Name: Monday Game Nights:
Start: 2025-12-08T15:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-12-08T17:30:00-05:00
Location: Fruitville Library

Monday Game Nights:

Monday, December 8, 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.

Writer's Circle (Live)

Wednesday, December 10, 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

Registration Open

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.

Tech Navigator

Thursday, December 11, 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.

Meditation and Guided Imagery

Monday, December 15, 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.

Open Sewing Lab

Tuesday, December 16, 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.

Tech Navigator

Thursday, December 18, 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, December 18, 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.

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Suncoast Writers Guild Readers Workshop

Saturday, December 20, 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.

Chess club

Saturday, December 20, 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.

Monday Game Nights:

Monday, December 22, 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 12/24 - 12/25

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 ClosureWednesday, Dec. 24 - Thursday, Dec. 25We will resume normal hours on Friday, Dec. 26.

Closing

Branches:

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

Description:

Libraries and History Center Closure

Wednesday, Dec. 24 - Thursday, Dec. 25

We will resume normal hours on Friday, Dec. 26.

Monday Game Nights:

Monday, December 29, 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 Friday, Jan. 2.

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 Friday, Jan. 2.

Monday Game Nights:

Monday, January 5, 2026 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.

Tech Navigator

Thursday, January 8, 2026 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.

Monday Game Nights:

Monday, January 12, 2026 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.

Tech Navigator

Thursday, January 15, 2026 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, January 17, 2026 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.

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 Tuesday, Jan. 20.

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 Tuesday, Jan. 20.

Tech Navigator

Thursday, January 22, 2026 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.

Monday Game Nights:

Monday, January 26, 2026 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.

Tech Navigator

Thursday, January 29, 2026 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.

Monday Game Nights:

Monday, February 2, 2026 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.

Tech Navigator

Thursday, February 5, 2026 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.

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