Day Calendar

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.

Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.

Come and get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.

Bring your questions!

Join us for a monthly cozy catch-up!

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. 

For infants to five years, attending with caregiver. The storytime includes simple stories, nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and crafts. Space is limited. Free tickets are available at the youth desk beginning at 10 a.m.

Join us at the North Port Library for a kid's sensory playtime.  

A fun interactive, educational time designed for children with autism and/or sensory challenges.  

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.

Go with the flow, learn Tai Chi, a low-impact exercise for your mind and body. 

Registration required. For adults.

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 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!

Learn to make intricate flowers and leaves with seed beads as you develop skills in patience and attention to detail.

Get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers

Bring your questions

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.

The original and more accurate title of this program is: 

“The Top 10 Things You Absolutely, Positively, Need to Know About Venice History for Your Next Cocktail Party.”

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

LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games.

Work one on one with an expert Student Success Coach to identify and learn more about the pathways you wish to pursue after high school.

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

This program is intended for children who can read independently  

Have fun making cute DIY magnets shaped like a unicorn's head. This easy craft will add a touch of whimsy to any space.

Who doesn't love a good CRAFTernoon? Children ages 5-12 are invited to join us in the youth area for an afternoon of creative fun!

Tweens are invited to engage in theatre games and improv, exploring and expressing ideas through interactive non-competitive participation. They'll have fun learning about the actor's "instrument": voice, body, mind, and imagination.

Join Joe Licinski for a fun drumming class! 

Drumming provides an engaging and enjoyable way to help autistic children and teens build group participation skills while enhancing communication and cooperation.

Using a cork, some paper, markers, yarn and polymer clay, make a troll!

Join us to watch "Emma" (2020) Rated PG

Join us as we discuss "The Wind Knows My Name" by Isabel Allende for our monthly Book Club!

We handle the mess, you bring the imagination! Come celebrate with us by dyeing eggs in our Storytime Room.