Week Calendar

CALLING ALL BUILDERS!
 

Let your imagination run wild with other Lego fans using our massive collection of bricks and accessories.

Join us for an hour of crafting in our Creation Station. Each month we'll explore a different piece of equipment!

Come and get assistance with your genealogy research from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers

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.

Children ages 2-8 and their caregivers are invited for Wednesday morning free-play time, with an assortment of toys and props to inspire the young imagination! Drop-in anytime between 10:30am and 11:30am.

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

Bring your questions and get assistance from a knowledgeable volunteer.

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.

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 2-5. Join us for story time filled with a variety of early literacy activities that include music, stories, movement, crafts and school readiness. 

Enjoy a cup of tea while discussing British movies and television series with a very welcoming group.

Ages 0 - 5, attending with caregiver. Family Playtime is a drop-in self guided program where children can explore our toy collection.

Music duo Evan and Vanessa will perform songs in both English and Spanish, accompanied by a variety of interactive sound and listening activities

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.

Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller. Enjoy a different book the first Saturday of every month!

In case of rain, Story Trail will be set up in the Kids' Zone.

Drop in and crochet! Beginners and experienced crocheters welcome. Bring your own supplies or use ours. Recommended for ages 9 and up.

Meeting spot will vary. Please ask at a service desk for today's location.

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

Three week Beginning Knitting Series starts May 16th!

Tuesdays at 11a.m.

Lesson #1: Cast on and Knit!  May 16th

Lesson #2: Progress with Purl!  May 23rd

Come get assistance with your genealogy research. Bring your questions!

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

Amboseli National Park has the most elephants of all the parks in Kenya, including some of the oldest.  There were plenty of other animals to see, and lots of beautiful birds.&

Bring your creativity! Explore Cricut Air Explore 2, 3D printing, sewing machines, button makers, and more. A library staff member will be available to answer questions and assist with equipment setup.

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.

Move and groove at the library at our FREE hula hooping series with Miss Amy! All skills and all ages are welcome.

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.

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!

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.

On the first Friday afternoon of the month, watch a movie that is hosted by film professor Maryann Dahlen, who will invite the audience to discuss the movie after its showing.

Join us and practice your hand sewing and embroidery skills to create a little bag that closes with a fruity button!

~Registration Required~

Supplies provided, no experience required.

Tai Chi Easy TM  with Gail Pettit, MS, LDO Certified Instructor

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.

Drop in during our open lab hours to learn new skills and get hands-on experience with different STEAM activities.

Prepare early, plan ahead!

Hurricane season is June 1-Nov. 30.

Come meet your Sarasota County Emergency Management team and learn how to get ready BEFORE disaster strikes.

Ages 5 and up. Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. Creations will be on display in the youth area for one week following the programs.

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. 

Drop in during this one-hour session to meet certified pet therapy dogs from Suncoast Humane Society and their parents.

Meet therapy dogs and their owners.  Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets!

A different project every week!

Ages 6+.

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

Join teen musician, Annie Szantosi, to jam and talk about music. Bring your own instrument or play along with provided percussion instruments. 

Recommended for ages 9 and up.

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

Join us for Family Game Night in the Storytime Room on Tuesdays from 5 - 7.

Various board games/tabletop games will be available.

Enjoy some award winning international films with English subtitles.

• Understanding Medicare
• Know penalties and deadlines
• Medicare Parts A and B
• Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C)
• Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part D)
• Medicare Supplement Plans (Medigap)

CALLING ALL BUILDERS!
 

Let your imagination run wild with other Lego fans using our massive collection of bricks and accessories.

CALLING ALL BUILDERS!
 

Let your imagination run wild with other Lego fans using our massive collection of bricks and accessories.