This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Mar 19 2026 Thu Teen Craft Zone: Painting Swap 4:00pm–5:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Meeting Room B Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Mar 19 2026 Thu Teen Craft Zone: Painting Swap 4:00pm–5:30pm Meeting Room B Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning Registration Required : Buddy up for a painting swap! Teens will pair up in this creative and collaborative project to paint a picture on the same canvas. Participants start their own painting, then swap with a partner to add to the new canvas.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Mar 19 2026 Thu Teen Lab: Watercolor Bookmarks 4:00pm–5:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Creation Station Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Mar 19 2026 Thu Teen Lab: Watercolor Bookmarks 4:00pm–5:30pm Creation Station Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station Registration Required : Make colorful, original bookmarks for yourself or a friend using watercolors!Recommended for ages 9-18.If registering multiple tweens/teens, please fill out the form for each participating tween/teen. 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 Mar 21 2026 Sat Beginner Origami 10:30am–12:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Creation Station 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 Mar 21 2026 Sat Beginner Origami 10:30am–12:30pm Creation Station Waitlist Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Registration Required : Join Teresa as she teaches the art of origami. She likes to create items to decorate a home or to give away as a gift. She brings in her own extra work as examples and sometimes to give away.
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 Mar 23 2026 Mon No More Loose Ends: Mastering Jewelry Closures Workshop 10:30am–11:30am New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Dr. Edward James II Meeting 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 Mar 23 2026 Mon No More Loose Ends: Mastering Jewelry Closures Workshop 10:30am–11:30am Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Registration Required : Put the finishing touches on your jewelry creations! This how-to workshop will teach you the essential techniques on how to use crimps, glue, toggles, and knots to complete jewelry pieces with confidence. 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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Mar 23 2026 Mon Teen Craft Zone: Button-Making 2:00pm–3:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen Zone This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Mar 23 2026 Mon Teen Craft Zone: Button-Making 2:00pm–3:00pm Teen Zone Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Teen Zone Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning : Drop in during this hour to draw your very own button badges at the library using our button maker! For ages 10-18.
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 Mar 24 2026 Tue Arts & Crafts: "Fan"tasy Bags 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 Mar 24 2026 Tue Arts & Crafts: "Fan"tasy Bags 2:00pm–4:00pm Learning Lab Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Learning Lab Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Green Living, Lifelong Learning : You can add a touch of beauty to everyday tasks. Paint your all-purpose tote...put a stamp on your day! All materials are provided. No registration is required. These programs are popular. Seating is limited.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group Mar 24 2026 Tue Tinker Tuesday 4:00pm–5:00pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Families Meeting Room II This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group Mar 24 2026 Tue Tinker Tuesday 4:00pm–5:00pm Meeting Room II Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station : A different project every week!Recommended for ages 6 and up. 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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Mar 25 2026 Wed Creation Station: Experienced Sewing Lab 10:30am–12:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Creation Station Upcoming 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 Mar 25 2026 Wed Creation Station: Experienced Sewing Lab 10:30am–12:00pm Creation Station Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction Registration Required : 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 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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Mar 25 2026 Wed Drop-In Jewelry Making for Adults 10:30am–12:30pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Dr. Edward James II Meeting 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 Mar 25 2026 Wed Drop-In Jewelry Making for Adults 10:30am–12:30pm Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station : Get your bling on! Looking to try a new craft/art form? Join us for our monthly Creation Station drop-in DIY jewelry making sessions! 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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Mar 25 2026 Wed Creation Station Craft: Sew a Flower Bowl Cozy (Session 1) 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 Mar 25 2026 Wed Creation Station Craft: Sew a Flower Bowl Cozy (Session 1) 2:00pm–4:00pm Meeting Room Full Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Registration Required : Hate grabbing hot bowls from the microwave? Never fear! Learn how to sew a flower-shaped bowl cozy that will protect your fingers from the heat. These quilted bowls can also serve as trays for holding your trinkets around the house.
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 Mar 25 2026 Wed Learn to Sew a Quilted Eyeglass Case 2:00pm–4:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Room Upcoming 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 Mar 25 2026 Wed Learn to Sew a Quilted Eyeglass Case 2:00pm–4:00pm Program Room Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Registration Required : Learn to sew a quilted eyeglass case in this beginner friendly sewing program! 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 "Youth" 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 Mar 25 2026 Wed LEGO® Explorers 3:45pm–4:45pm Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Meeting Room II This event is in the "Youth" 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 Mar 25 2026 Wed LEGO® Explorers 3:45pm–4:45pm Meeting Room II Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Creation Station, Lifelong Learning : Unleash your inner architect with LEGO® and DUPLO® building! Come over and let's paint the town brick red with our creative construction skills. 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 "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 "Families" group Mar 25 2026 Wed LEGO® Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families 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 "Families" group Mar 25 2026 Wed LEGO® Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 : Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO® bricks, you provide the imagination.
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 Mar 26 2026 Thu Creation Station Adult Lab: 3D Printed Keychain 1:00pm–2:30pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Creation Station Upcoming 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 Mar 26 2026 Thu Creation Station Adult Lab: 3D Printed Keychain 1:00pm–2:30pm Creation Station Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction Registration Required : Learn to create a simple 3D printed keychain using Tinkercad, a free program that is great for beginners.
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 Mar 26 2026 Thu Creation Station Craft: Sew a Flower Bowl Cozy (Session 2) 2:00pm–4:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting 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 Mar 26 2026 Thu Creation Station Craft: Sew a Flower Bowl Cozy (Session 2) 2:00pm–4:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Registration Required : Hate grabbing hot bowls from the microwave? Never fear! Learn how to sew a flower-shaped bowl cozy that will protect your fingers from the heat. These quilted bowls can also serve as trays for holding your trinkets around the house.
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 "Families" group Mar 26 2026 Thu LEGO® Stop Motion Animation 6:00pm–7:30pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Meeting Room Waitlist 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 "Families" group Mar 26 2026 Thu LEGO® Stop Motion Animation 6:00pm–7:30pm Meeting Room Waitlist Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room 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 Registration Required : Lights, Camera, Bricks! Learn to create your own animated films using LEGO® bricks and Minifigures and the classic technique of stop motion animation!
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 "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 27 2026 Fri STEM Day 10:15am–11:15am 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), Families, All Ages Meeting Room II 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 "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 27 2026 Fri STEM Day 10:15am–11:15am Meeting Room II Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II 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), Families, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Games, Lifelong Learning : Join us every month for a variety of STEM activities including ozobots, LEGOTM bricks, snap circuits, and more! All ages welcome! 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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Mar 27 2026 Fri Arts & Crafts: "Fan"tasy Bags 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 Mar 27 2026 Fri Arts & Crafts: "Fan"tasy Bags 2:00pm–4:00pm Learning Lab Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Learning Lab Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Green Living, Lifelong Learning : You can add a touch of beauty to everyday tasks. Paint your all-purpose tote...put a stamp on your day! All materials are provided. No registration is required. These programs are popular. Seating is limited.
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 Mar 28 2026 Sat Intermediate Origami 10:30am–12:30pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Creation Station Upcoming 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 Mar 28 2026 Sat Intermediate Origami 10:30am–12:30pm Creation Station Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Registration Required : Join Teresa as she teaches even more difficult origami than she does in her beginner class.She likes to create items to decorate a home or to give away as a gift. She brings in her own extra work as examples and sometimes to give away.
This event is in the "Youth" 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 Mar 28 2026 Sat Kid's Origami Workshop 3:00pm–3:45pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen Room Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" 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 Mar 28 2026 Sat Kid's Origami Workshop 3:00pm–3:45pm Teen Room Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Creation Station Registration Required : Join Melina and learn how to make your own paper creation! Instructions and supplies provided, just bring your imagination!
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group Mar 31 2026 Tue Tinker Tuesday 4:00pm–5:00pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Families Meeting Room II This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group Mar 31 2026 Tue Tinker Tuesday 4:00pm–5:00pm Meeting Room II Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station : A different project every week!Recommended for ages 6 and up. 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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Apr 1 2026 Wed Homeschoolers: Wednesday Meetup 1:30pm–2:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Apr 1 2026 Wed Homeschoolers: Wednesday Meetup 1:30pm–2:30pm Teen Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station : Homeschool Meetup
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Apr 1 2026 Wed Teen Writing Club 5:00pm–6:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Learning Lab This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Apr 1 2026 Wed Teen Writing Club 5:00pm–6:30pm Learning Lab Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Learning Lab Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Clubs, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning : Writers unite! This club meets the first Wednesday of every month to give teens the opportunity to hone their creative writing skills.
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 "Families" group Apr 1 2026 Wed LEGO® Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families 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 "Families" group Apr 1 2026 Wed LEGO® Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 : Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO® bricks, you provide the imagination.