Upcoming Events

Self-care and maintenance will be enhanced through meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques.

Get into the adult coloring craze! Join us for a fun and unique way to unwind, reduce stress, and express your creativity at the Shannon Staub Library.

All supplies will be provided. Artistic talent is not required.

How do the methods of pre-contact coastal tribes compare to those of the modern fisherman?

Registration encouraged but NOT required

If you attended Fall Prevention 101, you don’t want to miss this dynamic, educational workshop that dives deeper into the body systems involved in balance and mobility. 

Join us as Christine returns to share her macramé expertise! In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn step-by-step techniques to create beautiful and functional macramé basket.

Learn how to plant and establish a tree, then receive researched recommendations for native, flowering, and hurricane resistant trees that will thrive in our area.

Join us for a fun and relaxing beginner's crochet class, perfect for those new to the world of crochet or looking to refresh their skills.

As part of our 50th Anniversary celebration in 2025, Road Scholar is thrilled to offer this special gift to our participants: a free virtual lecture by Doris Kearns Goodwin, one of the most renowned historians of our time. 

A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to help people learn practical strategies to manage falls and increase physical activity levels. 

Participants will learn:

Are you curious about our Creation Station? Join us for Open Lab, where library patrons can explore and experiment with a variety of tools and equipment such as Osmo technology, robots, button makers, and more. 

The former president of the Ukrainian National Women's League of America, Bohdana Puzyk, will demonstrate how to transform an ordinary egg into a beautiful Pysanka (Ukrainian Easter Egg).

Join us for an enjoyable craft session in the Veranda Room at the North Port Public Library! It will be a fun time of learning and building new crafting skills.

Do you need access to a sewing machine for a project? This is an open lab for teens and adults with basic sewing machine experience. Please bring your own supplies as library supplies are limited.

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

Registration Required

Join the North Port Creative Writers Circle, meeting the 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month.

Join us on Mondays of the month for adult coloring!  We supply the coloring pages and the pencils. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Gulf Gate Library. Hope to see you there.

Self-care and maintenance will be enhanced through meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques.

Ancestry.com Library Edition is a genealogy resource that allows users to search historical records to learn about their family history.

Everything we do begins in the brain.  In this neuroscience research-based presentation, you will learn about the different parts of the brain, the function of each area and the type of fuel the brain needs for optimal function throughout the

Celebrate the beauty and tradition of Pysanka, the ancient Ukrainian art of egg decorating. Learn about the intricate designs, symbolic meanings, and wax-resistant techniques used to create these stunning works of art.

Don't have a green thumb, but you'd like to have some plant friends around? No gardening skills are necessary to create your very own succulent garden out of felt!

Join other local knitters and crocheters while working on personal projects and discussing all things knitting/crocheting. All skill levels welcome. 

Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!