This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 20 2025 Wed Knit and Crocheting Group 10:15am - 12:00pm Adults Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 20 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. Aug 20 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. Aug 20 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. Aug 20 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. Aug 20 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. Aug 20 2025 Wed Socrates Café: Open Topic Discussions 10:30am - 12:00pm Adults Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 20 2025 Wed Socrates Café: Open Topic Discussions 10:30am - 12:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning Details: Everyone is welcome to the open-topic discussions of the Socrates Cafe. 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Aug 20 2025 Wed Yoga and Gentle Stretching 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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. Aug 20 2025 Wed Yoga and Gentle Stretching 6:00pm - 7:00pm Veranda Room Registration Open Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Details: Karen Kreisler is a certified meditation, yoga, health and wellness instructor with over ten years of teaching experience.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Aug 21 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. Aug 21 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.
Aug 21 2025 Thu Good Samaritan Pharmacy 10:30am - 1:30pm Conference Room Aug 21 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 "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. Aug 21 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. Aug 21 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. Aug 21 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. Aug 21 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. Aug 22 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. Aug 22 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. 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.
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. Aug 22 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. Aug 22 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. 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.
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. Aug 22 2025 Fri Let's Get Crafty 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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. Aug 22 2025 Fri Let's Get Crafty 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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, 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. Aug 23 2025 Sat University of Florida/IFAS Extension Master Gardener Plant Clinic 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 23 2025 Sat University of Florida/IFAS Extension Master Gardener Plant Clinic 10:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Fruitville Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Green Living Details: The Plant Clinic meets in the library lobby.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Aug 25 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. Aug 25 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 "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. Aug 26 2025 Tue Read With The Dogs 3:30pm - 4:30pm Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Meeting Room 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. Aug 26 2025 Tue Read With The Dogs 3:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Book Discussions, Lifelong Learning Details: Drop in during this one-hour session to meet certified pet therapy dogs from Suncoast Humane Society and their parents.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Aug 26 2025 Tue Tinker Tuesday 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children (5 to 9 years), Families Meeting Room II This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Aug 26 2025 Tue Tinker Tuesday 4:00pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room II Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Details: 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Aug 26 2025 Tue North Port Library Chess Club 5:00pm - 7:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families Veranda Room 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. This event is in the "Families" group. Aug 26 2025 Tue North Port Library Chess Club 5:00pm - 7:00pm 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 experience is recommended. First & Fourth Tuesday of every month. 5 - 7 p.m. 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. Aug 26 2025 Tue Cine Selby 5:00pm - 7:30pm Adults Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 26 2025 Tue Cine Selby 5:00pm - 7:30pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movies Details: Enjoy some award winning international films with English subtitles.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 27 2025 Wed Knit and Crocheting Group 10:15am - 12:00pm Adults Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 27 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. Aug 27 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. Aug 27 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. Aug 27 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. Aug 27 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. Aug 27 2025 Wed Socrates Cafe: Open Topic Discussions 1:30pm - 3:00pm Adults Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 27 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Aug 27 2025 Wed Tools to Quit Smoking 3:00pm - 5:00pm Adults, Seniors Creation Station This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Aug 27 2025 Wed Tools to Quit Smoking 3:00pm - 5:00pm Creation Station Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living Details: Through Tobacco Free Florida’s Quit Your Way Program, Gulfcoast South AHEC (GSAHEC) offers free Group Quit sessions to tobacco users free of charge.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Aug 28 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. Aug 28 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.
