Event List

Preschool Storytime

Monday, September 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Lifelong Learning, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families

Join us for songs, rhymes, play, and of course great stories! Engage kids in visual literacy, language development, and social skills in a fun class presented by our Youth Services team.

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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families

Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes

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Join us for songs, rhymes, play, and of course great stories! Engage kids in visual literacy, language development, and social skills in a fun class presented by our Youth Services team.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am

Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Games, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Youth, 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 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.

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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Games, Lifelong Learning

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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.

Busy Little Hands Activity Hour

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Games, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and their families can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room.

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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Story Time Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Games, Lifelong Learning

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Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and their families can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Games, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Youth, 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 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.

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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Games, Lifelong Learning

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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.

Preschool Storytime

Monday, October 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Lifelong Learning, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families

Join us for songs, rhymes, play, and of course great stories! Engage kids in visual literacy, language development, and social skills in a fun class presented by our Youth Services team.

View Details

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families

Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes

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Join us for songs, rhymes, play, and of course great stories! Engage kids in visual literacy, language development, and social skills in a fun class presented by our Youth Services team.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am

Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Games, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Youth, 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 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.

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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Games, Lifelong Learning

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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.

Busy Little Hands Activity Hour

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Games, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and their families can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room.

View Details

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Story Time Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Games, Lifelong Learning

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Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and their families can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Games, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Youth, 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 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.

View Details

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Games, Lifelong Learning

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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.

UF/IFAS Wild Sarasota: Bats of Florida

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Green Living, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Perfect pre-Halloween event! Join us for a discussion of one of our most misunderstood mammals: bats! We will discuss the natural history, fun facts, and beneficial aspects of bats.

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Green Living, Lifelong Learning

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Perfect pre-Halloween event! Join us for a discussion of one of our most misunderstood mammals: bats! We will discuss the natural history, fun facts, and beneficial aspects of bats.

Teen Writing Club

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Learning Lab at Gulf Gate Library

Program Type:

Clubs, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Teens (13 to 18 years)

Writers unite! This club meets the first Wednesday of every month to give teens the opportunity to hone their creative writing skills.

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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Learning Lab

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Clubs, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

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Writers unite! This club meets the first Wednesday of every month to give teens the opportunity to hone their creative writing skills.

Book Club

Friday, October 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Juliano Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Book Discussions, Clubs, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join us for the Friday Afternoon Monthly Book Discussion. Every 2nd Friday of the month.

Newcomers are always welcome. Please inquire about a copy of the book at the Information Desk.

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Juliano Room

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Book Discussions, Clubs, Lifelong Learning

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Join us for the Friday Afternoon Monthly Book Discussion. Every 2nd Friday of the month.

Newcomers are always welcome. Please inquire about a copy of the book at the Information Desk.

Preschool Storytime

Monday, October 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Lifelong Learning, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families

Join us for songs, rhymes, play, and of course great stories! Engage kids in visual literacy, language development, and social skills in a fun class presented by our Youth Services team.

View Details

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families

Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes

:

Join us for songs, rhymes, play, and of course great stories! Engage kids in visual literacy, language development, and social skills in a fun class presented by our Youth Services team.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am

Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Games, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Youth, 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 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.

View Details

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Games, Lifelong Learning

:

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.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Games, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Youth, 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 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.

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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Games, Lifelong Learning

:

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.

Beginner Origami

Saturday, October 17, 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.

Upcoming

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Registration Required

Upcoming

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

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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.

Preschool Storytime

Monday, October 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Lifelong Learning, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families

Join us for songs, rhymes, play, and of course great stories! Engage kids in visual literacy, language development, and social skills in a fun class presented by our Youth Services team.

View Details

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Story Time Room

Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families

Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes

:

Join us for songs, rhymes, play, and of course great stories! Engage kids in visual literacy, language development, and social skills in a fun class presented by our Youth Services team.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am

Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Games, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Youth, 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 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.

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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Games, Lifelong Learning

:

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.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Games, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Youth, 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 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.

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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Games, Lifelong Learning

:

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.

Preschool Jamboree

Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Lifelong Learning, Storytimes

Age Group:

Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Jump and wiggle, twist and shout,
Stories come alive, that's what we're all about.

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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Story Time Room

Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes

:

Jump and wiggle, twist and shout,
Stories come alive, that's what we're all about.

Intermediate Origami

Saturday, October 24, 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.

Upcoming

View Details

Registration Required

Upcoming

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.

Preschool Storytime

Monday, October 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Lifelong Learning, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families

Join us for songs, rhymes, play, and of course great stories! Engage kids in visual literacy, language development, and social skills in a fun class presented by our Youth Services team.

View Details

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Story Time Room

Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families

Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes

:

Join us for songs, rhymes, play, and of course great stories! Engage kids in visual literacy, language development, and social skills in a fun class presented by our Youth Services team.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am

Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Games, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Youth, 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 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.

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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Games, Lifelong Learning

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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.

Drop-In Jewelry Making for Adults

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm

Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

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!

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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Room: Meeting Room II

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), 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!

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Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Games, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Youth, 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 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.

View Details

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Games, Lifelong Learning

:

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.

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