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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, March 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join other local knitters and crocheters while working on personal projects and discussing all things knitting/crocheting. All skill levels welcome. Registration is not requir...

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, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups
Details:

Join other local knitters and crocheters while working on personal projects and discussing all things knitting/crocheting. All skill levels welcome. 

Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!

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

A Matter of Balance #5

Friday, March 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, *Healthy Living*
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

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 lea...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, *Healthy Living*
Details:

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:

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
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, March 21, 2025 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:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), 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: Tweens (9 to 12 years), 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.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Stories for Sea Lovers

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, Author Event, *Cultural Life*, *Lifelong Learning*, One Book Sarasota, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Explore the deep connection between storytelling and the sea! From its mesmerizing beauty to its untamed power, the ocean has inspired countless unforgettable tales.Discover how bo...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, Author Event, *Cultural Life*, *Lifelong Learning*, One Book Sarasota, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Details:

Explore the deep connection between storytelling and the sea! From its mesmerizing beauty to its untamed power, the ocean has inspired countless unforgettable tales.

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

Roaming Readers (Outside Program)

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:30am
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, Book Discussions, *Healthy Living*
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Let's walk and talk about books, those we have read, what we are reading now or even what we want to read!Please meet us at the library front desk 5-10 minutes early to fill out a ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, Book Discussions, *Healthy Living*
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Let's walk and talk about books, those we have read, what we are reading now or even what we want to read!

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

Drop-In Jewelry Making for Adults

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, *Lifelong Learning*
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Get your bling on!  Looking to try a new craft/art form? Join us for our monthly Creation Station drop-in DIY jewelry making sessions! 

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, *Lifelong Learning*
Details:

Get your bling on! 

 Looking to try a new craft/art form? Join us for our monthly Creation Station drop-in DIY jewelry making sessions!

 

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

Mah Jongg for Experienced Players

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, Games, *Lifelong Learning*
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Play Mah Jongg in the rotunda with other experienced players in the Rotunda and make new friends! Please bring your own NMJL card with your name on it. You must be experienced enou...

Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, Games, *Lifelong Learning*
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Play Mah Jongg in the rotunda with other experienced players in the Rotunda and make new friends! Please bring your own NMJL card with your name on it. You must be experienced enough to complete four games per hour to participate.

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, March 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join other local knitters and crocheters while working on personal projects and discussing all things knitting/crocheting. All skill levels welcome. Registration is not requir...

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, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups
Details:

Join other local knitters and crocheters while working on personal projects and discussing all things knitting/crocheting. All skill levels welcome. 

Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!

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

A Matter of Balance #6

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, *Healthy Living*
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

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 lea...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, *Healthy Living*
Details:

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:

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

One Book TBA

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 4:30pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, *Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning*
Age Group:
Seniors
Details:

One Book TBA

Cancelled
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, *Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning*
Details:

One Book TBA

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

Adult Coloring Lounge

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Get into the adult coloring craze! Join us for a fun and unique way to unwind, reduce stress, and express your creativity at the Shannon Staub Library.All supplies will be provided...

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, Arts & Crafts
Details:

Get into the adult coloring craze! Join us for a fun and unique way to unwind, reduce stress, and express your creativity at the Shannon Staub Library.

All supplies will be provided. Artistic talent is not required.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Macramé Baskets

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, Arts & Crafts, *Cultural Life*, *Lifelong Learning*
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join us as Christine returns to share her macramé expertise! In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn step-by-step techniques to create beautiful and functional macramé basket. Whet...

Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, Arts & Crafts, *Cultural Life*, *Lifelong Learning*
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Join us as Christine returns to share her macramé expertise! In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn step-by-step techniques to create beautiful and functional macramé basket.

This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Brain Health 101

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Selby Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, *Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning*
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Everything we do begins in the brain.  In this neuroscience research-based presentation, you will learn about the different parts of the brain, the function of each area and t...

Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, *Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning*
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Everything we do begins in the brain.  In this neuroscience research-based presentation, you will learn about the different parts of the brain, the function of each area and the type of fuel the brain needs for optimal function throughout the

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.

UF/IFAS: Florida-Friendly Landscaping™: Planting Trees for the Suncoast

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, *Lifelong Learning*
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Learn how to plant and establish a tree, then receive researched recommendations for native, flowering, and hurricane resistant trees that will thrive in our area.To Register, go t...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, *Lifelong Learning*
Details:

Learn how to plant and establish a tree, then receive researched recommendations for native, flowering, and hurricane resistant trees that will thrive in our area.

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: Beginner Crochet Class

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join us for a fun and relaxing beginner's crochet class, perfect for those new to the world of crochet or looking to refresh their skills. In this introductory class, you'll learn ...

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, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups
Details:

Join us for a fun and relaxing beginner's crochet class, perfect for those new to the world of crochet or looking to refresh their skills.

This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Doris Kearns Goodwin: Leadership in Turbulent Times

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, Book Discussions, History & Culture, Lectures, *Lifelong Learning*, Special Events, Virtual
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

As part of our 50th Anniversary celebration in 2025, Road Scholar is thrilled to offer this special gift to our participants: a free virtual lecture by Doris Kearns Goodwin, one of...

Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, Book Discussions, History & Culture, Lectures, *Lifelong Learning*, Special Events, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Details:

As part of our 50th Anniversary celebration in 2025, Road Scholar is thrilled to offer this special gift to our participants: a free virtual lecture by Doris Kearns Goodwin, one of the most renowned historians of our time. 

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

A Matter of Balance #7

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, *Healthy Living*
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

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 lea...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, *Healthy Living*
Details:

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:

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

Creation Station Open Lab

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, *Lifelong Learning*
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Are you curious about our Creation Station? Join us for Open Lab, where library patrons can explore and experiment with a variety of tools and equipment such as Osmo technology, ro...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, *Lifelong Learning*
Details:

Are you curious about our Creation Station? Join us for Open Lab, where library patrons can explore and experiment with a variety of tools and equipment such as Osmo technology, robots, button makers, and more. 

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.

Make and Take

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Veranda Room 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:

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...

Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, *Cultural Life*, *Lifelong Learning*
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Creation Station: Experienced Sewing Lab

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
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:

Do you need access to a sewing machine for a project? This is an open lab for teens and adults with basic sewing machine experience. Please bring your own supplies as library suppl...

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:

Do you need access to a sewing machine for a project? This is an open lab for teens and adults with basic sewing machine experience. Please bring your own supplies as library supplies are limited.

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

Computer Basics

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, *Career Journeys*, Creation Station, *Lifelong Learning*, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

This class will go over various subjects concerning computer basics. Basic computer typing skills required. Registration Required

Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, *Career Journeys*, Creation Station, *Lifelong Learning*, Technology Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Details:

This class will go over various subjects concerning computer basics. Basic computer typing skills required.

Registration Required

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

Adult Writers Club

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Juliano Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, *Career Journeys*, Clubs, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join the North Port Creative Writers Circle, meeting the 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month. The club welcomes adult writers of all experience levels to engage in creative discussions...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, *Career Journeys*, Clubs, Discussion Groups
Details:

Join the North Port Creative Writers Circle, meeting the 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Meditation and Guided Imagery

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, *Cultural Life*, *Healthy Living*
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), 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...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, *Cultural Life*, *Healthy Living*
Details:

Self-care and maintenance will be enhanced through meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques.

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Juliano Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, *Green Living*, *Lifelong Learning*
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join Sarasota Extension Services Master Gardeners for questions pertaining to Florida-friendly gardening, composting, and identifying insects. Homeowners can receive research-based...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, *Green Living*, *Lifelong Learning*
Details:

Join Sarasota Extension Services Master Gardeners for questions pertaining to Florida-friendly gardening, composting, and identifying insects.