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. Jul 25 2024 Thu Giving Tree Drum Circle 10:30am - 11:30am Community Room Registration Open Registration 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. Jul 25 2024 Thu Giving Tree Drum Circle 10:30am - 11:30am Community Room Registration Open Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning, Special Events Registration Required Seats Remaining: 48 Details: Social Emotional Learning made FUN! Imagine a group of kids, smiling and drumming together, dancing with their peers and celebrating drum circles TOGETHER!
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. Jul 25 2024 Thu Build a Band 11:00am - 12:30pm Dr. Edward James II Meeting 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. Jul 25 2024 Thu Build a Band 11:00am - 12:30pm Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Career Journeys, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances Details: Calling all music and band enthusiasts! Join us as we rock out with some of our favorite instruments and put together the library’s first band. No previous experience required! All instruments will be provided. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
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. Jul 25 2024 Thu Quirky Knitters 1:00pm - 3:00pm Program 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. Jul 25 2024 Thu Quirky Knitters 1:00pm - 3:00pm Program Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning Details: Bring your projects, patterns, and questions to Elsie Quirk Library and join the Quirky Knitters for an afternoon of knitting and crochet. All skill levels welcome. Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jul 25 2024 Thu Master Gardener Plant Clinic 1:30pm - 3:30pm Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jul 25 2024 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jul 25 2024 Thu Green Living: Tips for Becoming More Sustainable 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jul 25 2024 Thu Green Living: Tips for Becoming More Sustainable 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Green Living, Lectures, Lifelong Learning Details: Learn ways you can live more sustainably that work best for you.
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. Jul 25 2024 Thu The Rosenwald Schools of Florida 2:00pm - 3:30pm Classroom A/B (both rooms) 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. Jul 25 2024 Thu The Rosenwald Schools of Florida 2:00pm - 3:30pm Classroom A/B (both rooms) Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center Room: Classroom A/B (both rooms) Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 30 Details: In 1911, Booker T. Washington, principal of the Tuskegee Institute in Tuskegee, Alabama, met Julius Rosenwald, Chicago philanthropist and CEO of Sears, Roebuck. Mr. Washington managed to convince Mr.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 25 2024 Thu Gym Together: Fitness Bootcamp 2:30pm - 3:30pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Registration This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 25 2024 Thu Gym Together: Fitness Bootcamp 2:30pm - 3:30pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 50 Details: Need motivation to recharge your routine and reconnect with your body? 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. Jul 25 2024 Thu Chess Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Story Time 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. Jul 25 2024 Thu Chess Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Story Time Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Program Type: Clubs, Lifelong Learning Details: Have you always wanted to learn chess or maybe you already know how to play chess and want to find someone to play against? Either way, this is the club for you!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jul 26 2024 Fri Adult Craft - Sun Catcher Mini's 11:00am - 1:00pm Meeting Room II Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jul 26 2024 Fri Adult Craft - Sun Catcher Mini's 11:00am - 1:00pm Meeting Room II Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Details: Using up-cycled beads from vintage jewelry and driftwood collected from local beaches, these tiny suncatchers will harness the positive natural energy of the sun and infuse your space with joyful dancing rainbows.
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. Jul 26 2024 Fri Let's Get Crafty 2:00pm - 4:00pm Creation Station 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. Jul 26 2024 Fri Let's Get Crafty 2:00pm - 4:00pm Creation Station Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: 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. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jul 27 2024 Sat Intermediate Origami 10:30am - 12:30pm Creation Station Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jul 27 2024 Sat Intermediate Origami 10:30am - 12:30pm Creation Station Registration Open Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 6 Details: Join Teresa as she teaches even more difficult origami than she does in her beginner class.
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. Jul 27 2024 Sat Knit and Crochet 101 2:00pm - 3:00pm Creation Station 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. Jul 27 2024 Sat Knit and Crochet 101 2:00pm - 3:00pm Creation Station Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Details: Learn to knit or crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! It is recommended to bring your own yarn and needles. Instruction sheets will be provided.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 29 2024 Mon Gym Together: Fitness Bootcamp 2:30pm - 3:30pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Registration This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 29 2024 Mon Gym Together: Fitness Bootcamp 2:30pm - 3:30pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 50 Details: Need motivation to recharge your routine and reconnect with your body? 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. Jul 29 2024 Mon Teen Writers Club 4:00pm - 5:30pm Veranda Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jul 29 2024 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: Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning Details: If you like writing your own pieces or would like to branch out and grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club! We will be meeting weekly on Mondays @ 4 p.m. Ages 12-18 welcome!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 30 2024 Tue Genealogy Assistance 11:00am - 1:00pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 30 2024 Tue Genealogy Assistance 11:00am - 1:00pm Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lifelong Learning
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jul 30 2024 Tue Yes, You! An Entertaining Family History in Four Easy Steps 2:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room A This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jul 30 2024 Tue Yes, You! An Entertaining Family History in Four Easy Steps 2:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room A Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lectures, Lifelong Learning Details: Have you ever thought about writing your family's history, but didn’t know where to begin? Have you ever wondered what to leave in, and what to leave out?
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jul 30 2024 Tue Tech Navigator 2:00pm - 4:00pm Group Study Room This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jul 30 2024 Tue Tech Navigator 2:00pm - 4:00pm Group Study Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Group Study Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction, Virtual Details: Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person or distance 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 "All Ages" group. Jul 30 2024 Tue Meet the Pups! 4:00pm - 5:00pm This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jul 30 2024 Tue Meet the Pups! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Selby Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Details: Meet therapy dogs and their owners. Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets! 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 "Families" group. Jul 30 2024 Tue Tinker Tuesday 4:00pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room II This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jul 30 2024 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! Ages 6+. 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 "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. Jul 31 2024 Wed 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. Jul 31 2024 Wed 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jul 31 2024 Wed Teen Trivia with Jackbox Games! 2:30pm - 3:30pm Teen Room This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jul 31 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jul 31 2024 Wed Quit Smoking Now 3:00pm - 4:00pm Creation Station This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jul 31 2024 Wed Quit Smoking Now 3:00pm - 4:00pm Creation Station Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Discussion Groups, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, Special Events Details: The Multi-session program meets weekly for 4 weeks and will provide you with the valuable tools you need to help you quit tobacco.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jul 31 2024 Wed Food Smarts for Adults 3:30pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jul 31 2024 Wed Food Smarts for Adults 3:30pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 18 Details: Get tips on healthy eating and meal ideas during the Food Smarts program presented by All Faiths Food Bank and go home with a free bag of groceries! Each class will include a brief nutrition
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jul 31 2024 Wed Anime Club 4:30pm - 6:00pm Youth Program Room Registration This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jul 31 2024 Wed Anime Club 4:30pm - 6:00pm Youth Program Room Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Movies Registration Required Seats Remaining: 30 Details: Watch anime and discuss your favorite characters. Explore anime-inspired, Asian snacks and crafts. Ages 9-18 are welcome! Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.