Join us and learn how to Sew a Triangle Coin Pouch.

All materials will be provided. Ages 13 and up.

Must Know How to Sew. 

Registration is Required

For people who want to improve their French speaking skills and enjoy reading French-language articles and discussing them.

Join us for a fun time filled with books, songs, and a craft! Each Little Critter Storytime will focus on a different animal!

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.

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.

Join us at the Fruitville Library with your knit/crochet projects. All ages and skills are welcome. Supplies and knowledgeable members are on hand to help anyone interested in learning to knit or crochet. 

Children ages 2-8 and their caregivers are invited for Wednesday morning free-play time, with an assortment of toys and props to inspire the young imagination! Drop-in anytime between 10:30am and 11:30am.

Do you need access to a sewing machine for practice? Or do you need help with a sewing or mending project? This is an open lab for adults with basic sewing machine experience. 

Assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers

Bring your questions

Join us at the North Port Library for storytime!  Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed! 

Join us for friendly discussion, book recommendations, and insight! Come with any recommendations and to discuss the book of the month: "Before We Were Yours" by Lisa Wingate.

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.

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 Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, Health in Motion staff will be on-site to provide no-cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellness.

Stop by to learn about our new library catalog, see a demonstration by a librarian, and ask any questions you might have about the new features we offer!  

The Writer's Circle was created for writers of all types and genres. Whether you write Fiction, Poetry, Lyrics even Stand-Up Comedy; here, you will find a welcoming place via Zoom to share and if you wish to, discuss your work.

Everyone is welcome to the open-topic discussions of the Socrates Cafe.

Stop by to learn about our new library catalog, see a demonstration by a librarian, and ask any questions you might have about the new features we offer!  

Join us for "Fall Prevention 101," a dynamic and informative workshop designed to empower individuals with the knowledge and tools to reduce the risk of falls.

Spend creative hours reflecting on your life journey. All materials will be provided but feel to bring your personal items.

15 to over 18.

*** First come, first seated***

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

🎮 Calling All Teens! 🎮

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.

Unleash your inner architect with LEGO® and DUPLO® building! Come over and let's paint the town brick red with our creative construction skills.

Try your hand at a variety of colorful bead crafts that are great for all ages. We'll be making beaded necklaces, bracelets, snakes, crowns and more!

Children are invited for a special opportunity to share a story with a furry friend! Take advantage of this no-pressure, judgment-free zone to practice reading with a certified therapy dog.  Space is limited. First come, first seated.

Drop by the Creation Station to learn about some of the different equipment we have available! Equipment demo only.

Learn the art of macrame in this hands-on workshop. Perfect for beginners, you'll create a beautiful mini wall hanging while mastering essential knots and techniques. All materials are provided.

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO® bricks, you provide the imagination.

Come have some fun at LEGO® Club! Each month we'll have a different theme for your builds. Build on your own or as a team. Bring your imagination, and we'll bring the LEGO® pieces.

For ages 5 and up.