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End of Summer Party

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Special Events
Age Group:
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Details:

All ages are invited to end their summer adventure at the library’s free end of summer party! Join us for an afternoon of fun digging for buried treasure, a face painter, an airbru...

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Special Events
Details:

All ages are invited to end their summer adventure at the library’s free end of summer party! Join us for an afternoon of fun digging for buried treasure, a face painter, an airbrush artist, and more!

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

Mah Jongg for Experienced Players

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Games
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Play Mah Jongg 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 for those who ...

Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Play Mah Jongg 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 "Youth" group.
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.
This event is in the "Families" group.

LEGO Club

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Clubs
Age Group:
Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
LEGO Club:

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Program Type: Clubs

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.

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.

UF/IFAS: Palm Facts and Fiction

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Green Living, Lectures
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Learn all about Florida palms, from planting to pruning. Get the real story on “hurricane cuts,” how caring for palms differs from tree care, and a slew of tips and techniques. ...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Green Living, Lectures
Details:

Learn all about Florida palms, from planting to pruning. Get the real story on “hurricane cuts,” how caring for palms differs from tree care, and a slew of tips and techniques.

Register at:

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, August 7, 2024 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
LEGO Club:

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, 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

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

SMA "Happy Hour" Jazz Series: Synia Carroll- A Jazz Journey

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

The Sarasota Music Archive presents a JAZZ HAPPY HOUR series: August 7:  “Water is My Song: A Jazz Journey”, by jazz star Synia Carroll Trio. Original songs from Synia’s ne...

Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Required
Seats Remaining: 150
Details:

The Sarasota Music Archive presents a JAZZ HAPPY HOUR series:

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: Summer Challenge!

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Details:

Come have some fun at LEGO Club: Summer Challenge! Each month we'll have a different adventurous theme for your builds. Build on your own or as a team.  Builders will also rec...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Come have some fun at LEGO Club: Summer Challenge! Each month we'll have a different adventurous theme for your builds.

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

Yak and Yarn

Thursday, August 8, 2024 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.

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.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Tech Navigator

Thursday, August 8, 2024 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...

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.

Good Samaritan Pharmacy

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Conference Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Prescription Assistance for income qualified individuals.

Conference Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting

Prescription Assistance for income qualified individuals.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

End of Summer Learning Party

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

Come celebrate the end of our summer adventure with a lip-smacking BBQ lunch* from Darrell's Restaurant in Venice! Then for our last adventure we'll go on an underwater exploration...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Details:

Come celebrate the end of our summer adventure with a lip-smacking BBQ lunch* from Darrell's Restaurant in Venice! Then for our last adventure we'll go on an underwater exploration of our oceans and sea creatures.

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

Tai Chi

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Healthy Living
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Go with the flow, learn Tai Chi, a low-impact exercise for your mind and body.  Registration required. For adults. 

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Healthy Living
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Go with the flow, learn Tai Chi, a low-impact exercise for your mind and body. 

Registration required. For adults. 

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 "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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

End of Summer Party with DJ JamAll Day!

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Cultural Life, Special Events
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Details:

Celebrate your summer reading success with a party! There will be pizza, drinks, Lava Italian Ice, a photo booth, and music from DJ Jam All Day!

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Cultural Life, Special Events
Details:

Celebrate your summer reading success with a party!

There will be pizza, drinks, Lava Italian Ice, a photo booth, and music from DJ Jam All Day!

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

Summer Teen Hangout

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Join us for our Summer Teen Hangout! Our teen room is designed specifically for teenagers to come together, relax, read, and enjoy some fun activities. We'll have board gam...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Details:

Join us for our Summer Teen Hangout!

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

Adult Coloring Craze

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Details:

Join us for a calming and therapeutic coloring session where you can unleash your creativity and unwind.  We provide a variety of intricate coloring pages, colored pencils,...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Details:

Join us for a calming and therapeutic coloring session where you can unleash your creativity and unwind. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Genealogy Assistance

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Come and get assistance with your genealogy research from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
Details:

Come and get assistance with your genealogy research from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.

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, August 8, 2024 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...

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

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Thursday, August 8, 2024 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. ...

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

Build-A-Button

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Using our button maker machine, you'll have the opportunity to design and create your very own one-of-a-kind buttons. Express yourself, show off your artistic skills, or make a sta...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Details:

Using our button maker machine, you'll have the opportunity to design and create your very own one-of-a-kind buttons. Express yourself, show off your artistic skills, or make a statement - the possibilities are endless!

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

Artists in the Libraries: Poetry Vision- A Way to See with Joanna Fox

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years)
Details:

Space is limited. Registration is required through the online calendar to participate in this event. Caregivers and family of the children are welcome into the space to b...

Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Space is limited. Registration is required through the online calendar to participate in this event. Caregivers and family of the children are welcome into the space to be with the child as observers.

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.

Venice Theatre: Summer Reading Program

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Young actors can learn from professionals in this fun workshop. Instructors will teach on the works of Shakespeare.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Young actors can learn from professionals in this fun workshop. Instructors will teach on the works of Shakespeare.

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

Gulf Gate Library Teen Advisory Board Meeting

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Learning Lab at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Join other teens at our monthly Teen Advisory Board Meeting. Prior registration as a Teen Volunteer is required to attend the meeting. Attendees will receive community service cred...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Details:

Join other teens at our monthly Teen Advisory Board Meeting. Prior registration as a Teen Volunteer is required to attend the meeting. Attendees will receive community service credit for their time at the meeting.

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

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
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 special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help yo...

Cancelled
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: Storytimes
Details:

For mobile babies to 5 years old.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.

Adventures in Crafting

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Art Displays & Exhibits
Age Group:
Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Details:

Join us the second and fourth Fridays of the month, June-August, for a special craft project. Each session of this casual drop-in program features a simple craft for children and t...

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits
Details:

Join us the second and fourth Fridays of the month, June-August, for a special craft project. Each session of this casual drop-in program features a simple craft for children and their families to work on together.