This event is in the "All Ages" group. Songs of the Holidays with Karlus Trapp Monday, December 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: History & Culture, Music in the Libraries Age Group: All Ages Details: Sarasota-based singer and musician, Karlus Trapp, will present "Songs of the Holidays". Come sing and clap along with popular songs of Christmas, Hanukah, and Kwanza. Brin... This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon Songs of the Holidays with Karlus Trapp 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: History & Culture, Music in the Libraries Details: Sarasota-based singer and musician, Karlus Trapp, will present "Songs of the Holidays". Come sing and clap along with popular songs of Christmas, Hanukah, and Kwanza.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Vermont's Easy Street - Holiday Musical Selections with Lisa Brande and Mark Trichka Monday, December 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room at Fruitville Library Program Type: Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries Age Group: Adults Details: Husband and wife team Lisa and Mark bring you the sweetest of your favorite holiday music. Come enjoy classic popular holiday songs from Bing to Burl, beautiful carols, and instrum... Registration Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon Vermont's Easy Street - Holiday Musical Selections with Lisa Brande and Mark Trichka 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries Required Seats Remaining: 47 Details: Husband and wife team Lisa and Mark bring you the sweetest of your favorite holiday music.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Mario Monday Monday, December 9, 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! This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon Mario Monday 2:30pm - 3:30pm Teen Room 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 "Youth" 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. A Christmas Carol Read-Aloud Monday, December 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Performances Age Group: Youth, Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Details: Enjoy live music, carols, cookies, hot cocoa, and be a part of the abridged version of the beloved classic story by Charles Dickens! Actors from the Venice Theatre will play Scr... Registration Open Required This event is in the "Youth" 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon A Christmas Carol Read-Aloud 3:00pm - 5:00pm Community Room Registration Open Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Youth, Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Performances Required Seats Remaining: 98 Details: Enjoy live music, carols, cookies, hot cocoa, and be a part of the abridged version of the beloved classic story by Charles Dickens!
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Last Stop Teen Hangout Monday, December 9, 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 9 2024 Mon 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 "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! Ages 5+ 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! Ages 5+ 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 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 "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.
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: 21 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: 8 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 "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: 5 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. 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... Registration Open 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 Registration Open 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: 7 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: 11 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: 45 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 or distance appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff mem... 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 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, 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 "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.
Energy Upgrade workshop Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library Purpose of Meeting: Energy Upgrade Workshop - An hour discussion all about free and low-cost ways for homeowners and renters to save money off their utility bills. All attendees will take home a free ... Program Room Dec 10 2024 Tue Energy Upgrade workshop 3:30pm - 4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Purpose of Meeting Energy Upgrade Workshop - An hour discussion all about free and low-cost ways for homeowners and renters to save money off their utility bills. All attendees will take home a free DIY Energy/Water Savings Kit.
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. This event is in the "Families" group. Santa Escape Game Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: Games, Lifelong Learning, Special Events Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families Details: Santa has relocated! While you're happy for him and his well-deserved vacation, this has caused you and thousands of others a bit of a problem because your letters (and Christmas w... 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Santa Escape Game 4:00pm - 4:45pm Veranda Room Registration Open 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: Games, Lifelong Learning, Special Events Required Seats Remaining: 5 Details: Santa has relocated!
