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. The Knit Happens Club Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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: Bring your projects, patterns, and questions to the North Port Library and join our club for an afternoon of knitting and crochet. All skill levels welcome. Registratio... 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. Nov 21 2024 Thu The Knit Happens Club 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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: Bring your projects, patterns, and questions to the North Port Library and join our club for an afternoon of knitting and crochet. All skill levels welcome. Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Last Stop Teen Hangout Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Room at North Port Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Details: LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games. The program is open to... This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Nov 21 2024 Thu Last Stop Teen Hangout 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games Details: LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Off the Page: Author John Fowler and "A Forest in the Clouds" Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library Program Type: Author Event, Book Discussions, Lifelong Learning, Off the Page Literary Celebration Age Group: Adults Details: In "A Forest in the Clouds", John Fowler takes us into the world of Karisoke Research Center, the remote mountain gorilla camp of Dr. Dian Fossey, a few years prior to her gruesome... This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 21 2024 Thu Off the Page: Author John Fowler and "A Forest in the Clouds" 3:00pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room AB Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Event, Book Discussions, Lifelong Learning, Off the Page Literary Celebration Details: In "A Forest in the Clouds", John Fowler takes us into the world of Karisoke Research Center, the remote mountain gorilla camp of Dr. Dian Fossey, a few years prior to her gruesome murder.
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 Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm North Port 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 chi... This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. Nov 21 2024 Thu Read with the Dogs 3:30pm - 4:30pm Library Branch: North Port Library 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 program is intended for children who can read independently
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Science Club Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room at Fruitville Library Program Type: Special Events Age Group: Youth, Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Details: Calling all young scientists! Grow your scientific knowledge and dazzle with some cool hands-on science experiments with the help of Miss Jenny and the other librarians at Fruitvil... This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Nov 21 2024 Thu Science Club 3:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Youth, Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Special Events Details: Calling all young scientists! Grow your scientific knowledge and dazzle with some cool hands-on science experiments with the help of Miss Jenny and the other librarians at Fruitville.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Gulf Gate Library Teen Advisory Board Meeting Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Learning Lab at Gulf Gate Library Program Type: Discussion Groups, Volunteer Orientations & Programs Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Details: Join other teens at our monthly Teen Advisory Board Meeting. The Board will discuss topics related to teen library services, teen programs and the teen collections. Attendees will ... This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Nov 21 2024 Thu Gulf Gate Library Teen Advisory Board Meeting 4:00pm - 5:00pm Learning Lab Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Learning Lab Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Discussion Groups, Volunteer Orientations & Programs Details: Join other teens at our monthly Teen Advisory Board Meeting. The Board will discuss topics related to teen library services, teen programs and the teen collections. Attendees will receive community service credit for their time at the meeting.
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. Creation Station Teen/Tween Lab: Contented Collage Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm Creation Station at Selby Library Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Details: What are you thankful for? Visit us in the Creation Station to peacefully create a "contented collage" of all the things that make you happy, make you thankful, and, of course, #bl... 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. Nov 21 2024 Thu Creation Station Teen/Tween Lab: Contented Collage 4:30pm - 5:45pm Creation Station Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station Details: What are you thankful for? Visit us in the Creation Station to peacefully create a "contented collage" of all the things that make you happy, make you thankful, and, of course, #blessed. 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. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. LEGO® Stop Motion Animation Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Career Journeys, Clubs, Creation Station Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Details: Lights, Camera, Bricks! Learn to create your own animated films using LEGO® bricks and Minifigures and the classic technique of stop motion animation! Registration Open 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 "Families" group. Nov 21 2024 Thu LEGO® Stop Motion Animation 6:00pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room Registration Open 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), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Career Journeys, Clubs, Creation Station Required Seats Remaining: 3 Details: Lights, Camera, Bricks! Learn to create your own animated films using LEGO® bricks and Minifigures and the classic technique of stop motion animation!
This event is in the "All Ages" group. TBD - United Way Pie Day 11/22/2024 @ 10:00am to 11/23/2024 @ 5:00pm Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Cultural Life Age Group: All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Nov 22 - 23 2024 TBD - United Way Pie Day 11/22/2024 @ 10:00am - 11/23/2024 @ 5:00pm Community Room Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Cultural Life
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 Friday, November 22, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am Meeting Room at Fruitville Library Program Type: Storytimes 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 special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help yo... 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. Nov 22 2024 Fri Forty Carrots Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:15am Meeting Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Storytimes Details: For mobile babies to 5 years old.
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 Friday, November 22, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Meeting Room at Fruitville Library Program Type: Storytimes 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 special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help yo... 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. Nov 22 2024 Fri Forty Carrots Partners in Play 12:00pm - 1:00pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Storytimes Details: For mobile babies to 5 years old.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Beadwork Suncatchers Friday, November 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Enjoy a creative class with our amazing instructor and learn the art of suncatchers. In this class, our instructor will guide you in creating a one of a kind design! You'll assembl... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Nov 22 2024 Fri Beadwork Suncatchers 1:00pm - 3:00pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning Required Seats Remaining: 15 Details: Enjoy a creative class with our amazing instructor and learn the art of suncatchers. In this class, our instructor will guide you in creating a one of a kind design! You'll assemble the beads into beautiful sun catching strands.
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 Friday, November 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Creation Station at North Port Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Details: This program is a unique and sustainable way to explore your creativity and imagination. In this drop-in event, participants are given a variety of leftover materials such as scrap... Cancelled 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. Nov 22 2024 Fri Cancelled Let's Get Crafty 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning Details: This program is a unique and sustainable way to explore your creativity and imagination.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Last Stop Teen Hangout Friday, November 22, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Room at North Port Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Details: LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games. The program is open to... This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Nov 22 2024 Fri Last Stop Teen Hangout 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games Details: LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. The Legal Issues Writers Face Friday, November 22, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Author Event, Book Discussions, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Special Events Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Join Professor Michael Polelle as he gives a presentation on copyright law, defamation law, and right-of-privacy issues. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Nov 22 2024 Fri The Legal Issues Writers Face 3:30pm - 4:45pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Author Event, Book Discussions, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Special Events Details: Join Professor Michael Polelle as he gives a presentation on copyright law, defamation law, and right-of-privacy issues.
This event is in the "Adults" group. University of Florida/IFAS Extension Master Gardener Plant Clinic Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Fruitville Library Program Type: Green Living Age Group: Adults Details: The Plant Clinic meets in the library lobby. Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified? Homeowners can r... This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 23 2024 Sat University of Florida/IFAS Extension Master Gardener Plant Clinic 10:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Fruitville Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Green Living Details: The Plant Clinic meets in the library lobby.
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. Story Trails in the Reading Garden Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm Reading Garden at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years) Details: Stoll through our Reading Garden with your little one a YOU become the storyteller. Enjoy a different book each visit. 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. Nov 23 2024 Sat Story Trails in the Reading Garden 10:00am - 4:00pm Reading Garden Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Reading Garden Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes Details: Stoll through our Reading Garden with your little one a YOU become the storyteller. Enjoy a different book each visit.
This event is in the "Youth" 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 "Families" group. Hot Wheels Racers Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Games Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Details: KIDS, START YOUR ENGINES! Build looping, twisting tracks for Hot Wheel cars, and experiment with Newton's laws of motion in this fun hands-on event that combines STEM learning with... This event is in the "Youth" 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 "Families" group. Nov 23 2024 Sat Hot Wheels Racers 10:30am - 12:00pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Games Details: KIDS, START YOUR ENGINES! Build looping, twisting tracks for Hot Wheel cars, and experiment with Newton's laws of motion in this fun hands-on event that combines STEM learning with classic play.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Intermediate Origami Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm Creation Station at North Port Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Join Teresa as she teaches even more difficult origami than she does in her beginner class. She likes to create items to decorate a home or to give away as a gift. She brings in... Waitlist Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Nov 23 2024 Sat Intermediate Origami 10:30am - 12:30pm Creation Station Waitlist Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Required Seats Remaining: 0 Details: Join Teresa as she teaches even more difficult origami than she does in her beginner class.
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. Music Club Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm Selby Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Details: Jam and learn with your teen teacher, Anni Szantosi, and her numerous instruments! This club is for music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who like mus... 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. Nov 23 2024 Sat Music Club 12:00pm - 1:30pm Library Branch: Selby Library Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances Details: Jam and learn with your teen teacher, Anni Szantosi, and her numerous instruments! This club is for music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who like music as well. 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. The Knit Happens Club Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Creation Station at North Port Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Details: All skill levels welcome! It is recommended to bring your own yarn and needles. Instruction sheets will be provided. 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. Nov 23 2024 Sat The Knit Happens Club 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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, Lifelong Learning Details: All skill levels welcome! It is recommended to bring your own yarn and needles. Instruction sheets will be provided.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Coding Club Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Selby Library Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Details: Meet other coders and work on your coding project. Share with others and troubleshoot as a team. Led by Levi Szantosi whose top picks are Python, Scratch, and Unreal Engine. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Nov 23 2024 Sat Coding Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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), Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction Details: Meet other coders and work on your coding project. Share with others and troubleshoot as a team. Led by Levi Szantosi whose top picks are Python, Scratch, and Unreal Engine. 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. The Book Dragons Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Teen Room at North Port Library Program Type: Book Discussions, Volunteer Orientations & Programs Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Details: Calling all young book lovers! Come join the book dragons, where we dive into the latest and greatest YA novels, classics, and everything in between. This is a space for teens to s... This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Nov 23 2024 Sat The Book Dragons 2:00pm - 3:00pm Teen Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Book Discussions, Volunteer Orientations & Programs Details: Calling all young book lovers! Come join the book dragons, where we dive into the latest and greatest YA novels, classics, and everything in between. 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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Goofy Gamers Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Details: Celebrate the weekend with an hour of open gaming time with video games and board games! Registration Open Required This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Nov 23 2024 Sat Goofy Gamers 3:00pm - 4:00pm Youth Activity Room Registration Open Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Games Required Seats Remaining: 15 Details: Celebrate the weekend with an hour of open gaming time with video games and board games!