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 Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Details: Join us at the North Port Library for storytime! Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed! 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. Jun 4 2025 Wed Storytime 11:15am - 11:45am Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Storytimes Details: Join us at the North Port Library for storytime! Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed!
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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. LEGO® Club Wednesday, June 4, 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. 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jun 4 2025 Wed LEGO® Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Little Adventures Story Time Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Details: For ages 2-5. Join us for story time filled with a variety of early literacy activities that include music, stories, movement, crafts and school readiness. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu Little Adventures Story Time 10:30am - 11:30am Program Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes Details: For ages 2-5. Join us for story time filled with a variety of early literacy activities that include music, stories, movement, crafts and school readiness.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Adult Reading with the Dogs Thursday, June 5, 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. Jun 5 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, June 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:30pm Conference Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Purpose of Room Use: Prescription Assistance for income qualified individuals. Conference Room Jun 5 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 Room Use Prescription Assistance for income qualified individuals.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Genealogy Assistance Thursday, June 5, 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. Jun 5 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, June 5, 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. Jun 5 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, June 5, 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. Jun 5 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, June 5, 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. Jun 5 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 "All Ages" group. Pop-Up Stop: Old Miakka Schoolhouse Potluck Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Pop-Up Library Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Outreach Age Group: All Ages Details: On the first Thursday of each month, the Old Miakka Schoolhouse hosts a community potluck dinner. Never to disappoint, the Pop-Up brings a dish of new reads and library services! Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu Pop-Up Stop: Old Miakka Schoolhouse Potluck 5:30pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Pop-Up Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Outreach Details: On the first Thursday of each month, the Old Miakka Schoolhouse hosts a community potluck dinner. Never to disappoint, the Pop-Up brings a dish of new reads and library services!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Life After Downton Abbey Friday, June 6, 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. Jun 6 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, June 6, 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. Jun 6 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, June 6, 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. Jun 6 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, June 6, 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. Jun 6 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.
Science Matters Friday, June 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Purpose of Room Use: Topic: Rain Forests Rain forests are found in wet tropical wetlands and lowlands around the Equator. What is their function and what type of vegetation and other forms of life liv... Youth Activity Room Jun 6 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 Room Use Topic: Rain Forests
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, June 7, 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. Jun 7 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. Make and Take Saturday, June 7, 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 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. Jun 7 2025 Sat Make and Take 10:30am - 12:00pm Veranda Room 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 "All Ages" group. SAM Free Second Sunday Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm Pop-Up Library Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, Outreach, Special Events Age Group: All Ages Details: Every Second Sunday the Sarasota Art Museum offers a free, community day where visitors can not only see exhibits but also participate in family friendly art classes! Come see the ... Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 8 2025 Sun SAM Free Second Sunday 11:00am - 4:00pm Library Branch: Pop-Up Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, Outreach, Special Events Details: Every Second Sunday the Sarasota Art Museum offers a free, community day where visitors can not only see exhibits but also participate in family friendly art classes! Come see the libraries at our information table and grab a craft to work on!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Genealogy Assistance Monday, June 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Genealogy Age Group: Adults Details: Get genealogy research assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.Bring your questions! This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 9 2025 Mon Genealogy Assistance 10:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy Details: Get genealogy research assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.Bring your questions!
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, June 9, 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. Jun 9 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 "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. Read with the Dogs Monday, June 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Read with the Dogs: Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. The dogs love the attention and th... 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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. Jun 9 2025 Mon Read with the Dogs 3:30pm - 4:30pm Program Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. The dogs love the attention and the kids love the interactions.
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, June 9, 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. Jun 9 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. Genealogy Assistance Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm 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. Jun 10 2025 Tue Genealogy Assistance 11:00am - 1:00pm 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 "Adults" group. Genealogy Assistance Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Genealogy Age Group: Adults Details: Get expert and experienced genealogy research assistance.Bring your questions This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 10 2025 Tue Genealogy Assistance 11:00am - 1:00pm Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy Details: Get expert and experienced genealogy research assistance.Bring your questions
