This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Adult Reading with the Dogs Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Special Events Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Calling all readers: our dog friends from the Suncoast Humane Society are returning to the Jacaranda Library, and they want you to read to them! These gentle furry friends are c... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Adult Reading with the Dogs 10:30am - 12:00pm Youth Activity Room Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Special Events Details: Calling all readers: our dog friends from the Suncoast Humane Society are returning to the Jacaranda Library, and they want you to read to them!
Good Samaritan Pharmacy Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:30pm Conference Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Purpose of Meeting: Prescription Assistance for income qualified individuals. Conference Room Apr 3 2025 Thu Good Samaritan Pharmacy 10:30am - 1:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Conference Room Purpose of Meeting Prescription Assistance for income qualified individuals.
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Forty Carrots: Partners in Play Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Details: For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educator... This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 12:00pm - 1:00pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Lifelong Learning Details: For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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. Beginners Day with Quirky Knitters Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Details: 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. Reg... 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. Apr 3 2025 Thu Beginners Day with Quirky Knitters 1:00pm - 3:00pm Program Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning Details: 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Genealogy Assistance Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Genealogy, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults Details: Get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers Bring your questions This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Genealogy Assistance 1:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy, Lifelong Learning Details: Get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers Bring your questions
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. The Knit Happens Club 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: 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... 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. Apr 3 2025 Thu The Knit Happens Club 1:00pm - 3:00pm Creation Station 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Book Discussion Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Conference Room at Fruitville Library Program Type: Book Discussions Age Group: Adults Details: Join us on the first Thursday of the month to discuss our selection. Limited to 20 participants. Register at the Fruitville Reference Desk or call 941 861-2518 This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Book Discussion 1:30pm - 2:30pm Conference Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions Details: Join us on the first Thursday of the month to discuss our selection. Limited to 20 participants. Register at the Fruitville Reference Desk or call 941 861-2518
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Master Gardener Plant Clinic Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm Conference Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Green Living, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them. Get expert advice on your landscaping needs. ... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Master Gardener Plant Clinic 1:30pm - 3:30pm Conference Room Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Green Living, Lifelong Learning Details: Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them. Get expert advice on your landscaping needs.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Teen Room Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning, Movies Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Details: Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Teen Room 2:30pm - 4:30pm Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning, Movies Details: Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Last Stop Teen Hangout Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Room at North Port Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Details: 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. The program is open to... This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Last Stop Teen Hangout 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games Details: 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.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Read 'Em and Eat Thursday, April 3, 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. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Read 'Em and Eat 3:45pm - 4:45pm Meeting Room II 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Life After Downton Abbey Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm Juliano Room at North Port Library Program Type: Discussion Groups, Movies Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Enjoy a cup of tea while discussing British movies and television series with a very welcoming group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Apr 4 2025 Fri Life After Downton Abbey 10:00am - 1:00pm Juliano Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Juliano Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups, Movies Details: Enjoy a cup of tea while discussing British movies and television series with a very welcoming group. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Forty Carrots Partners in Play Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am Meeting Room at Fruitville Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Details: For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help yo... This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Apr 4 2025 Fri Forty Carrots Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:15am Meeting Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Storytimes Details: For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Forty Carrots Partners in Play Friday, April 4, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Meeting Room at Fruitville Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Details: For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help yo... This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Apr 4 2025 Fri Forty Carrots Partners in Play 12:00pm - 1:00pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Storytimes Details: For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.
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... 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. Apr 4 2025 Fri Creation Station Open Lab 1:00pm - 4:00pm Creation Station 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.
Suncoast Duo Pianists Concert Friday, April 4, 2025 at 1:45pm - 4:30pm Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Purpose of Meeting: Concert Community Room Apr 4 2025 Fri Suncoast Duo Pianists Concert 1:45pm - 4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Purpose of Meeting Concert
Science Matters Friday, April 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Purpose of Meeting: Topic: Stars Stars are in a billion-year battle. What happens inside stars? Youth Activity Room Apr 4 2025 Fri Science Matters 2:00pm - 4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Purpose of Meeting Topic: Stars Stars are in a billion-year battle. What happens inside stars?
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Teen Room Friday, April 4, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning, Movies Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Details: Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Apr 4 2025 Fri Teen Room 2:30pm - 4:30pm Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning, Movies Details: Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Last Stop Teen Hangout Friday, April 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Room at North Port Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Details: 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. The program is open to... This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Apr 4 2025 Fri Last Stop Teen Hangout 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games Details: 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.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Story Trail Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:30pm Garden at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Details: Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller. Enjoy a different book the first Saturday of every month! In case of rain, Story Trail ... This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Apr 5 2025 Sat Story Trail 10:00am - 12:30pm Garden Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Garden Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes Details: Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller. Enjoy a different book the first Saturday of every month! In case of rain, Story Trail will be set up in the Kids' Zone.
VITA Tax Assistance Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Purpose of Meeting: Tax Assistance with VITA Volunteers.To schedule an appointment please visit www.UWSvita.org or call 1-833-897-8482 beginning Thursday, January 16, 2025. Meeting Room II Apr 5 2025 Sat VITA Tax Assistance 10:00am - 2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Purpose of Meeting Tax Assistance with VITA Volunteers.To schedule an appointment please visit www.UWSvita.org or call 1-833-897-8482 beginning Thursday, January 16, 2025.
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... 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. Apr 5 2025 Sat Creation Station: Experienced Sewing Lab 11:00am - 1:00pm Creation Station 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.
Suncoast Duo Pianists Concert Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 1:45pm - 4:30pm Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Purpose of Meeting: Concert Community Room Apr 5 2025 Sat Suncoast Duo Pianists Concert 1:45pm - 4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Purpose of Meeting Concert
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. LEGO Club Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library Program Type: Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Details: Ages 5 and up. Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. Creations will be on display in the youth area for one week followi... This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Apr 5 2025 Sat LEGO Club 2:00pm - 3:30pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Program Type: Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning Details: Ages 5 and up. Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. Creations will be on display in the youth area for one week following the programs.