This event is in the "Adults" group. Book Discussion Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Meeting 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. May 1 2025 Thu Book Discussion 1:30pm - 2:30pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting 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. Book Discussion Thursday, May 1, 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. May 1 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, May 1, 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. May 1 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 "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, May 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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: Join other local knitters and crocheters while working on individual projects and discussing all things knitting/crocheting. All skill levels welcome. Registration is not req... 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. May 1 2025 Thu The Knit Happens Club 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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: Join other local knitters and crocheters while working on individual 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Last Stop Teen Hangout Thursday, May 1, 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. May 1 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Life After Downton Abbey Friday, May 2, 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. May 2 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, May 2, 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. May 2 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.
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, May 2, 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. May 2 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.
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, May 2, 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 sewing machines, bu... 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. May 2 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 sewing machines, button makers, and more.
Science Matters Friday, May 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Purpose of Meeting: Science Matters discussion on various topics in Science. Youth Activity Room May 2 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 Science Matters discussion on various topics in Science.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Last Stop Teen Hangout Friday, May 2, 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. May 2 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, May 3, 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. May 3 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.
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. Adult Coloring Craze Saturday, May 3, 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: Join us for a calming and therapeutic coloring session. We provide a variety of intricate coloring pages, colored pencils, markers, and crayons for you to choose from. Fee... 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. May 3 2025 Sat Adult Coloring Craze 12:00pm - 2:00pm 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: Join us for a calming and therapeutic coloring session. We provide a variety of intricate coloring pages, colored pencils, markers, and crayons for you to choose from. Feel free to bring your own supplies.
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, May 3, 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. May 3 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Computer Basics Saturday, May 3, 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 This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 3 2025 Sat Computer Basics 2:00pm - 4:00pm Creation Station 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 "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 Monday, May 5, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Special Events 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. May 5 2025 Mon Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:00am Community Room 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) Program Type: Special Events 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group. 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. Storytime Monday, May 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Details: Join us for storytime! Stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts for little ones and their special grownup. This event is in the "Youth" group. 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. May 5 2025 Mon Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Youth Activity Room Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Storytimes Details: Join us for storytime! Stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts for little ones and their special grownup.
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. This event is in the "Families" group. Preschool Storytime Monday, May 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Details: Join us for songs, rhymes, play, and of course great stories! Engage kids in visual literacy, language development, and social skills in a fun class presented by our Youth Services... 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. This event is in the "Families" group. May 5 2025 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program Type: Storytimes Details: Join us for songs, rhymes, play, and of course great stories! Engage kids in visual literacy, language development, and social skills in a fun class presented by our Youth Services team.
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 Monday, May 5, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Special Events 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. May 5 2025 Mon Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 12:00pm - 1:00pm Community Room 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) Program Type: Special Events 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Forty Carrots: Welcome to Our World Monday, May 5, 2025 at 12:15pm - 1:00pm Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Families Details: Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and wonder. Join other families navigating the newborn phase in a supportive and ... This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. May 5 2025 Mon Forty Carrots: Welcome to Our World 12:15pm - 1:00pm Youth Activity Room Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Families Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Details: Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and wonder.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Last Stop Teen Hangout Monday, May 5, 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. May 5 2025 Mon 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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Teen Writers Club Monday, May 5, 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... This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 5 2025 Mon Teen Writers Club 4:00pm - 5:30pm Veranda Room 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jazz Jam SRQ Monday, May 5, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library Program Type: Music in the Libraries, Performances Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: A bi-monthly open mic jazz jam session for amateur jazz performers and listeners. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 5 2025 Mon Jazz Jam SRQ 5:30pm - 7:30pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Music in the Libraries, Performances Details: A bi-monthly open mic jazz jam session for amateur jazz performers and listeners. 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 Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning, 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 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. May 6 2025 Tue Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:15am Meeting Room II Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes Details: For mobile babies to 5 years old.
