This event is in the "Adults" group. Genealogy Assistance Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Genealogy, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults Details: Get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers Bring your questions This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Genealogy Assistance 1:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy, Lifelong Learning Details: Get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers Bring your questions
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: Beginner Crochet Class Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Creation Station at North Port Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Details: Join us for a fun and relaxing beginner's crochet class, perfect for those new to the world of crochet or looking to refresh their skills. In this introductory class, you'll learn ... 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. Apr 3 2025 Thu The Knit Happens Club: Beginner Crochet Class 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, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups Details: Join us for a fun and relaxing beginner's crochet class, perfect for those new to the world of crochet or looking to refresh their skills.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. AARP Income Tax Assistance Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room A at Gulf Gate Library Program Type: Tax Help Age Group: All Ages Details: --- ADVANCE APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. ---Volunteers from the AARP Tax Aide Program will be available for free individual tax preparation and e-filing. Any age/income level i... This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu AARP Income Tax Assistance 1:00pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room A Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Tax Help Details: --- ADVANCE APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Book Discussion Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Conference Room at Fruitville Library Program Type: Book Discussions Age Group: Adults Details: Join us on the first Thursday of the month to discuss our selection. Limited to 20 participants. Register at the Fruitville Reference Desk or call 941 861-2518 This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Book Discussion 1:30pm - 2:30pm Conference Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions Details: Join us on the first Thursday of the month to discuss our selection. Limited to 20 participants. Register at the Fruitville Reference Desk or call 941 861-2518
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Master Gardener Plant Clinic Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm Conference Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Green Living, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them. Get expert advice on your landscaping needs. ... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Master Gardener Plant Clinic 1:30pm - 3:30pm Conference Room Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Green Living, Lifelong Learning Details: Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them. Get expert advice on your landscaping needs.
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Pysanky: Ukrainian Egg Dying Demonstration Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Details: Join Bohdana Puzyk from the Ukrainian National Women's League of America for a demonstration of the traditional Ukrainian art of egg dying, called Pysanky. You'll get to see step-b... Registration Open Required This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Pysanky: Ukrainian Egg Dying Demonstration 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning Required Seats Remaining: 29 Details: Join Bohdana Puzyk from the Ukrainian National Women's League of America for a demonstration of the traditional Ukrainian art of egg dying, called Pysanky.
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Doris Kearns Goodwin: Leadership in Turbulent Times Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Book Discussions, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Special Events, Virtual Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Details: As part of our 50th Anniversary celebration in 2025, Road Scholar is thrilled to offer this special gift to our participants: a free virtual lecture by Doris Kearns Goodwin, one of... Registration Open Required This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Doris Kearns Goodwin: Leadership in Turbulent Times 2:00pm - 3:30pm Veranda Room Registration Open Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Book Discussions, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Special Events, Virtual Required Seats Remaining: 48 Details: As part of our 50th Anniversary celebration in 2025, Road Scholar is thrilled to offer this special gift to our participants: a free virtual lecture by Doris Kearns Goodwin, one of the most renowned historians of our time.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Teen Room Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning, Movies Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Details: Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Teen Room 2:30pm - 4:30pm Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning, Movies Details: Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Last Stop Teen Hangout Thursday, April 3, 2025 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. Apr 3 2025 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 "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Read 'Em and Eat Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Book Discussions, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Families Details: Read for at least 10 minutes in our "lounge" and enjoy a sweet treat as a reward. Recommended for ages 6 and up. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Read 'Em and Eat 3:45pm - 4:45pm Meeting Room II Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Book Discussions, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Details: Read for at least 10 minutes in our "lounge" and enjoy a sweet treat as a reward. Recommended for ages 6 and up.
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. Crayon Resist Watercolor Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Details: Make a watercolor painting using crayons to create a resist effect. Even a beginner can create their own beautiful painting with this easy craft. 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. Apr 3 2025 Thu Crayon Resist Watercolor 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Activity Room Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Make a watercolor painting using crayons to create a resist effect. Even a beginner can create their own beautiful painting with this easy craft.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. Focus on Creativity: "Something Theatrical" Creative Dramatics - Class 4 Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Career Journeys, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years) Details: Tweens are invited to engage in theatre games and improv, exploring and expressing ideas through interactive non-competitive participation. They'll have fun learning about the acto... This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Focus on Creativity: "Something Theatrical" Creative Dramatics - Class 4 4:30pm - 5:30pm Program Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Career Journeys, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning Details: Tweens are invited to engage in theatre games and improv, exploring and expressing ideas through interactive non-competitive participation. They'll have fun learning about the actor's "instrument": voice, body, mind, and imagination.
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. Creation Station Teen Lab: Cardboard Relief Sculpture Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm Creation Station at Selby Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Details: Make a two-dimensional sculpture design or your pet or anything to decorate your home or gift to a friend. 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. Apr 3 2025 Thu Creation Station Teen Lab: Cardboard Relief Sculpture 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), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Details: Make a two-dimensional sculpture design or your pet or anything to decorate your home or gift to a friend. 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. Sister Cities Association of Sarasota Lecture Series Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library Program Type: Lectures Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Enjoy lectures about various towns that celebrate sisterhood with Sarasota. Provided by Sister Cities Association of Sarasota. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Sister Cities Association of Sarasota Lecture Series 5:00pm - 6:00pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lectures Details: Enjoy lectures about various towns that celebrate sisterhood with Sarasota. Provided by Sister Cities Association of Sarasota. 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 "All Ages" group. Pop-Up Stop: Old Miakka Schoolhouse Potluck Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Pop-Up Library Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Outreach Age Group: All Ages Details: On the first Thursday of each month, the Old Miakka Schoolhouse hosts a community potluck dinner. Never to disappoint, the Pop-Up brings a dish of new reads and library services! Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Pop-Up Stop: Old Miakka Schoolhouse Potluck 5:30pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Pop-Up Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Outreach Details: On the first Thursday of each month, the Old Miakka Schoolhouse hosts a community potluck dinner. Never to disappoint, the Pop-Up brings a dish of new reads and library services!
This event is in the "Youth" 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. LEGO® Club Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Career Journeys, Games Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Details: Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO® bricks, you provide the imagination. This event is in the "Youth" 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. Apr 3 2025 Thu LEGO® Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Story Time Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Career Journeys, Games Details: Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO® bricks, you provide the imagination.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. A Matter of Balance #7 Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to help people learn practical strategies to manage falls and increase physical activity levels. Participants will lea... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Apr 4 2025 Fri A Matter of Balance #7 10:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living Details: A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to help people learn practical strategies to manage falls and increase physical activity levels. Participants will learn:
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Life After Downton Abbey Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm Juliano Room at North Port Library Program Type: Discussion Groups, Movies Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Enjoy a cup of tea while discussing British movies and television series with a very welcoming group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Apr 4 2025 Fri Life After Downton Abbey 10:00am - 1:00pm Juliano Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Juliano Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups, Movies Details: Enjoy a cup of tea while discussing British movies and television series with a very welcoming group. 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. Chair Yoga with Manching Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Healthy Living Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: A new class designed for everyone regardless of age or fitness level. Join us to explore basic yoga poses to develop strength, flexibility and balance. This is a perfect class for ... Registration Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Apr 4 2025 Fri Chair Yoga with Manching 10:15am - 11:15am Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Healthy Living Required Seats Remaining: 10 Details: A new class designed for everyone regardless of age or fitness level. Join us to explore basic yoga poses to develop strength, flexibility and balance.
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, April 4, 2025 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. Apr 4 2025 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. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.
AARP Tax-Aide Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 3:00pm Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library Purpose of Room Use: APPOINTMENTS ARE CURRENTLY FULL THROUGH FRIDAY, APRIL 11. Please visit the Tax Assistance FAQ page for other possible locations and dates/times.Register at the library with ta... Meeting Room Apr 4 2025 Fri AARP Tax-Aide 10:30am - 3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Purpose of Room Use APPOINTMENTS ARE CURRENTLY FULL THROUGH FRIDAY, APRIL 11.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Chair Yoga: The Self-Care Chair Friday, April 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living Age Group: Adults, Seniors Registration Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Apr 4 2025 Fri Chair Yoga: The Self-Care Chair 11:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living Required Seats Remaining: 6
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, April 4, 2025 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. Apr 4 2025 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. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.
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. Creation Station Open Lab Friday, April 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Creation Station at North Port Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Details: Are you curious about our Creation Station? Join us for Open Lab, where library patrons can explore and experiment with a variety of tools and equipment such as Osmo technology, ro... 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. Apr 4 2025 Fri Creation Station Open Lab 1:00pm - 2:00pm Creation Station Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Details: Are you curious about our Creation Station? Join us for Open Lab, where library patrons can explore and experiment with a variety of tools and equipment such as Osmo technology, robots, button makers, and more.
