This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. Read with the Dogs Monday, December 9, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Read with the Dogs: Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. The dogs love the attention and th... This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon Read with the Dogs 3:30pm - 4:30pm Program Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. The dogs love the attention and the kids love the interactions.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. Level Up Monday, December 9, 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: Drop in to play games on our Nintendo Switch!Recommended for ages 5 and up. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon Level Up 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: Drop in to play games on our Nintendo Switch!Recommended for ages 5 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. Monday Game Nights: Teen Video Game Night Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Meeting Room at Fruitville Library Program Type: Games, Special Events Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Details: Get ready for an epic night of fun and games at our Game Night.Wii U, virtual reality, and more! This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon Monday Game Nights: Teen Video Game Night 4:00pm - 5:30pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Games, Special Events Details: Get ready for an epic night of fun and games at our Game Night.Wii U, virtual reality, and more!
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 9, 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 9 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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Doodle Club for Tweens and Teens Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Creation Station at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Details: Come draw with us! In this open hour have fun drawing your own doodle designs. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon Doodle Club for Tweens and Teens 4:30pm - 5:30pm Creation Station Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life Details: Come draw with us! In this open hour have fun drawing your own doodle designs.
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. Forty Carrots Partners in Play Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: Games, Special Events Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Forty Carrots Partners in Play: 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 "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 10 2024 Tue Forty Carrots Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:15am Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Games, Special Events 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. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event.
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 Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning, 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 a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educator... 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 10 2024 Tue Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:15am Meeting Room II Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes Details: For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Golf Yoga For Seniors Tuesday, December 10, 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 10 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: 14 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. Tech Basics: Intro to Google Docs® Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: In this class, participants will learn how to create, edit, and share documents using Google Docs®, a free word processing program. Whether you're looking to write letters, create ... Registration Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Tech Basics: Intro to Google Docs® 10:30am - 12:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction Required Seats Remaining: 4 Details: In this class, participants will learn how to create, edit, and share documents using Google Docs®, a free word processing program.
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Too Cool Tuesday: Words and Wiggles Storytime Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am Youth Program Room at Selby Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Details: A storytime for preschool aged children that is filled with opportunities to wiggle our wobbles away! Join a library staff member and fellow storytime friends for stories, rhymes, ... This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Too Cool Tuesday: Words and Wiggles Storytime 11:00am - 11:30am Youth Program Room Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Storytimes Details: A storytime for preschool aged children that is filled with opportunities to wiggle our wobbles away! Join a library staff member and fellow storytime friends for stories, rhymes, and other fun activities! 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. Free Nutrition and Cooking Class Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Healthy Living Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Get simple strategies for eating healthy and learn how to make delicious, healthy food! You get to eat what you make and take home a bag of groceries. Registration require... Registration Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Free Nutrition and Cooking Class 11:00am - 12:00pm 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: 4 Details: Get simple strategies for eating healthy and learn how to make delicious, healthy food! You get to eat what you make and take home a bag of groceries. Registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Genealogy Assistance Tuesday, December 10, 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 10 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Health in Motion Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages Details: The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, Health in Motion staff will be on-site to provide no-cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellness. Nurs... 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Health in Motion 12:00pm - 4:00pm Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Details: The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, Health in Motion staff will be on-site to provide no-cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellness.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Stressless Holiday Entertaining with Chef Warren Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library Program Type: Healthy Living, Special Events Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Do you find holiday cooking stressful? Join Chef Warren as he teaches us how to enjoy the holidays without spending all our time in the kitchen. Chef Warren will give us great idea... Registration Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Stressless Holiday Entertaining with Chef Warren 1:00pm - 2:00pm Meeting Room AB Registration Open Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Healthy Living, Special Events Required Seats Remaining: 50 Details: Do you find holiday cooking stressful? Join Chef Warren as he teaches us how to enjoy the holidays without spending all our time in the kitchen.
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. Holiday Cookie Cutter Acrylic Painting Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room at Fruitville Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Details: Relax and enjoy the holiday season with an acrylic painting session using cookie cutters. 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. Dec 10 2024 Tue Holiday Cookie Cutter Acrylic Painting 1:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning Required Seats Remaining: 6 Details: Relax and enjoy the holiday season with an acrylic painting session using cookie cutters.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Pottery Handbuilding: 3 Ornaments Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Learn how to create pottery from scratch! In this class, our instructor will walk you through the basics of hand building techniques and know how. Learn how to create 3 d... Waitlist Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Pottery Handbuilding: 3 Ornaments 1:00pm - 3:00pm Veranda Room Waitlist Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning Required Seats Remaining: 0 Details: Learn how to create pottery from scratch! In this class, our instructor will walk you through the basics of hand building techniques and know how. Learn how to create 3 different ornaments with pottery!
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. Master Gardener Plant Clinic Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm Juliano Room at North Port Library Program Type: Green Living, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Details: Join Sarasota Extension Services Master Gardeners for questions pertaining to Florida-friendly gardening, composting, and identifying insects. Homeowners can receive research-based... Cancelled This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Cancelled Master Gardener Plant Clinic 1:30pm - 3:30pm Juliano Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Juliano Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Green Living, Lifelong Learning Details: Join Sarasota Extension Services Master Gardeners for questions pertaining to Florida-friendly gardening, composting, and identifying insects.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. RESCHEDULED: Dreams: What Do They Mean? Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Lectures, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Dr. Sam Pizzi will talk about the history of dream interpretation, how you can remember your dreams and what they may be telling you. Registration Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue RESCHEDULED: Dreams: What Do They Mean? 2:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lectures, Lifelong Learning Required Seats Remaining: 2 Details: Dr. Sam Pizzi will talk about the history of dream interpretation, how you can remember your dreams and what they may be telling you.
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. Volunteering for Victory: The World War II Homefront in Sarasota County Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Classroom A/B (both rooms) at Osprey Library and History Center Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Details: Volunteering for Victory: The World War II Homefront in Sarasota County Presented by: Dr. Josh Goodman, Manager, Sarasota County History Center A Florida History Lect... 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 10 2024 Tue Volunteering for Victory: The World War II Homefront in Sarasota County 2:00pm - 3:30pm Classroom A/B (both rooms) Registration Open Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center Room: Classroom A/B (both rooms) Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning Required Seats Remaining: 22 Details: Volunteering for Victory: The World War II Homefront in Sarasota County Presented by:
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Adult Craft: Holiday Soapmaking Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: One of our most requested crafts returns! Handmade soap makes a great gift, so join us for soapmaking, holiday edition. We will use glycerin soap base to create beautiful soaps wit... Registration Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Adult Craft: Holiday Soapmaking 2:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room Registration Closed Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning Required Seats Remaining: 0 Details: One of our most requested crafts returns! Handmade soap makes a great gift, so join us for soapmaking, holiday edition. We will use glycerin soap base to create beautiful soaps with nice wintery scents.
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 10, 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 appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready t... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 10 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 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 10, 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 10 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 10, 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 10 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 10, 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 10 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.
