tin Art 10:30am–12:00pm Veranda Room Waitlist Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), History & Culture, Special Events Registration Required Details: Dive into the vibrant tradition of hojalata, Mexican tin art, celebrated for its bold colors and intricate designs. Learn techniques for cutting, scoring and shaping thin sheets of metal. Finish your unique tin art with bold, bright colors.
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 Colorful Gelli Plate Printing Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm Classroom A/B (both rooms) at Osprey Library and History Center Program Type: Artists in the Libraries, Color Our World (Summer 2025), , Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Gelli printing is a form of mono printing that uses reusable printing plates to create interesting textures and layers of color. This form of printing does not require a press. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required 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 Jun 17 2025 Tue Colorful Gelli Plate Printing 11:00am–12:30pm Classroom A/B (both rooms) Waitlist Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center Room: Classroom A/B (both rooms) Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Artists in the Libraries, Color Our World (Summer 2025), , Registration Required Details: Gelli printing is a form of mono printing that uses reusable printing plates to create interesting textures and layers of color. This form of printing does not require a press.
This event is in the "Adults" group Genealogy Assistance Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Genealogy, Age Group: Adults Get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers Bring your questions View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Genealogy Assistance 11:00am–1:00pm Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy, Details: Get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers Bring your questions
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Health in Motion Bus Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Age Group: Adults, Seniors Stop by the Health in Motion Bus to talk to a nurse with the Florida Health Department with any questions you might have! No appointment required. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Health in Motion Bus 11:00am–2:00pm Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Details: Stop by the Health in Motion Bus to talk to a nurse with the Florida Health Department with any questions you might have! No appointment required. 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 "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 This event is in the "Families" group Calm Coloring Time Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm Rotunda at Selby Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families Color your world with a variety of materials including colored pencils, glitter pens, and markers, and choose from an array of beautiful coloring sheets or doodle your own! View Details 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 This event is in the "Families" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Calm Coloring Time 12:00pm–1:30pm Rotunda Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Rotunda Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station Details: Color your world with a variety of materials including colored pencils, glitter pens, and markers, and choose from an array of beautiful coloring sheets or doodle your own! 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 "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 Library 101: Navigating the New Library Catalog Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Technology Instruction Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Discover how to navigate the site with ease and learn how to login and view your account, request and search for items, and other new features. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required 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 Jun 17 2025 Tue Library 101: Navigating the New Library Catalog 2:00pm–3:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open 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: Technology Instruction Registration Required Details: Discover how to navigate the site with ease and learn how to login and view your account, request and search for items, and other new features.
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 Matter of balance (3 of 8) Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Conference Room at Selby Library Program Type: , Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Please Register for Matter of Balance! You only need to sign up for the FIRST offering, this program is a series. View Details 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 Jun 17 2025 Tue Matter of balance (3 of 8) 2:00pm–4:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: , Details: Please Register for Matter of Balance! You only need to sign up for the FIRST offering, this program is a series.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Tech Navigator Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Group Study Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: , Technology Instruction, Virtual Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Tech Navigator 2:00pm–4:00pm Group Study Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Group Study Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: , 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.
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 "Families" group Color Our World: Movie Club Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: Clubs, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Discussion Groups, Movies, , Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families 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. View Details 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 "Families" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Color Our World: Movie Club 5:30pm–7:30pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families Program Type: Clubs, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Discussion Groups, Movies, , 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group French Conversation Group Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room A at Gulf Gate Library Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Age Group: Adults, Seniors For people who want to improve their French speaking skills and enjoy reading French-language articles and discussing them. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jun 18 2025 Wed French Conversation Group 10:00am–12:00pm Meeting Room A Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Details: For people who want to improve their French speaking skills and enjoy reading French-language articles and discussing them.
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 "Families" group Knit and Crocheting Group Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:15am - 12:00pm Conference Room at Fruitville Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Families Join us at the Fruitville Library with your knit/crochet projects. All ages and skills are welcome. Supplies and knowledgeable members are on hand to help anyone interested in learning to knit or crochet. View Details 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 "Families" group Jun 18 2025 Wed Knit and Crocheting Group 10:15am–12:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: Fruitville 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, Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Details: Join us at the Fruitville Library with your knit/crochet projects. All ages and skills are welcome. Supplies and knowledgeable members are on hand to help anyone interested in learning to knit or crochet.
This event is in the "Adults" group Socrates Café: Open Topic Discussions Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Conference Room at Selby Library Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, Age Group: Adults Everyone is welcome to the open-topic discussions of the Socrates Cafe. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 18 2025 Wed Socrates Café: Open Topic Discussions 10:30am–12:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, Details: Everyone is welcome to the open-topic discussions of the Socrates Cafe. 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 Genealogy Assistance Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Genealogy Age Group: Adults Come and get one-on-one genealogy research assistance with expert experienced volunteers.Bring your questions! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 18 2025 Wed Genealogy Assistance 11:00am–1:00pm Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy Details: Come and get one-on-one genealogy research assistance with expert experienced volunteers.Bring your questions!
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 "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 "Families" group Creation Station Open House Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Creation Station at Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Creation Station Age Group: Youth, Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families Drop by the Creation Station to learn about some of the different equipment we have available! Equipment demo only. View Details 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 "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 "Families" group Jun 18 2025 Wed Creation Station Open House 1:00pm–2:00pm Creation Station Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Youth, Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families Program Type: Creation Station Details: Drop by the Creation Station to learn about some of the different equipment we have available! Equipment demo 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 Artists in the Libraries: Rockin’ Around the Rainbow Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Artists in the Libraries, Color Our World (Summer 2025) Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults Join Teaching Artist Stephanie Daige for a fun and thought-provoking journey through the colors of rock history. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required 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 Jun 18 2025 Wed Artists in the Libraries: Rockin’ Around the Rainbow 2:00pm–3:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults Program Type: Artists in the Libraries, Color Our World (Summer 2025) Registration Required Details: Join Teaching Artist Stephanie Daige for a fun and thought-provoking journey through the colors of rock history.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Sounds of Steel Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room at Fruitville Library Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages Join us for a calypso and steel drum performance with Johnny Lowery of the Caladesi Steel Band! Johnny will discuss the steel drum, its styles, sounds, and genre. Registration required. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 18 2025 Wed Sounds of Steel 2:00pm–4:00pm Meeting Room Waitlist Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Registration Required Details: Join us for a calypso and steel drum performance with Johnny Lowery of the Caladesi Steel Band! Johnny will discuss the steel drum, its styles, sounds, and genre. Registration required.
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 Game Night at the Library Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm Teen Center at Selby Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Enjoy games chosen by our staff from our library of digital, card and board games, karaoke, foosball and more! View Details 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 Jun 18 2025 Wed Game Night at the Library 4:00pm–5:45pm Teen Center Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Teen Center Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Games Details: Enjoy games chosen by our staff from our library of digital, card and board games, karaoke, foosball and more! 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Needle Felting with Elizabeth Goodwill Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm Creation Station at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Creation Station, Special Events Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Create colorful felt creations with Artist Elizabeth Goodwill! *This program has time has been extended to end at 6pm to give patrons more time to craft! Full View Details Registration Required 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 Jun 18 2025 Wed Needle Felting with Elizabeth Goodwill 4:30pm–6:00pm Creation Station Full Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Creation Station, Special Events Registration Required Details: Create colorful felt creations with Artist Elizabeth Goodwill! *This program has time has been extended to end at 6pm to give patrons more time to craft!
This event is in the "Adults" group Meeting with Foundation Directory Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm Conference Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Discussion Groups Age Group: Adults meeting View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 19 2025 Thu Meeting with Foundation Directory 9:00am–12:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Groups Details: meeting
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Yak and Yarn Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Conference Room at Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups Age Group: Adults, Seniors Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jun 19 2025 Thu Yak and Yarn 10:00am–11:30am Conference Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups Details: Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.
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 Tech Navigator Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm North Port Library Program Type: , , Technology Instruction Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills. View Details 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 Jun 19 2025 Thu Tech Navigator 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: North Port Library Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: , , Technology Instruction Details: Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.
