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.

Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. 

Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance.

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.

Musical Motion is a FREE bilingual learn & play class that encourages bonding while developing early learning and literacy skills in children.

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.

If you are a homeschooled teen who loves to try new things, look no further than Gulf Gate’s monthly homeschool program! Hang with us once a month and enjoy experimenting, creating, or just having fun at the library.

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.

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!

Come and make an eerie paper rose bouquet! A fun decoration for the fall that will last all season. All supplied provided.

Come and get one-on-one genealogy research from expert and experienced 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 Civil War is one of the defining moments in American history, yet Florida's role in the conflict is largely forgotten.

Join us for One Seed and explore how to grow and use a special edible crop. This season we are digging into herbs! These are beneficial for both people and pollinators. This is a social class where we share ideas with each other.

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. They can assist with FAFSA, essays, college or job applications, admissions processes, and more.

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  

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.

Can you build a marble run with a playdough path? Put your building skills to the test with this STEM engineering challenge.

Children work in teams to make their own marble run using playdough, paper cups, and tape.

Make a Halloween-inspired paper bouquet.

Ever wanted to learn how to write in cursive? Ever wanted to improve your cursive handwriting? This is a ten week course to learn and or practice the art of cursive handwriting.

Join us for an unforgettable art class that uses hands-on techniques alongside art history, while fostering self-expression, innovation and creativity. Try out a variety of art styles across six sessions!

Join us to watch: “Hocus Pocus” (1993) PG

Join us for a lively discussion of "The Hidden Life of Trees" by Peter Wohlleben for our monthly Book Club! If you want more to read and discuss we suggest also reading "Abundance" by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson.