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Shana Banana: Color Me Bananas

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Color Our World (Summer 2025), Cultural Life, Special Events, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Details:

Shana Banana and her dog puppets explore all the ways color lights up our lives, not just in physical hues but in moods, music, and human and ecological diversity. Children and fam...

Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Cultural Life, Special Events, Storytimes
Details:

Shana Banana and her dog puppets explore all the ways color lights up our lives, not just in physical hues but in moods, music, and human and ecological diversity.

creation station

Let's Get Crafty

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Active Older Adult Living, 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: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Details:

This program is a unique and sustainable way to explore your creativity and imagination.

magic

Magic Mondays

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Color Our World (Summer 2025), Discussion Groups, Games, Cultural Life
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Details:

Dive into the enchanting world of Magic: The Gathering this summer! Join us every monday afternoon from 2-4 PM for our weekly free play sessions. Whether you're a seasoned planeswa...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Discussion Groups, Games, Cultural Life
Details:

Dive into the enchanting world of Magic: The Gathering this summer! Join us every monday afternoon from 2-4 PM for our weekly free play sessions.

Writing Club

Teen Writers Club

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Career Journeys, Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing ex...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Career Journeys, Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Details:

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Disclaimer(s)

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

large animal creature sitting on tree branch with children

Animonday Summer Takeover

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Movies
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Join us on select Mondays in summer (6/2, 6/16, 6/30, 7/14) to watch a Studio Ghibli movie and enjoy Japanese snacks.Note: This is an event for Tweens and Teens

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Cultural Life, Movies
Details:

Join us on select Mondays in summer (6/2, 6/16, 6/30, 7/14) to watch a Studio Ghibli movie and enjoy Japanese snacks.

Note: This is an event for Tweens and Teens

North Port Library Chess Club

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Cultural Life, Games, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Details:

Want to play chess? Can’t find someone or somewhere to play? Open to chess players of all ages and abilities. Chess sets will be provided but you're also welcome to bring your...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Clubs, Cultural Life, Games, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Want to play chess? Can’t find someone or somewhere to play? 

Open to chess players of all ages and abilities. Chess sets will be provided but you're also welcome to bring your own. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Fun to be Fit: littles

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Color Our World (Summer 2025), Cultural Life, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Details:

Join Ms. Adrianne for a fun program featuring music and movement! For ages 0-5.

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), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Cultural Life, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Details:

Join Ms. Adrianne for a fun program featuring music and movement! For ages 0-5.

Libraries and History Center Closure

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 and History Center ClosureWe will resume normal hours on Saturday, July 5.

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 and History Center Closure

We will resume normal hours on Saturday, July 5.

Crafting

Make and Take

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), 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, Color Our World (Summer 2025), 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.

Meditation on top of a mountain looking at sunrise

Meditation and Guided Imagery

Monday, July 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.

Writing Club

Teen Writers Club

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Career Journeys, Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing ex...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Career Journeys, Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Details:

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Disclaimer(s)

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

cardboard loom

Weaving on the Cardboard Loom

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Classroom A/B (both rooms) at Osprey Library and History Center
Program Type:
Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Details:

Join Artist Elizabeth Goodwill in this fun and interactive workshop on how to weave on a cardboard loom. Patrons will come away with their own unique creation of a bookmark, a mug ...

Required
Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Room: Classroom A/B (both rooms)
Age Group: Youth, Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Join Artist Elizabeth Goodwill in this fun and interactive workshop on how to weave on a cardboard loom. Patrons will come away with their own unique creation of a bookmark, a mug rug, or a small tapestry.

Didgeridoo Down Under

Didgeridoo Down Under

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Color Our World (Summer 2025), History & Culture, Music in the Libraries, Cultural Life
Age Group:
Youth, Families
Details:

The Didgeridoo Down Under Show is an energetic fusion of Australian music, culture, comedy, character building, storytelling and audience participation. Join us on a colorful adven...

Required
Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), History & Culture, Music in the Libraries, Cultural Life
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Details:

The Didgeridoo Down Under Show is an energetic fusion of Australian music, culture, comedy, character building, storytelling and audience participation.

Mario and Bowser in race Cars

Mario Kart Tournament

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Color Our World (Summer 2025), Games, Cultural Life
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Details:

Challenge your friends and family to a fast-paced round of Mario Kart projected on the library's giant movie screen!

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Games, Cultural Life
Details:

Challenge your friends and family to a fast-paced round of Mario Kart projected on the library's giant movie screen!

creation station

Let's Get Crafty

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Active Older Adult Living, 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: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Details:

This program is a unique and sustainable way to explore your creativity and imagination.

Stained Glass Mosaic

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Creation Station, Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Use stained glass pieces to create a beautiful 5X7 colorful inspirational stained glass mosaic collage. Color Your World with beautiful dancing color patterns as the sunlight shine...

Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Creation Station, Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Use stained glass pieces to create a beautiful 5X7 colorful inspirational stained glass mosaic collage. Color Your World with beautiful dancing color patterns as the sunlight shines through your Collage!

magic

Magic Mondays

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Color Our World (Summer 2025), Discussion Groups, Games, Cultural Life
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Details:

Dive into the enchanting world of Magic: The Gathering this summer! Join us every monday afternoon from 2-4 PM for our weekly free play sessions. Whether you're a seasoned planeswa...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Discussion Groups, Games, Cultural Life
Details:

Dive into the enchanting world of Magic: The Gathering this summer! Join us every monday afternoon from 2-4 PM for our weekly free play sessions.

Writing Club

Teen Writers Club

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Career Journeys, Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing ex...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Career Journeys, Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Details:

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Disclaimer(s)

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

child, scarecrow, and dog viewing the plains

Animonday Summer Takeover

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Movies
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Join us on select Mondays in summer (6/2, 6/16, 6/30, 7/14) to watch a Studio Ghibli movie and enjoy Japanese snacks.Note: This is an event for Tweens and Teens

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Cultural Life, Movies
Details:

Join us on select Mondays in summer (6/2, 6/16, 6/30, 7/14) to watch a Studio Ghibli movie and enjoy Japanese snacks.

Note: This is an event for Tweens and Teens

Giving Tree Drum Circle

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Color Our World (Summer 2025), Cultural Life, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, Performances, Special Events
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Details:

Social Emotional Learning made FUN! Imagine a group of kids, smiling and drumming together, dancing with their peers and celebrating drum circles TOGETHER!

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Cultural Life, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, Performances, Special Events
Details:

Social Emotional Learning made FUN! Imagine a group of kids, smiling and drumming together, dancing with their peers and celebrating drum circles TOGETHER!

Judy's Shading Rules: Your Life will Never be the Same!

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Special Events, Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Learn simple techniques to add depth and dimension to your drawings in a relaxed and supportive setting. No experience needed — just bring your creativity!

Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Special Events, Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Learn simple techniques to add depth and dimension to your drawings in a relaxed and supportive setting. No experience needed — just bring your creativity!

creation station

Let's Get Crafty

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Active Older Adult Living, 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: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Details:

This program is a unique and sustainable way to explore your creativity and imagination.

Color Your World: Perler Bead Creations

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Creation Station, Cultural Life
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Details:

Kids and tweens can make colorful pixel art images with Perler beads! The only limit is your imagination!

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Creation Station, Cultural Life
Details:

Kids and tweens can make colorful pixel art images with Perler beads! The only limit is your imagination!

magic

Magic Mondays

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Color Our World (Summer 2025), Discussion Groups, Games, Cultural Life
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Details:

Dive into the enchanting world of Magic: The Gathering this summer! Join us every monday afternoon from 2-4 PM for our weekly free play sessions. Whether you're a seasoned planeswa...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Discussion Groups, Games, Cultural Life
Details:

Dive into the enchanting world of Magic: The Gathering this summer! Join us every monday afternoon from 2-4 PM for our weekly free play sessions.