Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees?  Need a plant or an insect identified?  On the first and the third Monday mornings of the month, from 10am to 12 pm, Gulf Gate Library hosts the Master Garde

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

Fun To Be Fit Kids is a music and movement program for children and their caregivers to attend together. Spend quality time singing, dancing, exercising, and having fun! 

No registration is needed.

AARP is providing free tax preparation at the Shannon Staub Library again this year. The tax returns will be prepared by IRS-certified tax counselors.

Use 1 of our 4 Brother sewing machines on Your Own Project. Must Know How to Sew. Machines available on first come first serve basis.

Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified? Homeowners can receive research-based lawn, landscape and pest management help from the University of Florida.

Preschool Program: Nutrition This program introduces preschoolers to the basics of healthy eating with stories, songs, activities and food samples.

Children ages 0 - 5 will enjoy themed stories, music and a craft!

Registration is required as space is limited.

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

Celebrate the Sarasota Libraries' One Book One Community title, "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind," by William Kamkwamba.  Explore African design motifs.  Create your own relief printing plate inspired by these motifs.  Transf

For mobile babies to 5 years old.

For mobile babies to 5 years old.

Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

Learn to knit or crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! It is recommended to bring your own yarn and needles. Instructor-supplied yarns remain with the instructor weekly until piece is completed.

Come color, play, talk, and learn with us! We have a wide variety of coloring sheets, eye-catching stickers, and new boxes of 24 crayons we want to share with our library friends!

Join us to learn about library resources for finding your long lost ancestors.

Socrates Café are gatherings around the world where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of the Socratic method: that we learn more when we respectfully list

Are you looking for technology help? Visit our Tech Navigator page to sign up for a one-on-one session.  

Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Have experienced and trained gardeners answer your botanical questions on the first and third Thursday mornings in study room C

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

The Great Books Discussion Group meets the 1st Thursday of each month.  Discussion selections are from Great Conversations 5.  For more information please contact discussion facilitator, George Mahoney.

For infants to five years, attending with caregiver. The storytime includes simple stories, nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and crafts. Space is limited. Free tickets are available at the youth desk beginning at 10 a.m.

For ages 2-8.  Join us for Family Story Time.  Enjoy stories, movement activities, songs and more at this early literacy program.

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.

AARP is providing free tax preparation at the Shannon Staub Library again this year. The tax returns will be prepared by IRS-certified tax counselors.

This free Storytime program is designed to engage toddlers, preschoolers, and primary school students in activities that connect art and early literacy. Join us for a story and accompanying art activity based on a work of art in our collection.

Join a fun exercise class with a coach from Stretch and Grow of Sarasota. Recommended for ages 3-6; all ages welcome in the room as needed.

Join us for the return of storytime at North Port Library.  Singing, dancing, stories and fun are guaranteed!  

Bursting with spices and flavor, the cuisines of sub-saharan Africa are taking the world by storm.

Find out why and learn to create a variety of healthy East and West African dishes.

Join us for a fun-filled morning of stories, songs, kindergarten readiness skills, and craft activities for the whole family! 

Recommended for ages 3-5.

Selby Public Library's annual pop culture convention, SRQCon, returns again! This all-ages event will feature panels, demonstrations, cosplay, trivia, gaming, scavenger hunts, crafts, and much more.

Join the North Port Library for a special One Book, One Community themed escape room. 

This escape room features clues from the 2022 One Book selection, “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind” by William Kamkwamba.

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

Socrates Cafe is a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of Socratic method: we learn more when we respectfully listen to and debate ideas wit

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

For mobile babies to 5 years old.

For mobile babies to 5 years old.

Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.

Everything in our universe is information and energy vibrating at specific frequencies. Music is a powerful tool to guide consciousness into higher realms and induce healing.

Join us for our monthly book club that delves deep into mysteries! 

Communication is more than just talking and listening — it’s also about sending and receiving messages through attitude, tone of voice, and body language.

Talk about your favorite restaurants in the Venice area. Discover recommendations from others!

Topic: Cloud Library & Ebooks Want your technology questions answered? Every other Tuesday, we have Tech Help classes in our Community room from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Each class will be based off a general subject.

¿Quiere aprender más sobre...

correo electrónico

uso de computadoras

uso de dispositivos móviles

cómo descargar libros electrónicos

cómo adjuntar un documento o una foto

cómo usar MS Word, Excel,

Join Sarasota Extension Services Master Gardeners for questions pertaining to Florida-friendly gardening, composting, and identifying insects.

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.

Bring a few questions and your smartphone, tablet or laptop.

Please register below for 1 -1:30 p.m.

Adult Craft -Spring Egg Decoupage

Decoupage is a simple decoration technique. For this project, we will be using a spring themed napkin and mod podge to adhere it to a styrofoam egg. 

Curious about knitting and crochet, but don't know where to begin? Drop in the first Thursday of each month for Beginner's Day with the Quirky Knitters!

Join us via Zoom as we discuss "The Art Forger" by B.A. Shapiro for our monthly book club discussion! 

Books will be available at the Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library.  

Join us on the first Thursday of the month to discuss our selection. Limited to 20 participants. Register at the Fruitville Reference Desk or call 941 861-2518.

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.

Tech Instruction in Spanish/ Outreach

Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.

LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games. The program is open to any teen who agrees to follow the Teen Room Code of Conduct.

Join us for a screening of an insightful documentary from POV (Point of View), PBS' award-winning non-fiction film series! 

Watch a movie on the big screen!

The current schedule is attached as a flyer and includes a brief description of these titles.

Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.

LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games. The program is open to any teen who agrees to follow the Teen Room Code of Conduct.

Bring a few questions and your smartphone, tablet or laptop.

Please register below for 1 -1:30 p.m.

Join us as the Asolo Repertory Theatre Guild Play Readers perform selective readings from our One Book One Community winner: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba.

Are you looking for technology help? Visit our Tech Navigator page to sign up for a one-on-one session.  

Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.

LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games. The program is open to any teen who agrees to follow the Teen Room Code of Conduct.

Come and join the book discussion group on the first Thursday of the month.  A different book title is chosen every month to explore.  This book club is sponsored by the Friends of Gulf Gate Library.

Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.

LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games. The program is open to any teen who agrees to follow the Teen Room Code of Conduct.

Celebrate National Library Week April 3-9, 2022

Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.

LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games. The program is open to any teen who agrees to follow the Teen Room Code of Conduct.

Join the North Port Library for a special One Book, One Community themed escape room. 

This escape room features clues from the 2022 One Book selection, “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind” by William Kamkwamba.

Join for a relaxing sketch session! Each session we'll talk about fundamentals of sketching and do some practice sketches. Follow along or bring your own reference pictures and practice your sketching skills! *Registration required

Bring a few questions and your smartphone, tablet or laptop.

Please register below for 1 -1:30 p.m.

Looking for a fun spot to hang out with friends after the last bell rings? Afterschool Club is the place to be! Join us every Wednesday for an afternoon of recreation and education.

Selby Public Library's annual pop culture convention, SRQCon, returns again! Register here to participate in the cosplay contest! The contest will take place at SRQCon on Saturday, April 9th at 3:00 pm. 

Join the North Port Library for a special One Book, One Community themed escape room. 

This escape room features clues from the 2022 One Book selection, “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind” by William Kamkwamba.

Learn to knit or crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! It is recommended to bring your own yarn and needles. Instructor-supplied yarns remain with the instructor weekly until piece is completed.

A different project every week!

Ages 6+.

Teens and tweens can play video games with Wii, Switch and Playstation consoles.

Participants (ages 6 - 12) will learn that the sun is an energy source in the form of heat and light. They will directly observe an example of how the heat can be captured and used for cooking, through making s’mores in a solar oven.

Explore creativity with fascinating art techniques and various supplies. New projects each week! Recommended for ages 9 and up.

Hang out in the teen room and play board games with other friendly teens and tweens. Games and tables will be available on a first come, first served basis. 

Play the classic role-playing game with a new group of players/adventurers.

Chill out and get some after school relaxation with certified instructor Sheila Blake.

Please bring your own mat or towel.

Get crafty at the library! Every month we'll have a different craft you can make and then take home. Everything will be supplied, just bring yourself. For ages 9 and up. 

Come out to North Port Library to learn about a great way to earn community service hours. The Teen Advisory Board is a great way to earn hours, build friendships, learn leadership skills, and build that resume! 

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

Join Cyber-Seniors ACE committee as we discuss the causes and impacts of climate change, the importance of finding and practicing sustainable solutions, and what the everyday person can do to help.

An educational workshop for youth ages 8-18 to learn the basics of 3D design in Tinkercad. Continue work on your projects each month and have your creations printed on our machines in between meeting dates!

Join us for a screening of an insightful documentary from POV (Point of View), PBS' award-winning non-fiction film series, in the library parking lot!

William Kamkwamba, a young Malawian, builds a power-generating windmill from junk parts to rescue his family from famine, transforming his life and catapulting him on to the world stage.

Premier Reading of the New Adult Play

China Patterns

CHINA PATTERNS

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