Name: Sparkle and Create: Drop-In Jewelry Making
Start: 2025-02-08T12:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-02-08T14:00:00-05:00
Location: North Port Library

Sparkle and Create: Drop-In Jewelry Making

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

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:

Unleash your creativity and craft beautiful, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces using a variety of materials and techniques. Whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned jewelry ...

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:

Unleash your creativity and craft beautiful, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces using a variety of materials and techniques.

Computer Typing 101

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Creation Station at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Career Journeys, Creation Station, Technology Instruction

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Details:

This class will go over the basics of computer typing using the online platform typingclub.com. Learn how to type using both hands, increase your typing speed, and brush up on some...

Required

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Career Journeys, Creation Station, Technology Instruction

Required

Seats Remaining: 6

Details:

This class will go over the basics of computer typing using the online platform typingclub.com. Learn how to type using both hands, increase your typing speed, and brush up on some typing short cuts.

A rainbow of art supplies arranged in a circle.

Tinker Tuesday

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Children (5 to 9 years), Families

Details:

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: Children (5 to 9 years), Families

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Details:

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.

Knit and Crocheting Group

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 10:15am - 12:00pm

Conference Room at Fruitville Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Adults

Details:

Join us at the Fruitville Library with your knit/crochet projects. All ages and skills are welcome. Supplies and knowledgeable members are on hand to help anyone interested in lear...

Library Branch: Fruitville Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Join us at the Fruitville Library with your knit/crochet projects. All ages and skills are welcome. Supplies and knowledgeable members are on hand to help anyone interested in learning to knit or crochet.

Busy Little Hands Activity Hour

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Creation Station, Games, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Details:

Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and their families can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room.

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Story Time Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Creation Station, Games, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and their families can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room.

LEGO® Explorers

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm

Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Program Type:

Creation Station, Games

Age Group:

Children (5 to 9 years)

Details:

Unleash your inner architect with LEGO® and DUPLO® building! Come over and let's paint the town brick red with our creative construction skills. You can either go with our cool mon...

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Room: Meeting Room II

Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)

Program Type: Creation Station, Games

Details:

Unleash your inner architect with LEGO® and DUPLO® building! Come over and let's paint the town brick red with our creative construction skills.

LEGO® Club

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 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

Details:

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

Details:

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

The Knit Happens Club

Thursday, February 13, 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:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), 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. Crochet Amigurumi kits wil...

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, 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. Crochet Amigurumi kits will be provided while supplies last.

Let's Get Crafty

Friday, February 14, 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.

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

All Day

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library and History Center, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

Closing

Branches:

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library and History Center, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library

Description:

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

Tinker Tuesday

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Children (5 to 9 years), Families

Details:

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: Children (5 to 9 years), Families

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Details:

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.

Knit and Crocheting Group

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 10:15am - 12:00pm

Conference Room at Fruitville Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Adults

Details:

Join us at the Fruitville Library with your knit/crochet projects. All ages and skills are welcome. Supplies and knowledgeable members are on hand to help anyone interested in lear...

Library Branch: Fruitville Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Join us at the Fruitville Library with your knit/crochet projects. All ages and skills are welcome. Supplies and knowledgeable members are on hand to help anyone interested in learning to knit or crochet.

Busy Little Hands Activity Hour

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Creation Station, Games, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Details:

Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and their families can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room.

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Story Time Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Creation Station, Games, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and their families can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room.

ROAR! on the Road with The Ringling

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Program Type:

Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes

Age Group:

Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families

Details:

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. This program is ...

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Room: Meeting Room II

Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families

Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes

Details:

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.

LEGO® Club

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 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

Details:

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

Details:

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

The Knit Happens Club

Thursday, February 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:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), 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. Crochet Amigurumi kits wil...

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, 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. Crochet Amigurumi kits will be provided while supplies last.

Read 'Em and Eat

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm

Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Program Type:

Book Discussions, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Children (5 to 9 years), Families

Details:

Read for at least 10 minutes in our "lounge" and enjoy a sweet treat as a reward. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Room: Meeting Room II

Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Families

Program Type: Book Discussions, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Read for at least 10 minutes in our "lounge" and enjoy a sweet treat as a reward. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Let's Get Crafty

Friday, February 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.

Beginner Sewing Machine Workshop

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Creation Station at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Details:

Are you ready to learn the basics of using a sewing machine? In this introductory class, you will be guided through the fundamental functions of a sewing machine and how to operate...

Required

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Required

Seats Remaining: 3

Details:

Are you ready to learn the basics of using a sewing machine? In this introductory class, you will be guided through the fundamental functions of a sewing machine and how to operate it safely and effectively.

Beginner Sewing Machine Workshop

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Creation Station at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Details:

Are you ready to learn the basics of using a sewing machine? In this introductory class, you will be guided through the fundamental functions of a sewing machine and how to operate...

Required

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Required

Seats Remaining: 3

Details:

Are you ready to learn the basics of using a sewing machine? In this introductory class, you will be guided through the fundamental functions of a sewing machine and how to operate it safely and effectively.

Level Up

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm

Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Program Type:

Creation Station, Games

Age Group:

Children (5 to 9 years)

Details:

Drop in to play games on our Nintendo Switch! Recommended for ages 5 and up.

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Room: Meeting Room II

Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)

Program Type: Creation Station, Games

Details:

Drop in to play games on our Nintendo Switch!

Recommended for ages 5 and up.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Tinker Tuesday

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Children (5 to 9 years), Families

Details:

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: Children (5 to 9 years), Families

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Details:

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.

Knit and Crocheting Group

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 10:15am - 12:00pm

Conference Room at Fruitville Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Adults

Details:

Join us at the Fruitville Library with your knit/crochet projects. All ages and skills are welcome. Supplies and knowledgeable members are on hand to help anyone interested in lear...

Library Branch: Fruitville Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Join us at the Fruitville Library with your knit/crochet projects. All ages and skills are welcome. Supplies and knowledgeable members are on hand to help anyone interested in learning to knit or crochet.

Busy Little Hands Activity Hour

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Creation Station, Games, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Details:

Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and their families can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room.

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Story Time Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Creation Station, Games, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and their families can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room.

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