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

Last Stop Teen Hangout

Monday, December 15, 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

Doodle Club

Monday, December 15, 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
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

Open Sewing Lab

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults

Use 1 of 6 Brother sewing machines on Your Own ProjectMust Know How to Sew.  

Machines Available on first come first serve basis.

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
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Use 1 of 6 Brother sewing machines on Your Own ProjectMust Know How to Sew.  

Machines Available on first come first serve basis.

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

Hula Hoops for Littles

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room AB (Staff only) 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

Join presenter Amy Bradley each month for a special class with hula hoops, props, games, and activities designed especially for littles!  Best for ages 1-5. Registration required.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Staff only)
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
Registration Required
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Join presenter Amy Bradley each month for a special class with hula hoops, props, games, and activities designed especially for littles!  Best for ages 1-5. Registration required.

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

Paint a Winter Scene

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Paint a winter scene in shades of gray and blue!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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Paint a winter scene in shades of gray and blue!

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

DIY Water Color Holiday Cards

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Classroom A/B at Osprey Library and History Center
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Let's make holiday cards for the special people in our lives. No experience necessary. Let's just have some fun! 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Room: Classroom A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
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Let's make holiday cards for the special people in our lives. No experience necessary. Let's just have some fun! 

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: Snow Globe Mason Jar Topper

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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

Capture a timeless Christmas moment and share it with a friend!  All materials provided.  Adults only.  No registration required.  These programs are popular.  Seating is limited.  First come, first seated.

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
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Capture a timeless Christmas moment and share it with a friend!  All materials provided.  Adults only.  No registration required.  These programs are popular.  Seating is limited.  First come, first seated.

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

Last Stop Teen Hangout

Tuesday, December 16, 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 "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group

EQ Craft Crew: Gingerbread House Ornaments

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)

Join us the 3rd Tuesday of every month for a new art project!

In this hands-on art program, our young artists will turn clay pots into gingerbread house ornaments!

Sponsored by the the Friends of Elsie Quirk Library.

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
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Join us the 3rd Tuesday of every month for a new art project!

In this hands-on art program, our young artists will turn clay pots into gingerbread house ornaments!

Sponsored by the the Friends of Elsie Quirk Library.

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

Tinker Tuesday

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station,
Age Group:
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: Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station,
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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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group

Anime Club

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Center at Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Movies
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Join us in the teen center to watch anime, discuss our favorite characters, and enjoy a small craft or art activity! This week, we'll practice origami, the art of Japanese paper-folding.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Movies
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Join us in the teen center to watch anime, discuss our favorite characters, and enjoy a small craft or art activity! This week, we'll practice origami, the art of Japanese paper-folding.

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 "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group

Kids Drop-in Craft: Friendship Bracelets

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)

Drop-in anytime between 4 and 7 to make your own friendship bracelets for yourself, friends, or family!

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life
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Drop-in anytime between 4 and 7 to make your own friendship bracelets for yourself, friends, or family!

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

Do-It-Yourself Snow Globes

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Tweens and Teens can bring their creative, festive winter visions to life by creating their very own snow globe.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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Tweens and Teens can bring their creative, festive winter visions to life by creating their very own snow globe.

This event is in the "Youth" 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

Cheer & Joy Storytime

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)

Join Miss Taylor for a very special storytime! Dress up in your most festive gear and help us spread joy and cheer throughout the library!

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, Storytimes
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Join Miss Taylor for a very special storytime! Dress up in your most festive gear and help us spread joy and cheer throughout the library!

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

Knit and Crocheting Group

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:15am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station,
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Families

Join us at the Fruitville Library with your knit/crochet projects. All ages and skills are welcome. Supplies and knowledgeable members are on hand to help anyone interested in learning to knit or crochet. 

Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station,
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Join us at the Fruitville Library with your knit/crochet projects. All ages and skills are welcome. Supplies and knowledgeable members are on hand to help anyone interested in learning to knit or crochet. 

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, December 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Creation Station at Selby Library
Program Type:
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 basic sewing machine experience. 

Registration Open
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
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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 basic 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Drop-In Jewelry Making for Adults

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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:
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: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
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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!

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: Snow Globe Mason Jar Topper

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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

Capture a timeless Christmas moment and share it with a friend!  All materials provided.  Adults only.  No registration 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
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Capture a timeless Christmas moment and share it with a friend!  All materials provided.  Adults only.  No registration required.  These programs are popular.  Seating is limited.  First come, first seated.

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: Cricut Mug Press

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Do you struggle to find your name in any theme park gift shop? Do you have the idea that would make a perfect gag gift, but nobody else seems to sell your sense of humor? We can help; come to the library and make your own mug!

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
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 struggle to find your name in any theme park gift shop? Do you have the idea that would make a perfect gag gift, but nobody else seems to sell your sense of humor? We can help; come to the library and make your own mug!

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

Last Stop Teen Hangout

Wednesday, December 17, 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

Craft Club for Tweens and Teens: DIY Dollhouse

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Be the architect and customize your own dream house in this fun craft program!

Full
Registration Required
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
Registration Required
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Be the architect and customize your own dream house in this fun craft program!

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

Knit and Stitch

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Rotunda at Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join other fiber arts enthusiasts on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Selby Rotunda. Bring your crochet, spinning, knitting, or any needle work you enjoy. Note: there is two hour parking.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Rotunda
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Join other fiber arts enthusiasts on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Selby Rotunda. Bring your crochet, spinning, knitting, or any needle work you enjoy. Note: there is two hour parking.

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, December 17, 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

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
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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, December 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Conference Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups
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Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.