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A jar of paper flowers in various colors

Handcrafted Blooms with the Cricut

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Summer Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join local artisan Cris Walton, and learn how to transform paper into beautiful flowers! Rolled paper flowers are made using a paper template cut into a spiral shape, rolled tightly and released to create a flower.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Summer Learning
Registration Required
:

Join local artisan Cris Walton, and learn how to transform paper into beautiful flowers! Rolled paper flowers are made using a paper template cut into a spiral shape, rolled tightly and released to create a flower.

Art supplies laid out in a rainbow circle.

Tinker Tuesday

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Families

A different project every week!

Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
:

A different project every week!

Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Disclaimer(s)

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

creation station logo

Creation Station Appointments

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Learning Lab at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Creation Station
Age Group:
All Ages
 
Creation Stations are the makerspaces in Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources. Makerspaces make it possible for people of all ages to explore, design and create!
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Creation Station
:
 
Creation Stations are the makerspaces in Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources. Makerspaces make it possible for people of all ages to explore, design and create!
an open notebook with a blue pen

Teen Journal Club

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Learning Lab at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

Have an empty notebook but not sure what to do with it? Journal Club is an open, no-pressure opportunity for teens to get together and write, junk journal, draw, and decompress with one another with as much creativity and flair as they wish.

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
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Have an empty notebook but not sure what to do with it? Journal Club is an open, no-pressure opportunity for teens to get together and write, junk journal, draw, and decompress with one another with as much creativity and flair as they wish.

Lego Pile

LEGO® Club

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 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

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

SRQ Con

SRQ Con 2026

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Author Event, Creation Station, Games, History & Culture, Lectures, Performances, Special Events, Summer Learning
Age Group:
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families

Join us for the annual pop culture convention at Selby Library, SRQCon! 

Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Author Event, Creation Station, Games, History & Culture, Lectures, Performances, Special Events, Summer Learning
:

Join us for the annual pop culture convention at Selby Library, SRQCon! 

Sewing

Open Sewing Lab

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Creation Station at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Do you need access to a sewing machine for practice? Do you need help with a sewing or mending project? Bring your fabric and your plan and we can help with the rest. 

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
:

Do you need access to a sewing machine for practice? Do you need help with a sewing or mending project? Bring your fabric and your plan and we can help with the rest. 

Art supplies laid out in a rainbow circle.

Tinker Tuesday

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Families

A different project every week!

Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
:

A different project every week!

Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Disclaimer(s)

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

SRQ Makers Group Meetup

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Creation Station at Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

This meetup is for anyone in the Sarasota area who is interested in all things DIY, hobby electronics, robotics, coding, 3D printing, and more.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Discussion Groups
:

This meetup is for anyone in the Sarasota area who is interested in all things DIY, hobby electronics, robotics, coding, 3D printing, and more.

creation station logo

Creation Station Appointments

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
Learning Lab at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Creation Station
Age Group:
All Ages
 
Creation Stations are the makerspaces in Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources. Makerspaces make it possible for people of all ages to explore, design and create!
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Creation Station
:
 
Creation Stations are the makerspaces in Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources. Makerspaces make it possible for people of all ages to explore, design and create!

Summer Learning Kickoff: Potato Party

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Summer Learning
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us for a spud-tacular celebration for your whole family! Enjoy hands-on crafts, STEM activities, a food truck, and more! 

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Summer Learning
:

Join us for a spud-tacular celebration for your whole family! Enjoy hands-on crafts, STEM activities, a food truck, and more! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Scattered tarot cards from the Rider Waite deck

Summer Learning: Tarot Literacy

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Learning Lab at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Summer Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years)

Curious about tarot? Interested in learning how to read a spread for yourself but overwhelmed by where to start? In this biweekly series, patrons will learn how to interpret the cards with a lens of guidance, intuition, and self-actualization.

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years)
Program Type: Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Summer Learning
:

Curious about tarot? Interested in learning how to read a spread for yourself but overwhelmed by where to start? In this biweekly series, patrons will learn how to interpret the cards with a lens of guidance, intuition, and self-actualization.

Lego Pile

LEGO® Club

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 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

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

Creation Station

Creation Station Adult Lab: Beaded Necklace

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Creation Station at Selby Library
Program Type:
Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Come make a beautiful beaded necklace with Judy Levine.  All supplies and instruction provided.  

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Registration Required
:

Come make a beautiful beaded necklace with Judy Levine.  All supplies and instruction provided.  

clay succulents

Summer Learning: Clay Succulents

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Creation Station, Green Living, Summer Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Summer Learning:

This event is one of this year's Summer Learning programs. Check out all of the fun programs at all of our library locations. There's something for everyone!

Discover the art of crafting beautiful, lifelike succulents!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Creation Station, Green Living, Summer Learning
Registration Required
:

Summer Learning

This event is one of this year's Summer Learning programs. Check out all of the fun programs at all of our library locations. There's something for everyone!

Discover the art of crafting beautiful, lifelike succulents!

Disclaimer(s)

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

felt flowers

Artists in the Libraries: Teen Felt Flowers

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Green Living, Summer Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Summer Learning:

This event is one of this year's Summer Learning programs. Check out all of the fun programs at all of our library locations. There's something for everyone!

Discover the art of crafting beautiful, lifelike flowers!  Learn the techniques of shaping, color blending, and assembling felt pieces to create stunning, realistic-looking flowers that make charming decorations or thoughtful gifts. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Green Living, Summer Learning
Registration Required
:

Summer Learning

This event is one of this year's Summer Learning programs. Check out all of the fun programs at all of our library locations. There's something for everyone!

Discover the art of crafting beautiful, lifelike flowers!  Learn the techniques of shaping, color blending, and assembling felt pieces to create stunning, realistic-looking flowers that make charming decorations or thoughtful gifts. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Art supplies laid out in a rainbow circle.

Tinker Tuesday

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Families

A different project every week!

Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
:

A different project every week!

Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Disclaimer(s)

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

creation station logo

Creation Station Appointments

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Learning Lab at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Creation Station
Age Group:
All Ages
 
Creation Stations are the makerspaces in Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources. Makerspaces make it possible for people of all ages to explore, design and create!
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Creation Station
:
 
Creation Stations are the makerspaces in Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources. Makerspaces make it possible for people of all ages to explore, design and create!
Hands weaving a flower crown

Summer Learning: Bloom and Braid - Flower Weaving for Teens

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Summer Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Youth aged 13-18 are invited to weave flowers and greenery into creative and colorful crowns and bracelets that give magnificent summer vibes. 

 

Registration not required but supplies are limited. 

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Summer Learning
:

Youth aged 13-18 are invited to weave flowers and greenery into creative and colorful crowns and bracelets that give magnificent summer vibes. 

 

Registration not required but supplies are limited. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Lego Pile

LEGO® Club

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 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

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

Yellow Creation Station logo with gear and lightning bolt

Get to Know the Creation Station

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Creation Station at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families

Drop by the Creation Station to learn about some of the different equipment we have available and get a tour of the space!

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
:

Drop by the Creation Station to learn about some of the different equipment we have available and get a tour of the space!

Origami Fish

Beginner Origami

Saturday, June 20, 2026 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), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
:

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.

red, orange, and yellow origami fish

Kid's Origami Workshop

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Summer Learning, Creation Station
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Join Melina and learn how to make your own paper creation! Instructions and supplies provided, just bring your imagination! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Summer Learning, Creation Station
Registration Required
:

Join Melina and learn how to make your own paper creation! Instructions and supplies provided, just bring your imagination! 

Creation Station Craft: Glowforge Suncatchers (Session 1)

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Summer Learning, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Check out our monthly Creation Station crafts! Each month, experiment with a different piece of equipment in the Creation Station. 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Summer Learning, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
:

Check out our monthly Creation Station crafts! Each month, experiment with a different piece of equipment in the Creation Station.