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Color Our World: Mexican Tin Art

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library

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Dive into the vibrant tradition of hojalata, Mexican tin art, celebrated for its bold colors and intricate designs. Learn techniques for cutting, scoring and shaping thin sheets of...

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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), History & Culture, Special Events
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Dive into the vibrant tradition of hojalata, Mexican tin art, celebrated for its bold colors and intricate designs. Learn techniques for cutting, scoring and shaping thin sheets of metal. Finish your unique tin art with bold, bright colors.

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Kid's Sensory Playtime

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library

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A fun interactive, educational time for families of all abilities to interact with sensory items and games.   Children must have a guardian accompany them! 

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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Games, Special Events,
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A fun interactive, educational time for families of all abilities to interact with sensory items and games.   

Children must have a guardian accompany them! 

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Law at the Library: Know Your Rights

All Day 6/21
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library

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               **PLEASE USE ATTACHED FLYER TO SCHEDULE YOUR FREE APPOINTMENT  Attorneys will be on hand to provide FREE informatio...

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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
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               **PLEASE USE ATTACHED FLYER TO SCHEDULE YOUR FREE APPOINTMENT 

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Baila Miller Presents: Artistic Rivals: Henri Matisse & Pablo Picasso

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:15pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library

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In the early 20th century, French born Henri Matisse (1869-1954) and Spanish born Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) became leading figures in the visual arts. Their friendly rivalry contin...

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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lectures,
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In the early 20th century, French born Henri Matisse (1869-1954) and Spanish born Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) became leading figures in the visual arts.

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Color Our World: Ballet Gala presented by the Classical Ballet Academy of North Port

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library

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Join us for an enchanting afternoon of timeless elegance at our Classical Ballet Gala. This special performance will showcase beloved classical ballet variations set to beautiful c...

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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: History & Culture, Performances, Special Events
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Join us for an enchanting afternoon of timeless elegance at our Classical Ballet Gala. This special performance will showcase beloved classical ballet variations set to beautiful classical music, featuring excerpts from renowned ballets.

UF/IFAS: Florida-Friendly Landscaping™: Reducing Stormwater Runoff

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library

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Learn how to reduce stormwater runoff and turn it into an asset with this class!Fertilizers, pesticides, debris, and eroded soil carried in stormwater can wreak havoc on our water ...

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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
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Learn how to reduce stormwater runoff and turn it into an asset with this class!

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Geology Rocks! with Bishop Museum

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library

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Presented by the Bishop Museum of Science & Nature, learn about rocks, minerals, how they form and how scientists study them. From sand to stone and everywhere in between, come...

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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), History & Culture, Lectures
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Presented by the Bishop Museum of Science & Nature, learn about rocks, minerals, how they form and how scientists study them. From sand to stone and everywhere in between, come and see just how cool rocks really are! Ages 11+.

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Marvelous Marine Careers with Mote

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room A at Gulf Gate Library

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From scientist to photographer & boat captain to educator, explore a variety of careers found at Mote Marine Laboratory and learn what it takes to start a career in the marine ...

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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Career Journeys, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Lectures, Lifelong Learning
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From scientist to photographer & boat captain to educator, explore a variety of careers found at Mote Marine Laboratory and learn what it takes to start a career in the marine science field! For ages 11-20.

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Brain Health 101

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

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Join Kelly Ward from the Florida Department of Health in this neuroscience researched-based workshop to learn how to fuel and activate your brain for optimal performance ...

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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures, Special Events,
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Join Kelly Ward from the Florida Department of Health in this neuroscience researched-based workshop to learn how to fuel and activate your brain for optimal performance throughout all life stages. 

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