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Creation Station Adult Lab: Mandala Painting

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Creation Station at Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Creation Station, Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join us in painting relaxing and geometric Mandala patterns hosted by Tess Craig!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Creation Station, Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life
Registration Required
Details:

Join us in painting relaxing and geometric Mandala patterns hosted by Tess Craig!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Coloring Group

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us on Mondays of the month for adult coloring!  We supply the coloring pages and the pencils. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Gulf Gate Library. Hope to see you there.

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Join us on Mondays of the month for adult coloring!  We supply the coloring pages and the pencils. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Gulf Gate Library. Hope to see you there.

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

Doodle Club

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Creation Station, Special Events, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Come draw with us! In this open hour have fun drawing your own doodle designs.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Creation Station, Special Events, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Come draw with us! In this open hour have fun drawing your own doodle designs.

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.

Creation Station - Open Sewing Lab

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults

Use 1 of 5 Brother sewing machines on Your Own ProjectMust Know How to Sew.  Machines Available on first come first serve basis.

Cancelled
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Use 1 of 5 Brother sewing machines on Your Own ProjectMust Know How to Sew.  Machines Available on first come first serve basis.

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, June 17, 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 "Adults" group.

Mexican Tin Art

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), History & Culture, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults

Dive into the vibrant tradition of hojalata, Mexican tin art, celebrated for its bold colors and intricate designs. Learn techniques for cutting, scoring and shaping thin sheets of metal. Finish your unique tin art with bold, bright colors.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), History & Culture, Special Events
Registration Required
Details:

Dive into the vibrant tradition of hojalata, Mexican tin art, celebrated for its bold colors and intricate designs. Learn techniques for cutting, scoring and shaping thin sheets of metal. Finish your unique tin art with bold, bright colors.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Insect Shadow Boxes

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Special Events
Age Group:
Youth

Learn about the muralist Mantra, who paints giant trompe l'oeil insect shadow boxes on the sides of buildings around the world. You'll view slides of his work and pictures of the Harry C.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Special Events
Registration Required
Details:

Learn about the muralist Mantra, who paints giant trompe l'oeil insect shadow boxes on the sides of buildings around the world. You'll view slides of his work and pictures of the Harry C.

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

Green Teen Series: Macrame Workshop for Beginners

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Green Living
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Learn how to make beautiful macrame using eco-friendly materials! Parents, you're welcome to come also!

Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Green Living
Registration Required
Details:

Learn how to make beautiful macrame using eco-friendly materials! Parents, you're welcome to come also!

Registration is required.

This event is in the "Youth" 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.

Color Our World: Collage Art Monsters

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Cultural Life
Age Group:
Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families

Using construction paper, old magazines, glue sticks, and a whole lot of imagination, kids will cut and paste together funny monsters and other wild creatures as they experiment with collage.

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Cultural Life
Details:

Using construction paper, old magazines, glue sticks, and a whole lot of imagination, kids will cut and paste together funny monsters and other wild creatures as they experiment with collage.

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

Tinker Tuesday

Tuesday, June 17, 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.

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knit and Crocheting Group

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:15am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at the Fruitville Library with your knit/crochet projects. All ages and skills are welcome. Supplies and knowledgeable members are on hand to help anyone interested in learning to knit or crochet. 

Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Join us at the Fruitville Library with your knit/crochet projects. All ages and skills are welcome. Supplies and knowledgeable members are on hand to help anyone interested in learning to knit or crochet. 

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.

Flower Crown Workshop

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025)
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

🌸✨ Calling all tweens and teens! Get ready to bloom at our Flower Crown Workshop! Join us at the library for a fun and creative session where you'll learn to make your very own flower crown.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025)
Registration Required
Details:

🌸✨ Calling all tweens and teens! Get ready to bloom at our Flower Crown Workshop! Join us at the library for a fun and creative session where you'll learn to make your very own flower crown.

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 18, 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

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO® bricks, you provide the imagination.

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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Yak and Yarn

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Conference Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups
Details:

Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.

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 19, 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)

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. 

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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Creation Station: Jewelry with Judy Levine

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Creation Station at Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Creation Station, Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Color your world with interesting beads and make a unique piece of jewelry.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Creation Station, Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Color your world with interesting beads and make a unique piece of jewelry.

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.

Quirky Knitters

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Bring your projects, patterns, and questions to Elsie Quirk Library and join the Quirky Knitters for an afternoon of knitting and crochet.  All skill levels welcome.  Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Bring your projects, patterns, and questions to Elsie Quirk Library and join the Quirky Knitters for an afternoon of knitting and crochet.  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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

The Knit Happens Club

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Active Older Adult Living
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

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!

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Active Older Adult Living
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!

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.

Let's Get Crafty

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

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

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Details:

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

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

Color Our World 3D Glasses Art

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025)
Age Group:
Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families

Create amazing art that literally leaps off of the page when you are wearing special glasses! (free 3D glasses provided for kids to keep!)

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025)
Details:

Create amazing art that literally leaps off of the page when you are wearing special glasses! (free 3D glasses provided for kids to keep!)

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.

Beginner Origami

Saturday, June 21, 2025 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), 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
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Details:

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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Drawing with Dean - Intro to Creativity Summer Series! Session 1

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room at Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join artist, Sarah Dean, and learn to draw to your heart's content and have fun creating art! This summer art series is open both experienced artists and complete beginners. Attend one or all!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life
Registration Required
Details:

Join artist, Sarah Dean, and learn to draw to your heart's content and have fun creating art! This summer art series is open both experienced artists and complete beginners. Attend one or all!

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

Teen Intro to Drawing with Karalee Hammes

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Join local artist Karalee Hammes for an inspiring and interactive Intro to Drawing Class! In this engaging class, teens aged 12-18 will explore shading, perspective, and other techniques while discovering their unique artistic voice.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Join local artist Karalee Hammes for an inspiring and interactive Intro to Drawing Class! In this engaging class, teens aged 12-18 will explore shading, perspective, and other techniques while discovering their unique artistic voice.

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

Kid's Origami Workshop

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Creation Station
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Join Melina and learn how to make your own paper creation! Instructions and supplies provided, just bring your imagination!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Creation Station
Registration Required
Details:

Join Melina and learn how to make your own paper creation! Instructions and supplies provided, just bring your imagination!