Day Calendar

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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. Refreshments are included.

For parents and babies ages birth to seven months old.

¿Quiere aprender más sobre…correo electrónico, uso de computadoras,

Explore sewing skills on a sewing machine with a basic project. Materials will be provided.

February 19: Sewing machine basics

March 18: Reusable grocery bags

April 15: Zipper pouch

Please join us for an exciting musical performance by recording artists Sonny and Perley.

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

Please join us on the 3rd Wednesday of each month for a lively and interesting book discussion at the quaint, intimate Osprey Public Library at Historic Spanish Point. We will be reading a varied selection of thought-provoking books.

What do YOU want to do? Come play with our 3Doodler Pens, Button Maker, make something with the Cricut try our Sewing Machines during this open lab.

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.

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

Join us the third Wednesday of every month to learn about gardening and the environment. Experience a deeper enjoyment of our library’s Reading Garden through crafts, experiments, interactive activities and more.

Come to the Teen Center for these activities:

Join us for a fun and relaxing meeting. All stitch types are welcome: sewing, quilting, embroidery, crochet and knitting to name a few. Bring your current project or questions and we'll share and work together. Open to all ages.

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 the Medium to Advanced User. It's also primarily for those with Android devices or Windows 10 computers.

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs.  This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. The dogs love the attention and the kids love the interactions.

Draw in a relaxing environment with friends. Snacks are provided! 

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

For ages 11-18.  Join the Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B.) and share ideas for upcoming library programs for teens.

Will review structural and non-structural activities to reduce flood loss as well as a review of

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

For ages 4 and up.

Monthly discussion of the Evening Book Club. Book discussion schedules are available at by the front circulation desk at the Jacaranda Public Library. 

Library Function

As part of North Port Libray'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 ease students into the benefits of meditation.

Time Sifters Archaeological Society present monthly lecture programs. This month:  Santa Cruz de Guadalquini Mission - A Spanish Mission near Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Keith Ashley