Upcoming Events

Name: Off the Page: Author John Fowler and "A Forest in the Clouds"
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Location: Gulf Gate Library

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A Forest in the Clouds book jacket cover

Off the Page: Author John Fowler and "A Forest in the Clouds"

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library

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In "A Forest in the Clouds", John Fowler takes us into the world of Karisoke Research Center, the remote mountain gorilla camp of Dr. Dian Fossey, a few years prior to her gruesome...

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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Meeting Room AB

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Author Event, Book Discussions, Lifelong Learning, Off the Page Literary Celebration

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In "A Forest in the Clouds", John Fowler takes us into the world of Karisoke Research Center, the remote mountain gorilla camp of Dr. Dian Fossey, a few years prior to her gruesome murder.

The Chick Peas Eras Tour: The American Songbook

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library

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Ukulele/violin duo The Chick Peas present their entertaining and educational Eras Tour: American Songbook Concert. Both past teachers, this concert includes historical, anecdo...

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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Meeting Room AB

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Music in the Libraries, Performances, Special Events

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Ukulele/violin duo The Chick Peas present their entertaining and educational Eras Tour: American Songbook Concert.

FL Frontier Stories and Tales Celebrating the Holiday Season

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

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Step back in time and experience Florida’s rich holiday traditions with Florida Frontier Stories and Tales Celebrating the Holiday Season. Discover the origins of the First Thanksg...

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Performances, Special Events, Storytimes

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Seats Remaining: 50

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Step back in time and experience Florida’s rich holiday traditions with Florida Frontier Stories and Tales Celebrating the Holiday Season.

Holiday Greeting Card Workshop

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

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Join us for a festive Holiday Card Making Workshop! In this hands-on session, participants will create beautiful, personalized cards using a variety of materials and techniques. Pe...

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning

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Seats Remaining: 0

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Join us for a festive Holiday Card Making Workshop! In this hands-on session, participants will create beautiful, personalized cards using a variety of materials and techniques. Perfect for all skill levels.

Forrest McCurren playing guitar with duo partner playing fiddle.

Songs & Stories with Forrest McCurren

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library

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Forrest McCurren is a singer-songwriter from Missouri who has toured from Indianapolis to Tulsa as part of a guitar and fiddle duo sharing his music with smiling audiences. Join hi...

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Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Performances

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Forrest McCurren is a singer-songwriter from Missouri who has toured from Indianapolis to Tulsa as part of a guitar and fiddle duo sharing his music with smiling audiences.

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Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

The Reasons People Run Out of Money in Retirement

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Lifelong Learning

Required

Seats Remaining: 40

Songs for the Holidays

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

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The Holidays. That special time of year when we gather together with family and friends to celebrate life and give thanks. Karlus Trapp the troubadour that entertained and educated...

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Youth, Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Special Events

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Seats Remaining: 50

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The Holidays. That special time of year when we gather together with family and friends to celebrate life and give thanks.

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Phillippi Farmhouse Market

10:00am - 1:00pm

All Ages

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Pop-Up Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Outreach, Storytimes

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Discover a vibrant community gathering at the Phillippi Farmhouse Market, nestled within the scenic Phillippi Estate Park. This seasonal market, open every Wednesday from October through April from 9 a.m.

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

All Day 11/28 - 11/29

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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

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Pop-Up Stop: Longboat Key

10:00am - 11:30am

All Ages

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Pop-Up Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Outreach, Storytimes

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On the first and third Tuesday of each month, the Pop-Up will be at Longboat Key with books for all ages and a Storytime for children at 10:30 AM. Swing by to sign up for a library card and read a book with us!

Poinsettia Parade with the PopUp!

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Families, All Ages

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Pop-Up Library

Age Group: Families, All Ages

Program Type: Outreach, Special Events

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The Pop Up Library will be a part of the annual Poinsettia Parade in North Port - "Poinsettias in Paradise". The parade will travel south down Sumter Blvd., ending at the City Center Front Green, beginning at 5:00 pm

Pop-Up Stop: Longboat Key

10:00am - 11:30am

All Ages

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Library Branch: Pop-Up Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Outreach, Storytimes

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All Day 12/24 - 12/25

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