This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Make and Take Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning Age Group: 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... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Aug 3 2024 Sat Make and Take 10:30am - 12:00pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning Required Seats Remaining: 20 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Adult Coloring Craze Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm Creation Station at North Port Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Details: Join us for a calming and therapeutic coloring session where you can unleash your creativity and unwind. We provide a variety of intricate coloring pages, colored pencils,... 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. Aug 3 2024 Sat Adult Coloring Craze 12:00pm - 2:00pm Creation Station Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station Details: Join us for a calming and therapeutic coloring session where you can unleash your creativity and unwind.
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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Summer Learning Celebration ICE CREAM PARTY Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Special Events 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), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Details: All who completed their ten hours of reading in our Summer Learning program are invited to join us at Shannon Staub library for our after-summer bash, once again featuring our frie... 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Aug 3 2024 Sat Summer Learning Celebration ICE CREAM PARTY 12:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library 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), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Special Events Details: All who completed their ten hours of reading in our Summer Learning program are invited to join us at Shannon Staub library for our after-summer bash, once again featuring our friends from The Q Ice Cream.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Computer Basics Saturday, August 3, 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. Specific Topic TBD (to be decided at a later date). Registration R... Cancelled Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Aug 3 2024 Sat Cancelled Computer Basics 2:00pm - 4:00pm Creation Station 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 Details: This class will go over various subjects concerning computer basics. Basic computer typing skills required. Specific Topic TBD (to be decided at a later date). Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. A Matter of Balance #5 Monday, August 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to help people learn practical strategies to manage falls and increase physical activity levels. Participants will... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Aug 5 2024 Mon A Matter of Balance #5 10:30am - 12:30pm Program Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living Details: A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to help people learn practical strategies to manage falls and increase physical activity levels. Participants will learn:
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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Artists in the Libraries: Nature Printing with Florida Nature Monday, August 5, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Details: Artist, Elizabeth Goodwill will share the basics of nature printing. Participants will create an abstract painting suitable for framing using leaves, ferns and other plants. ... 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Aug 5 2024 Mon Artists in the Libraries: Nature Printing with Florida Nature 12:00pm - 1:00pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning Required Seats Remaining: 16 Details: Artist, Elizabeth Goodwill will share the basics of nature printing. Participants will create an abstract painting suitable for framing using leaves, ferns and other plants.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Socrates Cafe Monday, August 5, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm Conference Room at Gulf Gate Library Program Type: Discussion Groups Age Group: Adults Details: Socrates Cafe is a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of Socratic method... This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 5 2024 Mon Socrates Cafe 12:30pm - 2:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Groups Details: Socrates Cafe is a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of Socratic method: we learn more when we respectfully listen to and debate ideas wit
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Matter of Balance (1 of 8) Monday, August 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Please Register for Matter of Balance! You only need to sign up for the FIRST offering, this program is a series. Matter of Balance is an award-winning evidence-based fall preve... Registration Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Aug 5 2024 Mon Matter of Balance (1 of 8) 2:00pm - 4:00pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Registration Open Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living Required Seats Remaining: 94 Details: Please Register for Matter of Balance! You only need to sign up for the FIRST offering, this program is a series. 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. Meditation and Guided Imagery Monday, August 5, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Self-care and maintenance will be enhanced through meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques. In a fast-paced world of stressors, people can use this time to quiet down a... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Aug 5 2024 Mon Meditation and Guided Imagery 3:00pm - 4:00pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living Details: Self-care and maintenance will be enhanced through meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. SNAP Application Assistance Monday, August 5, 2024 at 3:30pm - 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. Aug 5 2024 Mon SNAP Application Assistance 3:30pm - 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. To make an appointment please contact:
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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. All Ages Coloring Lounge Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Details: Join us for a fun and unique way to unwind, reduce stress, and express your creativity at the Shannon Staub Library! We will have coloring pages for all ages, from fun kids-frie... 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Aug 6 2024 Tue All Ages Coloring Lounge 10:30am - 12:00pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts Details: Join us for a fun and unique way to unwind, reduce stress, and express your creativity at the Shannon Staub Library!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Genealogy Assistance Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 6 2024 Tue Genealogy Assistance 11:00am - 1:00pm Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lifelong Learning
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, August 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Group Study Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction, Virtual Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages 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 mem... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Aug 6 2024 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: Lifelong Learning, 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 "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. North Port Library Chess Club Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families Details: Want to play chess? Can’t find someone or somewhere to play? First & Fourth Tuesday of every month. 5 - 7 p.m. 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. Aug 6 2024 Tue North Port Library Chess Club 5:00pm - 7:00pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families Program Type: Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning Details: Want to play chess? Can’t find someone or somewhere to play? First & Fourth Tuesday of every month. 5 - 7 p.m.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Knit and Crocheting Group Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 10:15am - 12:00pm Conference Room at Fruitville Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Details: Learn to knit or crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! It is recommended to bring your own yarn and needles. Instructor-supplied yarns remain with the instructor weekly until... Cancelled This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 7 2024 Wed Cancelled Knit and Crocheting Group 10:15am - 12:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Learn to knit or crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! It is recommended to bring your own yarn and needles. Instructor-supplied yarns remain with the instructor weekly until piece is completed.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Socrates Café: Open Topic Discussions Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Conference Room at Selby Library Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults Details: Everyone is welcome to the open-topic discussions of the Socrates Cafe. At each meeting participants may suggest topics, and we vote to choose the topic. Then we have a moder... This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 7 2024 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, Lifelong Learning 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. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Tech Navigator Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Do you want help with... eBooks, movies, eAudiobooks Email how-to Using your device Library Database Resources Cyber Security Questions Printing Questions or s... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Aug 7 2024 Wed Tech Navigator 10:30am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction Details: Do you want help with... eBooks, movies, eAudiobooks Email how-to Using your device Library Database Resources Cyber Security Questions Printing Questions or something else?
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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. End of Summer Party Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Special Events Age Group: 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), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Details: All ages are invited to end their summer adventure at the library’s free end of summer party! Join us for an afternoon of fun digging for buried treasure, a face painter, an airbru... 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Aug 7 2024 Wed End of Summer Party 1:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Age Group: 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), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Special Events Details: All ages are invited to end their summer adventure at the library’s free end of summer party! Join us for an afternoon of fun digging for buried treasure, a face painter, an airbrush artist, and more!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mah Jongg for Experienced Players Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm Selby Library Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Games Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Play Mah Jongg with other experienced players in the Rotunda and make new friends! Please bring your own NMJL card with your name on it. A few cards will be provided for those who ... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Aug 7 2024 Wed Mah Jongg for Experienced Players 1:00pm - 3:30pm Library Branch: Selby Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Games Required Seats Remaining: 10 Details: Play Mah Jongg with other experienced players in the Rotunda and make new friends! Please bring your own NMJL card with your name on it.
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. UF/IFAS: Palm Facts and Fiction Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Green Living, Lectures Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Details: Learn all about Florida palms, from planting to pruning. Get the real story on “hurricane cuts,” how caring for palms differs from tree care, and a slew of tips and techniques. ... 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. Aug 7 2024 Wed UF/IFAS: Palm Facts and Fiction 4:00pm - 5:00pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Green Living, Lectures Details: Learn all about Florida palms, from planting to pruning. Get the real story on “hurricane cuts,” how caring for palms differs from tree care, and a slew of tips and techniques. Register at:
This event is in the "Adults" group. SMA "Happy Hour" Jazz Series: Synia Carroll- A Jazz Journey Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances Age Group: Adults Details: The Sarasota Music Archive presents a JAZZ HAPPY HOUR series: August 7: “Water is My Song: A Jazz Journey”, by jazz star Synia Carroll Trio. Original songs from Synia’s ne... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 7 2024 Wed SMA "Happy Hour" Jazz Series: Synia Carroll- A Jazz Journey 6:00pm - 7:00pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances Required Seats Remaining: 150 Details: The Sarasota Music Archive presents a JAZZ HAPPY HOUR series:
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Yak and Yarn Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am Conference Room at Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups Age Group: Adults, Seniors 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Aug 8 2024 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Tech Navigator Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm North Port Library Program Type: Technology Instruction Age Group: Adults, Seniors 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 t... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Aug 8 2024 Thu Tech Navigator 10:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: North Port Library Age Group: 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Tai Chi Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Healthy Living Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Go with the flow, learn Tai Chi, a low-impact exercise for your mind and body. Registration required. For adults. Registration Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Aug 8 2024 Thu Tai Chi 12:00pm - 1:00pm Meeting Room II Registration Open Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Healthy Living Required Seats Remaining: 12 Details: Go with the flow, learn Tai Chi, a low-impact exercise for your mind and body. Registration required. For adults.