Reservation

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

8:30am–6:30pm
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Purpose of Room Use

The deadline to register to vote or to change party affiliation for the General Election is Monday, October 7.

Reservation

Early Voting for 2024 General Election

8:30am–6:30pm
Meeting Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Room Use

The deadline to register to vote or to change party affiliation for the General Election is Monday, October 7.

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Early Voting for 2024 General Election

8:30am–6:30pm
Community Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Room Use

The deadline to register to vote or to change party affiliation for the General Election is Monday, October 7.

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Early Voting for 2024 General Election

8:30am–6:30pm
Meeting Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Room Use

The deadline to register to vote or to change party affiliation for the General Election is Monday, October 7.

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Early Voting for 2024 General Election

8:30am–6:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Staff only)
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Staff only)
Purpose of Room Use

The deadline to register to vote or to change party affiliation for the General Election is Monday, October 7.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Yak and Yarn

10:00am–11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups
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Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Tech Navigator

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
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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.

This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

10:15am–11:15am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type:
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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.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group

Little Adventures Story Time

10:30am–11:30am
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, , Storytimes
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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. 

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Good Samaritan Pharmacy

10:30am–1:30pm
Meeting Room II
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Purpose of Room Use

Prescription Assistance for income qualified individuals.

This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

12:00pm–1:00pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type:
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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.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Creation Station Adult Lab: Single-Crochet Bookmark

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Creation Station
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: , Arts & Crafts, Creation Station,
Registration Required
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Learn to create a simple crochet bookmark to take home with you. This course will cover single-crochet stitches to create a basic rectangular bookmark to decorate your next reading adventure.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Coloring Craze

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Creation Station
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: , Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
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Join us for a calming and therapeutic coloring session where you can unleash your creativity and unwind. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Genealogy Assistance

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
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Come and get assistance with your genealogy research from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Quirky Knitters

1:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs,
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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!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Mah Jongg for Experienced Players

1:00pm–3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Rotunda
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Rotunda
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Games
Registration Required
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Play Mah Jongg with other experienced players in the Rotunda and make new friends! Please bring your own NMJL card with your name on it.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: ,
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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Veterans' Benefits Seminar

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: , , Lectures, , Special Events
Registration Required
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Are you a veteran or a family member of one who has served? A representative from Sarasota County Veterans Services will give a presentation on the different types of benefits and services that are available for veterans.

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group

Teen - Tween Halloween Cricut Craft

2:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Conference Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station,
Registration Required
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Craft fun Halloween lanterns to decorate your room for the spooky season! For tweens and teens. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

The Knit Happens Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Creation Station
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: , Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
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Bring your projects, patterns, and questions to the North Port Library and join our club for an afternoon of knitting and crochet.  All skill levels welcome.  Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group

Last Stop Teen Hangout

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
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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.

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group

Coding Hour

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station,
Registration Required
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Want to learn how to how to code your own apps? Join us for a fun session with Bitsbox! 

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Cancelled

Moth Storytelling Workshop

4:00pm–5:45pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Conference Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Artists in the Libraries, , , Performances, Storytimes
Registration Required
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Join Bryn Durgin for 4 sessions to learn how to tell your own story.

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group

Creation Station Tween/Teen Mini Haunted House

4:30pm–5:45pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Creation Station
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station,
Registration Required
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Make cardboard or paper haunted houses that you can illuminate with LED tea lights.

 

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Board Game Night

6:00pm–7:30pm
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Story Time Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs
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Grab friends and family and enjoy playing games from the Library's collection.