This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 1 - 24 2024 Take & Make: Colorful Bookmarks All Day 5/1 - 5/24 This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 1 - 24 2024 Take & Make: Colorful Bookmarks All Day 5/1 - 5/24 Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Grab some supplies from the teen room to color and make your own bookmarks! While supplies last.
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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. May 1 - 25 2024 Grab and Go Craft Kits All Day 5/1 - 5/25 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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. May 1 - 25 2024 Grab and Go Craft Kits All Day 5/1 - 5/25 Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life Details: Grab and go craft kits will be available in the youth department. Kits available for kids of all ages!
May 6 - 11 2024 North Port Library CLOSED All Day 5/6 - 5/11 Closing May 6 - 11 2024 Closing North Port Library CLOSED All Day 5/6 - 5/11 Branches: North Port Library Description: North Port Library is CLOSED for maintenance May 6-11.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 8 2024 Wed CTE Design Art Exhibit All Day Rotunda This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 8 2024 Wed CTE Design Art Exhibit All Day Rotunda 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 8 2024 Wed Master Gardener: Drop In Plant Clinic 10:00am - 12:00pm This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 8 2024 Wed Master Gardener: Drop In Plant Clinic 10:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lifelong Learning Details: Drop in to receive research-based lawn, landscape, pest management, and gardening help from the University of Florida. These sessions are made possible through a partnership with UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County.
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 8 2024 Wed Fun to be Fit Littles 10:15am - 11:00am Community 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. May 8 2024 Wed Fun to be Fit Littles 10:15am - 11:00am Community Room 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: Storytimes Details: Join Fun To Be Fit Kids with Ms. Adrianne! This is a music and movement program for children (ages 0 - 5) and their caregivers to attend together.
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 "Families" group. May 8 2024 Wed Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:15am Meeting 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 "Families" group. May 8 2024 Wed Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:15am Meeting Room Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living 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. 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 "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. May 8 2024 Wed Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:15am Meeting Room This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. May 8 2024 Wed Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:15am Meeting Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years) Program Type: Lifelong Learning Details: 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 8 2024 Wed Knit and Crocheting Group 10:15am - 12:00pm Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group. May 8 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. May 8 2024 Wed Activity Hour 10:30am - 11:30am 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 8 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. May 8 2024 Wed Wednesday Let's Pretend Day 10:30am - 11:30am Program 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. May 8 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 8 2024 Wed Creation Station: Adult Sewing Lab 10:30am - 12:00pm Creation Station Waitlist Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 8 2024 Wed Creation Station: Adult Sewing Lab 10:30am - 12:00pm Creation Station Waitlist Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Details: Do you need access to a sewing machine for practice? Or do you need help with a sewing or mending project? This is an open lab for adults with basic sewing machine experience. 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. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 8 2024 Wed Fall Prevention 101 10:30am - 12:00pm Meeting Room AB Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 8 2024 Wed Fall Prevention 101 10:30am - 12:00pm Meeting Room AB Registration Open Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 19
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 8 2024 Wed Storytime 11:15am - 11:45am 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. May 8 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 "Adults" group. May 8 2024 Wed Off the Shelf Book Club - Venice 11:30am - 12:30pm Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group. May 8 2024 Wed Off the Shelf Book Club - Venice 11:30am - 12:30pm Conference Room Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups Details: Join us for friendly discussion, book recommendations, and insight!
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 "Families" group. May 8 2024 Wed Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 12:00pm - 1:00pm Meeting 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 "Families" group. May 8 2024 Wed Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 12:00pm - 1:00pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living 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. 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 "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. May 8 2024 Wed Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 12:00pm - 1:00pm Meeting Room This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. May 8 2024 Wed Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 12:00pm - 1:00pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years) Program Type: Lifelong Learning Details: 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 8 2024 Wed Writer's Circle (Live) 1:00pm - 2:00pm Waitlist Registration Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 8 2024 Wed Writer's Circle (Live) 1:00pm - 2:00pm Waitlist Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups, Virtual Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Details: The Writer's Circle was created for writers of all types and genres. Whether you write Fiction, Poetry, Lyrics even Stand-Up Comedy; here, you will find a welcoming place via Zoom to share and if you wish to, discuss your work.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 8 2024 Wed Mah Jongg for Experienced Players 1:00pm - 3:30pm Waitlist Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 8 2024 Wed Mah Jongg for Experienced Players 1:00pm - 3:30pm Waitlist Library Branch: Selby Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: 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. May 8 2024 Wed Socrates Cafe: Open Topic Discussions 1:30pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. May 8 2024 Wed Socrates Cafe: Open Topic Discussions 1:30pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Groups Details: Everyone is welcome to the open-topic discussions of the Socrates Cafe.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 8 2024 Wed Let's Get Crafty 2:00pm - 3:30pm Veranda Room Cancelled Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 8 2024 Wed Cancelled Let's Get Crafty 2:00pm - 3:30pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Details: Join the fun as we explore various arts and craft formats! Sponsored by the Friends of the North Port Library.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 8 2024 Wed Teen Room 2:00pm - 4:30pm Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 8 2024 Wed Teen Room 2:00pm - 4:30pm Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning, Movies Details: Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 8 2024 Wed Friends of Elsie Quirk Library Annual Meeting 2:00pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. May 8 2024 Wed Friends of Elsie Quirk Library Annual Meeting 2:00pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Groups Details: Friends of Elsie Quirk Library Annual Meeting. All are welcome to attend.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 8 2024 Wed Teen Trivia with Jackbox Games! 2:30pm - 3:30pm Teen Room This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 8 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!