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. May 15 2025 Thu The Knit Happens Club 1:00pm - 3:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Creation Station 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. May 15 2025 Thu The Knit Happens Club 1:00pm - 3:00pm Creation Station 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, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Active Older Adult Living 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 15 2025 Thu Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room II This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 15 2025 Thu Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room II Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups Details: Join us in-person as we discuss "Men Without Women" by Haruki Murakami for our monthly Book Club!Copies of the book are available through the Sarasota County Library catalog found here.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 16 2025 Fri Life After Downton Abbey 10:00am - 1:00pm Adults, Seniors Juliano Room This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 16 2025 Fri Life After Downton Abbey 10:00am - 1:00pm Juliano Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Juliano Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups, Movies Details: Enjoy a cup of tea while discussing British movies and television series with a very welcoming group. 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. May 16 2025 Fri Nesting Shorebirds and Seabirds of Tampa Bay 2:00pm - 3:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room A 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. May 16 2025 Fri Nesting Shorebirds and Seabirds of Tampa Bay 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room A Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups, Lectures, Green Living, Lifelong Learning Details: Shorebirds and seabirds are everywhere we look when we visit the beaches along the Gulf Coast of Florida. During the spring and summer months, it’s time for many species to lay eggs and raise chicks.
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. May 17 2025 Sat Suncoast Writers Guild Readers Workshop 10:15am - 12:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Youth Activity 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. May 17 2025 Sat Suncoast Writers Guild Readers Workshop 10:15am - 12:00pm Youth Activity Room Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions, Clubs, Discussion Groups, Special Events Details: The Suncoast Writers Guild has been helping people develop the craft of writing for 35 years as a safe place to share stories and poems, get feedback, and build connections.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 17 2025 Sat Death Cafe 1:30pm - 3:00pm Adults, Seniors Youth Activity Room This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 17 2025 Sat Death Cafe 1:30pm - 3:00pm Youth Activity Room Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups Details: The Death Cafe returns to the Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library every third Saturday of the month! Join us for an open discussion about death and life, dying, end-of life topics and their place in our lives. Come and share.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 19 2025 Mon Cirque D'Book 10:30am - 11:30am Adults, Seniors Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 19 2025 Mon Cirque D'Book 10:30am - 11:30am Conference Room Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups Details: Join a lively book club for inspiring conversations! Cirque D' Book meets on the fourth Monday of most months. A different book title is chosen every month to explore. Registration is not required. 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 19 2025 Mon Socrates Café 12:30pm - 2:00pm Adults, Seniors Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 19 2025 Mon Socrates Café 12:30pm - 2:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups Details: Socrates Cafe is a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of Socratic method: we learn more when we respectfully listen to and debate ideas wit
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 19 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. May 19 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 20 2025 Tue Quirky Readers Book Club 10:30am - 11:30am Adults, Seniors Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 20 2025 Tue Quirky Readers Book Club 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning Details: Looking to try something new and maybe make a friend or two? Join the library book club!
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. May 20 2025 Tue Movie Club 5:30pm - 7:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Veranda Room Registration Open Registration Required 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. May 20 2025 Tue Movie Club 5:30pm - 7:30pm Veranda Room Registration Open Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Movies Registration Required Details: Movie Club is every 3rd Tuesday of each month. Movie will begin promptly at 5:30pm. Enjoy a movie with a short discussion afterwards about what you liked or disliked about the movie. There will be popcorn and snacks available.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 21 2025 Wed French Conversation Group 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room A This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 21 2025 Wed French Conversation Group 10:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room A Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning Details: For people who want to improve their French speaking skills and enjoy reading French-language articles and discussing them.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 21 2025 Wed Socrates Café: Open Topic Discussions 10:30am - 12:00pm Adults Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group. May 21 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 22 2025 Thu Yak and Yarn 10:00am - 11:30am Adults, Seniors Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 22 2025 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 "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. May 22 2025 Thu The Knit Happens Club 1:00pm - 3:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Creation Station 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. May 22 2025 Thu The Knit Happens Club 1:00pm - 3:00pm Creation Station 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, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Active Older Adult Living 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 22 2025 Thu Spanish Conversation Group 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room B This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 22 2025 Thu Spanish Conversation Group 2:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room B Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning Details: Improve your Spanish by joining the group.For teens and adults.
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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 22 2025 Thu Emergency Disaster Preparation 3:30pm - 4:30pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages Veranda 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 22 2025 Thu Emergency Disaster Preparation 3:30pm - 4:30pm Veranda Room Registration Open Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Discussion Groups, Lectures, Special Events, Strategic Plan Initiative, Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Details: Prepare early, plan ahead!Hurricane season is June 1-Nov. 30.Come meet your North Port Emergency Management Chief, Stacy Aloisio, and learn how to get ready BEFORE disaster strikes.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 22 2025 Thu Gulf Gate Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting 4:30pm - 5:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Conference Room This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 22 2025 Thu Gulf Gate Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting 4:30pm - 5:30pm Conference Room Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning, Volunteer Orientations & Programs Details: Join other teens at our monthly Teen Advisory Board Meeting. The Board will discuss topics related to teen library services, teen programs and the teen collections. Attendees will receive community service credit for their time at the meeting.
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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 24 2025 Sat Jacob Winge Presents: Florida Shipwrecks 3:00pm - 4:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium 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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 24 2025 Sat Jacob Winge Presents: Florida Shipwrecks 3:00pm - 4:00pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Lectures, Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning Details: With more than 2000 documented shipwrecks in its waters, Florida ranks second in the U.S. only surpassed by Michigan. Join us for a look at thirty shipwrecks that influenced Florida history through the ages.
May 26 2025 Mon Libraries and History Center Closure All Day Closing May 26 2025 Mon Closing Libraries and History Center Closure All Day 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 Description: Libraries and History Center ClosureWe will resume normal hours on Tuesday, May 27.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 28 2025 Wed Socrates Cafe: Open Topic Discussions 1:30pm - 3:00pm Adults Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group. May 28 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. May 29 2025 Thu Yak and Yarn 10:00am - 11:30am Adults, Seniors Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 29 2025 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 "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. May 29 2025 Thu The Knit Happens Club 1:00pm - 3:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Creation Station 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. May 29 2025 Thu The Knit Happens Club 1:00pm - 3:00pm Creation Station 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, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Active Older Adult Living 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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 29 2025 Thu Krevolin Arts Foundation - How to Write a Book and Get it Published 2:00pm - 3:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium 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. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 29 2025 Thu Krevolin Arts Foundation - How to Write a Book and Get it Published 2:00pm - 3:00pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Author Event, Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, Active Older Adult Living, Career Journeys Details: Join the Krevolin Arts Foundation, as they teach a workshop on how patrons can learn how to write and publish their own books!
