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Shannon Staub Book Club: "The Twilight Garden"

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
:

This month we will be reading and discussing "The Twilight Garden" by Sara Nisha Adams.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Details:

This month we will be reading and discussing "The Twilight Garden" by Sara Nisha Adams.

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.

Spring Classical Concert Series: Untimely

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
:

Principal cellist of the Sarasota Orchestra, Natalie Helm, presents an exquisite program with music written by composers who died too young including Lili Boulanger, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and William Hurlstone. 

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Principal cellist of the Sarasota Orchestra, Natalie Helm, presents an exquisite program with music written by composers who died too young including Lili Boulanger, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and William Hurlstone. 

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, April 29, 2025 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...

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

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 "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, April 29, 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)
:

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.

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. 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.
This event is in the "Families" group.

It's Library Time!

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
:

What time is it? It's library time! Join us in the youth area for stories, songs and rhymes, fun activities, and a craft. Best for ages 0-5, but the whole family is welcome!

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes, Lifelong Learning
Details:

What time is it? It's library time! Join us in the youth area for stories, songs and rhymes, fun activities, and a craft. Best for ages 0-5, but the whole family is welcome!

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.

April Showers Watercolor Painting Class

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
:

Join us to do a watercolor painting class celebrating April showers. No experience or supplies necessary.

Registration required.

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Join us to do a watercolor painting class celebrating April showers. No experience or supplies necessary.

Registration required.

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.

Upcycled T-shirt Tote Bags

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Green Living
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
:

Ever wonder what to do with those t-shirts you no longer wear but can't bear to part with? Let us show you how to turn two of your shirts into a fun new tote bag! No-sew techniques as well as our sewing machines will be used. 

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Green Living
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Ever wonder what to do with those t-shirts you no longer wear but can't bear to part with? Let us show you how to turn two of your shirts into a fun new tote bag! No-sew techniques as well as our sewing machines will be used. 

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.

Wiggle Worm Playtime

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at Selby Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
:

Join Herman the worm puppet for a fun song, then enjoy playing with friends! This playtime is meant for preschoolers, age 3-5.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Join Herman the worm puppet for a fun song, then enjoy playing with friends! This playtime is meant for preschoolers, age 3-5.

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, April 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Genealogy, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults
:

Get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers

Bring your questions

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 "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, April 29, 2025 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...

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

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.

Monthly Book Club

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learning Lab at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
:

Join us to discuss The Life Impossible by Matt Haig!

“What looks like magic is simply a part of life we don’t understand yet…”

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Join us to discuss The Life Impossible by Matt Haig!

“What looks like magic is simply a part of life we don’t understand yet…”

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, April 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Group Study Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, 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.

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction, Virtual
Details:

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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Teen Room

Tuesday, April 29, 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)
:

Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.

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.

Teen Wubble Bubble Program

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Games, Healthy Living
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
:

Count down the end of the year with us and enjoy an active afternoon with Wubble Bubbles!

Waivers must be signed and turned in to participate in the program. 

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Games, Healthy Living
Details:

Count down the end of the year with us and enjoy an active afternoon with Wubble Bubbles!

Waivers must be signed and turned in to participate in the program. 

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Last Stop Teen Hangout

Tuesday, April 29, 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)
:

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.

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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.

LEGO Club

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
:

LEGO Club is back! Join us every other Tuesday in the Creation Station to show off your LEGO building talents.  Use the hour to freely build or choose one of our challenge cards for inspiration! Best for ages 5-12.

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Details:

LEGO Club is back! Join us every other Tuesday in the Creation Station to show off your LEGO building talents.  Use the hour to freely build or choose one of our challenge cards for inspiration! Best for ages 5-12.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Meet the Pups!

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
Color Our World (Summer 2025), Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
All Ages
:

Meet therapy dogs and their owners.  Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets!

Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Meet therapy dogs and their owners.  Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets!

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 "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Tinker Tuesday

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Families
:

A different project every week!

Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Details:

A different project every week!

Recommended for ages 6 and up.

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 "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.

Embrace Change - Finding Your Next Career Opportunity

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Special Events, Active Older Adult Living, Career Journeys, Job Search Assistance, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
:

Join us for a dynamic Career Success Workshop designed to help you navigate the job market with confidence!

Registration Open
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: Special Events, Active Older Adult Living, Career Journeys, Job Search Assistance, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 43
Details:

Join us for a dynamic Career Success Workshop designed to help you navigate the job market with confidence!

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.

Focus on Creativity: "Something Theatrical" Creative Dramatics - 11

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Career Journeys, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
:

Tweens are invited to engage in theatre games and improv, exploring and expressing ideas through interactive non-competitive participation. They'll have fun learning about the actor's "instrument": voice, body, mind, and imagination.

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Career Journeys, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Tweens are invited to engage in theatre games and improv, exploring and expressing ideas through interactive non-competitive participation. They'll have fun learning about the actor's "instrument": voice, body, mind, and imagination.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cine Selby: "Cinema Paradiso"

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:15pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
:

Enjoy some award winning international films with English subtitles.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Details:

Enjoy some award winning international films with English subtitles.

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.

Teen Movie of the Month: Into the Spider-Verse

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
:

Grab a friend and some popcorn and enjoy a free showing of a different movie each month!

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Movies
Details:

Grab a friend and some popcorn and enjoy a free showing of a different movie each month!

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.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Creation Station Open House

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Creation Station at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Creation Station
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
:

Drop by the Creation Station to learn about some of the different equipment we have available! Equipment demo only.

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Creation Station
Details:

Drop by the Creation Station to learn about some of the different equipment we have available! Equipment demo only.

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

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
:

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.

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)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
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.