Name: Tech Navigator
Start: 2025-08-21T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-08-21T12:00:00-04:00
Location: North Port Library

Tech Navigator

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

North Port Library

Program Type:

*Active Older Adult Living*, *Lifelong Learning*, Technology Instruction

Age Group:

New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Details:

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 t...

Library Branch: North Port Library

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, *Lifelong Learning*, Technology Instruction

Details:

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.

The Knit Happens Club

Thursday, August 21, 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:

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. Registration is not requir...

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, 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.

Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!

Let's Get Crafty

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Creation Station at North Port Library

Program Type:

*Active Older Adult Living*, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, *Cultural Life*, *Lifelong Learning*

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Details:

This program is a unique and sustainable way to explore your creativity and imagination. In this drop-in event, participants are given a variety of leftover materials such as scrap...

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, *Cultural Life*, *Lifelong Learning*

Details:

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

Tech Navigator

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

North Port Library

Program Type:

*Active Older Adult Living*, *Lifelong Learning*, Technology Instruction

Age Group:

New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Details:

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 t...

Library Branch: North Port Library

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, *Lifelong Learning*, Technology Instruction

Details:

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.

The Knit Happens Club

Thursday, August 28, 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:

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. Registration is not requir...

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, 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.

Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

All Day

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library and History Center, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

Closing

Branches:

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library and History Center, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library

Description:

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

Quit Smoking Now

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Creation Station at North Port Library

Program Type:

*Active Older Adult Living*, Discussion Groups, *Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning*

Age Group:

New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Details:

The Multi-session program meets weekly for 4 weeks and will provide you with the valuable tools you need to help you quit tobacco. These include preparing to quit tobacco with a qu...

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, Discussion Groups, *Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning*

Details:

The Multi-session program meets weekly for 4 weeks and will provide you with the valuable tools you need to help you quit tobacco.

Tech Navigator

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

North Port Library

Program Type:

*Active Older Adult Living*, *Lifelong Learning*, Technology Instruction

Age Group:

New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Details:

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 t...

Library Branch: North Port Library

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, *Lifelong Learning*, Technology Instruction

Details:

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.

The Knit Happens Club

Thursday, September 4, 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:

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. Registration is not requir...

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, 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.

Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!

Creation Station Open Lab

Friday, September 5, 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...

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.

Make and Take

Saturday, September 6, 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

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.

Creation Station: Experienced Sewing Lab

Saturday, September 6, 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...

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.

Computer Basics

Saturday, September 6, 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

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

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Juliano Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

*Active Older Adult Living*, *Green Living*, *Lifelong Learning*

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Details:

Join Sarasota Extension Services Master Gardeners for questions pertaining to Florida-friendly gardening, composting, and identifying insects. Homeowners can receive research-based...

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Juliano Room

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, *Green Living*, *Lifelong Learning*

Details:

Join Sarasota Extension Services Master Gardeners for questions pertaining to Florida-friendly gardening, composting, and identifying insects.

Quit Smoking Now

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Creation Station at North Port Library

Program Type:

*Active Older Adult Living*, Discussion Groups, *Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning*

Age Group:

New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Details:

The Multi-session program meets weekly for 4 weeks and will provide you with the valuable tools you need to help you quit tobacco. These include preparing to quit tobacco with a qu...

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, Discussion Groups, *Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning*

Details:

The Multi-session program meets weekly for 4 weeks and will provide you with the valuable tools you need to help you quit tobacco.

Tech Navigator

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

North Port Library

Program Type:

*Active Older Adult Living*, *Lifelong Learning*, Technology Instruction

Age Group:

New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Details:

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 t...

Library Branch: North Port Library

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, *Lifelong Learning*, Technology Instruction

Details:

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.

The Knit Happens Club

Thursday, September 11, 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:

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. Registration is not requir...

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, 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.

Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!

Understanding Medicare

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

*Active Older Adult Living*, Lectures, *Lifelong Learning*

Age Group:

Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Required

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, Lectures, *Lifelong Learning*

Required

Seats Remaining: 9

Let's Get Crafty

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Creation Station at North Port Library

Program Type:

*Active Older Adult Living*, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, *Cultural Life*, *Lifelong Learning*

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Details:

This program is a unique and sustainable way to explore your creativity and imagination. In this drop-in event, participants are given a variety of leftover materials such as scrap...

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, *Cultural Life*, *Lifelong Learning*

Details:

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

Sparkle and Create: Self-Led Jewelry Making

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Creation Station at North Port Library

Program Type:

*Active Older Adult Living*, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Details:

Unleash your creativity and craft beautiful, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces using a variety of materials and techniques.Whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned jewelry make...

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station

Details:

Unleash your creativity and craft beautiful, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces using a variety of materials and techniques.

Computer Typing 101

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Creation Station at North Port Library

Program Type:

*Active Older Adult Living*, *Career Journeys*, Creation Station, Technology Instruction

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Details:

This class will go over the basics of computer typing using the online platform typingclub.com. Learn how to type using both hands, increase your typing speed, and brush up on some...

Required

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, *Career Journeys*, Creation Station, Technology Instruction

Required

Seats Remaining: 6

Details:

This class will go over the basics of computer typing using the online platform typingclub.com. Learn how to type using both hands, increase your typing speed, and brush up on some typing short cuts.

Adult Writers Club

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Juliano Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

*Active Older Adult Living*, *Career Journeys*, Clubs, Discussion Groups

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Details:

This club welcomes adult writers of all experience levels to engage in creative discussions, participate in writing prompts, and attend workshops led by experienced writers. Member...

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Juliano Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, *Career Journeys*, Clubs, Discussion Groups

Details:

This club welcomes adult writers of all experience levels to engage in creative discussions, participate in writing prompts, and attend workshops led by experienced writers.

Meditation and Guided Imagery

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

*Active Older Adult Living*, *Cultural Life*, *Healthy Living*

Age Group:

Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Details:

Self-care and maintenance will be enhanced through meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques. In a fast-paced world of stressors, people can use this time to quiet down a...

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, *Cultural Life*, *Healthy Living*

Details:

Self-care and maintenance will be enhanced through meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques.

Quit Smoking Now

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Creation Station at North Port Library

Program Type:

*Active Older Adult Living*, Discussion Groups, *Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning*

Age Group:

New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Details:

The Multi-session program meets weekly for 4 weeks and will provide you with the valuable tools you need to help you quit tobacco. These include preparing to quit tobacco with a qu...

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, Discussion Groups, *Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning*

Details:

The Multi-session program meets weekly for 4 weeks and will provide you with the valuable tools you need to help you quit tobacco.

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