Story Trail

10:00am - 12:30pm
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Garden
Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Garden
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Details:

Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller. Enjoy a different book the first Saturday of every month!

In case of rain, Story Trail will be set up in the Kids' Zone.

Guitar Groove: A Fun 6-week Beginner Guitar Course

10:15am - 11:15am
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Room
Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Dive into the joy of music with musician, Jill Brown at our beginner guitar course, where music meets community!

Clash of Steel

11:00am - 12:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Veranda Room
Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Performances, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

The Revival of Historical European Sword Fighting

Music Club

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Details:

Jam and learn with your teen teacher, Anni Szantosi, and her numerous instruments! This club is for music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who like music as well.

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

Adult Coloring Craze

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Creation Station
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Details:

Join us for a calming and therapeutic coloring session where you can unleash your creativity and unwind. 

Coding Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Details:

Meet other coders and work on your coding project. Share with others and troubleshoot as a team. Led by Levi Szantosi whose top picks are Python, Scratch, and Unreal Engine.

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

LEGO Club

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Program Type: Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Ages 5 and up. Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. Creations will be on display in the youth area for one week following the programs.

Computer Basics

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Creation Station
Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Career Journeys, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Details:

This class will go over various subjects concerning computer basics. Basic computer typing skills required.

Specific Topic TBD (to be decided at a later date).

Registration Required

Cancelled

Observe the Moon Night - CANCELED

7:30pm - 9:00pm
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Meeting Room
Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Details:

Unfortunately, Observe the Night Moon Night on Saturday, October 5 has been cancelled due to illness. 

We're hope to have more stargazing events in the future, though, so check back later for more info!