Week Calendar

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.

This special storytime features baby sign language, rhymes, songs, books, and playtime.

Registration is not required. Attendance is first come, first serve as room capacity is limited. Please see youth staff the morning of the 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.

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.

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

Ages 0 - 5, attending with caregiver.

Help us clean out our craft closet and also check out our coloring book collection!

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.

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.

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

Do you want help with...

eBooks, movies, eAudiobooks

Email how-to

Using your device

Library Database Resources

Cyber Security Questions

Printing Questions

or something else? 

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.

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. 

Prescription Assistance for income qualified individuals.

Ages 0 - 5, attending with caregiver.

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.

Calling all animal lovers! Learn how to be an animal doctor at the Little Medical School’s Little Veterinarian event.

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 Jeffrey Shuster, Creative Writing MFA, for information, tips, and tricks on memoir writing and writing from memory.

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

Writing Life Stories is a memoir writing class for non-writers and those beginning their memoir journey. This fun introduction is geared for those serious about writing their memoirs and devoting six to eight months to the process.

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

Come join us in the Teen Room and spend some time enjoying, reading and watching anime and manga! Ages 13-18 welcome! 

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.

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 Health in Motion Bus offers free and low-cost public health services. A registered nurse is available at all visits. Individuals who need follow-up medical care are referred to a primary health care provider. No appointment needed.

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.

Free classes for adults and seniors. All skill levels are invited.

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 16 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.

Paint flowers in the style of artist Georgia O'Keeffe. Use oil pastels on canvas to learn shading and blending techniques. Get an insight into O'Keeffe's vision as we explore the subject of flowers. For ages 18 and up. Limit 15 people.

Human Rights Youth Advocacy Inc. is a 501(c)(3) is a non-profit that focuses on health related issues. This event will include a demonstration of first aid action, including: how to stop a wound from bleeding, how to prevent infections, and more.

Get started on the road to sustainable living, with an introduction in the categories of energy, water, waste, transportation and food, along with local resources to help you.

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

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.

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

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

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

Discuss and plan library programs with other teens.

Can you build a marble run with a playdough path? Put your building skills to the test with this STEM engineering challenge.

Children work in teams to make their own marble run using playdough, paper cups, and tape.

Ages 11-18 will have time to collaborate and play Wii U together on our big screen.

We will also have board games and chess available for those who wish to play something else. 

Join us for the Friday Afternoon Monthly Book Discussion. Newcomers are always welcome. Please inquire about a copy of the book at the Information Desk.

Recreate your favorite books, both classic and modern, as adorable mini versions. 

A different project every week!

Ages 6+.

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

Learn to grow your own crisp, fresh, tasty vegetables.

Please register here:

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. The program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills.

Learn new skills and get hands-on experience with different STEAM activities.

For ages 5-12. Space is limited and registration is required. 

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.

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

Join us for a book discussion and crafts/activities related to the book. This month's book is Mercy Watson to the Rescue by Kate DiCamillo. Snacks and drinks will be served. 

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

Various board games/tabletop games will be available.

Join us for LEGOs in the Storytime Room on Thursday from 5-7.

Both DUPLOs and regular LEGOs will be available.

Please stop by the pop-up for library services to include:

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