Jun 6 2025 Fri Science Matters 2:00pm - 4:00pm Youth Activity Room Jun 6 2025 Fri Science Matters 2:00pm - 4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Purpose of Meeting Science Matters discussion on various topics in Science.
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. Jun 7 2025 Sat Story Trail 10:00am - 12:30pm Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Garden 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. Jun 7 2025 Sat Story Trail 10:00am - 12:30pm Garden Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Garden Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes Details: Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller. Enjoy a different book the first Saturday of every month! In case of rain, Story Trail will be set up in the Kids' Zone.
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. Jun 7 2025 Sat Creation Station: Experienced Sewing Lab 11:00am - 1:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Creation Station 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. Jun 7 2025 Sat Creation Station: Experienced Sewing Lab 11:00am - 1:00pm Creation Station Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station Details: Do you need access to a sewing machine for a project? This is an open lab for teens and adults with basic sewing machine experience. Please bring your own supplies as library supplies are limited.
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. Jun 9 2025 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families 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. Jun 9 2025 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program Type: Storytimes Details: Join us for songs, rhymes, play, and of course great stories! Engage kids in visual literacy, language development, and social skills in a fun class presented by our Youth Services team.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jun 9 2025 Mon Teen Writers Club 4:00pm - 5:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Veranda Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jun 9 2025 Mon Teen Writers Club 4:00pm - 5:30pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Career Journeys, Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning Details: If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club! Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work. 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. Jun 10 2025 Tue Genealogy Assistance 11:00am - 1:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 10 2025 Tue 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. Jun 11 2025 Wed Knit and Crocheting Group 10:15am - 12:00pm Adults Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 11 2025 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, 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 "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. Jun 11 2025 Wed Busy Little Hands Activity Hour 10:30am - 11:30am Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) 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. Jun 11 2025 Wed Busy Little Hands Activity Hour 10:30am - 11:30am Story Time Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Creation Station, Games, Lifelong Learning Details: Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and their families can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Jun 11 2025 Wed Let's Pretend Day 10:30am - 11:30am Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Room This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Jun 11 2025 Wed Let's Pretend Day 10:30am - 11:30am Program Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes 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. Jun 11 2025 Wed Socrates Cafe: Open Topic Discussions 1:30pm - 3:00pm Adults Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 11 2025 Wed Socrates Cafe: Open Topic Discussions 1:30pm - 3:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Conference 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 "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Jun 12 2025 Thu Story Time 10:30am - 11:30am Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Room This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Jun 12 2025 Thu Story Time 10:30am - 11:30am Program Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes Details: For ages 2-5. Join us for story time filled with a variety of early literacy activities that include music, stories, movement, crafts and school readiness.
Jun 12 2025 Thu Good Samaritan Pharmacy 10:30am - 1:30pm Conference Room Jun 12 2025 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 Meeting Prescription Assistance for income qualified individuals.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 12 2025 Thu Genealogy Assistance 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 12 2025 Thu Genealogy Assistance 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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 "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. Jun 12 2025 Thu The Knit Happens Club 1:00pm - 3:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Creation Station 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. Jun 12 2025 Thu The Knit Happens Club 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups 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. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 12 2025 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. Jun 12 2025 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 "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. Jun 13 2025 Fri Forty Carrots Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:15am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) 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. Jun 13 2025 Fri Forty Carrots Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:15am Meeting Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Storytimes Details: For mobile babies to 5 years old.
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. Jun 13 2025 Fri Forty Carrots Partners in Play 12:00pm - 1:00pm Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) 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. Jun 13 2025 Fri Forty Carrots Partners in Play 12:00pm - 1:00pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Storytimes Details: For mobile babies to 5 years old.
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. Jun 13 2025 Fri Let's Get Crafty 2:00pm - 4:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Creation Station 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. Jun 13 2025 Fri Let's Get Crafty 2:00pm - 4:00pm Creation Station Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 13 2025 Fri Book Club 3:00pm - 4:30pm Adults, Seniors Juliano Room This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 13 2025 Fri Book Club 3:00pm - 4:30pm Juliano Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Juliano Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions Details: Join us for the Friday Afternoon Monthly Book Discussion. Every 2nd Friday of the month. Newcomers are always welcome. Please inquire about a copy of the book at the Information Desk.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 14 2025 Sat Sparkle and Create: Drop-In Jewelry Making 12:00pm - 2:00pm Adults, Seniors Creation Station This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 14 2025 Sat Sparkle and Create: Drop-In Jewelry Making 12:00pm - 2:00pm Creation Station Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station Details: Unleash your creativity and craft beautiful, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces using a variety of materials and techniques.
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. Jun 16 2025 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families 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. Jun 16 2025 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program Type: Storytimes Details: Join us for songs, rhymes, play, and of course great stories! Engage kids in visual literacy, language development, and social skills in a fun class presented by our Youth Services team.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jun 16 2025 Mon Teen Writers Club 4:00pm - 5:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Veranda Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jun 16 2025 Mon Teen Writers Club 4:00pm - 5:30pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Career Journeys, Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning Details: If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club! Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work. 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. Jun 17 2025 Tue Genealogy Assistance 11:00am - 1:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Movie Club 5:30pm - 7:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Veranda Room Registration Open Registration 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. Jun 17 2025 Tue Movie Club 5:30pm - 7:30pm Veranda Room Registration Open Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Movies Registration Required Seats Remaining: 40 Details: Movie Club is every 3rd Tuesday of each month. Movie will begin promptly at 5:30pm. Enjoy a movie with a short discussion afterwards about what you liked or disliked about the movie. There will be popcorn and snacks available.