Event List

Join us for an unforgettable art class that uses hands-on techniques alongside art history, while fostering self-expression, innovation and creativity. Try out a variety of art styles across six sessions!

Young artists can experiment with texture and color by learning to use rubbing plates to create patterns on paper.

Learn how to design, personalize, and assemble beautiful cards using our Cricut cutting machine and various materials.

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.

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.

Discover the vibrant world of fluid art in this hands-on acrylic pouring class.

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.

Come draw with us! In this open hour have fun drawing your own doodle designs.

Decorate a mini wooden birdhouse using acrylic paints, Mod Podge, and more!

(These birdhouses are for decoration only. They can't actually house any birds...)

All supplies provided, and space is limited.

A different project every week!

Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Young actors can learn from professionals

in this fun workshop. Instructors will teach improvisational skills and games.

Define the present for the future with a time capsule! Fill it with your most important memories, a playlist of your favorite songs, or anything else that you want the world to remember.

Join us and learn how to sew a Tortilla Warmer. All Materials will be provided. 

Registration Is Required. Must know how to sew.  Ages 13 and up.

In this open lab, patrons will have access to use Chomp Saws a safe, easy-to-use cutting device to make lemons, lemon trees, or whatever they can imagine! Recommended for ages 5 to 9. 

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.

Join other fiber arts enthusiasts on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Selby Rotunda. Bring your crochet, spinning, knitting, or any needle work you enjoy. Note: there is two hour parking.

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

If you are a homeschool teen who loves to try new things, look no further than Gulf Gate’s monthly homeschool program! Hang with us once a month and enjoy experimenting, creating, or just having fun at the library. 

Join us in making paper roses for Valentine's Day!

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!

The Secrets of the Underground Railroad…revealed!

The Underground Railroad was a network of safe houses that led enslaved people in the south escape to freedom in the north.