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This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Master Gardener: Drop In Plant Clinic

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
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 wit...

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Age Group: 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.

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

Drop-In Jewelry Making for Adults

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Get your bling on!   Looking to try a new craft/art form? Join us for our monthly Creation Station drop-in DIY jewelry making sessions!  

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Get your bling on! 

 Looking to try a new craft/art form? Join us for our monthly Creation Station drop-in DIY jewelry making sessions!

 

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.

Artists in the Library: Cyanotype Silhouettes

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Details:

Join artist Melissa Hoesman to create blue cyanotype prints. Participants will first begin inside and place objects and images with a silhouette on treated paper. They will then ta...

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Join artist Melissa Hoesman to create blue cyanotype prints. Participants will first begin inside and place objects and images with a silhouette on treated paper.

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.

Build a Band

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Career Journeys, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Details:

Calling all music and band enthusiasts! Join us as we rock out with some of our favorite instruments and put together the library’s first band. No previous experience required! All...

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Career Journeys, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Details:

Calling all music and band enthusiasts! Join us as we rock out with some of our favorite instruments and put together the library’s first band. No previous experience required! All instruments will be provided. Recommended for ages 8 and up.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Make and Movie

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Movies
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

Take a break from your busy summer to relax and watch a movie with us! Enjoy a fun craft and snacks as you watch a movie.   All ages are welcome. The craft is best suite...

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Movies
Details:

Take a break from your busy summer to relax and watch a movie with us! Enjoy a fun craft and snacks as you watch a movie.

 

All ages are welcome. The craft is best suited for ages 5 and up.

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

SNAP Application Assistance

Monday, July 29, 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...

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 "Families" group.

Tinker Tuesday

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Details:

A different project every week! Ages 6+.

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Details:

A different project every week!

Ages 6+.

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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 "Families" group.

Story Trail

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
Garden at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Age Group:
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Details:

Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller. Enjoy a different book the first Saturday of every month! In case of rain, Story Trail ...

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Garden
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Details:

Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller. Enjoy a different book the first Saturday of every month!

In case of rain, Story Trail will be set up in the Kids' Zone.

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...

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.

School Supply Bingo

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Games, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Get ready to go back to school with bingo at the library! Every bingo winner will get to choose a FREE school supplies item as their prize.

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
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), Games, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Details:

Get ready to go back to school with bingo at the library! Every bingo winner will get to choose a FREE school supplies item as their prize.

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...

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!

Early Voting for 2024 Primary Election

All Day
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Early Voting for 2024 Primary Election 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily, August 10, 2024 to August 18, 2024

Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Early Voting for 2024 Primary Election

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily, August 10, 2024 to August 18, 2024

Early Voting for 2024 Primary Election

All Day
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Early Voting for 2024 Primary Election 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily, August 10, 2024 to August 18, 2024

Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Early Voting for 2024 Primary Election

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily, August 10, 2024 to August 18, 2024

Early Voting for 2024 Primary Election

All Day
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Early Voting for 2024 Primary Election 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily, August 10, 2024 to August 18, 2024

Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Early Voting for 2024 Primary Election

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily, August 10, 2024 to August 18, 2024

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

SNAP Application Assistance

Monday, August 12, 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...

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: 

Early Voting for 2024 Primary Election

All Day
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Early Voting for 2024 Primary Election 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily, August 10, 2024 to August 18, 2024

Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Early Voting for 2024 Primary Election

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily, August 10, 2024 to August 18, 2024

Early Voting for 2024 Primary Election

All Day
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Early Voting for 2024 Primary Election 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily, August 10, 2024 to August 18, 2024

Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Early Voting for 2024 Primary Election

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily, August 10, 2024 to August 18, 2024

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

Master Gardener: Drop In Plant Clinic

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
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 wit...

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Age Group: 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.

Early Voting for 2024 Primary Election

All Day
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Early Voting for 2024 Primary Election 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily, August 10, 2024 to August 18, 2024

Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Early Voting for 2024 Primary Election

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily, August 10, 2024 to August 18, 2024

Early Voting for 2024 Primary Election

All Day
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Early Voting for 2024 Primary Election 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily, August 10, 2024 to August 18, 2024

Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Early Voting for 2024 Primary Election

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily, August 10, 2024 to August 18, 2024

Early Voting for 2024 Primary Election

All Day
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Early Voting for 2024 Primary Election 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily, August 10, 2024 to August 18, 2024

Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Early Voting for 2024 Primary Election

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily, August 10, 2024 to August 18, 2024

Early Voting for 2024 Primary Election

All Day
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Early Voting for 2024 Primary Election 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily, August 10, 2024 to August 18, 2024

Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Early Voting for 2024 Primary Election

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily, August 10, 2024 to August 18, 2024

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

SNAP Application Assistance

Monday, August 19, 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...

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: 

PRIMARY ELECTION

All Day
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Early Voting

Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Early Voting