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Feb
17
2025
Mon
Closing
LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY
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 CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY
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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.
Teens (13 to 18 years),
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults
Conference Room
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.
Feb
18
2025
Tue
Creation Station - Open Sewing Lab
10:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room
Library Branch:
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room:
Conference Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years),
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station,
*Lifelong Learning*
Details:
Use 1 of 5 Brother sewing machines on Your Own Project. Must Know How to Sew. Machines Available on first come first serve basis.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
19
2025
Wed
Knit and Crocheting Group
10:15am - 12:00pm
Conference Room
Library Branch:
Fruitville Library
Room:
Conference Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station,
*Lifelong Learning*
Details:
Join us at the Fruitville Library with your knit/crochet projects. All ages and skills are welcome. Supplies and knowledgeable members are on hand to help anyone interested in learning to knit or crochet.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Story Time Room
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
Feb
19
2025
Wed
Busy Little Hands Activity Hour
10:30am - 11:30am
Story Time Room
Library Branch:
Shannon Staub Library
Room:
Story Time Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type:
Creation Station,
Games,
*Lifelong Learning*
Details:
Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and their families can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Adults,
Seniors
Creation Station
Registration Open
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Feb
22
2025
Sat
Intermediate Origami
10:30am - 12:30pm
Creation Station
Registration Open
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Creation Station
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station,
*Lifelong Learning*
Required
Seats Remaining:
2
Details:
Join Teresa as she teaches even more difficult origami than she does in her beginner class. She likes to create items to decorate a home or to give away as a gift. She brings in her own extra work as examples and sometimes to give away.
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12 pm |
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1 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Adults,
Seniors
Creation Station
Registration Closed
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Feb
20
2025
Thu
Creation Station Adult Lab: Gelli Print with Kat Sjogren
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Creation Station
Registration Closed
Library Branch:
Selby Library
Room:
Creation Station
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
Gelli printing is a form of mono printing that uses reusable printing plates to create interesting textures and layers of color.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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.
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Creation Station
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.
Feb
20
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),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*,
Arts & Crafts,
Clubs,
Creation Station,
Discussion Groups
Details:
Join other local knitters and crocheters while working on personal projects and discussing all things knitting/crocheting. All skill levels welcome. Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!
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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.
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Creation Station
Registration Closed
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.
Feb
22
2025
Sat
Beginner Sewing Machine Workshop
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Creation Station
Registration Closed
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Creation Station
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*,
Creation Station,
*Lifelong Learning*
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
Are you ready to learn the basics of using a sewing machine? In this introductory class, you will be guided through the fundamental functions of a sewing machine and how to operate it safely and effectively.
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2 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Adults,
Seniors
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Feb
19
2025
Wed
Creation Station Craft: Apron Embroidery (02/19 session)
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Library Branch:
Shannon Staub Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*,
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station,
*Lifelong Learning*
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
This Creation Station craft invites you to explore the wonderful world of machine embroidery!
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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.
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.
Feb
21
2025
Fri
Let's Get Crafty
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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:
*Active Older Adult Living*,
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station,
*Cultural Life*,
*Lifelong Learning*
Details:
This program is a unique and sustainable way to explore your creativity and imagination.
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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.
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Creation Station
Registration Closed
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.
Feb
22
2025
Sat
Beginner Sewing Machine Workshop
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Creation Station
Registration Closed
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Creation Station
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*,
Creation Station,
*Lifelong Learning*
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
Are you ready to learn the basics of using a sewing machine? In this introductory class, you will be guided through the fundamental functions of a sewing machine and how to operate it safely and effectively.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Learning Lab
Registration Open
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Feb
22
2025
Sat
Teen Craft Zone: Paper Clay Fantasy Creations
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Learning Lab
Registration Open
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Learning Lab
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station
Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Details:
Participants will use paper clay to create their own clay wands and clay fantastical creatures. All supplies will be provided: real crystals included and acrylic paint will be used.
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This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
Children (5 to 9 years),
Families
Meeting Room II
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
Feb
20
2025
Thu
Read 'Em and Eat
3:45pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room II
Library Branch:
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room:
Meeting Room II
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years),
Families
Program Type:
Book Discussions,
Creation Station,
*Lifelong Learning*
Details:
Read for at least 10 minutes in our "lounge" and enjoy a sweet treat as a reward. Recommended for ages 6 and up.
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This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Youth Activity Room
Registration Open
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Feb
22
2025
Sat
Goofy Gamers February
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Activity Room
Registration Open
Library Branch:
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room:
Youth Activity Room
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Creation Station,
Games,
Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining:
15
Details:
Celebrate the weekend with an hour of open gaming time with video games and board games!
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4 pm |
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
Youth,
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Storytime Room
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
Feb
18
2025
Tue
LEGO Club
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Clubs,
Creation Station,
*Lifelong Learning*
Details:
LEGO Club is back! Join us every other Tuesday in the Creation Station to show off your LEGO building talents. Use the hour to freely build or choose one of our challenge cards for inspiration! Best for ages 5-12.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
Children (5 to 9 years),
Families
Meeting Room II
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
Feb
18
2025
Tue
Tinker Tuesday
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room II
Library Branch:
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room:
Meeting Room II
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years),
Families
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station,
*Lifelong Learning*
Details:
A different project every week! Recommended for ages 6 and up.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Youth Activity Room
Registration Open
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Feb
20
2025
Thu
Easy as Pie: Cooking Workshop for Tweens and Teens
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Activity Room
Registration Open
Library Branch:
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room:
Youth Activity Room
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Creation Station,
*Cultural Life*,
*Healthy Living*,
Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining:
5
Details:
Tweens and Teens will learn how to make their own no-bake blueberry pie!
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 "Families" group.
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Families
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 "Families" group.
Feb
20
2025
Thu
Creation Station Teen Lab: Japanese Fish Prints
4:30pm - 5:45pm
Creation Station
Library Branch:
Selby Library
Room:
Creation Station
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Families
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station,
*Lifelong Learning*
Details:
Gyotaku is a traditional form of Japanese art that began over 100 years ago as a way for fishermen to keep a record of the fish they caught.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years),
Families
Meeting Room II
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
Feb
19
2025
Wed
ROAR! on the Road with The Ringling
5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room II
Library Branch:
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room:
Meeting Room II
Age Group:
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years),
Families
Program Type:
Art Displays & Exhibits,
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station,
*Lifelong Learning*,
Storytimes
Details:
ROAR! is The Ringling's free storytime that connects art with early literacy. At this program, we read together, make art, and learn about an object in the museum.
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This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
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 "Families" group.
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Families
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
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 "Families" group.
Feb
19
2025
Wed
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Families
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Clubs,
Creation Station,
Games
Details:
Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO® bricks, you provide the imagination.
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