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.

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

Join certified instructor Sheila Blake for yoga poses with fun active storytelling and creative movement.Please bring your own mats.

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.

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

Join us and Miss Dina as she gives a tour of our youth garden as she explores how plants thrive through stories and activities.  We will get a chance to try the fruit or vegetable being discussed this session to see if we like it.This program

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.

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.

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.

Prescription Assistance for income qualified individuals.

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.

Tickets are still available in person! Registration is closed, but you may still drop by this morning, as we have remaining free tickets to meet our capacity of 150 attendees. Please line up in front of the library by 10 a.m.

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

Discover Your Family History Together

The North Port Library Life After Downton Abbey Group presents Andrea Knies local author of Vigilance: a Story of Sheriff Watson. Enjoy listening to the presentation of a story based on actual events in the untamed wilderness of Florida. 

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.

Summer gets better with storytime! Filled with stories, songs, and crafts: this program teaches essential skills and is fun for the entire family!

The chess club is an opportunity to play friendly games of chess in a low-stress environment. Patrons of all ages and levels are welcome to come, as help is given to those who need it!

Participate in a fun exercise program for you and your little ones.

Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Come to the youth desk 30 minutes before the program for a ticket.

Learn cool facts about some of Florida's coastal sharks, and why they are sensational.

Join us at the North Port Library for storytime!  Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed! 

Join us on certain Wednesday mornings to wonder and create! This bi-monthly program will be a place for kids to color, craft, and create. This program will be a variety of coloring and craft projects for kids to be as creative as possible.

Join us for friendly discussion, book recommendations, and insight!

~We are discussing The American Heiress by Daisy Goodwin~

Genealogy Assistance.

We will present details on your tap water supply and its future.

Register at:

www.eventbrite.com/cc/152019

This summer lunch program is sponsored by the Sarasota County School District. Free lunches are available for anyone up to age 18 in the Juliano room on weekdays.  

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

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.

Ages 18 and under may enjoy a free lunch in the youth program room. Check the schedule at the youth desk for specific menu for each day. Lunches are served on a first come, first served basis. Provided by Sarasota County Schools.

This summer lunch program is sponsored by the Sarasota County School District. Free lunches are available for anyone up to age 18 in the Juliano room on weekdays.  

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 Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, Health in Motion staff will be on-site to provide no-cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellness.

Ages 18 and under may enjoy a free lunch in the youth program room. Check the schedule at the youth desk for specific menu for each day. Lunches are served on a first come, first served basis. Provided by Sarasota County Schools.

This summer lunch program is sponsored by the Sarasota County School District. Free lunches are available for anyone up to age 18 in the Juliano room on weekdays.  

Ages 18 and under may enjoy a free lunch in the youth program room. Check the schedule at the youth desk for specific menu for each day. Lunches are served on a first come, first served basis. Provided by Sarasota County Schools.

This summer lunch program is sponsored by the Sarasota County School District. Free lunches are available for anyone up to age 18 in the Juliano room on weekdays.  

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.

Ages 18 and under may enjoy a free lunch in the youth program room. Check the schedule at the youth desk for specific menu for each day. Lunches are served on a first come, first served basis. Provided by Sarasota County Schools.

This summer lunch program is sponsored by the Sarasota County School District. Free lunches are available for anyone up to age 18 in the Juliano room on weekdays.  

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.

Ages 18 and under may enjoy a free lunch in the youth program room. Check the schedule at the youth desk for specific menu for each day. Lunches are served on a first come, first served basis. Provided by Sarasota County Schools.

Chess lovers meet and play chess with other chess lovers.  All skill levels are welcome.

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

Learn more block coding techniques in Scratch: https://scratch.mit.edu/. Rohan Dash, dynamite teen coder, will lead you to make exciting, new projects. 

Join Armando Ubeda, Florida Sea Grant agent with UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County, as he presents a wealth of information about Sarasota Bay's role in providing safe haven for developing marine organisms.

Learn more block coding techniques in Scratch: https://scratch.mit.edu/. Rohan Dash, dynamite teen coder, will lead you to make exciting, new projects. 

Join other Tweens and Teens age 10-15 for our Artist in the Library summer event hosted by Kat Sjogren. Advance registration is required due to limited space. Please contact Robert if you have any questions.

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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.

The Writer's Circle was created for writers of all types and genres. Whether you write Fiction, Poetry, Lyrics even Stand-Up Comedy; here, you will find a welcoming place via Zoom to share and if you wish to, discuss your work.

Learn more block coding techniques in Scratch: https://scratch.mit.edu/. Rohan Dash, dynamite teen coder, will lead you to make exciting, new projects. 

Socrates Café is a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of Socratic teaching; the idea that we learn.

Learn beginner embroidery techniques while making your own ocean-themed decorative pillowcase!

Bring your projects, patterns, and questions to Elsie Quirk Library and join the Quirky Knitters for an afternoon of knitting and crochet.  All skill levels welcome.  Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!

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

Join us for a beading program.

All skill levels welcome.

Materials provided.

For ages 9-18. Chill out and get some summer relaxation with certified instructor Sheila Blake. Please bring your own mat or towel. 

Join the fun as we explore various arts and crafts formats!  Sponsored by the Friends of the North Port Library.

Come watch a movie at the library! 7/11/22 - Finding Nemo, G, 120 mins.

Join award winning origami artist, Kuniko Yamamoto to learn how to fold 2-3 ocean animals such as fish, turtles, and whales. Space is limited to 20 participants. Registration opens on June 28, 2022. 

All ages. See the Bits ‘n Pieces Puppet Theatre marionettes perform the classic Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale and receive a puppet craft kit. 

Watch a movie on the big screen!

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

Drop in from 2-4:30 p.m. for a fun and easy craft! 

All supplies provided; recommended for adults.

We have a green screen! Photos, Youtube videos, TikToks, etc.; come make whatever you like on our green screen. Use your phone or one of our IPads. 

Are you looking for technology help?

Visit our Tech Navigator page to sign up for a one-on-one session.  

Drop your anchors and dive in every Wednesday afternoon anytime between 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. to our Creation Station to make an ocean-themed craft.  Teens, Tweens, and families are welcome to participate.

For ages 9-18. Make unique bottle necklaces with colored sand, charms, or even secret messages. 

This is a meeting of the Gulf Gate Library Teen Advisory Board. The board is open to teens 14-18 years old who have registered with the library system as a teen volunteer.

For people who want to improve their Spanish speaking skills.  Come practice your pronunciation and oral understanding through conversation and instruction of this romantic language.  Everyone is welcome.

Take a crack at recreating an edible masterpiece! Participants will be shown a picture of a dish and must try to make it as close as possible to the original. The winner will receive a special prize and as a bonus, you can eat your creation!

Learn all about these special primates from Madagascar and how scientists in Florida are saving them from extinction. 

Come one, come all K-pop fans to the ultimate K-Pop experience! Test your knowledge of latest bands with K-pop trivia, try Korean food, make your own poster for a virtual concert, and even learn an iconic K-pop dance!

Have some questions to help with your genealogy help?

Drop in to make tissue paper parachutes that you can drop off the second floor in the Rotunda. Try different methods to see what works best.

Journey with us from the jukebox to the iPod as we celebrate the universal language of music!

Meet other coders and work on your coding project. Share with others and troubleshoot as a team. Led by Levi Szantosi whose top picks are Python, Scratch, and Unreal Engine. 

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. 

There is a lot to see under the sea, but sometime the sea isn't the easiest to get to. Luckily, the Mote Marine Lab and the library are bringing the sea to you!

Explore creativity with fascinating art techniques and various supplies. New projects each week! Recommended for ages 8 and up.

Go bananas with a scavenger hunt, games, crafts and a LEGO mini-build. Come dressed up as a monkey if you like! Find activities in various areas of the library. Recommended for ages 7 and up.

Interested in making wire jewelry? Now is the time! Join us for an afternoon to try your hand at making your own sea glass pendant!

Registration required as space is limited to 12 participants. 

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.

English for Families is a series of classes designed for caregivers and their children ages 6-12. This series focuses on developing BASIC English vocabulary and literacy skills through fun and interactive storytelling.

A different project every week!

Ages 6+.

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

English for Families is a series of classes designed for caregivers and their children ages 6-12. This series focuses on developing BASIC English vocabulary and literacy skills through fun and interactive storytelling.

Friends - Beth Cassells

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

The world today is a stressful place, but in this program you can make it a little less so by creating your own take-home zen garden.  Meant as a meditative tool, zen gardens are a deeply personal experience.

Come and enjoy a feature length film on our BIG screen!

Join us for the Monthly Creation Station Wood Craft. Each month, attendees will assemble and paint an item themed for the month. A sample will be located at the front desk at the beginning of the month. This is an in-person event.

Teens! Vote for a movie out of 5 chosen by me, Blaise (or whoever is here). Blockbuster hits or an indie film? Superheros, romance, comedy, scifi? You and your friends decide. There may or may not be popcorn. Life is uncertain and so is popcorn.

Summer Reading: Pirates!

Black Swan

NR. Twentieth Century

Learn relief printmaking techniques using ocean creatures as a theme.  Create 5" x 7" cards using painted backgrounds and press printed embellishments.  Please Dress for Mess by wearing an apron or old

To all teens who want to help by volunteering at their library, there's the Teen Advisory Board or TAB for short. TAB works to develop programs and strategies to make the library a welcoming environment for all individuals.