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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Summer Teen Hangout

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Join us for our Summer Teen Hangout! Our teen room is designed specifically for teenagers to come together, relax, read, and enjoy some fun activities. We'll have board gam...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Details:

Join us for our Summer Teen Hangout!

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.

Writer's Circle (Live)

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Events
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Virtual
Age Group:
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 ...

Waitlist
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Escape Room: Area 51

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Group Study Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Games, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Are aliens real? Discover the truth in our Area 51 Escape Room. For 6th grade and up. Register the day of. Space is limited.

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Games, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Are aliens real? Discover the truth in our Area 51 Escape Room. For 6th grade and up.

Register the day of. Space is limited.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Mah Jongg for Experienced Players

Wednesday, July 10, 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
Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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 "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.

Creation Station Adventures: Mug Making for Kids, Tweens, and Teens

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Drop in to design your own ceramic mug using infusible ink markers and our Cricut Mug Press! 1 mug per person. Registration is required and limited to kids, tweens and teens ...

Registration Closed
Required
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)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Drop in to design your own ceramic mug using infusible ink markers and our Cricut Mug Press!

1 mug per person.

Registration is required and limited to kids, tweens and teens ages 5-18. One name per registration, please.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Socrates Cafe: Open Topic Discussions

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
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...

Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Details:

Everyone is welcome to the open-topic discussions of the Socrates Cafe.

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.

Let's Get Crafty

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join the fun as we explore various arts and craft formats! We will be putting together 3D Wooden Puzzles that coincide with travelling!  *Bonus crafts may also be available...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Join the fun as we explore various arts and craft formats! We will be putting together 3D Wooden Puzzles that coincide with travelling! 

*Bonus crafts may also be available depending on supplies.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Summer Art Series - Artistic Rivals with Baila Miller

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Cultural Life, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Artistic Rivals - Summer Art Series with Baila Miller.  Édouard Manet VS Edgar Degas Edouard Manet (1832-1883) was a pivotal figure in the French Impressionism Movement....

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Cultural Life, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Details:

Artistic Rivals - Summer Art Series with Baila Miller. 

Édouard Manet VS Edgar Degas

Edouard Manet (1832-1883) was a pivotal figure in the French Impressionism Movement.

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Teen Cooking (Tweens and Teens)

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Calling all tween and teen kitchen curious kids, up to age 17! We are excited to offer a family nutrition program from the University of Florida. This program contains a curriculum...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Details:

Calling all tween and teen kitchen curious kids, up to age 17! We are excited to offer a family nutrition program from the University of Florida. This program contains a curriculum created to help kids develop a love of cooking!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Quit Smoking Now

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 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:
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: 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Creation Station Adventures: Mug Making for Adults

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Drop in to design your own ceramic mug using infusible ink markers and our Cricut Mug Press! 1 mug per person. Registration is required and limited to 15 adults. One name per...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Details:

Drop in to design your own ceramic mug using infusible ink markers and our Cricut Mug Press!

1 mug per person.

Registration is required and limited to 15 adults. One name per registration, please.

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Writing Bootcamp

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Creative Writing Professor Emily Carr will help you creatively express stories of your own life and perform them. More specifically, Professor Carr will be teaching participants to...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Creative Writing Professor Emily Carr will help you creatively express stories of your own life and perform them.

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.

Read with the Dogs

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Details:

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. The program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. This program is intended for childr...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Special Events
Details:

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. The program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Teen Video Gaming and VR

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Teen Center at Selby Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Join us in the Teen Center for Teen Video Gaming! Play together or compete on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, or experience virtual reality with the Meta Quest 3!

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Games
Details:

Join us in the Teen Center for Teen Video Gaming! Play together or compete on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, or experience virtual reality with the Meta Quest 3!

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Craft Club: Adventure Buddy for Tweens and Teens

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Creation Station at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Adventure awaits you in toy making fun!   Craft a tiny fluffy toy you can tote around with you on your summer escapades!

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Details:

Adventure awaits you in toy making fun!

 

Craft a tiny fluffy toy you can tote around with you on your summer escapades!

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Anime Club

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Youth Program Room at Selby Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Movies
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Watch anime and discuss your favorite characters. Explore anime-inspired, Asian snacks and crafts. Ages 9-18 are welcome!

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Details:

Watch anime and discuss your favorite characters. Explore anime-inspired, Asian snacks and crafts. Ages 9-18 are welcome!

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.

Graphic Novel Club

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Learning Lab at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Cultural Life
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Do you have a love of Manga, Comics or Anime? Join us the 2nd Wednesday of the month for conversation and  camaraderie. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Gul...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Book Discussions, Cultural Life
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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 "Families" group.

Lego Club

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Games
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
LEGO Club:

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Games

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

SMA "Happy Hour" Jazz Series: Kevin Celebi and The Harmonic Sanity Septet

Wednesday, July 10, 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: July 10:  Kevin Celebi is one of the region’s most renowned jazz trumpet players and arrangers. Join us as Kev...

Required
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, July 11, 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.

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, July 11, 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...

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 "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.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Details:

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educator...

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Details:

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

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 "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.

Partners in Play®

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room B at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Details:

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educator...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Special Events
Details:

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.

Youth Summer Program - Fun to be Fit with Adrianne Pezzella

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Healthy Living, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Details:

For infants to five years, attending with caregiver. The storytime includes simple stories, nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and crafts. Space is limited. Free tickets are avail...

Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Healthy Living, Storytimes
Details:

For infants to five years, attending with caregiver. The storytime includes simple stories, nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and crafts. Space is limited. Free tickets are available at the youth desk beginning at 10 a.m.