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Adult Coloring Group

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month for adult coloring!  We supply the coloring pages and the pencils.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month for adult coloring!  We supply the coloring pages and the pencils.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Mario Monday

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teen Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Teens! Join us in the teen room for Mario Monday to play Mario games on the Nintendo Switch. Mario Mondays occur the second and fourth Monday of every month!

Cancelled
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Games
Details:

Teens! Join us in the teen room for Mario Monday to play Mario games on the Nintendo Switch. Mario Mondays occur the second and fourth Monday of every month!

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Last Stop Teen Hangout

Monday, October 14, 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...

Cancelled
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.

Teen Writers Club

Monday, October 14, 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. ...

Cancelled
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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Creation Station - Open Sewing Lab

Tuesday, October 15, 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:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
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.

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Use 1 of 5 Brother sewing machines on Your Own ProjectMust 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, October 15, 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. 

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 "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, October 15, 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...

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, October 15, 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...

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.

Englewood Community Health Action Team (CHAT)

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Purpose of Meeting:

CHATs are community led meetings where we discuss health issues people are facing and find ways to address them through projects and events.

Program Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Purpose of Meeting

CHATs are community led meetings where we discuss health issues people are facing and find ways to address them through projects and events.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Quirky Readers Book Club

Tuesday, October 15, 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 Feather Thief: Beauty, Obsession, and the...

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, October 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.

Too Cool Tuesdays: Stretch-n-Grow

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living
Age Group:
Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Details:

Join a fun exercise class with a coach from Stretch and Grow of Sarasota. Recommended for ages 3-6; all ages welcome in the room as needed.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Healthy Living
Details:

Join a fun exercise class with a coach from Stretch and Grow of Sarasota. Recommended for ages 3-6; all ages welcome in the room 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 "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, October 15, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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...

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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Arts Alliance Playreaders read "Leading Ladies"

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Performances, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

LEADING LADIES is set in the 1950’s.  It focuses on two English Shakespearean actors, Jack and Leo, who find their careers in a rut.  They are currently performing “Scene...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Life, Performances, Special Events
Details:

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, October 15, 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...

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, October 15, 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!

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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Last Stop Teen Hangout

Tuesday, October 15, 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...

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, October 15, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program 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...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program 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, October 15, 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!

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, October 15, 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+.

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.

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Anime Club

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Movies
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Watch anime and discuss your favorite characters. Explore anime-inspired, Asian snacks and crafts. Ages 9-18 are welcome!

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:

Watch anime and discuss your favorite characters. Explore anime-inspired, Asian snacks and crafts. Ages 9-18 are welcome!

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, October 15, 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
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: 38
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.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Let's Craft: Felt Raven

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Conference Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join us to create a felt raven in the spirit of Edgar Allen Poe. Nevermore! Note we will be using hot glue and needles in this program. Registration required.

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Join us to create a felt raven in the spirit of Edgar Allen Poe. Nevermore! Note we will be using hot glue and needles in this program.

Registration 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 "Families" group.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
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...

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.