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. DIY Stickers Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Details: Use your own designs to create stickers! It's easier than you think! 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. Jan 29 2025 Wed DIY Stickers 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Activity Room Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Use your own designs to create stickers! It's easier than you think!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Genealogy Assistance Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Genealogy Age Group: Adults Details: Come and get one-on-one experienced and expert genealogy research assistance.Bring your questions! This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 29 2025 Wed Genealogy Assistance 4:15pm - 5:15pm Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy Details: Come and get one-on-one experienced and expert genealogy research assistance.Bring your questions!
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, January 29, 2025 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. 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. Jan 29 2025 Wed LEGO® Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Yak and Yarn Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Conference Room at Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jan 30 2025 Thu Yak and Yarn 10:00am - 11:30am Conference Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups Details: Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Genealogy Assistance Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Genealogy Age Group: Adults Details: Come and get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers. Bring your questions! This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 30 2025 Thu Genealogy Assistance 10:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy Details: Come and get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers. Bring your questions!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Tech Navigator Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm North Port Library Program Type: Technology Instruction Age Group: Adults, Seniors 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. Jan 30 2025 Thu Tech Navigator 10:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: North Port Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Technology Instruction 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 "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 Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning 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. Jan 30 2025 Thu Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:15am Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Lifelong Learning 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. 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 "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. Storytime Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Meeting Room at Fruitville Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years) Details: For infants to five years, attending with caregiver. The storytime includes simple stories, nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and crafts. Space is limited. Free tickets are avail... This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. Jan 30 2025 Thu Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Meeting Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years) Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes Details: For infants to five years, attending with caregiver. The storytime includes simple stories, nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and crafts. Space is limited. Free tickets are available at the youth desk beginning at 10 a.m.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Little Adventures Story Time Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Details: For ages 2-5. Join us for story time filled with a variety of early literacy activities that include music, stories, movement, crafts and school readiness. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Jan 30 2025 Thu Little Adventures Story Time 10:30am - 11:30am Program Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes Details: For ages 2-5. Join us for story time filled with a variety of early literacy activities that include music, stories, movement, crafts and school readiness.
Good Samaritan Pharmacy Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:30pm Conference Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Purpose of Room Use: Prescription Assistance for income qualified individuals. Conference Room Jan 30 2025 Thu Good Samaritan Pharmacy 10:30am - 1:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Conference Room Purpose of Room Use Prescription Assistance for income qualified individuals.
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 Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning 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. Jan 30 2025 Thu Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 12:00pm - 1:00pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Lifelong Learning 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. 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. Creation Station Adult Lab: Basic Block Printing Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Creation Station at Selby Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Try block printing using erasers to practice your first engraving, and then move up to a linoleum pad. Use your block to make a stack of greeting cards or personalize a notebook yo... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jan 30 2025 Thu Creation Station Adult Lab: Basic Block Printing 1:00pm - 2:30pm Creation Station Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station Required Seats Remaining: 8 Details: Try block printing using erasers to practice your first engraving, and then move up to a linoleum pad. Use your block to make a stack of greeting cards or personalize a notebook you may have on hand. 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. Genealogy Assistance Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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. Jan 30 2025 Thu Genealogy Assistance 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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 "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. Quirky Knitters Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Details: Bring your projects, patterns, and questions to Elsie Quirk Library and join the Quirky Knitters for an afternoon of knitting and crochet. All skill levels welcome. Reg... 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. Jan 30 2025 Thu Quirky Knitters 1:00pm - 3:00pm Program Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning Details: Bring your projects, patterns, and questions to Elsie Quirk Library and join the Quirky Knitters for an afternoon of knitting and crochet. All skill levels welcome. Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!
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. The Knit Happens Club Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Creation Station at North Port Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Details: Join other local knitters and crocheters while working on personal projects and discussing all things knitting/crocheting. All skill levels welcome. Crochet Amigurumi kits wil... 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. Jan 30 2025 Thu The Knit Happens Club 1:00pm - 3:00pm Creation Station Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups Details: Join other local knitters and crocheters while working on personal projects and discussing all things knitting/crocheting. All skill levels welcome. Crochet Amigurumi kits will be provided while supplies last.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mah Jongg for Experienced Players Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm Selby Library Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Games Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Play Mah Jongg in the rotunda 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... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jan 30 2025 Thu Mah Jongg for Experienced Players 1:00pm - 3:30pm Library Branch: Selby Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Games Required Seats Remaining: 10 Details: Play Mah Jongg in the rotunda with other experienced players in the Rotunda and make new friends! Please bring your own NMJL card with your name on it.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Master Gardener Plant Clinic Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm Conference Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Green Living, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them. Get expert advice on your landscaping needs. ... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jan 30 2025 Thu Master Gardener Plant Clinic 1:30pm - 3:30pm Conference Room Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Green Living, Lifelong Learning Details: Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them. Get expert advice on your landscaping needs.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Food Smarts for Adults Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Get tips on healthy eating and meal ideas during the Food Smarts program. This is presented by All Faiths Food Bank and you get to go home with a free bag of groceries!&n... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jan 30 2025 Thu Food Smarts for Adults 2:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room AB Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Required Seats Remaining: 19 Details: Get tips on healthy eating and meal ideas during the Food Smarts program.
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. Bringing Little Women to Life: A Journey Through Musical Theater and Period Costume Design Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library Program Type: Artists in the Libraries, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Performances Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Details: Step into the world of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women with The Sarasota Players Studio! This engaging program explores the magic of musical theater, highlighting key scenes and s... 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. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 30 2025 Thu Bringing Little Women to Life: A Journey Through Musical Theater and Period Costume Design 2:00pm - 4:00pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Artists in the Libraries, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Performances Required Seats Remaining: 20 Details: Step into the world of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women with The Sarasota Players Studio! This engaging program explores the magic of musical theater, highlighting key scenes and songs from Little Women: The Musical.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Creation Station Craft: Sewing Machines for Beginners (01/30 session) Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: If one of your New Year's resolutions is to learn a new skill, the is the perfect activity for you! We'll be teaching the basics of how to use a sewing machine to sew your own apro... Registration Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jan 30 2025 Thu Creation Station Craft: Sewing Machines for Beginners (01/30 session) 2:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room Registration Closed Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Required Seats Remaining: 0 Details: If one of your New Year's resolutions is to learn a new skill, the is the perfect activity for you! We'll be teaching the basics of how to use a sewing machine to sew your own apron, no pattern required.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Teen Room Thursday, January 30, 2025 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. Jan 30 2025 Thu 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 Thursday, January 30, 2025 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. Jan 30 2025 Thu 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 "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. Science Club Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room at Fruitville Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Details: Calling all young scientists! Grow your scientific knowledge and dazzle with some cool hands-on science experiments with the help of Miss Jenny and the other librarians at Fruitvil... 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. Jan 30 2025 Thu Science Club 3:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room 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: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning Details: Calling all young scientists! Grow your scientific knowledge and dazzle with some cool hands-on science experiments with the help of Miss Jenny and the other librarians at Fruitville.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Read 'Em and Eat Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Book Discussions, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Families Details: Read for at least 10 minutes in our "lounge" and enjoy a sweet treat as a reward. Recommended for ages 6 and up. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jan 30 2025 Thu Read 'Em and Eat 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), Families Program Type: Book Discussions, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Details: Read for at least 10 minutes in our "lounge" and enjoy a sweet treat as a reward. Recommended for ages 6 and up.
