Dec 24 - 25 2024 LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY All Day 12/24 - 12/25 Closing Dec 24 - 25 2024 Closing LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY All Day 12/24 - 12/25 Branches: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library and History Center, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library Description: LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 24 2024 Tue Genealogy Assistance 11:00am - 1:00pm Adults Cancelled This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 24 2024 Tue Cancelled Genealogy Assistance 11:00am - 1:00pm Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy, Lifelong Learning Details: Get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers Bring your questions
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 25 2024 Wed Genealogy Assistance 11:00am - 1:00pm Adults Cancelled This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 25 2024 Wed Cancelled Genealogy Assistance 11:00am - 1:00pm Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy, Lifelong Learning Details: Assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers Bring your questions
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. Dec 25 2024 Wed Storytime 11:15am - 11:45am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Veranda Room Cancelled 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. Dec 25 2024 Wed Cancelled 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 "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. Dec 25 2024 Wed LEGO® Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Cancelled 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. Dec 25 2024 Wed Cancelled 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 Details: Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO® bricks, you provide the imagination.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Yak and Yarn 10:00am - 11:30am Adults, Seniors Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Yak and Yarn 10:00am - 11:30am Conference Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups Details: Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Genealogy Assistance 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Genealogy Assistance 10:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy Details: Come and get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers. Bring your questions!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Tech Navigator 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults, Seniors Cancelled This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Cancelled Tech Navigator 10:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: North Port Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Technology Instruction Details: Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.
Dec 26 2024 Thu Good Samaritan Pharmacy 10:30am - 1:30pm Conference Room Dec 26 2024 Thu Good Samaritan Pharmacy 10:30am - 1:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Conference Room Purpose of Room Use Prescription Assistance for income qualified individuals.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Teen Shelver Orientation 12:00pm - 1:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Meeting Room B This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Teen Shelver Orientation 12:00pm - 1:00pm Meeting Room B Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Volunteer Orientations & Programs
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu CANCELLED-The Knit Happens Club 1:00pm - 3:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Creation Station Cancelled This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Cancelled CANCELLED-The Knit Happens Club 1:00pm - 3:00pm Creation Station Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station Details: Join other local knitters and crocheters while working on personal projects and discussing all things knitting/crocheting. All skill levels welcome. Crochet Amigurumi kits will be provided while supplies last.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Genealogy Assistance 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Genealogy Assistance 1:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy Details: Come and get assistance with your genealogy research from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.
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. Dec 26 2024 Thu Quirky Knitters 1:00pm - 3:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Room 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. Dec 26 2024 Thu Quirky Knitters 1:00pm - 3:00pm Program Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning Details: Bring your projects, patterns, and questions to Elsie Quirk Library and join the Quirky Knitters for an afternoon of knitting and crochet. All skill levels welcome. Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Mah Jongg for Experienced Players 1:00pm - 3:30pm Adults, Seniors Rotunda Waitlist Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Mah Jongg for Experienced Players 1:00pm - 3:30pm Rotunda Waitlist Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Rotunda Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Games Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Master Gardener Plant Clinic 1:30pm - 3:30pm Adults, Seniors Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Master Gardener Plant Clinic 1:30pm - 3:30pm Conference Room 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Spanish Conversation Group 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults Meeting Room B This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Spanish Conversation Group 2:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room B Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning Details: For people who want to improve their Spanish speaking skills. Come practice your pronunciation and oral understanding through conversation and instruction of this romantic language. An advanced skill level in Spanish is recommended.
This event is in the "Youth" 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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Winter Break CRAFTernoons 2:00pm - 4:00pm Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Storytime Room This event is in the "Youth" 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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Winter Break CRAFTernoons 2:00pm - 4:00pm Storytime Room Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station Details: Who doesn't love a good CRAFTernoon? Spend your afternoons at the library making festive crafts to get you through winter break!
This event is in the "Youth" 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 "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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 27 2024 Fri Family Movie @ the Library 10:30am - 12:30pm Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Meeting Room This event is in the "Youth" 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 "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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 27 2024 Fri Family Movie @ the Library 10:30am - 12:30pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Movies Details: Come see a movie (To be determined) on our big screen! Free popcorn and lemonade provided.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 27 2024 Fri Chair Yoga: The Self-Care Chair 11:00am - 12:00pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room Waitlist Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 27 2024 Fri Chair Yoga: The Self-Care Chair 11:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room Waitlist Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Details: Chair Yoga with Didi McKay!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 27 2024 Fri Arts & Crafts - Junk Journaling 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults, Seniors Learning Lab Registration Closed Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 27 2024 Fri Arts & Crafts - Junk Journaling 2:00pm - 4:00pm Learning Lab Registration Closed Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Learning Lab Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Details: Spend a creative hour reflecting on your life journey. All materials will be provided but feel to bring your personal items.15 to over 18Registration required
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. Dec 27 2024 Fri Let's Get Crafty 2:00pm - 4:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Creation Station Cancelled 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. Dec 27 2024 Fri Cancelled Let's Get Crafty 2:00pm - 4:00pm Creation Station Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning Details: This program is a unique and sustainable way to explore your creativity and imagination.
This event is in the "Youth" 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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 27 2024 Fri Winter Break CRAFTernoons 2:00pm - 4:00pm Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Storytime Room This event is in the "Youth" 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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 27 2024 Fri Winter Break CRAFTernoons 2:00pm - 4:00pm Storytime Room Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station Details: Who doesn't love a good CRAFTernoon? Spend your afternoons at the library making festive crafts to get you through winter break!
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Dec 27 2024 Fri Anime Club 3:00pm - 4:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Conference Room This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Dec 27 2024 Fri Anime Club 3:00pm - 4:30pm Conference Room Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning Details: Hang out with us as we watch anime, try Japanese snacks, and try our craft skills out with Japanese crafts!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 28 2024 Sat University of Florida/IFAS Extension Master Gardener Plant Clinic 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 28 2024 Sat University of Florida/IFAS Extension Master Gardener Plant Clinic 10:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Fruitville Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Green Living Details: The Plant Clinic meets in the library lobby.
