Event List

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 sewing machine experience. 

Join us at the North Port Library for storytime!  Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed! 

Join us for friendly discussion, book recommendations, and insight! Come with any recommendations and to discuss the book of the month: "TBD" by TBD.

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.

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.

An Agency Site is a stop such as a senior living community, nursing home, or school that is not accessible to the public.

Homeschool Meetup

Sarasota in the 1930s: Sun, Sand, and the Sunset of the Mediterranean Revival Style

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A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to help people learn practical strategies to manage falls and increase physical activity levels. 

Participants will learn:

Get tips on healthy eating and meal ideas during the Food Smarts program presented by All Faiths Food Bank! Each class will include a brief nutrition lesson, a fun activity, and a cooking dem

Children are invited for a special opportunity to share a story with a furry friend! Take advantage of this no-pressure, judgment-free zone to practice reading with a certified therapy dog.  Space is limited. First come, first seated.

Play Nintendo Switch games, ping pong, and board games, including chess!

ROAR! is The Ringling's free storytime that connects art with early literacy. At this program, we read together, make art, and learn about an object in the museum.

Hang out as you please and play a variety of board games, video games, and card games with your friends! All games will be provided. Ages 11-18 only.

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

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

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.

Early literacy begins in infanthood - join Miss Taylor for a storytime specifically dedicated to babies ages 0-24 months.

Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. 

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

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.