Day Calendar

Introductory class to learn how to research your family genealogy online through Ancestry and Heritage Quest. Bring along your family names, dates and locations of your ancestors. 

Tax help. 

Please note AARP volunteers at the library begin assisting the final client of the day 30 minutes to one hour before the last time listed.

For people who want to improve their French speaking skills and enjoy reading French-language articles and discussing them. Come practice speaking the romantic language of French.

Children and tweens can drop-in Wednesday between 10am-4pm and make a Valentine's Card.

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

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.

Who should attend:  Anyone who has questions about flood risks, zones, insurance regulations and pending map changes: especially residents, professional lenders, insurance agents and realtors.

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.

Enjoy interacting with your child by participating in early literacy activities that include music and movement, books, crafts, and educational activities.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free assistance for federal returns. By appointment only. You must schedule your appointment in person at Elsie Quirk Library's front desk.

Self-guided time in the Creation Station. use our Adobe/ Mac software, sewing machines, craft supplies and more for your own personal projects. 

January 8 – The Orfeo Trio, Julie Bees, piano; Evgeny Zvonnikov, violinist; and Leonid Shukaev, cellist

January 15 -- The Evolution of Opera,    Joy McIntyre

January 22 – Puccini’s La Bohème,   Joy McIntyre

Engage babies newborn to 18 months with movement to music, singing, rhymes and basic sign language to enhance social interaction and language development. Playtime follows.

Friendly informal book discussions, newcomers welcome!

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

For parents and babies ages birth to seven months old.

Advanced class - Research your family genealogy online through Ancestry and Heritage Quest. Bring along your family names, dates and locations of your ancestors. Completed of Introductory class is required. 

Your facilitator/instructor/guide, Mary Schenkenberg gives an overview of this six-week class:

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.

Want to make your own custom clothes, costumes or accessories?

Unfamiliar with your new phone? Here's a hint, if it's not an iPhone, it's an Android. Come learn the basics of setting up and operating smartphones running on Android-based operating systems.

What is Uber and Lyft? What does a ride cost? Is it safe? What do you need to do to take your first ride? We'll answer these questions as well as how to install the app on your smartphone.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free assistance for federal returns. 

In this intro class, you will learn the fundamentals of sewing, 

from threading the machine to making a straight stitch.

A variety of writings and speeches will be reviewed and presented by Ed Dwyer, PhD.

Wed 5: Toni Morrison: Beloved: The Novel, The Film and The Real Case of Margaret Garner.

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

Come create, play, or just relax at the library after school.  Our Teen Room is open from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Drop-in and choose between a themed card, picture frame or glass bottle (while supplies last).

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.

Learn to play America's most popular role playing game at the library.  Snacks are available through our afterschool program.  Participation is limited to grades 6 - 12.

Educator and vocalist Dick Smolens highlights the music of The Great Depression with plenty of audio and video examples to illustrate his points.

Wanna learn how to Cube or do you know how to? Drop in and meet with our Teen Volunteer to learn and play.

Hang out and play with an assortment of video games, board games, and activities in this gaming session for kids. Ages 5 - 9. 

Use your artistic talent to create a special Valentine's Day card. Registration is required and limited to 15 children ages 5-11.

Computer Class:  Free Virus Protection for Windows Computers (Windows Defender, Glary Utilities, CCleaner)

Come to the Teen Center for these activities:

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Adult Craft Club monthly meeting where we combine technology and handicrafts. Registration required. Questions, please call Heather at 941-861-1273. Topics TBA

Join us to learn about and practice using all the cool things a Google/Gmail account allows you to do. This class is aimed at Beginners, new to using Google. It's also primarily for those with Android devices or Windows 10 computers.

Learn how young people get caught up in human trafficking. Join us for a short video and following presentation by Corp. Alan Wilkett, 2017 FL. Human Trafficking Law Enforcement Official of the Year.

Teen Science Cafe

Join Mote scientists to learn about marine life and habitat.

Do homework, study, or read and relax with friends. Snacks are provided!

Create miniature flora and fauna for your Fairy Garden. We will provide the Sculpey. You provide the imagination.There will be Fairy Houses to decorate.Fairy Gardens will be assembled on 2/14/20 at 1 p.m. Please register for both programs.

The Gulf Gate Teen Advisory Board is committed to creating a teen friendly library by suggesting materials to purchase for the library collection, planning and implementing teen programs, and serving as a voice for all teens in the Gulf Gate area.

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.

For ages 4 and up.

As part of North Port Library's Healthy Living Program, Yoga Gentle Stretching and Flexibility with Meditation is designed for every body type and ability, to support healthy living lifestyles, and to ease students into the benefits of medita

Join us for a 6-week Zumba program to kickstart your healthy resolutions! Come to one session or come to all!

It wasn’t so long ago when a lot of people thought the Florida panther was extinct. They were very nearly right.