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Last Stop Teen Hangout

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

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.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
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LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games.

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

Teen Writers Club

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
, Clubs, , Discussion Groups,
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: , Clubs, , Discussion Groups,
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If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

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

Doodle Club

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station

Helping Hands QuickLearn

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Purpose of Room Use:

Helping Hands Grant Program Helping Hands is a non-matching grant with the intent to deter code enforcement citations by encouraging community building and neighborhood pride, e...

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

Helping Hands Grant Program

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

Personalized Holiday Cards

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Tis the season for holiday card making! Join us, Teens and Tweens, in creating holiday cards with your very own style and flair.

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Tis the season for holiday card making! Join us, Teens and Tweens, in creating holiday cards with your very own style and flair.

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

Teen Craft Zone: Junk Journaling

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Learning Lab at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

Junk journaling is a creative hobby where you make a handmade journal from recycled and repurposed materials, such as old books, magazines, and scraps of paper, and fill it with your thoughts, memories, photos, and collected ephemera, such as tick

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
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Junk journaling is a creative hobby where you make a handmade journal from recycled and repurposed materials, such as old books, magazines, and scraps of paper, and fill it with your thoughts, memories, photos, and collected ephemera, such as tick

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

Computer Security Class

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Conference Room at Selby Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Job Search Assistance, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join Kim Pestana for an engaging and practical class on computer security. Learn how to protect your personal information, spot online scams, and keep your devices secure.

In this class you'll discover how to:

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Job Search Assistance, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
:

Join Kim Pestana for an engaging and practical class on computer security. Learn how to protect your personal information, spot online scams, and keep your devices secure.

In this class you'll discover how to:

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

Forever Fit

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. 

Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance.

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living
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Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. 

Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance.

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
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Storytimes,
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

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.

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: Storytimes,
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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.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 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

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 you enjoy parenting even more. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event.

This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group

Preschool Music with Mr. Dave

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Music in the Libraries, Performances, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

The storytime includes simple stories, nursery rhymes and songs. For infants to five years, attending with caregiver. 

Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Music in the Libraries, Performances, Storytimes
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The storytime includes simple stories, nursery rhymes and songs. For infants to five years, attending with caregiver. 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room- Classroom A at Osprey Library and History Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families

This storytime activity  is geared towards children ages three to five. However, other family members may come in to enjoy the story as well.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Room: Meeting Room- Classroom A
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Registration Required
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This storytime activity  is geared towards children ages three to five. However, other family members may come in to enjoy the story as well.

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

Drums of Unity with Joe Licinski

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Special Events
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Drums of Unity is an opportunity for participants to join in a fun, dynamic, and positive group activity. Interaction, cognitive-motor connection, rhythm, active memory and fun are all part of this unique activity.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Special Events
Registration Required
:

Drums of Unity is an opportunity for participants to join in a fun, dynamic, and positive group activity. Interaction, cognitive-motor connection, rhythm, active memory and fun are all part of this unique activity.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Roar! on the Road

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families

Enjoy this free storytime program from The Ringling that connects art with early literacy. At this program, we read together, make art, and learn about an object in the museum.

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
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Enjoy this free storytime program from The Ringling that connects art with early literacy. At this program, we read together, make art, and learn about an object in the museum.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group

Sticky, Wacky Wikki Stix

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Bend and twist colorful wikki stix into anything you can imagine!

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
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Bend and twist colorful wikki stix into anything you can imagine!

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

iPhone Basics

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

In this workshop, we'll help you learn the basics of using your iPhone, including how to access the internet, download and manage apps, adjust settings, and how to ensure your safety while using a mobile device.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
:

In this workshop, we'll help you learn the basics of using your iPhone, including how to access the internet, download and manage apps, adjust settings, and how to ensure your safety while using a mobile device.

Venice Centennial Lecture Series

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Purpose of Room Use:

Lecture presentation on topic of Venice history.

Community Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Room Use

Lecture presentation on topic of Venice history.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Genealogy Assistance

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Get expert and experienced genealogy research assistance.

Bring your questions

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
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Get expert and experienced genealogy research assistance.

Bring your questions

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 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

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 you enjoy parenting even more. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event.

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

Free Nutrition and Cooking Class

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Nutrition, Healthy Living
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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. 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking & Nutrition, Healthy Living
Registration Required
:

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 "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

Travelogue | Japan II - Koyasan, Nara

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Staff only) at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Discussion Groups, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join Jane Malher for the second installment of her journey through Japan, as she explores the spiritual and cultural heartlands of Koyasan and Nara.

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Staff only)
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Discussion Groups, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
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Join Jane Malher for the second installment of her journey through Japan, as she explores the spiritual and cultural heartlands of Koyasan and Nara.

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: Holiday Soapmaking

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Make your own glycerin soap with holiday scents and colors!

All supplies are provided, and space is limited.

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

Make your own glycerin soap with holiday scents and colors!

All supplies are provided, and space is limited.

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 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Group Study Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
, Technology Instruction, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, All Ages

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.

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: , Technology Instruction, Virtual
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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

Last Stop Teen Hangout

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

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.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
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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.