A Matter of Balance #8

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living
Details:

A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to help people learn practical strategies to manage falls and increase physical activity levels. 

Participants will learn:

Fun to be Fit: Littles

10:15am - 11:00am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Meeting Room AB
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Special Events, Healthy Living
Details:

Fun To Be Fit : Littles is a music and movement program for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers to attend together.

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

10:15am - 11:15am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:

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.

Reservation

AARP Tax-Aide

10:30am - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Room Use

APPOINTMENTS ARE CURRENTLY FULL THROUGH FRIDAY, APRIL 11. 

Learn and Play Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Youth Program Room
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Join your friends for stories, rhymes, sign language, and other activities. 

This is best suited for toddlers aged 1-3, but all ages are welcome as needed. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:

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.

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™: Planting Trees for the Suncoast

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Green Living, Lectures, Special Events
Details:

The Suncoast region lost substantial amounts of trees due to Hurricane Ian and Idalia. As we replant our urban and residential properties, let us be mindful of what we plant.

The Hawaiian Shirts Concert 'Rocking into Springtime'

2:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages
Meeting Room AB
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Music in the Libraries, Cultural Life
Details:

Join us for a special 'Rocking into Springtime' concert with the Hawaiian Shirts as part of our Music in the Libraries program.

All ages. First come, first seated.

 

Paint Away VI: Pointillistic Painting à la Georges Seurat - afternoon session

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Story Time Room
Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Join us for a fun, informative session of freestyle art.

Let's Get Crafty

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Creation Station
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Details:

This program is a unique and sustainable way to explore your creativity and imagination.

National Board Game Day

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Meeting Room II
Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Games
Details:

Join us for National Board Game Day!

All ages welcome.

Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) Club

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Conference Room
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs
Details:

*THIS CLUB IS CURRENTLY FULL*

Teen Room

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning, Movies
Details:

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

Book Club

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Juliano Room
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Details:

Join us for the Friday Afternoon Monthly Book Discussion. Every 2nd Friday of the month.

Newcomers are always welcome. Please inquire about a copy of the book at the Information Desk.

Teen Writing Group

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Career Journeys, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Unleash your creativity in a supportive space!

Venice Heritage History@ the Library

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adults
Community Room
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture
Details:
Come join us for an educational program on local history presented by Venice Heritage. 

"Venice History: People Behind the Landmarks" - PowerPoint presentation by VHI Board member Irvin Lewin.

Last Stop Teen Hangout

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

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.