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, March 14, 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. Mar 14 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. Let's Get Crafty Friday, March 14, 2025 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: Tweens (9 to 12 years), 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... 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. Mar 14 2025 Fri Let's Get Crafty 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning Details: This program is a unique and sustainable way to explore your creativity and imagination.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Book Club Friday, March 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Juliano Room at North Port Library Program Type: Book Discussions Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Join us for the Friday Afternoon Monthly Book Discussion. Every 2nd Friday of the month. Newcomers are always welcome. Please inquire about a copy of the book at the Information... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 14 2025 Fri Book Club 3:00pm - 4:30pm Juliano Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Juliano Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions Details: Join us for the Friday Afternoon Monthly Book Discussion. Every 2nd Friday of the month. Newcomers are always welcome. Please inquire about a copy of the book at the Information Desk.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Last Stop Teen Hangout Friday, March 14, 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. Mar 14 2025 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.
VITA Tax Assistance Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Purpose of Meeting: Tax Assistance with VITA Volunteers.To schedule an appointment please visit www.UWSvita.org or call 1-833-897-8482 beginning Thursday, January 16, 2025. Meeting Room II Mar 15 2025 Sat VITA Tax Assistance 10:00am - 2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Purpose of Meeting Tax Assistance with VITA Volunteers.To schedule an appointment please visit www.UWSvita.org or call 1-833-897-8482 beginning Thursday, January 16, 2025.
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. Canva 101 Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Creation Station at North Port Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Details: Join our Canva 101 class and learn how to create stunning graphics, presentations, and social media posts with ease! In this beginner-friendly workshop, you will be introduced to t... 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. Mar 15 2025 Sat Canva 101 11:00am - 12:00pm 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, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction Required Seats Remaining: 8 Details: Join our Canva 101 class and learn how to create stunning graphics, presentations, and social media posts with ease!
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. Read with the Dogs Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:15pm Classroom B at Osprey Library and History Center 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: Every third Saturday of the month, children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills.... 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. Mar 15 2025 Sat Read with the Dogs 11:15am - 12:15pm Classroom B Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center Room: Classroom B 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: Every third Saturday of the month, children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. 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. Drop-In Adult Water Color Painting Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Creation Station at North Port Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: All materials will be provided, including watercolor paints, brushes, and paper. Just bring your enthusiasm and creative spirit! Walk-ins are welcome, so drop by anytime d... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 15 2025 Sat Drop-In Adult Water Color Painting 2:00pm - 4:00pm Creation Station Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Details: All materials will be provided, including watercolor paints, brushes, and paper. Just bring your enthusiasm and creative spirit! Walk-ins are welcome, so drop by anytime during our program hours to participate.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Creative Writers Circle Monday, March 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Juliano Room at North Port Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Career Journeys, Clubs, Discussion Groups Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Join the North Port Creative Writers Circle, meeting the 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month. The club welcomes adult writers of all experience levels to engage in creative discussions... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 17 2025 Mon Creative Writers Circle 10:00am - 11:30am Juliano Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Juliano Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Career Journeys, Clubs, Discussion Groups Details: Join the North Port Creative Writers Circle, meeting the 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month.
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. Storytime Monday, March 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Details: Join us for storytime! Stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts for little ones and their special grownup. 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. Mar 17 2025 Mon Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Youth Activity Room Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Storytimes Details: Join us for storytime! Stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts for little ones and their special grownup.
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 "Families" group. Preschool Storytime Monday, March 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Details: Join us for songs, rhymes, play, and of course great stories! Engage kids in visual literacy, language development, and social skills in a fun class presented by our Youth Services... 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 "Families" group. Mar 17 2025 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program Type: Storytimes Details: Join us for songs, rhymes, play, and of course great stories! Engage kids in visual literacy, language development, and social skills in a fun class presented by our Youth Services team.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. A Matter of Balance (8 of 8) Monday, March 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: A Matter of Balance: Jan. 13 - March 17. No classes on Jan. 20 and Feb. 17 due to the holidays. Please Register for Matter of Balance! You only need to sign up for the FIR... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 17 2025 Mon A Matter of Balance (8 of 8) 2:00pm - 4:00pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living Details: A Matter of Balance: Jan. 13 - March 17. No classes on Jan. 20 and Feb. 17 due to the holidays. 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. Teen Writers Club Monday, March 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: Career Journeys, 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 grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club! Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing ex... This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Mar 17 2025 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: Career Journeys, Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning Details: If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club! Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work. 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. Quirky Readers Book Club Tuesday, March 18, 2025 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 Heaven and Earth Grocery Store" by James ... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 18 2025 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, March 18, 2025 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. Mar 18 2025 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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Perler Bead Creations Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Teen Room at North Port Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Details: In this hands-on workshop, teens will have the opportunity to express their artistic flair by designing and creating unique 3D bead art pieces using colorful Perler beads. Particip... Required This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Mar 18 2025 Tue Perler Bead Creations 1:00pm - 2:30pm Teen Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station Required Seats Remaining: 10 Details: In this hands-on workshop, teens will have the opportunity to express their artistic flair by designing and creating unique 3D bead art pieces using colorful Perler beads. 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Tech Navigator Tuesday, March 18, 2025 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. Mar 18 2025 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 "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Tinker Tuesday Tuesday, March 18, 2025 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!Recommended for ages 6 and up. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Mar 18 2025 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!Recommended for ages 6 and up. 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. Movie Club Tuesday, March 18, 2025 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. Mar 18 2025 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. Knit and Crocheting Group Wednesday, March 19, 2025 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. Mar 19 2025 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, March 19, 2025 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. Mar 19 2025 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 "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. Let's Pretend Day Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) 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 "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. Mar 19 2025 Wed Let's Pretend Day 10:30am - 11:30am Program Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Socrates Café: Open Topic Discussions Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Conference Room at Selby Library Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning 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... This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 19 2025 Wed Socrates Café: Open Topic Discussions 10:30am - 12:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning Details: Everyone is welcome to the open-topic discussions of the Socrates Cafe. 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. Genealogy Assistance Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Genealogy, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults Details: Assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers Bring your questions This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 19 2025 Wed Genealogy Assistance 11:00am - 1:00pm Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy, Lifelong Learning Details: Assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers Bring your questions
