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. Story Trail Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:30pm Garden at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Details: Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller. Enjoy a different book the first Saturday of every month! In case of rain, Story Trail ... 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. May 4 2024 Sat Story Trail 10:00am - 12:30pm Garden Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Garden Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes Details: Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller. Enjoy a different book the first Saturday of every month! In case of rain, Story Trail will be set up in the Kids' Zone.
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. That's Gross! Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Healthy Living, Remake Learning Days Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years) Details: In "That's Gross, students learn about why mucous, nose hairs, and digestion are gross but important parts of who we are. In this session they will make their own glow in the dark ... Registration Open Required This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. May 4 2024 Sat That's Gross! 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Healthy Living, Remake Learning Days Required Seats Remaining: 8 Details: In "That's Gross, students learn about why mucous, nose hairs, and digestion are gross but important parts of who we are.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Make and Take Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Join us for an enjoyable craft session in the Veranda Room at the North Port Public Library! It will be a fun time of learning and building new crafting skills. Local artist, Jenni... Registration Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 4 2024 Sat Make and Take 10:30am - 12:00pm Veranda Room Registration Open Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning Required Seats Remaining: 7 Details: Join us for an enjoyable craft session in the Veranda Room at the North Port Public Library! It will be a fun time of learning and building new crafting skills.
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. Mote Marine Exploration Stations Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Remake Learning Days, Special Events Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Details: Stop by the library to explore hands-on science stations with educators and volunteers from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium. Station themes include the following: Mammal Myst... 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. May 4 2024 Sat Mote Marine Exploration Stations 10:30am - 12:30pm Meeting Room AB Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Remake Learning Days, Special Events Details: Stop by the library to explore hands-on science stations with educators and volunteers from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium. Station themes include the following: Mammal Mysteries, Shark Science, Totally Turtles, and Wild Watersheds.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Preserving our Coral Reefs Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:15pm Classroom A at Osprey Library and History Center Program Type: Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Remake Learning Days Age Group: All Ages Details: Music, visual arts, and media introduce students and adults to the teamwork that creates success in the coral reef and beyond. Did you know coral reefs support over 25% of al... Registration Open Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 4 2024 Sat Preserving our Coral Reefs 11:00am - 12:15pm Classroom A Registration Open Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center Room: Classroom A Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Remake Learning Days Required Seats Remaining: 12 Details: Music, visual arts, and media introduce students and adults to the teamwork that creates success in the coral reef and beyond. Did you know coral reefs support over 25% of all marine life on earth? In this STEAM and arts-integrated 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. Music Club Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm Teen Center at Selby Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Details: This club is for music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who like music as well. Anni Szantosi will teach and jam with participants. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 4 2024 Sat Music Club 12:00pm - 1:30pm Teen Center Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Teen Center Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries Details: This club is for music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who like music as well. Anni Szantosi will teach and jam with participants. 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. Pop Culture Trivia Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm Teen Room at North Port Library Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Cultural Life Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Details: Join us for an exciting afternoon of pop culture trivia at the library! Test your knowledge on everything from movies and music to TV shows and celebrities. Compete with friends as... This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 4 2024 Sat Pop Culture Trivia 12:30pm - 1:30pm Teen Room 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), Cultural Life Details: Join us for an exciting afternoon of pop culture trivia at the library! Test your knowledge on everything from movies and music to TV shows and celebrities. Compete with friends as you answer questions and discover surprising facts.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Coding Club Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Selby Library Program Type: Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Details: Meet other coders and work on your coding project. Share with others and troubleshoot as a team. Led by Levi Szantosi whose top picks are Python, Scratch, and Unreal Engine. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 4 2024 Sat Coding Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Selby Library Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction Details: Meet other coders and work on your coding project. Share with others and troubleshoot as a team. Led by Levi Szantosi whose top picks are Python, Scratch, and Unreal Engine. 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 "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 Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library Program Type: Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Details: Ages 5 and up. Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. Creations will be on display in the youth area for one week followi... 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. May 4 2024 Sat LEGO Club 2:00pm - 3:30pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Program Type: Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning Details: Ages 5 and up. Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. Creations will be on display in the youth area for one week following the programs.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. CTE Design Art Exhibit All Day Rotunda at Selby Library Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Cultural Life, Special Events Age Group: All Ages Details: Computer Technology Education (CTE) students will exhibit their creations at the CTE Art and Design show in the rotunda of Selby Library. Congratulations to all of the student arti... This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 6 2024 Mon CTE Design Art Exhibit All Day Rotunda Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Rotunda Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Cultural Life, Special Events Details: Computer Technology Education (CTE) students will exhibit their creations at the CTE Art and Design show in the rotunda of Selby Library. Congratulations to all of the student artists! Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
North Port Library CLOSED All Day 5/6 - 5/11 North Port Library North Port Library is CLOSED for maintenance May 6-11. Closing May 6 - 11 2024 Closing North Port Library CLOSED All Day 5/6 - 5/11 Branches: North Port Library Description: North Port Library is CLOSED for maintenance May 6-11.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Master Gardener Plant Clinic Monday, May 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Gulf Gate Library Program Type: Green Living Age Group: Adults Details: Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or an insect identified? On the first and the third Monday mornings of the ... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 6 2024 Mon Master Gardener Plant Clinic 10:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Green Living Details: Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or an insect identified? On the first and the third Monday mornings of the month, from 10am to 12 pm, Gulf Gate Library hosts the Master Garde
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 Monday, May 6, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Special Events 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 a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educator... 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. May 6 2024 Mon Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:00am Community Room Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Special Events Details: For mobile babies to 5 years old.
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. Forty Carrots: Partners in Play® Monday, May 6, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Details: Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups. Meet our Friendly Parenting Educators and discover how... 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. May 6 2024 Mon Forty Carrots: Partners in Play® 10:15am - 11:15am Program Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program Type: Storytimes Details: Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.
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. Preschool Storytime Monday, May 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Details: 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... 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. May 6 2024 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Meeting Room 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: Storytimes Details: 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.
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. Storytime Monday, May 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Details: Join us for storytime! Stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts for little ones with their special grownup. 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. May 6 2024 Mon Storytime 10:30am - 11:15am Youth Activity Room Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program Type: Storytimes Details: Join us for storytime! Stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts for little ones with their special grownup.
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 Monday, May 6, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Special Events 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 a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educator... 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. May 6 2024 Mon Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 12:00pm - 1:00pm Community Room Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Special Events 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 "Families" group. Forty Carrots: Welcome to Our World Monday, May 6, 2024 at 12:15pm - 1:00pm Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Families Details: Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and wonder. Join other families navigating the newborn phase in a supportive and ... This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. May 6 2024 Mon Forty Carrots: Welcome to Our World 12:15pm - 1:00pm Youth Activity Room Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Families Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Details: Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and wonder.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Socrates Cafe Monday, May 6, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm Conference Room at Gulf Gate Library Program Type: Discussion Groups Age Group: Adults Details: Socrates Cafe is a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of Socratic method... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 6 2024 Mon Socrates Cafe 12:30pm - 2:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Groups Details: Socrates Cafe is a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of Socratic method: we learn more when we respectfully listen to and debate ideas wit
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mystery Lover's Book Club: "What Rose Forgot" (Live) Monday, May 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Virtual Events Program Type: Book Discussions, Virtual Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Join us for our monthly book club that delves deep into mysteries! Each month we will explore a different genre within the mystery book category, such as Nordic Noir, Cozy, ... Registration Open Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 6 2024 Mon Mystery Lover's Book Club: "What Rose Forgot" (Live) 1:00pm - 2:00pm Registration Open Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions, Virtual Required Seats Remaining: 6 Details: Join us for our monthly book club that delves deep into mysteries!
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Teen Room Monday, May 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning, Movies Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Details: Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 6 2024 Mon Teen Room 2:00pm - 4:30pm Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning, Movies Details: Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Meditation and Guided Imagery Monday, May 6, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Self-care and maintenance will be enhanced through meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques. In a fast-paced world of stressors, people can use this time to quiet down a... Cancelled This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 6 2024 Mon Cancelled Meditation and Guided Imagery 3:00pm - 4:00pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living Details: Self-care and maintenance will be enhanced through meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Last Stop Teen Hangout Monday, May 6, 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... Cancelled This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 6 2024 Mon Cancelled Last Stop Teen Hangout 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Room 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. SNAP Application Assistance Monday, May 6, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm Group Study Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Healthy Living Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: A representative from All Faiths Food Bank will be available to help with your SNAP application. Appointments are preferred but not required. To make an... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 6 2024 Mon SNAP Application Assistance 3:30pm - 5:30pm Group Study Room Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Group Study Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Healthy Living Details: A representative from All Faiths Food Bank will be available to help with your SNAP application. Appointments are preferred but not required. To make an appointment please contact:
