Upcoming Events

Name: Il Divino — Michelangelo & The High Renaissance
Start: 2025-01-21T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-01-21T15:00:00-05:00
Location: North Port Library

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Il Divino — Michelangelo & The High Renaissance

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

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Join us for a free lecture and Q&A exploring the Renaissance life, career and lasting legacy of Michelangelo Buonarroti.This program will be a Zoom lecture with a library staff...

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures

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Join us for a free lecture and Q&A exploring the Renaissance life, career and lasting legacy of Michelangelo Buonarroti.

This program will be a Zoom lecture with a library staff member available to facilitate audience questions.

The Kingdom of Naples under Queen Joanna the First

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

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Come learn about the reign of Queen Joanna the First! This amazing woman, who lived a century before Queen Elizabeth I of England, ruled the Kingdom of Naples for five decades and ...

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Author Event, Lectures, Lifelong Learning

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Seats Remaining: 27

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Come learn about the reign of Queen Joanna the First!

Computer Basics

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Creation Station at North Port Library

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This class will go over various subjects concerning computer basics. Basic computer typing skills required.Registration Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Career Journeys, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction

Required

Seats Remaining: 6

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This class will go over various subjects concerning computer basics. Basic computer typing skills required.

Registration Required

Scene at the Signing of the Constitution

The Visions of Our Founding Fathers

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

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Join us for a free one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about the minds of our Founding Fathers.This program will be a Zoom lecture with a library staff member available to facili...

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning

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Join us for a free one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about the minds of our Founding Fathers.

This program will be a Zoom lecture with a library staff member available to facilitate audience questions.

UF/IFAS: Closing-up your Florida Home

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

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Ensure your home is ready to withstand Florida's challenging environment while you're away. This session will guide you through practical steps to protect your home, inside and out...

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning

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Ensure your home is ready to withstand Florida's challenging environment while you're away. This session will guide you through practical steps to protect your home, inside and out, from the effects of heat, humidity, storms, and pests.

Brain Health 101

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am

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: Healthy Living, Lectures, Special Events

Required

Seats Remaining: 35

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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.

Baseball in Paradise: A History of Spring Training in Florida

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

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The history of America's Pastime and the Sunshine State has been intertwined since the advent of the Grapefruit League. Learn about spring training's humble beginnings, the game-ch...

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Special Events

Required

Seats Remaining: 43

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The history of America's Pastime and the Sunshine State has been intertwined since the advent of the Grapefruit League.

Discover Sailing: A Beginner's Guide to the Sea

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Juliano Room at North Port Library

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Set your sights on the horizon and embark on your sailing journey!Have you ever wanted to learn how to sail? Whether you're a complete beginner or just looking to brush up on your ...

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Juliano Room

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Career Journeys, Cultural Life, One Book Sarasota

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Set your sights on the horizon and embark on your sailing journey!

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baobab trees in silhouette in front of a golden sunset

Travelogue: Madagascar

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

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Join us for a magical journey through the beaches and rain forests of Madagascar led by Jane Mahler. Best known for its lemurs, colorful chameleons, and towering baobab trees, the ...

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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Healthy Living, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning

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Seats Remaining: 72

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Join us for a magical journey through the beaches and rain forests of Madagascar led by Jane Mahler.

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