This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. LEGO® Explorers Monday, December 16, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Creation Station, Games Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years) Details: Unleash your inner architect with LEGO® and DUPLO® building! Come over and let's paint the town brick red with our creative construction skills. You can either go with our cool mon... This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. Dec 16 2024 Mon LEGO® Explorers 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) Program Type: Creation Station, Games Details: Unleash your inner architect with LEGO® and DUPLO® building! Come over and let's paint the town brick red with our creative construction skills.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Teen Writers Club Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Details: If you like writing your own pieces or would like to branch out and grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club! We will be meeting weekly on Mondays @ 4 p.m. ... This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Dec 16 2024 Mon Teen Writers Club 4:00pm - 5:30pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning Details: If you like writing your own pieces or would like to branch out and grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club! We will be meeting weekly on Mondays @ 4 p.m.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jazz Jam SRQ Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library Program Type: Music in the Libraries, Performances Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: A bi-monthly open mic jazz jam session for amateur jazz performers and listeners. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 16 2024 Mon Jazz Jam SRQ 5:30pm - 7:30pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Music in the Libraries, Performances Details: A bi-monthly open mic jazz jam session for amateur jazz performers and listeners. 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: Longboat Key Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am Pop-Up Library Program Type: Outreach, Storytimes Age Group: All Ages Details: On the first and third Tuesday of each month, the Pop-Up will be at Longboat Key with books for all ages and a Storytime for children at 10:30 AM. Swing by to sign up for a library... Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue Pop-Up Stop: Longboat Key 10:00am - 11:30am Library Branch: Pop-Up Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Outreach, Storytimes Details: On the first and third Tuesday of each month, the Pop-Up will be at Longboat Key with books for all ages and a Storytime for children at 10:30 AM. Swing by to sign up for a library card and read a book with us!
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Creation Station - Open Sewing Lab Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Conference Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Details: Use 1 of 5 Brother sewing machines on Your Own Project. Must Know How to Sew. Machines Available on first come first serve basis. Cancelled This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue Cancelled Creation Station - Open Sewing Lab 10:00am - 12:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Details: Use 1 of 5 Brother sewing machines on Your Own Project. Must Know How to Sew. Machines Available on first come first serve basis.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Health in Motion Bus Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Healthy Living Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Stop by the Health in Motion Bus to talk to a Nurse with the Florida Health Department with any questions you might have! No appointment required. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue Health in Motion Bus 10:00am - 2:00pm Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Healthy Living Details: Stop by the Health in Motion Bus to talk to a Nurse with the Florida Health Department with any questions you might have! No appointment required. 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 "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Playdate Harmonies with Jill Brown Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Storytimes Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Details: Come sing, play and explore to live music! Kids and caregivers engage in familiar songs while enjoying a sensory experience. For children ages 1-5. Sponsore... This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue Playdate Harmonies with Jill Brown 10:30am - 11:15am Program Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Storytimes Details: Come sing, play and explore to live music! Kids and caregivers engage in familiar songs while enjoying a sensory experience. For children ages 1-5. Sponsored by the Friends of Elsie Quirk Library.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Golf Yoga For Seniors Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Do you want to improve your golf game? Join Mrs. Bee from Bumble Bee Yoga for a 1-hour yoga session to help build the strength and stability you need to play your best round. Mrs. ... Registration Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue Golf Yoga For Seniors 10:30am - 11:30am Community Room Registration Open Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Required Seats Remaining: 22 Details: Do you want to improve your golf game? Join Mrs. Bee from Bumble Bee Yoga for a 1-hour yoga session to help build the strength and stability you need to play your best round. Mrs.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Quirky Readers Book Club Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Looking to try something new and maybe make a friend or two? Join the library book club! Today we'll discuss the book: "The Last Chance Library" by Freya Sampson (20... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue Quirky Readers Book Club 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning Details: Looking to try something new and maybe make a friend or two? Join the library book club!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Genealogy Assistance Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm 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. Dec 17 2024 Tue Genealogy Assistance 11:00am - 1:00pm 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Tech Navigator Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Group Study Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction, Virtual Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages Details: Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person or distance appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff mem... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue Tech Navigator 2:00pm - 4:00pm Group Study Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Group Study Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction, Virtual Details: Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person or distance 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Teen Movie Afternoon Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm Teen Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Movies Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Details: Drop by the teen room and watch this week's requested movie. Add more wishlist movies to our clipboard request page in the teen room! This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue Teen Movie Afternoon 2:30pm - 4:30pm Teen Room Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Movies Details: Drop by the teen room and watch this week's requested movie. Add more wishlist movies to our clipboard request page in the teen room!
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Teen Room Tuesday, December 17, 2024 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. Dec 17 2024 Tue 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 Tuesday, December 17, 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. Dec 17 2024 Tue 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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jam and Cram Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Details: Need a place to get some homework done, write that paper, or work on that group project? Come over to Elsie Quirk Library to study and listen to some tunes while you get your homew... This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue Jam and Cram 3:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Lifelong Learning Details: Need a place to get some homework done, write that paper, or work on that group project? Come over to Elsie Quirk Library to study and listen to some tunes while you get your homework done!
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Meet the Pups! Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Selby Library Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Age Group: All Ages Details: Meet therapy dogs and their owners. Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets! This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue Meet the Pups! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Selby Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Details: Meet therapy dogs and their owners. Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets! 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 "Families" group. Tinker Tuesday Tuesday, December 17, 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+. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue Tinker Tuesday 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Details: A different project every week! Ages 6+. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Historic Preservation Board Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm Conference Room at Selby Library Purpose of Meeting: Regular monthly meeting. Conference Room Dec 17 2024 Tue Historic Preservation Board 4:30pm - 7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Selby Library Room: Conference Room Purpose of Meeting Regular monthly meeting.
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. Movie Club Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Movies Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Details: Movie Club is every 3rd Tuesday of each month. Movie will begin promptly at 5:30pm. Enjoy a movie with a short discussion afterwards about what you liked or disliked about th... Registration Open Required 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. Dec 17 2024 Tue Movie Club 5:30pm - 7:30pm Veranda Room Registration Open Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Movies Required Seats Remaining: 40 Details: Movie Club is every 3rd Tuesday of each month. Movie will begin promptly at 5:30pm. Enjoy a movie with a short discussion afterwards about what you liked or disliked about the movie. There will be popcorn and snacks available.
This event is in the "Adults" group. French Conversation Group Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room A at Gulf Gate Library Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults Details: For people who want to improve their French speaking skills and enjoy reading French-language articles and discussing them. Everyone is welcome to participate in this b... This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 18 2024 Wed French Conversation Group 10:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room A Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning Details:
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. Storytime Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am Storytime Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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: Join Miss Taylor for storytime! Children of all ages are invited. Each storytime will include stories, songs, and a craft! Required 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. Dec 18 2024 Wed Storytime 10:15am - 11:15am Storytime Room Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Storytime Room 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: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 25 Details: Join Miss Taylor for storytime! Children of all ages are invited. Each storytime will include stories, songs, and a craft!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Knit and Crocheting Group Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:15am - 12:00pm Conference Room at Fruitville Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults Details: Join us at the Fruitville Library with your knit/crochet projects. All ages and skills are welcome. Supplies and knowledgeable members are on hand to help anyone interested in lear... This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 18 2024 Wed Knit and Crocheting Group 10:15am - 12:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Details: Join us at the Fruitville Library with your knit/crochet projects. All ages and skills are welcome. Supplies and knowledgeable members are on hand to help anyone interested in learning to knit or crochet.
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. Busy Little Hands Activity Hour Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Creation Station, Games, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Details: Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and their families can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room. 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. Dec 18 2024 Wed Busy Little Hands Activity Hour 10:30am - 11:30am Story Time Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Creation Station, Games, Lifelong Learning Details: Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and their families can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room.
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. This event is in the "Families" group. Let's Pretend Day Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Details: Children ages 2-8 and their caregivers are invited for Wednesday morning free-play time, with an assortment of toys and props to inspire the young imagination! Drop-in anytime betw... 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. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 18 2024 Wed Let's Pretend Day 10:30am - 11:30am Program Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Lifelong Learning Details: Children ages 2-8 and their caregivers are invited for Wednesday morning free-play time, with an assortment of toys and props to inspire the young imagination! Drop-in anytime between 10:30am and 11:30am.
