Upcoming Events

Name: Teen Writers Club
Start: 2025-04-07T16:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-04-07T17:30:00-04:00
Location: North Port Library

Featured Events

Teen Writers Club

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

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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 ex...

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Career Journeys, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning

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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.

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

Hand-painted rocks attached to a decorative wire to display photos.

Quirky Crafters: Rock Photo Holders

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:45pm - 5:45pm

Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library

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Join us this month as we turn ordinary rocks into extraordinary photo holders! Use paint, beads and wire to create a unique place for any photo or use it as a note holder too. &nbs...

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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Program Room

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning

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Join us this month as we turn ordinary rocks into extraordinary photo holders! Use paint, beads and wire to create a unique place for any photo or use it as a note holder too. We provide the supplies, you provide the creativity!

Shaping the Islands of Sarasota Bay

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Classroom A/B (both rooms) at Osprey Library and History Center

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Shaping the Islands of Sarasota BayPresented by:Josh Goodman, Manager, Sarasota County History CenterA Florida History Lecture Series Spring 2025 "Origin Stories" ProgramProgram be...

Registration Open

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: History & Culture, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning

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Seats Remaining: 13

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Shaping the Islands of Sarasota Bay

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One Day in Harlem

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

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Step back in time and feel the heartbeat of New York in the 1920's with live music and dancing. Discover the power of Black art and literature during the cultural explosion known a...

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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Program Type: History & Culture, Music in the Libraries

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Step back in time and feel the heartbeat of New York in the 1920's with live music and dancing. Discover the power of Black art and literature during the cultural explosion known as the Harlem Renaissance.

Embrace Change - Finding Your Next Career Opportunity

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

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Join us for a dynamic Career Success Workshop designed to help you navigate the job market with confidence! Dive into focused 5-minute talks from industry experts on key job search...

Registration Open

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Special Events, Active Older Adult Living, Career Journeys, Job Search Assistance, Lifelong Learning

Required

Seats Remaining: 44

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Join us for a dynamic Career Success Workshop designed to help you navigate the job market with confidence!

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Forty Carrots Partners in Play

10:15am - 11:15am

Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Veranda Room

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Games, Special Events

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.

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Veranda Room

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Games, Special Events

Last Stop Teen Hangout

2:30pm - 5:00pm

Teens (13 to 18 years)

Teen Room

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Teen Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games

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LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games.

North Port Library Chess Club

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families

Veranda Room

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

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

Program Type: Clubs, Cultural Life, Games, Lifelong Learning

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Want to play chess? Can’t find someone or somewhere to play?

Open to chess players of all ages and abilities. Chess sets will be provided but you're also welcome to bring your own.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

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.

Last Stop Teen Hangout

2:30pm - 5:00pm

Teens (13 to 18 years)

Teen Room

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Teen Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games

Details:

LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games.

LEGO® Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families

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

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Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO® bricks, you provide the imagination.

Little Adventures Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am

Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

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.

Last Stop Teen Hangout

2:30pm - 5:00pm

Teens (13 to 18 years)

Teen Room

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Teen Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games

Details:

LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games.

Last Stop Teen Hangout

2:30pm - 5:00pm

Teens (13 to 18 years)

Teen Room

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Teen Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games

Details:

LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games.

Libraries and History Center Closure

All Day

Closing

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

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Libraries and History Center Closure

We will resume normal hours on Tuesday, Sept. 2.

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

10:15am - 11:15am

Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Veranda Room

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Games, Special Events

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Veranda Room

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Games, Special Events

Last Stop Teen Hangout

2:30pm - 5:00pm

Teens (13 to 18 years)

Teen Room

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Teen Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games

Details:

LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games.

North Port Library Chess Club

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families

Veranda Room

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

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

Program Type: Clubs, Cultural Life, Games, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Want to play chess? Can’t find someone or somewhere to play?

Open to chess players of all ages and abilities. Chess sets will be provided but you're also welcome to bring your own.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

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.

Last Stop Teen Hangout

2:30pm - 5:00pm

Teens (13 to 18 years)

Teen Room

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Teen Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games

Details:

LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games.

LEGO® Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families

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.

Little Adventures Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am

Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

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.

Last Stop Teen Hangout

2:30pm - 5:00pm

Teens (13 to 18 years)

Teen Room

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Teen Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games

Details:

LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games.

Last Stop Teen Hangout

2:30pm - 5:00pm

Teens (13 to 18 years)

Teen Room

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Teen Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games

Details:

LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games.

LEGO Club

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families

Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families

Program Type: Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.

Ages 5 and up. Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. Creations will be on display in the youth area for one week following the programs.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Last Stop Teen Hangout

2:30pm - 5:00pm

Teens (13 to 18 years)

Teen Room

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Teen Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games

Details:

LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games.

Monday Game Nights:

3:30pm - 5:30pm

Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Families, All Ages

Meeting Room

Library Branch: Fruitville Library

Room: Meeting 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, All Ages

Program Type: Creation Station, Games

Details:

Get ready for an epic night of fun board games at our Game Night!

All ages welcome. Meets 3:30-5:30 p.m. on the 1st Monday of the month except holidays.

Get ready for an epic night of fun and games at our Game Night.

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