This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. Too Cool Tuesdays: Stretch-n-Grow Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library Program Type: Games, Healthy Living Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years) Details: Join a fun exercise class with a coach from Stretch and Grow of Sarasota. Recommended for ages 3-6; all ages welcome in the room as needed. Space is limited and available on a f... This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. May 28 2024 Tue Too Cool Tuesdays: Stretch-n-Grow 11:15am - 11:45am Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Games, Healthy Living Details: Join a fun exercise class with a coach from Stretch and Grow of Sarasota. Recommended for ages 3-6; all ages welcome in the room as needed.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Ancient Animal Qigong Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 11:15am - 12:15pm Meeting Room at Fruitville Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living Age Group: Adults Details: Clear your mind, find your inner peace and strengthen your body with Certified instructor Gail Petitt as she guides attendees in an ancient mind and body practice that integrates s... Waitlist Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 28 2024 Tue Ancient Animal Qigong 11:15am - 12:15pm Meeting Room Waitlist Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Active Older Adult Living Required Seats Remaining: 0 Details: Clear your mind, find your inner peace and strengthen your body with Certified instructor Gail Petitt as she guides attendees in an ancient mind and body practice that integrates slow gentle movements and breath and a relaxed state of mind.
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, May 28, 2024 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... Cancelled 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. May 28 2024 Tue Cancelled Forty Carrots Partners in Play 12:00pm - 1:00pm Veranda Room 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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Decorate Water Bottle Bags Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Healthy Living Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Details: Join us and decorate an insulated water bag for your water bottle, and stay hydrated this summer! Please register. Registration Open Required This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 28 2024 Tue Decorate Water Bottle Bags 1:00pm - 2:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Healthy Living Required Seats Remaining: 34 Details: Join us and decorate an insulated water bag for your water bottle, and stay hydrated this summer! Please register.
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. Master Gardener Plant Clinic Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm Juliano Room at North Port Library Program Type: Green Living, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 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... Cancelled 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. May 28 2024 Tue Cancelled Master Gardener Plant Clinic 1:30pm - 3:30pm Juliano Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Juliano Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Green Living, Lifelong Learning Details: Join Sarasota Extension Services Master Gardeners for questions pertaining to Florida-friendly gardening, composting, and identifying insects.
Newtown CHAT Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 1:45pm - 2:45pm Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Purpose of Meeting: CHATs are community led groups that work to address health issues people face. Meeting Room II May 28 2024 Tue Newtown CHAT 1:45pm - 2:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Purpose of Meeting CHATs are community led groups that work to address health issues people face.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Cuban Rancho Heritage Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Classroom A/B (both rooms) at Osprey Library and History Center Program Type: Cultural Life, Green Living, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Cuban Rancho Heritage Presented by Sara Alvarez, Education and Volunteer Specialist, Natural Resources Department, Manatee County Government A Florida History Lecture Se... Registration Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 28 2024 Tue Cuban Rancho Heritage 2:00pm - 3:30pm Classroom A/B (both rooms) Registration Open Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center Room: Classroom A/B (both rooms) Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Cultural Life, Green Living, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning Required Seats Remaining: 18 Details: Cuban Rancho Heritage Presented by Sara Alvarez, Education and Volunteer Specialist, Natural Resources Department, Manatee County Government
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, May 28, 2024 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 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 mem... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 28 2024 Tue Tech Navigator 2:00pm - 4:00pm Group Study Room 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Teen Movie Afternoon: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm Teen Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Book Discussions, Clubs, Movies Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Details: Drop by the teen room and watch this week's requested movie. Add more wishlist movies to our clipboard request page in the teen room! This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 28 2024 Tue Teen Movie Afternoon: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 2:30pm - 4:30pm Teen Room Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Book Discussions, Clubs, Movies Details: Drop by the teen room and watch this week's requested movie. Add more wishlist movies to our clipboard request page in the teen room!
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. Read With The Dogs Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Book Discussions, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Details: Drop in during this one-hour session to meet certified pet therapy dogs from Suncoast Humane Society and their parents. Children are encouraged to read to the dogs to build communi... 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. May 28 2024 Tue Read With The Dogs 3:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Book Discussions, Lifelong Learning Details: Drop in during this one-hour session to meet certified pet therapy dogs from Suncoast Humane Society and their parents.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Meet the Pups! Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Selby Library Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Age Group: All Ages Details: Meet therapy dogs and their owners. Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets! This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 28 2024 Tue Meet the Pups! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Selby Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: 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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Quirky Crafters: Friendship Bracelets Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Details: Come join Quirky Crafters in making friendship bracelets! Whether you prefer to braid them or bead them, we have you covered. Bring your creativity and hang out with us! No regi... This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 28 2024 Tue Quirky Crafters: Friendship Bracelets 4:00pm - 5:00pm Program Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Come join Quirky Crafters in making friendship bracelets! Whether you prefer to braid them or bead them, we have you covered. Bring your creativity and hang out with us! No registration required. For tweens and teens.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Tinker Tuesday Tuesday, May 28, 2024 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 Details: A different project every week! Ages 6+. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. May 28 2024 Tue Tinker Tuesday 4:00pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room II 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! Ages 6+. 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. Cine Selby: "A Soldier's Story" (1984) Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library Program Type: Movies Age Group: Adults Details: Enjoy some award winning international films with English subtitles. This month's film is "A Soldier's Story" (1984) directed by Norman Jewison. From IMDB: "An African-American ... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 28 2024 Tue Cine Selby: "A Soldier's Story" (1984) 5:00pm - 7:00pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. North Port Library Chess Club Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families Details: Want to play chess? Can’t find someone or somewhere to play? Wish you knew how? First & Fourth Tuesday of every month. 5 - 7 p.m. 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. May 28 2024 Tue North Port Library Chess Club 5:00pm - 7:00pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families Program Type: Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning Details: Want to play chess? Can’t find someone or somewhere to play? Wish you knew how? First & Fourth Tuesday of every month. 5 - 7 p.m.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Knit and Crocheting Group Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 10:15am - 12:00pm Conference Room at Fruitville Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Details: Learn to knit or crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! It is recommended to bring your own yarn and needles. Instructor-supplied yarns remain with the instructor weekly until... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 29 2024 Wed Knit and Crocheting Group 10:15am - 12:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Learn to knit or crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! It is recommended to bring your own yarn and needles. Instructor-supplied yarns remain with the instructor weekly until piece is completed.
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. Activity Hour Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Details: Kids can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room. 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. May 29 2024 Wed Activity Hour 10:30am - 11:30am Story Time Room 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), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games Details: Kids can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room.
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. Wednesday Let's Pretend Day Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Details: Children ages 2-8 and their caregivers are invited for Wednesday morning free-play time, with an assortment of toys and props to inspire the young imagination! Drop-in anytime betw... 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. May 29 2024 Wed Wednesday Let's Pretend Day 10:30am - 11:30am Program Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program 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: Lifelong Learning Details: Children ages 2-8 and their caregivers are invited for Wednesday morning free-play time, with an assortment of toys and props to inspire the young imagination! Drop-in anytime between 10:30am and 11:30am.
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 Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Details: Join us at the North Port Library for storytime! Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed! 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. May 29 2024 Wed Storytime 11:15am - 11:45am Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Storytimes Details: Join us at the North Port Library for storytime! Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mah Jongg for Experienced Players Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm Selby Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Play Mah Jongg with other experienced players in the Rotunda and make new friends! Please bring your own NMJL card with your name on it. A few cards will be provided for those who ... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 29 2024 Wed Mah Jongg for Experienced Players 1:00pm - 3:30pm Library Branch: Selby Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Games Required Seats Remaining: 10 Details: Play Mah Jongg with other experienced players in the Rotunda and make new friends! Please bring your own NMJL card with your name on it.
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. Florida-Friendly Landscaping for the Bees of Sarasota Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Green Living, Lectures, Special Events Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Details: Learn about key native and non-native bee species in Florida and the plants they favor as pollinators. The use of Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ can help you save the bees! Pr... Registration Open Required 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. May 29 2024 Wed Florida-Friendly Landscaping for the Bees of Sarasota 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Green Living, Lectures, Special Events Required Seats Remaining: 72 Details: Learn about key native and non-native bee species in Florida and the plants they favor as pollinators.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Teen Trivia with Jackbox Games! Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Teen Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Cultural Life, Games, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Details: Join us in the teen room to test your knowledge with JackBox Trivia! All you need is a device that can connect to the Internet. Other games available are Quiplash and Tee K.O! This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 29 2024 Wed Teen Trivia with Jackbox Games! 2:30pm - 3:30pm Teen Room Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Cultural Life, Games, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning Details: Join us in the teen room to test your knowledge with JackBox Trivia! All you need is a device that can connect to the Internet. Other games available are Quiplash and Tee K.O!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Food Smarts for Adults Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Get tips on healthy eating and meal ideas during the Food Smarts program presented by All Faiths Food Bank! Each class will include a brief nutrition lesson, a fun activity, a... Registration Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 29 2024 Wed Food Smarts for Adults 3:30pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Required Seats Remaining: 16 Details: Get tips on healthy eating and meal ideas during the Food Smarts program presented by All Faiths Food Bank! Each class will include a brief nutrition lesson, a fun activity, and a cooking demonstr
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, May 29, 2024 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 LEGO Club: Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. 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. May 29 2024 Wed Lego Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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 Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.
