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Arts & Crafts: Falling to Pieces Mosaic Coasters

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Learning Lab at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Re-purpose glass to make something useful and beautiful.  All materials are provided.  No registration is required.  These programs are popular.  Seating is limited.  First Come, first seated.

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
:

Re-purpose glass to make something useful and beautiful.  All materials are provided.  No registration is required.  These programs are popular.  Seating is limited.  First Come, first seated.

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

Teen Craft Zone: Painting Swap

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

Buddy up for a painting swap! Teens will pair up in this creative and collaborative project to paint a picture on the same canvas. Participants start their own painting, then swap with a partner to add to the new canvas.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
:

Buddy up for a painting swap! Teens will pair up in this creative and collaborative project to paint a picture on the same canvas. Participants start their own painting, then swap with a partner to add to the new canvas.

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

Teen Lab: Watercolor Bookmarks

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Creation Station at Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Make colorful, original bookmarks for yourself or a friend using watercolors!

Recommended for ages 9-18.

If registering multiple tweens/teens, please fill out the form for each participating tween/teen.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Registration Required
:

Make colorful, original bookmarks for yourself or a friend using watercolors!

Recommended for ages 9-18.

If registering multiple tweens/teens, please fill out the form for each participating tween/teen.

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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Beginner Origami

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join Teresa as she teaches the art of origami. She likes to create items to decorate a home or to give away as a gift. She brings in her own extra work as examples and sometimes to give away.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
:

Join Teresa as she teaches the art of origami. She likes to create items to decorate a home or to give away as a gift. She brings in her own extra work as examples and sometimes to give away.

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

No More Loose Ends: Mastering Jewelry Closures Workshop

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Put the finishing touches on your jewelry creations! This how-to workshop will teach you the essential techniques on how to use crimps, glue, toggles, and knots to complete jewelry pieces with confidence.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
:

Put the finishing touches on your jewelry creations! This how-to workshop will teach you the essential techniques on how to use crimps, glue, toggles, and knots to complete jewelry pieces with confidence.

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 Craft Zone: Button-Making

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Zone at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Drop in during this hour to draw your very own button badges at the library using our button maker! For ages 10-18.

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
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Drop in during this hour to draw your very own button badges at the library using our button maker! For ages 10-18.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group

Youth Lab: Paper roll crafts

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Creation Station at Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years)

Use paper rolls to make a variety of crafts, or freestyle and make your own creation with the supplies available!

Recommended for ages 5-9. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Registration Required
:

Use paper rolls to make a variety of crafts, or freestyle and make your own creation with the supplies available!

Recommended for ages 5-9. 

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
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Sew an Easy Hanging Towel

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults

Join us and learn how to sew an Easy Hanging Towel. All Materials will be provided. 

Registration Is Required. Must know how to sew.  Ages 13 and up.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Registration Required
:

Join us and learn how to sew an Easy Hanging Towel. All Materials will be provided. 

Registration Is Required. Must know how to sew.  Ages 13 and up.

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

Arts & Crafts: "Fan"tasy Bags

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Learning Lab at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Green Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

You can add a touch of beauty to everyday tasks.  Paint your all-purpose tote...put a stamp on your day!  All materials are provided.  No registration is required.  These programs are popular.  Seating is limited.

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Green Living, Lifelong Learning
:

You can add a touch of beauty to everyday tasks.  Paint your all-purpose tote...put a stamp on your day!  All materials are provided.  No registration is required.  These programs are popular.  Seating is limited.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Tinker Tuesday

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Families

A different project every week!

Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
:

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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Creation Station: Experienced Sewing Lab

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Creation Station at Selby Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Do you need access to a sewing machine for practice? Or do you need help with a sewing or mending project? This is an open lab for adults with sewing machine experience. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
:

Do you need access to a sewing machine for practice? Or do you need help with a sewing or mending project? This is an open lab for adults with sewing machine experience. 

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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Drop-In Jewelry Making for Adults

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Get your bling on! 

 Looking to try a new craft/art form? Join us for our monthly Creation Station drop-in DIY jewelry making sessions!

 

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
:

Get your bling on! 

 Looking to try a new craft/art form? Join us for our monthly Creation Station drop-in DIY jewelry making sessions!

 

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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Creation Station Craft: Sew a Flower Bowl Cozy (Session 1)

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Hate grabbing hot bowls from the microwave? Never fear! Learn how to sew a flower-shaped bowl cozy that will protect your fingers from the heat. These quilted bowls can also serve as trays for holding your trinkets around the house.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
:

Hate grabbing hot bowls from the microwave? Never fear! Learn how to sew a flower-shaped bowl cozy that will protect your fingers from the heat. These quilted bowls can also serve as trays for holding your trinkets around the house.

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

Learn to Sew a Quilted Eyeglass Case

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Learn to sew a quilted eyeglass case in this beginner friendly sewing program!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
:

Learn to sew a quilted eyeglass case in this beginner friendly sewing program!

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 "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

LEGO® Explorers

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)

Unleash your inner architect with LEGO® and DUPLO® building! Come over and let's paint the town brick red with our creative construction skills.

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
:

Unleash your inner architect with LEGO® and DUPLO® building! Come over and let's paint the town brick red with our creative construction 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 "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 "Families" group

LEGO® Club

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 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

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
:

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

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

Creation Station Adult Lab: 3D Printed Keychain

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Creation Station at Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Learn to create a simple 3D printed keychain using Tinkercad, a free program that is great for beginners.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
:

Learn to create a simple 3D printed keychain using Tinkercad, a free program that is great for beginners.

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

Creation Station Craft: Sew a Flower Bowl Cozy (Session 2)

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Hate grabbing hot bowls from the microwave? Never fear! Learn how to sew a flower-shaped bowl cozy that will protect your fingers from the heat. These quilted bowls can also serve as trays for holding your trinkets around the house.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
:

Hate grabbing hot bowls from the microwave? Never fear! Learn how to sew a flower-shaped bowl cozy that will protect your fingers from the heat. These quilted bowls can also serve as trays for holding your trinkets around the house.

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 "Families" group

LEGO® Stop Motion Animation

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families

Lights, Camera, Bricks! Learn to create your own animated films using LEGO® bricks and Minifigures and the classic technique of stop motion animation!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
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
Registration Required
:

Lights, Camera, Bricks! Learn to create your own animated films using LEGO® bricks and Minifigures and the classic technique of stop motion animation!

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

STEM Day

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Games, 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), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families, All Ages

Join us every month for a variety of STEM activities including ozobots, LEGOTM  bricks, snap circuits, and more! All ages welcome!

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Games, Lifelong Learning
:

Join us every month for a variety of STEM activities including ozobots, LEGOTM  bricks, snap circuits, and more! All ages 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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Adult Craft Workshop

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join us for a relaxing workshop where you’ll learn the basics of weaving and create your own unbe-weaveably unique coasters to take home!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
:

Join us for a relaxing workshop where you’ll learn the basics of weaving and create your own unbe-weaveably unique coasters to take home!

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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Arts & Crafts: "Fan"tasy Bags

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Learning Lab at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Green Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

You can add a touch of beauty to everyday tasks.  Paint your all-purpose tote...put a stamp on your day!  All materials are provided. No registration is required.  These programs are popular.  Seating is limited.

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Green Living, Lifelong Learning
:

You can add a touch of beauty to everyday tasks.  Paint your all-purpose tote...put a stamp on your day!  All materials are provided. No registration is required.  These programs are popular.  Seating is limited.

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

Intermediate Origami

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join Teresa as she teaches even more difficult origami than she does in her beginner class.

She likes to create items to decorate a home or to give away as a gift. She brings in her own extra work as examples and sometimes to give away.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
:

Join Teresa as she teaches even more difficult origami than she does in her beginner class.

She likes to create items to decorate a home or to give away as a gift. She brings in her own extra work as examples and sometimes to give away.

This event is in the "Youth" group
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

Kid's Origami Workshop

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Creation Station
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Join Melina and learn how to make your own paper creation! Instructions and supplies provided, just bring your imagination! 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Creation Station
Registration Required
:

Join Melina and learn how to make your own paper creation! Instructions and supplies provided, just bring your imagination!