Upcoming Events

An Agency Site is a stop such as a senior living community, nursing home, or school that is not accessible to the public.

Join Miss Taylor for a special Play & Learn Storytime! Each storytime will feature books and songs as well as play time at the end.

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.

The Socrates Cafe is a discussion group in which everyone is welcome! Feel free to join in and propose topics that interest you. We vote on the topic and then take turns offering viewpoints and questions.

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. 

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.

Join us at the North Port Library for storytime!  Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed! 

Dame Helen Mirren - an international icon known for her extraordinary range - began her career with the Royal Shakespeare Company at 18 and has since appeared in more than 125 films and television productions.

A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to help people learn practical strategies to manage falls and increase physical activity levels. 

Participants will learn:

Monk San will lead a peaceful meditation at the Venice Library. No previous experiences or materials required. Participants may bring their own meditation cushion if desired.

Registration required

Self-care and maintenance will be enhanced through meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques.

Learn how to make a beautiful water lily out of cardstock and a paper plate.

Children are invited for a special opportunity to share a story with a furry friend! Take advantage of this no-pressure, judgment-free zone to practice reading with a certified therapy dog.  Space is limited. First come, first seated.

Unwind and get fit with this beginner-friendly guided yoga class for teens and tweens! Join us for an hour-long lesson and learn basic yoga and breathing exercises that can be used in your everyday life. Registration required.

Make awesome jewlery with a favorite household item!

For tweens and teens.

Artist Shelly Augsbury will demonstrate teens in sculpting and painting their own kitty cat phone holders made entirely from air-dry clay! 

Registration required. For ages 12-18.

Free Archaeology Lecture presented by the Time Sifters Archaeology Society:

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

An Agency Site is a stop such as a senior living community, nursing home, or school that is not accessible to the public.

Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.

Do you need access to a sewing machine for practice? Do you need help with a sewing or mending project? Bring your fabric and your plan and we can help with the rest. 

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.