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Monday Game Nights:

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Creation Station, Games
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Families, All Ages
Details:

Get ready for an epic night of fun board games at our Game Night!All ages welcome. Meets 3:30-5:30 p.m. on the 1st Monday of the month except holidays. Get ready for an epic n...

Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting 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, All Ages
Program Type: Creation Station, Games
Details:

Get ready for an epic night of fun board games at our Game Night!

All ages welcome. Meets 3:30-5:30 p.m. on the 1st Monday of the month except holidays. 

Get ready for an epic night of fun and games at our Game Night.

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

Libraries and History Center ClosureWe will resume normal hours on Wednesday, Nov. 12.

Closing
Branches:
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library and History Center, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library
Description:

Libraries and History Center Closure

We will resume normal hours on Wednesday, Nov. 12.

Sewing

Sew a Fall Themed Applique Towel

Wednesday, November 12, 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
Details:

Join us and learn how to applique a hand towel. All materials will be provided. Ages 13 and up.Must Know How to Sew. Registration is required.

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
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Join us and learn how to applique a hand towel. All materials will be provided. Ages 13 and up.

Must Know How to Sew. 

Registration is required.

writing in a notebook by a lake.

Writer's Circle (Live)

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Events
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning, Virtual
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

The Writer's Circle was created for writers of all types and genres. Whether you write Fiction, Poetry, Lyrics even Stand-Up Comedy; here, you will find a welcoming place via Zoom ...

Registration Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Details:

The Writer's Circle was created for writers of all types and genres. Whether you write Fiction, Poetry, Lyrics even Stand-Up Comedy; here, you will find a welcoming place via Zoom to share and if you wish to, discuss your work.

Tobacco Free FL

Quit Smoking Now

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Discussion Groups, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

The Multi-session program meets weekly for 4 weeks and will provide you with the valuable tools you need to help you quit tobacco. These include preparing to quit tobacco with a qu...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Discussion Groups, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Details:

The Multi-session program meets weekly for 4 weeks and will provide you with the valuable tools you need to help you quit tobacco.

Tablet and Laptop

Tech Navigator

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), 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...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning, 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.

Suncoast Writers Guild Readers Workshop

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 10:15am - 12:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Clubs, Discussion Groups, Special Events
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

The Suncoast Writers Guild has been helping people develop the craft of writing for 35 years as a safe place to share stories and poems, get feedback, and build connections. Come a...

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions, Clubs, Discussion Groups, Special Events
Details:

The Suncoast Writers Guild has been helping people develop the craft of writing for 35 years as a safe place to share stories and poems, get feedback, and build connections.

Meditating on a mountain during sunrise

Meditation and Guided Imagery

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Healthy Living
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), 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...

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, Healthy Living
Details:

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

Sewing

Open Sewing Lab

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults
Details:

Use 1 of 4 Brother sewing machines on Your Own Project. Must Know How to Sew.  Machines Available on first come first serve basis.

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Use 1 of 4 Brother sewing machines on Your Own Project. Must Know How to Sew.  

Machines Available on first come first serve basis.

Tobacco Free FL

Quit Smoking Now

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Discussion Groups, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

The Multi-session program meets weekly for 4 weeks and will provide you with the valuable tools you need to help you quit tobacco. These include preparing to quit tobacco with a qu...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Discussion Groups, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Details:

The Multi-session program meets weekly for 4 weeks and will provide you with the valuable tools you need to help you quit tobacco.

Tablet and Laptop

Tech Navigator

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), 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...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning, 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.

Education Foundation-Student Success Coach

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Career Journeys
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years)
Details:

Work one on one with an expert Student Success Coach to identify and learn more about the pathways you wish to pursue after high school. If you need assistance at any stage of...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years)
Program Type: Career Journeys
Details:

Work one on one with an expert Student Success Coach to identify and learn more about the pathways you wish to pursue after high school.

Disclaimer(s)

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

chess

Chess club

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Active Older Adult Living
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

The chess club is an opportunity to play friendly games of chess in a low-stress environment. All levels are welcome to join.For teens/adults. First come, first seated.

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Clubs, Active Older Adult Living
Details:

The chess club is an opportunity to play friendly games of chess in a low-stress environment. All levels are welcome to join.

For teens/adults. First come, first seated.

Monday Game Nights:

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Creation Station, Games
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Families, All Ages
Details:

Get ready for an epic night of fun board games at our Game Night!All ages welcome. Meets 3:30-5:30 p.m. on the 1st Monday of the month except holidays. Get ready for an epic n...

Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting 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, All Ages
Program Type: Creation Station, Games
Details:

Get ready for an epic night of fun board games at our Game Night!

All ages welcome. Meets 3:30-5:30 p.m. on the 1st Monday of the month except holidays. 

Get ready for an epic night of fun and games at our Game Night.

Master Gardener: Drop In Plant Clinic

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Drop in to receive research-based lawn, landscape, pest management, and gardening help from the University of Florida.These sessions are made possible through a partnership with UF...

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Details:

Drop in to receive research-based lawn, landscape, pest management, and gardening help from the University of Florida.

These sessions are made possible through a partnership with UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County.

Tobacco Free FL

Quit Smoking Now

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

The Multi-session program meets weekly for 4 weeks and will provide you with the valuable tools you need to help you quit tobacco. These include preparing to quit tobacco with a qu...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Details:

The Multi-session program meets weekly for 4 weeks and will provide you with the valuable tools you need to help you quit tobacco.

Libraries and History Center Closure

All Day 11/27 - 11/28
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library and History Center, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library

Libraries and History Center ClosureThursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28.We will resume normal hours on Saturday, Nov. 29.

Closing
Branches:
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library and History Center, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library
Description:

Libraries and History Center Closure

Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28.

We will resume normal hours on Saturday, Nov. 29.

Meditation on top of a mountain looking at sunrise

Meditation and Guided Imagery

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Healthy Living
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), 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...

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, Healthy Living
Details:

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

Monday Game Nights:

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Creation Station, Games
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Families, All Ages
Details:

Get ready for an epic night of fun board games at our Game Night!All ages welcome. Meets 3:30-5:30 p.m. on the 1st Monday of the month except holidays. Get ready for an epic n...

Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting 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, All Ages
Program Type: Creation Station, Games
Details:

Get ready for an epic night of fun board games at our Game Night!

All ages welcome. Meets 3:30-5:30 p.m. on the 1st Monday of the month except holidays. 

Get ready for an epic night of fun and games at our Game Night.

Sewing

Open Sewing Lab

Tuesday, December 2, 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
Details:

Use 1 of 6 Brother sewing machines on Your Own Project. Must Know How to Sew.  Machines Available on first come first serve basis.

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 6 Brother sewing machines on Your Own Project. Must Know How to Sew.  

Machines Available on first come first serve basis.

Karluss Trapp

Music | 'Songs of the Holidays' with karluss Trapp

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Music in the Libraries, Cultural Life
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

"The Holidays” - that special time of year when we gather together with family and friends to celebrate life and give thanks. Karluss Trapp, the troubadour that entertained and edu...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Music in the Libraries, Cultural Life
Details:

"The Holidays” - that special time of year when we gather together with family and friends to celebrate life and give thanks.

Sewing

Sew a Snowflake Table Topper

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults
Details:

Join us and learn how to make an Snowflake Table Topper . All Materials will be provided.  Must know how to sew.  Ages 13 and up.

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, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Join us and learn how to make an Snowflake Table Topper . All Materials will be provided. 

 Must know how to sew.  Ages 13 and up.

Tablet and Laptop

Tech Navigator

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), 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...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning, 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.

chess

Chess club

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Active Older Adult Living
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

The chess club is an opportunity to play friendly games of chess in a low-stress environment. All levels are welcome to join.For teens/adults. First come, first seated.

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Clubs, Active Older Adult Living
Details:

The chess club is an opportunity to play friendly games of chess in a low-stress environment. All levels are welcome to join.

For teens/adults. First come, first seated.