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This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
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Forty Carrots Partners in Play

Tuesday, December 3, 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...

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

Pine Needle Basket Weaving Part 1

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Creation Station at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join us for this two-part class to learn the basics of pine needle basket weaving! We will make a sample basket that will show you how to start, design, and finish a basket as well...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Join us for this two-part class to learn the basics of pine needle basket weaving!

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

100 Things to Do in Sarasota Before You Die

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Author Event, Cultural Life, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Families
Details:

Sarasota is mostly known for its powdery white sand beaches but it is also known as Florida’s Culture Coast for its plethora of arts, theaters, and museums. With so much to do...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Author Event, Cultural Life, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Details:

Sarasota is mostly known for its powdery white sand beaches but it is also known as Florida’s Culture Coast for its plethora of arts, theaters, and museums.

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

The Chick Peas Eras Tour: The American Songbook

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Music in the Libraries, Performances, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Ukulele/violin duo The Chick Peas present their entertaining and educational Eras Tour: American Songbook Concert. Both past teachers, this concert includes historical, anecdo...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Music in the Libraries, Performances, Special Events
Details:

Ukulele/violin duo The Chick Peas present their entertaining and educational Eras Tour: American Songbook Concert.

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.

Author Talk: Micki Berthelot Morency

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Author Event, Book Discussions, Book Sales, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join us for an engaging afternoon with author Micki Berthelot Morency, as she shares insights into her writing journey, creative process, and the themes that inspire her work.Light...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Author Event, Book Discussions, Book Sales, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Details:

Join us for an engaging afternoon with author Micki Berthelot Morency, as she shares insights into her writing journey, creative process, and the themes that inspire her work.

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.

Partners in Play®

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room B at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Special Events
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 a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educator...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Special Events
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 "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.

Partners in Play®

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room B at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Special Events
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 a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educator...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Special Events
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 "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.

Partners in Play®

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room B at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Special Events
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 a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educator...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Special Events
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Adult Reading with the Dogs

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Calling all readers: our dog friends from the Suncoast Humane Society are returning to the Jacaranda Library, and they want you to read to them! These gentle furry friends are c...

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Special Events
Details:

Calling all readers: our dog friends from the Suncoast Humane Society are returning to the Jacaranda Library, and they want you to read to them!

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.

Partners in Play®

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room B at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Special Events
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 a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educator...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Special Events
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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Pine Needle Basket Weaving Part 2

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Creation Station at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join us for this two-part class to learn the basics of pine needle basket weaving! We will make a sample basket that will show you how to start, design, and finish a basket as well...

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Details:

Join us for this two-part class to learn the basics of pine needle basket weaving!

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.

Fun to Be Fit: Littles

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Details:

Fun To Be Fit : Littles is a music and movement program for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers to attend together. Classes are designed for children and their caregiver(s) to s...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Special Events
Details:

Fun To Be Fit : Littles is a music and movement program for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers to attend together.

This event is in the "Youth" 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.

FL Frontier Stories and Tales Celebrating the Holiday Season

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Performances, Special Events, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Details:

Step back in time and experience Florida’s rich holiday traditions with Florida Frontier Stories and Tales Celebrating the Holiday Season. Discover the origins of the First Thanksg...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Performances, Special Events, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Details:

Step back in time and experience Florida’s rich holiday traditions with Florida Frontier Stories and Tales Celebrating the Holiday Season.

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

Poinsettia Parade with the PopUp!

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Pop-Up Library
Program Type:
Outreach, Special Events
Age Group:
Families, All Ages
Details:

The Pop Up Library will be a part of the annual Poinsettia Parade in North Port - "Poinsettias in Paradise".  The parade will travel south down Sumter Blvd., ending at th...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Pop-Up Library
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach, Special Events
Details:

The Pop Up Library will be a part of the annual Poinsettia Parade in North Port - "Poinsettias in Paradise".  The parade will travel south down Sumter Blvd., ending at the City Center Front Green, beginning at 5:00 pm

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

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Special Events
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 a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educator...

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Special Events
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 "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

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Special Events
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 a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educator...

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Special Events
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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Monday Game Nights: Teen Video Game Night

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Get ready for an epic night of fun and games at our Game Night.Wii U, virtual reality, and more! 

Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Games, Special Events
Details:

Get ready for an epic night of fun and games at our Game Night.

Wii U, virtual reality, and more! 

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, December 10, 2024 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Stressless Holiday Entertaining with Chef Warren

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Do you find holiday cooking stressful? Join Chef Warren as he teaches us how to enjoy the holidays without spending all our time in the kitchen. Chef Warren will give us great idea...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Healthy Living, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 37
Details:

Do you find holiday cooking stressful? Join Chef Warren as he teaches us how to enjoy the holidays without spending all our time in the kitchen.

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.

Santa Escape Game

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Games, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Details:

Santa has relocated! While you're happy for him and his well-deserved vacation, this has caused you and thousands of others a bit of a problem because your letters (and Christmas w...

Registration Closed
Required
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: Games, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Santa has relocated!

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.

Partners in Play®

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room B at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Special Events
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 a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educator...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Special Events
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 "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.

Partners in Play®

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room B at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Special Events
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 a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educator...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Special Events
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 "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.

Sub Zero - Delicious Science

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Details:

Explore the world of chemical reactions featuring liquid nitrogen, as SubZero provides fun demonstrations of scientific principles, ending with a frozen treat! Recommended for ages...

Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Details:

Explore the world of chemical reactions featuring liquid nitrogen, as SubZero provides fun demonstrations of scientific principles, ending with a frozen treat! Recommended for ages 5 and up. Space is limited.

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.

Sub Zero - Delicious Science

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Details:

Explore the world of chemical reactions featuring liquid nitrogen, as SubZero provides fun demonstrations of scientific principles, ending with a frozen treat! Recommended for ages...

Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Details:

Explore the world of chemical reactions featuring liquid nitrogen, as SubZero provides fun demonstrations of scientific principles, ending with a frozen treat! Recommended for ages 5 and up. Space is limited.