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Branches	Elsie Quirk Library	Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library		Gulf Gate Library			North Port Library	Selby Library	Shannon Staub Library	William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Rooms	Program Room	No room assigned	Youth Activity Room	Learning Lab	Meeting Room B	Storytime Room	No room assigned	No room assigned	Teen Zone	No room assigned	Community Room	Storytime Room
All Day							Closing Temporary Closure All Day 11/25–1/5 Branches: North Port Library Description: The North Port Public Library is temporarily closed for building improvements.	Closing Temporary Closure All Day 12/16–1/5 Branches: Selby Library Description: The Selby Public Library is temporarily closed for building improvements.
10:00am		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 "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 This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Holiday Crafting For All Ages 10:00am–1:00pm Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages 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 "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 This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Events : Drop in to create holiday crafts between the hours of 10 a.m.-1 p.m.! We will supply a variety of crafts, and all you need is to bring your creativity! This program is for all ages, and light refreshments will be served.
10:15am												This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group 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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group Family Movie: The Polar Express 10:15am–12:00pm Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Storytime Room This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group 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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Movies : Family Movie: The Polar Express (rated G). Enjoy this timeless children's book by Cris Van Allsburg come to life on the big screen.
10:30am
10:45am
11:00am
11:15am
11:30am
11:45am
12:00pm					This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Gulf Gate Chess Club 12:00pm–4:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Meeting Room B This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: , Games : Chess lovers meet and play chess with other chess lovers. All skill levels are welcome.
12:15pm
12:30pm									This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Teen Video Game Tournament: Dragon Ball FighterZ 12:30pm–2:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen Zone This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Teen Zone Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Games : Join us for a quarterly video game tournament in the Teen Zone! Pizza will be provided. Teen programs are recommended for grades 6-12. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
12:45pm
1:00pm						This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group LEGO Club 1:00pm–3:00pm Children (5 to 9 years) Storytime Room This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station : Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination. Duplo Blocks are available for younger children. Ages 2-12.				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 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 "Families" group LEGOs at the Library 1:00pm–4:00pm Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families 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 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 "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Program Type: Games : Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.		This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group 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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group Winter Craft: Reindeer Mobile 1:00pm–2:00pm Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Storytime Room This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group 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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts : Children 5 - 9 can drop into the Children's Department and work on a craft kit!
1:15pm
1:30pm	This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group LEGO Club 1:30pm–3:30pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Room This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs : Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Death Cafe of Venice 1:30pm–3:30pm Adults, Seniors Youth Activity Room This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups : Join the Death Cafe for monthly support and discussions on death the end-of-life. Visit www.deathcafe.com for more information.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group OverDrive and cloudLibrary Help Desk 1:30pm–3:30pm Adults, Seniors Learning Lab This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Learning Lab Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups, Technology Instruction : Drop in to get assistance with and ask questions about downloading library books to your computer and other devices, such as the Kindle, Nook, iPad, iPod, iPhone and Android phones and tablets.
1:45pm
2:00pm
2:15pm
2:30pm
2:45pm
3:00pm											This event is in the "All Ages" group VPL Holiday Concert with Amanda Mendon 3:00pm–4:00pm All Ages Community Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Music in the Libraries Registration Required : Soprano Amanda Mendon and Pianist Jesse Martins Are Back! Enjoy once again our annual holiday concert as this delightful duo perform those all-time favorites.
3:15pm
3:30pm
3:45pm

Fruitville Library CLOSED Dec. 18, 2025-July 19, 2026

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