This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Tech Navigator Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm North Port Library Program Type: Technology Instruction Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills. View Details This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Oct 15 2026 Thu Tech Navigator 10:00am–12:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Technology Instruction : Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Morning Brew Coffee Club + Book Swap Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages Join us for coffee, crosswords, coloring and participate in book related activities to discover a new favorite book to read! View Details This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 15 2026 Thu Morning Brew Coffee Club + Book Swap 10:15am–11:15am Youth Activity Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups : Join us for coffee, crosswords, coloring and participate in book related activities to discover a new favorite book to read!
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group Preschool Jamboree Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Jump and wiggle, twist and shout,Stories come alive, that's what we're all about. View Details This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group Oct 15 2026 Thu Preschool Jamboree 10:30am–11:00am Meeting Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Storytimes : Jump and wiggle, twist and shout,Stories come alive, that's what we're all about.
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 Kid's Sensory Playtime Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: Games, Special Events Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years) Join us at the North Port Library for a kid's sensory playtime. A fun interactive, educational time designed for children with autism and/or sensory challenges. View Details 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 Oct 15 2026 Thu Kid's Sensory Playtime 11:00am–12:00pm Veranda Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Games, Special Events : Join us at the North Port Library for a kid's sensory playtime. A fun interactive, educational time designed for children with autism and/or sensory challenges.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Master Gardener Plant Clinic Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm Conference Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Green Living Age Group: Adults, Seniors 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Oct 15 2026 Thu Master Gardener Plant Clinic 1:30pm–3:30pm Conference Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Green Living : 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 "Youth" 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 Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm North Port Library Program Type: Special Events Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. The program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills.This program is intended for children who can read independently View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group Oct 15 2026 Thu Read with the Dogs 3:30pm–4:30pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Special Events : Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. The program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills.This program is intended for children who can read independently
Early Voting All Day Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library Purpose of Room Use: Early Voting Meeting Room AB Oct 16 2026 Fri Early Voting All Day This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room AB Purpose of Room Use Early Voting
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Life After Downton Abbey Friday, October 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm Juliano Room at North Port Library Program Type: Discussion Groups, Movies Age Group: Adults, Seniors Enjoy a cup of tea while discussing British movies and television series with a very welcoming group. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Oct 16 2026 Fri Life After Downton Abbey 10:00am–1:00pm Juliano Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Juliano Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups, Movies : 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.
Early Voting All Day Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library Purpose of Room Use: Early Voting Meeting Room AB Oct 17 2026 Sat Early Voting All Day This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room AB Purpose of Room Use Early Voting
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Suncoast Writers Guild Readers Workshop Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 10:15am - 12:00pm Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Book Discussions, Clubs, Discussion Groups, Special Events Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors The Suncoast Writers Guild has been helping people develop the craft of writing for 35 years as a safe place to share stories and poems, get feedback, and build connections. View Details This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Oct 17 2026 Sat Suncoast Writers Guild Readers Workshop 10:15am–12:00pm Youth Activity Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions, Clubs, Discussion Groups, Special Events : The Suncoast Writers Guild has been helping people develop the craft of writing for 35 years as a safe place to share stories and poems, get feedback, and build connections.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Beginner Origami Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm Creation Station at North Port Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Join Teresa as she teaches the art of origami. She likes to create items to decorate a home or to give away as a gift. She brings in her own extra work as examples and sometimes to give away. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Oct 17 2026 Sat Beginner Origami 10:30am–12:30pm Creation Station Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Registration Required : Join Teresa as she teaches the art of origami. She likes to create items to decorate a home or to give away as a gift. She brings in her own extra work as examples and sometimes to give away.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Death Cafe Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Discussion Groups Age Group: Adults, Seniors The Death Cafe returns to the Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library every third Saturday of the month! Join us for an open discussion about death and life, dying, end-of life topics and their place in our lives. Come and share. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Oct 17 2026 Sat Death Cafe 1:30pm–3:00pm Youth Activity Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups : The Death Cafe returns to the Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library every third Saturday of the month! Join us for an open discussion about death and life, dying, end-of life topics and their place in our lives. Come and share.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Teen Advisory Board Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Teen Room at North Port Library Program Type: Volunteer Orientations & Programs Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Want to get more involved with the library? View Details This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Oct 17 2026 Sat Teen Advisory Board 3:00pm–4:00pm Teen Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Volunteer Orientations & Programs : Want to get more involved with the library? Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Early Voting All Day Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library Purpose of Room Use: Early Voting Meeting Room AB Oct 19 2026 Mon Early Voting All Day This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room AB Purpose of Room Use Early Voting
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, October 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am Meeting 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) Join us for storytime! Stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts for little ones and their special grownup. View Details 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 Oct 19 2026 Mon Storytime 10:30am–11:15am Meeting Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Storytimes : 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, October 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families 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. View Details 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 Oct 19 2026 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Story Time Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes : 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 "Adults" group Adult Coloring Group Monday, October 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Learning Lab at Gulf Gate Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Join us for Adult Coloring Group the first and third Monday of every month! All materials provided. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 19 2026 Mon Adult Coloring Group 10:30am–12:00pm Learning Lab Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Learning Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts : Join us for Adult Coloring Group the first and third Monday of every month! All materials provided.
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, October 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) 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. View Details This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Oct 19 2026 Mon Teen Writers Club 4:00pm–5:30pm Veranda Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups : 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.
Early Voting All Day Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library Purpose of Room Use: Early Voting Meeting Room AB Oct 20 2026 Tue Early Voting All Day This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room AB Purpose of Room Use Early Voting
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 Forty Carrots: Partners in Play Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: Games, Special Events Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Forty Carrots Partners in Play: 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... View Details 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 Oct 20 2026 Tue Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am–11:15am Veranda Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Games, Special Events Forty Carrots Partners in Play 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. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event.
Englewood Community Health Action Team (CHAT) Meeting Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library Purpose of Room Use: Hosting the Englewood Community Health Action Team (CHAT) meetings which are open to everyone, and allows community members to talk collaboratively about health issues the communit... Program Room Oct 20 2026 Tue Englewood Community Health Action Team (CHAT) Meeting 10:30am–11:30am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Purpose of Room Use Hosting the Englewood Community Health Action Team (CHAT) meetings which are open to everyone, and allows community members to talk collaboratively about health issues the community is facing and how to address them.
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 Forty Carrots: Partners in Play Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: Games, Special Events Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Forty Carrots Partners in Play: 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... View Details 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 Oct 20 2026 Tue Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 12:00pm–1:00pm Veranda Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Games, Special Events Forty Carrots Partners in Play 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. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Tech Navigator Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Group Study Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Technology Instruction, Virtual Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person or distance appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 20 2026 Tue Tech Navigator 2:00pm–4:00pm Group Study Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Group Study Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Technology Instruction, Virtual : Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person or distance appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.
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 This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group Read with the Dogs Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: 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), Families Calling all families with readers! Our dog friends from the Suncoast Humane Society are returning to the Jacaranda Library, and they want you to read to them! View Details 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 This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group Oct 20 2026 Tue Read with the Dogs 3:30pm–4:30pm Youth Activity Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Special Events, Storytimes : Calling all families with readers! Our dog friends from the Suncoast Humane Society are returning to the Jacaranda Library, and they want you to read to them!