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Fiona Davis

NEW LOCATION - Off the Page: Fiona Davis *now at the Venice Community Center

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Special Events

Off the Page Literary Celebration:

The Off the Page Literary Celebration, hosted by Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources, features bestselling authors, writing workshops, book signings, and m...

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UPDATE: This event has moved to the Venice Community Center (326 Nokomis Ave S, Venice, FL 34285). Books will be for sale at this event. The author will be available for ...

Library Branch: Special Events
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Event, Book Discussions, Book Sales, Off the Page Literary Celebration
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UPDATE: This event has moved to the Venice Community Center (326 Nokomis Ave S, Venice, FL 34285).

 

Kristen Owens

Off the Page: All About the Senses

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Juliano Room at North Port Library

Off the Page Literary Celebration:

The Off the Page Literary Celebration, hosted by Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources, features bestselling authors, writing workshops, book signings, and m...

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Join local author Kristin Owens for 60 minutes of guided hands-on writing! In All About the Senses, you'll learn the power of description to amplify surroundings and experiences us...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Author Event, Lectures, Off the Page Literary Celebration
Registration Required
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Join local author Kristin Owens for 60 minutes of guided hands-on writing! In All About the Senses, you'll learn the power of description to amplify surroundings and experiences using the five senses.

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Holiday Trivia at the Library

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

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Join the fun and test your knowledge! Work together to answer questions all about our favorite holidays. Topics will range from history, music, literature, film, and more, and the ...

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
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Join the fun and test your knowledge! Work together to answer questions all about our favorite holidays. Topics will range from history, music, literature, film, and more, and the winning team receives a prize! Doors open at 4:45 pm.

X-ray style image of a human brain inside a human head.

Brain Health 101

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library

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Join Kelly Ward from the Florida Department of Health in this neuroscience researched-based workshop to learn how to fuel and activate your brain for optimal performance. In t...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Healthy Living, Lectures
Registration Required
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Join Kelly Ward from the Florida Department of Health in this neuroscience researched-based workshop to learn how

A Tropicana truck in Bradenton is parked while being loaded with oranges.

The History of Tropicana

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Classroom A/B (both rooms) at Osprey Library and History Center

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The History of TropicanaPresented by:Kel Roth, Community Engagement Coordinator, Manatee County Agricultural MuseumA Florida History Lecture Series Fall 2025 "Bon Appetit!" Program...

Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Room: Classroom A/B (both rooms)
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
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The History of Tropicana

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Gingerbread House Workshop

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 2:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library

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Join us to create your own festive Gingerbread House!  Using graham crackers* and icing, decorate an individual gingerbread house to your heart's content.Space is limited, so ...

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), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking & Nutrition, Special Events
Registration Required
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Join us to create your own festive Gingerbread House!  Using graham crackers* and icing, decorate an individual gingerbread house to your heart's content.

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