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 "Families" group. May 8 2024 Wed Wednesday Let's Pretend Day 10:30am - 11:30am Program 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. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. May 8 2024 Wed Wednesday Let's Pretend Day 10:30am - 11:30am Program Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Lifelong Learning 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. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 8 2024 Wed Creation Station: Adult Sewing Lab 10:30am - 12:00pm Creation Station Waitlist Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 8 2024 Wed Creation Station: Adult Sewing Lab 10:30am - 12:00pm Creation Station Waitlist Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Details: 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 basic 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 8 2024 Wed Fall Prevention 101 10:30am - 12:00pm Meeting Room AB Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 8 2024 Wed Fall Prevention 101 10:30am - 12:00pm Meeting Room AB Registration Open Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 25
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. May 8 2024 Wed Storytime 11:15am - 11:45am Veranda Room Cancelled 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. May 8 2024 Wed Cancelled Storytime 11:15am - 11:45am Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Storytimes Details: Join us at the North Port Library for storytime! Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed!
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 8 2024 Wed Off the Shelf Book Club - Venice 11:30am - 12:30pm Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group. May 8 2024 Wed Off the Shelf Book Club - Venice 11:30am - 12:30pm Conference Room Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups Details: Join us for friendly discussion, book recommendations, and insight!
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. May 8 2024 Wed Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 12:00pm - 1:00pm 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. May 8 2024 Wed Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 12:00pm - 1:00pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living 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. 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 "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. May 8 2024 Wed Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 12:00pm - 1:00pm Meeting Room This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. May 8 2024 Wed Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 12:00pm - 1:00pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years) Program Type: Lifelong Learning 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 8 2024 Wed Writer's Circle (Live) 1:00pm - 2:00pm Waitlist Registration Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 8 2024 Wed Writer's Circle (Live) 1:00pm - 2:00pm Waitlist Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups, Virtual Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Details: The Writer's Circle was created for writers of all types and genres. Whether you write Fiction, Poetry, Lyrics even Stand-Up Comedy; here, you will find a welcoming place via Zoom to share and if you wish to, discuss your work.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 8 2024 Wed Mah Jongg for Experienced Players 1:00pm - 3:30pm Waitlist Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 8 2024 Wed Mah Jongg for Experienced Players 1:00pm - 3:30pm Waitlist Library Branch: Selby Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Games Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Details: Play Mah Jongg with other experienced players in the Rotunda and make new friends! Please bring your own NMJL card with your name on it.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 8 2024 Wed Socrates Cafe: Open Topic Discussions 1:30pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. May 8 2024 Wed Socrates Cafe: Open Topic Discussions 1:30pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting 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. May 8 2024 Wed Let's Get Crafty 2:00pm - 3:30pm Veranda Room Cancelled Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 8 2024 Wed Cancelled Let's Get Crafty 2:00pm - 3:30pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Details: Join the fun as we explore various arts and craft formats! Sponsored by the Friends of the North Port Library.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 8 2024 Wed Teen Room 2:00pm - 4:30pm Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 8 2024 Wed Teen Room 2:00pm - 4:30pm Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning, Movies Details: Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 8 2024 Wed Friends of Elsie Quirk Library Annual Meeting 2:00pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. May 8 2024 Wed Friends of Elsie Quirk Library Annual Meeting 2:00pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Groups Details: Friends of Elsie Quirk Library Annual Meeting. All are welcome to attend.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 8 2024 Wed Teen Trivia with Jackbox Games! 2:30pm - 3:30pm Teen Room This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 8 2024 Wed Teen Trivia with Jackbox Games! 2:30pm - 3:30pm Teen Room Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Cultural Life, Games, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning Details: Join us in the teen room to test your knowledge with JackBox Trivia! All you need is a device that can connect to the Internet. Other games available are Quiplash and Tee K.O!
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 8 2024 Wed Last Stop Teen Hangout 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Room Cancelled This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 8 2024 Wed Cancelled Last Stop Teen Hangout 3:00pm - 5:00pm 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.
May 8 2024 Wed Historical Commission 3:00pm - 6:00pm Meeting Room May 8 2024 Wed Historical Commission 3:00pm - 6:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Purpose of Meeting Regular meeting
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. May 8 2024 Wed Lego Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Cancelled 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. May 8 2024 Wed Cancelled Lego Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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 LEGOs, you provide the imagination.
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. May 8 2024 Wed LEGO Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Program Room 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. May 8 2024 Wed LEGO Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Program Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Program Type: Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning Details: LEGO Club is back! Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination! For ages 5 and up.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 9 2024 Thu CTE Design Art Exhibit All Day Rotunda This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 9 2024 Thu CTE Design Art Exhibit All Day Rotunda Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Rotunda Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Cultural Life, Special Events Details: Computer Technology Education (CTE) students will exhibit their creations at the CTE Art and Design show in the rotunda of Selby Library. Congratulations to all of the student artists! 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. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 9 2024 Thu Yak and Yarn 10:00am - 11:30am Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 9 2024 Thu Yak and Yarn 10:00am - 11:30am Conference Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups Details: Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 9 2024 Thu Tech Navigator 10:00am - 12:00pm Cancelled This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 9 2024 Thu Cancelled Tech Navigator 10:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: North Port Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Technology Instruction Details: 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.
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. May 9 2024 Thu Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:15am Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium 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. May 9 2024 Thu Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:15am Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Lifelong Learning Details: For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand. 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 "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. May 9 2024 Thu Partners in Play® 10:15am - 11:15am Meeting Room B 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. May 9 2024 Thu Partners in Play® 10:15am - 11:15am Meeting Room B Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Special Events Details: For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. May 9 2024 Thu Little Adventures Story Time 10:30am - 11:30am Program Room This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. May 9 2024 Thu Little Adventures 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.