Name: Kid's Sensory Playtime
Start: 2024-11-21T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-21T12:00:00-05:00
Location: North Port Library

Kid's Sensory Playtime

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Games, Lifelong Learning, Special Events

Age Group:

Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)

Details:

Join us at the North Port Library for a kid's sensory playtime. A fun interactive, educational time designed for children with autism and/or sensory challenges. ...

Cancelled

Cancelled

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)

Program Type: Games, Lifelong Learning, Special Events

Details:

Join us at the North Port Library for a kid's sensory playtime.

A fun interactive, educational time designed for children with autism and/or sensory challenges.

Mah Jongg for Experienced Players

Thursday, November 21, 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

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: 4

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.

Two teens sitting next to each other, smiling.

Teen Room

Thursday, November 21, 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.

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.

Last Stop Teen Hangout

Thursday, November 21, 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.

Teen Room

Friday, November 22, 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.

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.

Last Stop Teen Hangout

Friday, November 22, 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.

Hot Wheels Racers

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Games

Age Group:

Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families

Details:

KIDS, START YOUR ENGINES! Build looping, twisting tracks for Hot Wheel cars, and experiment with Newton's laws of motion in this fun hands-on event that combines STEM learning with...

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Games

Details:

KIDS, START YOUR ENGINES! Build looping, twisting tracks for Hot Wheel cars, and experiment with Newton's laws of motion in this fun hands-on event that combines STEM learning with classic play.

Coding Club

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Selby Library

Program Type:

Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Details:

Meet other coders and work on your coding project. Share with others and troubleshoot as a team. Led by Levi Szantosi whose top picks are Python, Scratch, and Unreal Engine.

Library Branch: Selby Library

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction

Details:

Meet other coders and work on your coding project. Share with others and troubleshoot as a team. Led by Levi Szantosi whose top picks are Python, Scratch, and Unreal Engine.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Goofy Gamers

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Details:

Celebrate the weekend with an hour of open gaming time with video games and board games!

Registration Open

Required

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: Games

Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Details:

Celebrate the weekend with an hour of open gaming time with video games and board games!

Monday Game Nights: Fruitville Game Jam

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Meeting Room at Fruitville Library

Program Type:

Games, Special Events

Age Group:

Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families

Details:

Join us for a monthly rotation of family-oriented game show games, including Jeopardy, trivia, bingo, etc. All ages are welcome. The program runs from 3:30-5:30 p.m. on the 4th Mon...

Library Branch: Fruitville Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families

Program Type: Games, Special Events

Details:

Join us for a monthly rotation of family-oriented game show games, including Jeopardy, trivia, bingo, etc. All ages are welcome. The program runs from 3:30-5:30 p.m. on the 4th Monday of the month except holidays.

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

Tuesday, November 26, 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...

Cancelled

Cancelled

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.

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

Tuesday, November 26, 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...

Cancelled

Cancelled

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.

North Port Library Chess Club

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families

Details:

Want to play chess? Can’t find someone or somewhere to play? All skill levels are welcome, but a basic knowledge of the game is recommended. First & Fourth Tuesday o...

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families

Program Type: Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Want to play chess? Can’t find someone or somewhere to play? All skill levels are welcome, but a basic knowledge of the game is recommended. First & Fourth Tuesday of every month. 5 - 7 p.m.

Busy Little Hands Activity Hour

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Creation Station, Games, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Details:

Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and their families can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room.

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.

Cartoon-like pictures of eight different dinosaurs.

Dino Days

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library

Program Type:

Games, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)

Details:

Children ages 2-8 are invited to join us for Dino-mite fun and games in our Program Room! Drop-in anytime between 4-5pm and join us for a dino-tastic great time!

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Program Room

Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)

Program Type: Games, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Children ages 2-8 are invited to join us for Dino-mite fun and games in our Program Room! Drop-in anytime between 4-5pm and join us for a dino-tastic great time!

Pixelated clouds hovering over a play button and some Pac-Man ghosts

Game Night at the Library

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm

Teen Center at Selby Library

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Details:

It's Game Night at Selby Library! Join us for a new game to learn and play each week. Recommended for ages 13+. Nov. 6: Yahtzee! Aim for the highest score in this fun dice ...

Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Teen Center

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Program Type: Games

Details:

It's Game Night at Selby Library! Join us for a new game to learn and play each week. Recommended for ages 13+.

Disclaimer(s)

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

LEGO® Club

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

North Port Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Games

Age Group:

Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families

Details:

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO® bricks, you provide the imagination.

Library Branch: North Port Library

Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Games

Details:

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO® bricks, you provide the imagination.

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

All Day 11/28 - 11/29

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library and History Center, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

Closing

Branches:

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library and History Center, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library

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LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

Coding Club

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Selby Library

Program Type:

Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Details:

Meet other coders and work on your coding project. Share with others and troubleshoot as a team. Led by Levi Szantosi whose top picks are Python, Scratch, and Unreal Engine.

Library Branch: Selby Library

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction

Details:

Meet other coders and work on your coding project. Share with others and troubleshoot as a team. Led by Levi Szantosi whose top picks are Python, Scratch, and Unreal Engine.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Teen Room

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm

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.

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

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.

Last Stop Teen Hangout

Monday, December 2, 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.

Monday Game Nights: Family Game Night

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Meeting Room at Fruitville Library

Program Type:

Games, Special Events

Age Group:

Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families

Details:

Get ready for an epic night of fun board games at our Game Night!All ages welcome. Meets 3:30-5:30 p.m. on the 1st Monday of the month except holidays.

Library Branch: Fruitville Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families

Program Type: Games, Special Events

Details:

Get ready for an epic night of fun board games at our Game Night!

All ages welcome. Meets 3:30-5:30 p.m. on the 1st Monday of the month except holidays.

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

Tuesday, December 3, 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.

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

Tuesday, December 3, 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.

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