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Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Thursday, November 14, 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Baseball in Paradise: A History of Spring Training in Florida

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

The history of America’s Pastime and the Sunshine State has been intertwined since the advent of the Grapefruit League. Hear about spring training’s humble beginnings, the game-cha...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Details:

The history of America’s Pastime and the Sunshine State has been intertwined since the advent of the Grapefruit League.

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

Off the Page: "Three Ringling Circus: A History of Sarasota, Florida, and the Famous Ringling Brothers"

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Classroom A/B (both rooms) at Osprey Library and History Center
Program Type:
Author Event, Book Discussions, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Off the Page Literary Celebration
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Come for the (slightly stale) circus peanuts, stay for the scoop on John Ringling, Sarasota and The Ringling. (NEW!) Like the orange circus peanuts that people either love or hate,...

Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Room: Classroom A/B (both rooms)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Event, Book Discussions, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Off the Page Literary Celebration
Details:

Come for the (slightly stale) circus peanuts, stay for the scoop on John Ringling, Sarasota and The Ringling.

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.

Travelogues with Jane Mahler: Morocco

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

The Kingdom of Morocco, a constitutional monarchy, is predominantly Berber but has retained Arabian and European cultural influences. There are Roman ruins from the first century, ...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Details:

The Kingdom of Morocco, a constitutional monarchy, is predominantly Berber but has retained Arabian and European cultural influences.

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

Beading & Jewelry Making for Teens

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teen Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Come by the teen room to make your own keychains and jewelry with some beading supplies. 

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Come by the teen room to make your own keychains and jewelry with some beading supplies. 

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, November 14, 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:

Bring your projects, patterns, and questions to the North Port Library and join our club for an afternoon of knitting and crochet.  All skill levels welcome.  Registratio...

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:

Bring your projects, patterns, and questions to the North Port Library and join our club 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Last Stop Teen Hangout

Thursday, November 14, 2024 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...

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

Coding Hour

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Come learn how to code apps with Bitsbox at the library! Use a library computer or laptop or bring your own!  Registration is required and limited to 10 tweens and teens.

Required
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Come learn how to code apps with Bitsbox at the library! Use a library computer or laptop or bring your own! 

Registration is required and limited to 10 tweens and teens.

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

Getting Financially Fit

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

We discuss financial strategies for everyday financial planning. Managing cash flow Tax Planning 101 Financial roadmap Overcome what decreases your income Optimizing ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Details:

We discuss financial strategies for everyday financial planning.

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.

Rubber Stamp Art Party

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Details:

Come play and create with our collection of rubber stamps, and learn how to make art using your own unique thumbprint!

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Details:

Come play and create with our collection of rubber stamps, and learn how to make art using your own unique thumbprint!

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

Off the Page with Rebecca Renner

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Off the Page Literary Celebration
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Details:

Rebecca Renner is an author and National Geographic contributor from Daytona Beach, Florida. Her other writing has appeared in The New York Times, Outside Magazine, Tin House, The ...

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Life, Off the Page Literary Celebration
Details:

Rebecca Renner is an author and National Geographic contributor from Daytona Beach, Florida.

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

Life After Downton Abbey

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Juliano Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Movies
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Enjoy a cup of tea while discussing British movies and television series with a very welcoming group.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Movies
Details:

Enjoy a cup of tea while discussing British movies and television series with a very welcoming group.

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

Friday, November 15, 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...

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

Fun Fridays: Toy Time

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at Selby Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Details:

Play with toys and enjoy being social with friends! This program is best suited for children 1-3, however all ages are welcome as needed. 

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Details:

Play with toys and enjoy being social with friends!

This program is best suited for children 1-3, however all ages are welcome as needed. 

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

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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...

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

Off the Page: Copyright and IP for Librarians and Writers

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Off the Page Literary Celebration
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

This workshop, which runs from noon to 1 p.m., will provide an overview of copyright (and other forms of intellectual property) for librarians, library workers and writers. The goa...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Off the Page Literary Celebration
Required
Seats Remaining: 111
Details:

This workshop, which runs from noon to 1 p.m., will provide an overview of copyright (and other forms of intellectual property) for librarians, library workers and writers.

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.

Fun To Be Fit: BIGS

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Details:

Join Ms. Adrianne and her Fun To Be Fit Bigs Class for ages 6 - 12. Join us for a class full of dancing, fitness games and a whole lot of fun!

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Healthy Living
Details:

Join Ms. Adrianne and her Fun To Be Fit Bigs Class for ages 6 - 12.

Join us for a class full of dancing, fitness games and a whole lot of fun!

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.

Let's Get Crafty

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

This program is a unique and sustainable way to explore your creativity and imagination. In this drop-in event, participants are given a variety of leftover materials such as scrap...

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, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Details:

This program is a unique and sustainable way to explore your creativity and imagination.

Science Matters

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Topic: Prions and Their Diseases What are prions? They seem to be stranger than fiction—what do we know?

Youth Activity Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Purpose of Meeting

Topic: Prions and Their Diseases
What are prions? They seem to be stranger than fiction—what do we know?

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

Last Stop Teen Hangout

Friday, November 15, 2024 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...

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 "Youth" group.

Storytime Crafts

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Classroom A at Osprey Library and History Center
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth
Details:

Every third Saturday of the month, this program aims to inspire a love for reading and learning new things. Fun and engaging stories are followed by arts and crafts and other activ...

Required
Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Room: Classroom A
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Every third Saturday of the month, this program aims to inspire a love for reading and learning new things. Fun and engaging stories are followed by arts and crafts and other activities. Please register both caregiver and child.

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.

Beginner Origami

Saturday, November 16, 2024 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), Adults, Seniors
Details:

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...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Details:

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.

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

Have Fun With Tie Dye

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Tweens and Teens join us as we have some fun with Tie Dye! We will be providing pillowcases and socks for you to get creative with!

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Details:

Tweens and Teens join us as we have some fun with Tie Dye!

We will be providing pillowcases and socks for you to get creative with!

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 "Families" group.

Read with the Dogs

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:15am - 12:15pm
Classroom B at Osprey Library and History Center
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Details:

Every third Saturday of the month, children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills....

Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Room: Classroom B
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Details:

Every third Saturday of the month, children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills.

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.