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Storytime - Infant

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Monday, April 29, 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. Space is limited...
Storytime - Infant

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Monday, April 29, 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. Space is limited...
Children Playing

Baby Playtime

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Details:

Meet new friends at Baby Playtime! Children and families are welcome to explore and develop early literacy skills through free play with educational toys. Recommended for ages 2

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Details:
Meet new friends at Baby Playtime! Children and families are welcome to explore and develop early literacy skills through free play with educational toys. Recommended for ages 2 and under. Registration is not required. Sponsored by the Friends ...

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

Tuesday, April 30, 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.

Toddlers playing with toys

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

Tuesday, April 30, 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.

The Dixie Swim Club playreading

Arts Alliance Playreaders present a reading of "The Dixie Swim Club"

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Performances, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join us as the Arts Alliance Playreaders present a reading of "The Dixie Swim Club." Five Southern women, whose friendships began many years ago on their swim team, set aside a

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Performances, Special Events
Details:
Join us as the Arts Alliance Playreaders present a reading of "The Dixie Swim Club." Five Southern women, whose friendships began many years ago on their swim team, set aside a long weekend every August to recharge those friendships. Free from hus...
Monarch Butterfly

UF/IFAS: Fairies of Florida: Butterflies Presentation and Fairy House Craft

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Remake Learning Days, Special Events
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Details:

Learn about some beautiful butterflies in our area and their associated plants. After the presentation build a fairy house for your favorite butterfly. Registration is Required

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Remake Learning Days, Special Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
Learn about some beautiful butterflies in our area and their associated plants. After the presentation build a fairy house for your favorite butterfly. Registration is Required as supplies are limited!  ...
CTE Design Art Show

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.

Read with the Dogs

Read with the Dogs

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Details:

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. The program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. This program is intended for childr

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Special Events
Details:
Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. The program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. This program is intended for children who can read independently. Sign up at the youth desk the day ...
CTE Design Art Show

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.

Partners in Play®

Thursday, May 2, 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. Space is limited...
A picture of a therapy dog and her handler reading a book.

Adult Reading with the Dogs

Thursday, May 2, 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! These gentle furry friends are certified pet therapy dogs, and adults are encouraged to read to them t...

Partners in Play®

Thursday, May 2, 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. Space is limited...
actor on stage

"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
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. ...
CTE Design Art Show

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.

Blood Bus

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
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...
CTE Design Art Show

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.

Mote Exploration Stations

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...
CTE Design Art Show

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.

North Port Library CLOSED

All Day 5/6 - 5/11
North Port Library

North Port Library is CLOSED for maintenance May 6-11.

Closing
Branches:
North Port Library
Description:
North Port Library is CLOSED for maintenance May 6-11. ...
Storytime - Infant

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Monday, May 6, 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. Space is limited...
Storytime - Infant

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Monday, May 6, 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. Space is limited...

Draft doodle club

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Creation Station at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Events
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Books art and games...oh my!! Come to doodle club where we will spend an hour of fun drawing!  

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Events
Details:
Books art and games...oh my!! Come to doodle club where we will spend an hour of fun drawing!   ...