This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. The Knit Happens Club Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Creation Station at North Port Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Details: Join other local knitters and crocheters while working on personal projects and discussing all things knitting/crocheting. All skill levels welcome. Crochet Amigurumi kits wil... This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 5 2024 Thu 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 Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station Details: Join other local knitters and crocheters while working on personal projects and discussing all things knitting/crocheting. All skill levels welcome. Crochet Amigurumi kits will be provided while supplies last.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mah Jongg for Experienced Players Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm Rotunda at Selby Library Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Games Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Play Mah Jongg with other experienced players in the Rotunda and make new friends! Please bring your own NMJL card with your name on it. A few cards will be provided for those who ... Registration Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 5 2024 Thu Mah Jongg for Experienced Players 1:00pm - 3:30pm Rotunda Registration Open Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Rotunda Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Games Required Seats Remaining: 9 Details: Play Mah Jongg with other experienced players in the Rotunda and make new friends! Please bring your own NMJL card with your name on it.
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. Pine Needle Basket Weaving Part 2 Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm Creation Station at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Special Events Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Details: Join us for this two-part class to learn the basics of pine needle basket weaving! We will make a sample basket that will show you how to start, design, and finish a basket as well... 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 5 2024 Thu Pine Needle Basket Weaving Part 2 1:00pm - 4:00pm Creation Station Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Special Events Details: Join us for this two-part class to learn the basics of pine needle basket weaving!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Book Discussion- Thursday, December 5, 2024 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. Dec 5 2024 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, December 5, 2024 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. Dec 5 2024 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Travelogues with Jane Mahler: Bhutan Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: History & Culture, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Bhutan, a Buddhist kingdom on the Himalayas' eastern edge, is known for its monasteries, fortresses (or dzongs) and dramatic landscapes that consist mostly of steep and high mounta... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 5 2024 Thu Travelogues with Jane Mahler: Bhutan 2:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: History & Culture, Lifelong Learning Details: Bhutan, a Buddhist kingdom on the Himalayas' eastern edge, is known for its monasteries, fortresses (or dzongs) and dramatic landscapes that consist mostly of steep and high mountains crisscrossed by a network of rivers which form deep valleys.
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, December 5, 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 5 2024 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, December 5, 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 5 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Crystal Bowl Sound Bath Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: Healthy Living, Music in the Libraries Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Details: Everything in our universe is information and energy vibrating at specific frequencies. Music is a powerful tool to guide consciousness into higher realms and induce healing.Join u... 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 5 2024 Thu Crystal Bowl Sound Bath 4:00pm - 5:00pm Veranda Room Registration Open Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Healthy Living, Music in the Libraries Required Seats Remaining: 11 Details: Everything in our universe is information and energy vibrating at specific frequencies. Music is a powerful tool to guide consciousness into higher realms and induce healing.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Art with the Ringling Museum Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Details: Be inspired!Artists of all ages can join in a series of fun interactive art classes with the Ringling Art Museum. 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. Dec 5 2024 Thu Art with the Ringling Museum 4:30pm - 5:30pm 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: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 14 Details: Be inspired!Artists of all ages can join in a series of fun interactive art classes with the Ringling Art Museum.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Creation Station Teen/Tween Lab: Paper Flowers Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm Creation Station at Selby Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults Details: Make paper dahlias from pre-cut shapes for a sweet decoration with a modern twist. Registration Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 5 2024 Thu Creation Station Teen/Tween Lab: Paper Flowers 4:30pm - 5:45pm Creation Station Registration Open Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Required Seats Remaining: 12 Details: Make paper dahlias from pre-cut shapes for a sweet decoration with a modern twist. 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 "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. ROAR! on the Road with The Ringling Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Details: ROAR! is The Ringling's free storytime that connects art with early literacy. At this program, we read together, make art, and learn about an object in the museum. This program is ... 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 5 2024 Thu ROAR! on the Road with The Ringling 5:30pm - 6:15pm Meeting Room II Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes Details: ROAR! is The Ringling's free storytime that connects art with early literacy. At this program, we read together, make art, and learn about an object in the museum.
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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Letters Against Isolation Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Conference Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Outreach Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Details: Help us combat loneliness and spread joy by writing anonymous handwritten letters to isolated seniors. Come and write your stories and create engaging letters with stickers and fun... 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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 6 2024 Fri Letters Against Isolation 10:00am - 12:00pm Conference Room Registration Open Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Outreach Required Seats Remaining: 25 Details: Help us combat loneliness and spread joy by writing anonymous handwritten letters to isolated seniors. Come and write your stories and create engaging letters with stickers and fun stationary!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Life After Downton Abbey Friday, December 6, 2024 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. Dec 6 2024 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 "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. Fun to Be Fit: Littles Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library Program Type: Special Events Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Details: Fun To Be Fit : Littles is a music and movement program for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers to attend together. Classes are designed for children and their caregiver(s) to s... 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 6 2024 Fri Fun to Be Fit: Littles 10:15am - 11:00am Meeting Room AB Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Special Events Details: Fun To Be Fit : Littles is a music and movement program for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers to attend together.
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, December 6, 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. Dec 6 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. 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 "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. Fun Friday: Learn and Play Storytime Friday, December 6, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am Youth Program Room at Selby Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years) Details: Join your friends for stories, rhymes, sign language, and other activities. This is best suited for toddlers aged 1-3, but all ages are welcome as needed. 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. Dec 6 2024 Fri Fun Friday: Learn and Play Storytime 11:00am - 11:30am Youth Program Room Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years) Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes Details: Join your friends for stories, rhymes, sign language, and other activities. This is best suited for toddlers aged 1-3, but all ages are welcome as needed. 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: The Self-Care Chair Friday, December 6, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Chair Yoga with Didi McKay! From the instructor: "As a yoga instructor and mindfulness coach, I integrate balance, strengthening, lengthening/stretch, and breathwork/pranayama i... Waitlist Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 6 2024 Fri Chair Yoga: The Self-Care Chair 11:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room Waitlist Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Required Seats Remaining: 0 Details: Chair Yoga with Didi McKay!
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, December 6, 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. Dec 6 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. 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, December 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm 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. Dec 6 2024 Fri Creation Station Open Lab 1:00pm - 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, 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. First Friday Film Series Friday, December 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room A at Gulf Gate Library Program Type: Movies Age Group: Adults Details: On the first Friday afternoon of the month, watch a movie that is hosted by film professor Maryann Dahlen, who will invite the audience to discuss the movie after its sho... This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 6 2024 Fri First Friday Film Series 1:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room A Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movies Details: On the first Friday afternoon of the month, watch a movie that is hosted by film professor Maryann Dahlen, who will invite the audience to discuss the movie after its showing. This month's showing is the following:
Science Matters Friday, December 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Purpose of Meeting: Topic 1: Dark Matter What is Dark Matter? What is thought to be its role in the Universe as we know it? Topic 2: Vera Rubin and Dark Matter Astronomer Vera Rubin, her discover... Youth Activity Room Dec 6 2024 Fri Science Matters 2:00pm - 4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Purpose of Meeting Topic 1: Dark Matter What is Dark Matter? What is thought to be its role in the Universe as we know it?
This event is in the "Adults" group. Arts and Alliance Playreaders Present "On the Way to a Christmas Party" Friday, December 6, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room at Fruitville Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning, Performances Age Group: Adults Details: The Arts Alliance Play Readers present a dramatic reading of "On the Way to a Christmas Party": Come join us as we celebrate the joys of the holidays with this original play wri... Registration Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 6 2024 Fri Arts and Alliance Playreaders Present "On the Way to a Christmas Party" 2:30pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning, Performances Required Seats Remaining: 27 Details: The Arts Alliance Play Readers present a dramatic reading of "On the Way to a Christmas Party":
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Teen Room Friday, December 6, 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 6 2024 Fri 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.
