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 "New Adult (18-30 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. May 19 2025 Mon Plant Swap 10:30am - 12:00pm Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Garden 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 "New Adult (18-30 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. May 19 2025 Mon Plant Swap 10:30am - 12:00pm Garden Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Garden Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Green Living Details: Bring a healthy plant cutting or a packet of seeds and exchange it for a new addition to your garden! Let’s grow together as we share, discover, and connect with various people and plants.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 19 2025 Mon Founding Fathers - The Rivalry that Shaped America 1:00pm - 2:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Veranda Room This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 19 2025 Mon Founding Fathers - The Rivalry that Shaped America 1:00pm - 2:30pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning Details: Join Louis Masur, Author and Professor, for the third in a series of three lectures on our Founding Fathers. In this final lecture, you’ll learn about the bitter rivalry between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 19 2025 Mon Meditation and Guided Imagery 3:00pm - 4:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Veranda Room This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 19 2025 Mon Meditation and Guided Imagery 3:00pm - 4:00pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Healthy Living Details: Self-care and maintenance will be enhanced through meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2025 Tue Creation Station - Open Sewing Lab 10:00am - 12:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults Conference Room This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2025 Tue Creation Station - Open Sewing Lab 10:00am - 12:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Details: Use 1 of 5 Brother sewing machines on Your Own Project. Must Know How to Sew. Machines Available on first come first serve basis.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 20 2025 Tue William Whitaker and the Settlement of Sarasota Bay 2:00pm - 3:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Classroom A/B (both rooms) Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 20 2025 Tue William Whitaker and the Settlement of Sarasota Bay 2:00pm - 3:30pm Classroom A/B (both rooms) Waitlist Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center Room: Classroom A/B (both rooms) Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Genealogy, History & Culture, Lectures, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Details: William Whitaker and the Settlement of Sarasota BayPresented by:
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 20 2025 Tue Arts&Crafts | Pressed Flower Lanterns 2:00pm - 4:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Learning Lab This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 20 2025 Tue Arts&Crafts | Pressed Flower Lanterns 2:00pm - 4:00pm Learning Lab Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Learning Lab Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Active Older Adult Living, Green Living Details: You will be so "impressed" with our springtime lantern! Don't "bee" surprised if it attracts some vistors!
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. May 20 2025 Tue Art & A Movie #1 2:30pm - 4:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years) Conference Room Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. May 20 2025 Tue Art & A Movie #1 2:30pm - 4:30pm Conference Room Registration Open Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Details: Come watch a movie and craft with us! No experience or materials required. This month we’re watching “Asteroid City” and crafting our own puffy paint tote bags. Registration required.
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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Families" group. May 21 2025 Wed Knit and Crocheting Group 10:15am - 12:00pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Families Conference Room 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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Families" group. May 21 2025 Wed Knit and Crocheting Group 10:15am - 12:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Details: Join us at the Fruitville Library with your knit/crochet projects. All ages and skills are welcome. Supplies and knowledgeable members are on hand to help anyone interested in learning to knit or crochet.
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 21 2025 Wed Upcycled Cigar Box Craft 10:30am - 12:30pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 21 2025 Wed Upcycled Cigar Box Craft 10:30am - 12:30pm Meeting Room Waitlist Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Green Living Registration Required Details: Join local artist Carolyn Robinette and turn an old cigar box into a home for your treasures!
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. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 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. May 21 2025 Wed Health in Motion Bus: Sarasota Health Department 12:00pm - 4:00pm 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), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages 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. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 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. May 21 2025 Wed Health in Motion Bus: Sarasota Health Department 12:00pm - 4:00pm Library Branch: North Port 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), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living Details: The Health in Motion Bus offers free and low-cost public health services. A registered nurse is available at all visits. Individuals who need follow-up medical care are referred to a primary health care provider. No appointment needed.
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 22 2025 Thu Tech Navigator 10:00am - 12:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 22 2025 Thu Tech Navigator 10:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: North Port Library Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning, 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.
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 22 2025 Thu Creation Station Adult Lab: Beaded Hair Jewelry 1:00pm - 2:30pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Creation Station Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 22 2025 Thu Creation Station Adult Lab: Beaded Hair Jewelry 1:00pm - 2:30pm Creation Station Registration Open Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station Registration Required Details: Dangle beads and yarn from clips to make a medieval hair decoration. 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 22 2025 Thu The Knit Happens Club 1:00pm - 3:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Creation Station This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 22 2025 Thu 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), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Active Older Adult Living 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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 22 2025 Thu Arts&Crafts | Pressed Flower Lanterns 2:00pm - 4:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Learning Lab This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 22 2025 Thu Arts&Crafts | Pressed Flower Lanterns 2:00pm - 4:00pm Learning Lab Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Learning Lab Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Active Older Adult Living, Green Living Details: You will be so "impressed" with our springtime lantern! Don't "bee" surprised if it attracts some vistors!
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 22 2025 Thu Emergency Disaster Preparation 3:30pm - 4:30pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages Veranda Room Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 22 2025 Thu Emergency Disaster Preparation 3:30pm - 4:30pm Veranda Room Registration Open Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Discussion Groups, Lectures, Special Events, Strategic Plan Initiative, Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Details: Prepare early, plan ahead!Hurricane season is June 1-Nov. 30.Come meet your North Port Emergency Management Chief, Stacy Aloisio, and learn how to get ready BEFORE disaster strikes.
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 23 2025 Fri Lecture | Little Known African American History 2:00pm - 3:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room A This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 23 2025 Fri Lecture | Little Known African American History 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room A Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: History & Culture, Lectures, Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning Details: Join Librarian, Jyna Johnson, as she shares her informative, interesting, and uncanny discoveries pertaining to African American History.
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 "New Adult (18-30 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. May 24 2025 Sat Jacob Winge Presents: Florida Shipwrecks 3:00pm - 4:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium 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 "New Adult (18-30 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. May 24 2025 Sat Jacob Winge Presents: Florida Shipwrecks 3:00pm - 4:00pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Lectures, Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning Details: With more than 2000 documented shipwrecks in its waters, Florida ranks second in the U.S. only surpassed by Michigan. Join us for a look at thirty shipwrecks that influenced Florida history through the ages.
May 26 2025 Mon Libraries and History Center Closure All Day Closing May 26 2025 Mon Closing Libraries and History Center Closure All Day 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 and History Center ClosureWe will resume normal hours on Tuesday, May 27.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 27 2025 Tue Biorational Pesticides 2:00pm - 3:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Classroom A/B (both rooms) This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 27 2025 Tue Biorational Pesticides 2:00pm - 3:00pm Classroom A/B (both rooms) Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center Room: Classroom A/B (both rooms) Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lectures, Green Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Details: Join us for an hour-long discussion around biorational pesticides: alternative options to conventional pesticides.
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 28 2025 Wed Master Gardener: Drop In Plant Clinic 10:00am - 12:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 28 2025 Wed Master Gardener: Drop In Plant Clinic 10:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), 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 "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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Families" group. May 28 2025 Wed Knit and Crocheting Group 10:15am - 12:00pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Families Conference Room 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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Families" group. May 28 2025 Wed Knit and Crocheting Group 10:15am - 12:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Details: Join us at the Fruitville Library with your knit/crochet projects. All ages and skills are welcome. Supplies and knowledgeable members are on hand to help anyone interested in learning to knit or crochet.
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 28 2025 Wed Creation Station Craft: Glowforge Coasters Session 2 2:00pm - 4:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Creation Station Full Registration Required This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 28 2025 Wed Creation Station Craft: Glowforge Coasters Session 2 2:00pm - 4:00pm Creation Station Full Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Details: This month's Creation Station Craft is all about our Glowforge laser cutter; to show off some of what's possible with this unique and powerful laser, we'll be making personalized engraved wooden coasters.
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 28 2025 Wed Learn to Sew a Keychain Pouch 2:00pm - 4:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room Full Registration Required This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 28 2025 Wed Learn to Sew a Keychain Pouch 2:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room Full Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Details: In this simple sewing project, you will learn how to make a basic pouch with interfacing, attach a snap, and add a keychain!Registration is required and limited to 6 adults. One name per registration, please.
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 28 2025 Wed Florida-Friendly Landscaping for Newcomers 3:00pm - 4:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Community Room This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 28 2025 Wed Florida-Friendly Landscaping for Newcomers 3:00pm - 4:00pm Community Room Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lectures, Green Living Details: The Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program was designed to help residents create and maintain beautiful yards using research-based, environmentally-sustainable landscaping practices.
