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 Tech Navigator 10:00am - 12:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors 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 Tech Navigator 10:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: North Port Library Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction Details: Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person 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 "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 Preserving Your Family Treasures at Home 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 22 2025 Thu Preserving Your Family Treasures at Home 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lectures, Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living Registration Required Details: Family photographs, home movies, scrapbooks, and heirlooms provide lots of joy, but as they get older it is essential that they be cared for properly to prevent damage or loss.
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 Arts&Crafts | Pressed Flower Lanterns 2:00pm - 4:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Learning Lab 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 Arts&Crafts | Pressed Flower Lanterns 2:00pm - 4:00pm Learning Lab Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Learning Lab Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Active Older Adult Living, Green Living Details: You will be so "impressed" with our springtime lantern! Don't "bee" surprised if it attracts some vistors!
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 "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. May 23 2025 Fri Let's Get Crafty 10:00am - 12:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Creation Station 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. May 23 2025 Fri Let's Get Crafty 10:00am - 12:00pm Creation Station Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning Details: This program is a unique and sustainable way to explore your creativity and imagination.
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 23 2025 Fri Lecture | Little Known African American History 2:00pm - 3:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room A 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 23 2025 Fri Lecture | Little Known African American History 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room A Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: History & Culture, Lectures, Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning Details: Join Librarian, Jyna Johnson, as she shares her informative, interesting, and uncanny discoveries pertaining to African American History.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 23 2025 Fri Computer Basics 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults, Seniors Creation Station Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 23 2025 Fri Computer Basics 2:00pm - 4:00pm Creation Station Full Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Creation Station, Active Older Adult Living, Career Journeys, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction Registration Required Details: This class will go over various subjects concerning computer basics. Basic computer typing skills required.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 24 2025 Sat Fabric Art: Needle Felting with Kat Sjogren 1:00pm - 2:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Veranda Room Waitlist 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 24 2025 Sat Fabric Art: Needle Felting with Kat Sjogren 1:00pm - 2:30pm Veranda Room Waitlist Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Details: Needle Felting is a magical process that happens when wool fibers are stabbed repeatedly, creating 2 or 3 dimensional art. It's easy to learn and has a calming effect. Join in as Instructor Kat Sjogren walks us through the needle felting process.
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. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 27 2025 Tue Drums of Unity with Joe Licinski 10:30am - 11:30am Adults, Seniors Meeting Room Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 27 2025 Tue Drums of Unity with Joe Licinski 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room Full Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Music in the Libraries, Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Details: Drums of Unity is an opportunity for participants to join in a fun, dynamic, and positive group activity. Interaction, cognitive-motor connection, rhythm, active memory and fun are all part of this unique activity.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. May 27 2025 Tue Lecture | "Having fun, Wish you Were Here! A History of the Postcard in Florida." 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults, Seniors, Families Meeting Room AB This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. May 27 2025 Tue Lecture | "Having fun, Wish you Were Here! A History of the Postcard in Florida." 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room AB Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families Program Type: History & Culture, Lectures, Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning Details: Postcards, as we are familiar with them today, have taken a considerable amount of time to develop. First restricted by size, color, and other regulations, postcard production blossomed in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 28 2025 Wed Drop-In Jewelry Making for Adults 10:30am - 12:30pm Adults, Seniors Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 28 2025 Wed Drop-In Jewelry Making for Adults 10:30am - 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: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning Details: Get your bling on! Looking to try a new craft/art form? Join us for our monthly Creation Station drop-in DIY jewelry making sessions!
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 28 2025 Wed Creation Station Craft: Glowforge Coasters Session 2 2:00pm - 4:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Creation Station Full 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. May 28 2025 Wed Creation Station Craft: Glowforge Coasters Session 2 2:00pm - 4:00pm Creation Station Full Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Details: This month's Creation Station Craft is all about our Glowforge laser cutter; to show off some of what's possible with this unique and powerful laser, we'll be making personalized engraved wooden coasters.
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 Tech Navigator 10:00am - 12:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors 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 Tech Navigator 10:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: North Port Library Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction Details: Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person 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 "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!
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 Creation Station Craft: Glowforge Coasters 2:00pm - 4:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Creation Station Full 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. May 29 2025 Thu Creation Station Craft: Glowforge Coasters 2:00pm - 4:00pm Creation Station Full Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Details: This month's Creation Station Craft is all about our Glowforge laser cutter; to show off some of what's possible with this unique and powerful laser, we'll be making personalized engraved wooden coasters.
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. May 30 2025 Fri Let's Get Crafty 10:00am - 12:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Creation Station 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. May 30 2025 Fri Let's Get Crafty 10:00am - 12:00pm Creation Station Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Active Older Adult Living, 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. Jun 2 2025 Mon Adult Writers Club 10:00am - 11:00am Adults, Seniors Teen Room This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 2 2025 Mon Adult Writers Club 10:00am - 11:00am Teen Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Active Older Adult Living, Career Journeys Details: This club welcomes adult writers of all experience levels to engage in creative discussions, participate in writing prompts, and attend workshops led by experienced writers.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 2 2025 Mon Adult Writers Club 10:00am - 11:00am Adults, Seniors Juliano Room This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 2 2025 Mon Adult Writers Club 10:00am - 11:00am Juliano Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Juliano Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Active Older Adult Living, Career Journeys Details: This club welcomes adult writers of all experience levels to engage in creative discussions, participate in writing prompts, and attend workshops led by experienced writers.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 3 2025 Tue Watercolor Mountains - Pop Up Art School 11:00am - 12:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Seniors Classroom A/B (both rooms) Full Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 3 2025 Tue Watercolor Mountains - Pop Up Art School 11:00am - 12:30pm Classroom A/B (both rooms) Full Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center Room: Classroom A/B (both rooms) Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Artists in the Libraries, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Details: Join artist Shelly Augsbury from Pop Up Art School to learn watercolor techniques to create a beautiful rendition of watercolor mountains.
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. Jun 3 2025 Tue Matter of balance (1 of 8) 2:00pm - 4:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Conference 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. Jun 3 2025 Tue Matter of balance (1 of 8) 2:00pm - 4:00pm Conference Room Registration Open Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living Registration Required Details: Please Register for Matter of Balance! You only need to sign up for the FIRST offering, this program is a series.
