Name: Master Gardener Plant Clinic
Start: 2024-05-02T13:30:00-04:00
End: 2024-05-02T15:30:00-04:00
Location: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Thursday, May 2, 2024 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.

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. The University of Florida / Institute of Food and Agricultural Serv...

Two teens sitting next to each other, smiling.

Teen Room

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 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)

Details:

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. ...

Last Stop Teen Hangout

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Teen Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games

Age Group:

Teens (13 to 18 years)

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. The program is open to

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. The program is open to any teen who agrees to follow the Teen Room Code of Conduct. Aft...

"Curtains Up! Exploring Elements of Theatre On and Off the Stage"-For Tweens and Teens

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, Outreach, Remake Learning Days, Special Events

Age Group:

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

Details:

Lights, Camera, Action! Young actors will participate with the Venice Theatre in a variety of activities that will help them discover elements of the craft.

Registration Open

Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Room: Meeting Room

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, Outreach, Remake Learning Days, Special Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 4

Details:

Lights, Camera, Action! Young actors will participate with the Venice Theatre in a variety of activities that will help them discover elements of the craft. ...

Crystal Bowl Sound Bath

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living, Music in the Libraries

Age Group:

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

Details:

Everything in our universe is information and energy vibrating at specific frequencies. Music is a powerful tool to guide consciousness into higher realms and induce healing. Jo

Registration Open

Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

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

Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living, Music in the Libraries

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 3

Details:

Everything in our universe is information and energy vibrating at specific frequencies. Music is a powerful tool to guide consciousness into higher realms and induce healing. Join us as our guide brings the power of a crystal bowl sound bath exper...

Sarasota Sister Cities: Chef Amalia

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library

Program Type:

Cultural Life, Lectures, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Details:

What connects us more deeply than the universal language of food? Join us on May 2nd at the Selby Library for a special installment of the SCAS Community Speakers Series, in hon

Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Cultural Life, Lectures, Lifelong Learning

Details:

What connects us more deeply than the universal language of food? Join us on May 2nd at the Selby Library for a special installment of the SCAS Community Speakers Series, in honor of Cinco de Mayo, featuring the renowned Chef Amalia. She will l...

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

Pop-Up Stop: Old Miakka School House Potluck

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Pop-Up Library

Program Type:

Clubs, Discussion Groups, Outreach

Age Group:

All Ages

Details:

On the first Thursday each month, the Old Miakka School House hosts a community potluck dinner. Never to disappoint, the Pop-Up brings a dish of new reads and library services!

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Pop-Up Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Outreach

Details:

On the first Thursday each month, the Old Miakka School House hosts a community potluck dinner. Never to disappoint, the Pop-Up brings a dish of new reads and library services! ...

CTE Design Art Exhibit

All Day

Rotunda at Selby Library

Program Type:

Art Displays & Exhibits, Cultural Life, Special Events

Age Group:

All Ages

Details:

Computer Technology Education (CTE) students will exhibit their creations at the CTE Art and Design show in the rotunda of Selby Library. Congratulations to all of the student arti

Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Rotunda

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Cultural Life, Special Events

Details:

Computer Technology Education (CTE) students will exhibit their creations at the CTE Art and Design show in the rotunda of Selby Library. Congratulations to all of the student artists! ...

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

Life After Downton Abbey

Friday, May 3, 2024 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.

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.

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

Friday, May 3, 2024 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

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. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the...

Fun Fridays: Learn and Play

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Youth Program Room at Selby Library

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)

Details:

A variety of fun learning activities and stories geared for toddlers. All ages are welcome as needed.

Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Youth Program Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)

Program Type: Storytimes

Details:

A variety of fun learning activities and stories geared for toddlers. All ages are welcome as needed. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

Friday, May 3, 2024 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

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. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the...

OneBlood Bus

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

North Port Library

Program Type:

Healthy Living, Special Events

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Details:

The OneBlood Bus will be in the parking lot on Friday, May 3rd from noon to 2pm. All Donors will receive: $20 e-gift card OneBlood T-shirt Wellness Checkup including b

Library Branch: North Port Library

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Healthy Living, Special Events

Details:

The OneBlood Bus will be in the parking lot on Friday, May 3rd from noon to 2pm. All Donors will receive: $20 e-gift card OneBlood T-shirt Wellness Checkup including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, iron count, cholesterol screening. ...

A picture of the completed felt hoop art project.

Felted Spring Blossoms Hoop

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Special Events

Age Group:

Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Details:

Create a beautiful felted hoop adorned with spring blossoms! Using wool, a special needle and a felt-backed embroidery hoop, you'll learn how to blend 2D and 3D felting techniques

Waitlist

Required

Waitlist

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Room: Meeting Room

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Details:

Create a beautiful felted hoop adorned with spring blossoms! Using wool, a special needle and a felt-backed embroidery hoop, you'll learn how to blend 2D and 3D felting techniques to turn loose wool fibers into a work of art. You'll gain the basic sk...

First Friday Film Series

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room A at Gulf Gate Library

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

Adults

Details:

On the first Friday afternoon of the month, watch a movie that is hosted by film professor Maryann Dahlen, who will invite the audience to discuss the movie after its sho

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movies

Details:

On the first Friday afternoon of the month, watch a movie that is hosted by film professor Maryann Dahlen, who will invite the audience to discuss the movie after its showing. ...

Digital Literacy Workshop: Scams

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Conference Room at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Details:

Scams can be trivial annoyances in our day to day lives- or they can be devastating events that leave us reeling. Join us to learn how to spot the signs of some of the most common

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction

Details:

Scams can be trivial annoyances in our day to day lives- or they can be devastating events that leave us reeling. Join us to learn how to spot the signs of some of the most common scams, and what steps you and your family can take to avoid becoming a...

Science Matters

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Purpose of Meeting:

The Multiverse: A look at three current theories about the possible existence of other universes besides ours. Discussion will include Eternal Inflation, String Theory, Many World

Youth Activity Room

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Location: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Room: Youth Activity Room

Purpose of Meeting

The Multiverse: A look at three current theories about the possible existence of other universes besides ours. Discussion will include Eternal Inflation, String Theory, Many Worlds. These theories are controversial among astrophysicists and physicis...

Teen Room

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 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)

Details:

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. ...

Last Stop Teen Hangout

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Teen Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games

Age Group:

Teens (13 to 18 years)

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. The program is open to

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. The program is open to any teen who agrees to follow the Teen Room Code of Conduct. Aft...

CTE Design Art Exhibit

All Day

Rotunda at Selby Library

Program Type:

Art Displays & Exhibits, Cultural Life, Special Events

Age Group:

All Ages

Details:

Computer Technology Education (CTE) students will exhibit their creations at the CTE Art and Design show in the rotunda of Selby Library. Congratulations to all of the student arti

Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Rotunda

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Cultural Life, Special Events

Details:

Computer Technology Education (CTE) students will exhibit their creations at the CTE Art and Design show in the rotunda of Selby Library. Congratulations to all of the student artists! ...

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

Story Trail

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:30pm

Garden at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Program Type:

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

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: 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. ...

That's Gross!

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Healthy Living, Remake Learning Days

Age Group:

Youth, Children (5 to 9 years)

Details:

In "That's Gross, students learn about why mucous, nose hairs, and digestion are gross but important parts of who we are. In this session they will make their own glow in the dark

Registration Open

Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years)

Program Type: Healthy Living, Remake Learning Days

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 9

Details:

In "That's Gross, students learn about why mucous, nose hairs, and digestion are gross but important parts of who we are. In this session they will make their own glow in the dark slime to take home, do hands on activities to walk through the digesti...

Make and Take

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

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

Registration Open

Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

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, Jennifer Carroll, will walk you through the steps of a craft project and of...

Mote Marine Exploration Stations

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm

Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library

Program Type:

Lifelong Learning, Remake Learning Days, Special Events

Age Group:

Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)

Details:

Stop by the library to explore hands-on science stations with educators and volunteers from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium. Station themes include the following: Mammal Myst

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Meeting Room AB

Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)

Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Remake Learning Days, Special Events

Details:

Stop by the library to explore hands-on science stations with educators and volunteers from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium. Station themes include the following: Mammal Mysteries, Shark Science, Totally Turtles, and Wild Watersheds. Registr...

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