Pop Stop Phillippi Farmhouse Market

9:00am–1:00pm
Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Pop-Up Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Healthy Living, Outreach
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Visit the Pop Up library at the Phillippi Farmhouse Market!  The Pop Up library van will be at the market on the 1st Monday* of each month from 9 am - 1pm.

 

Adult Writers Club

10:00am–11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Juliano Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, ,
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Join the North Port Adult Writers Club! The club welcomes adult writers of all experience levels to engage in creative discussions and participate in writing prompts.

SNAP Application Assistance

10:00am–5:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Group Study Room
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type:
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A representative from All Faiths Food Bank will be available to help with your SNAP application. 

Appointments are preferred but not required. 

 

Family Storytime

10:15am–10:45am
Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Kid's Zone
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Kid's Zone
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
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Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and more! 

Recommended ages 3-5 and their families. 

40 Carrots: Partners in Play

10:15am–11:15am
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Community Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Special Events

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

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. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play®

10:15am–11:15am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Storytimes
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Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Storytimes
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Join us for songs, rhymes, play, and of course great stories! Engage kids in visual literacy, language development, and social skills in a fun class presented by our Youth Services team.

Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes
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Join us for storytime! Stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts for little ones and their special grownup. 


 

Preschool Playtime

10:30am–11:30am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Meeting Room
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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: Games, Lifelong Learning
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Come join us for a fun time of playing and learning with varying toys and activities. Recommended for ages 0-5 and their caregivers.

UF/IFAS - Florida-Friendly Landscaping™: Foodscaping for the Suncoast

10:30am–11:30am
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Cooking & Nutrition, Green Living, Lectures, Special Events
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Concerned about rising food prices, limited fresh produce, or simply eager to grow your own food in subtropical Florida? Discover the best fruits, nuts, and foodscaping plants for our region!

Adult Coloring Group

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room A
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Join us on Mondays of the month for adult coloring!  We supply the coloring pages and the pencils. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Gulf Gate Library. Hope to see you there.

A Matter of Balance #5

10:30am–12:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living
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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:

40 Carrots: Partners in Play

12:00pm–1:00pm
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Community Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Special Events

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

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. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play®

12:00pm–1:00pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Storytimes
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Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

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Japan Travelogue: Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Tokugawa - RESCHEDULED FOR NOV. 3

1:00pm–2:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Special Events
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Japan stands as a fascinating mixture of advanced technology and timeless commitment to tradition.

Florida DOH Table - Community Health Action Team

2:00pm–4:00pm
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Healthy Living
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Stop in and learn more about CHAT and find out when and where their next meetings are! 

Bullet Journaling Session #10

3:00pm–4:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults
Community Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Registration Required
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We're back with Session #10! If you weren't at our last sessions, don't worry! Everyone starts somewhere. ✨

If you were with us before, continue meeting your goals and designing more pages with us. 

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Youth Lab: Lava Lamps

3:00pm–4:30pm
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years)
Creation Station
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Registration Required
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In this science themed lab, learn to make a lava lamp that you can customize.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Last Stop Teen Hangout

3:30pm–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.

Teen Writers Club

4:00pm–5:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Veranda Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: , Clubs, , Discussion Groups,
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If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Doodle Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Room
Registration Open
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Teen 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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Come draw with us! In this open hour have fun drawing your own doodle designs.

Monday Game Nights: Family Board Game Night

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Families, All Ages
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Creation Station, Games
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Get ready for an epic night of fun board games at our Game Night!

All ages welcome. Meets 4:30-5:30 p.m. on the first Monday of this month.

Jazz Jam SRQ

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Music in the Libraries, Performances
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Come to listen or to play at this bi-monthly open mic jazz jam session for amateur performers. No registration is required. Bring your instrument, and if you would like to play, you may sign up when you arrive.

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

Job Search Question Session

6:30pm–7:30pm
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Career Journeys, Lectures
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Learn tips and tricks for your job search, and ask questions about websites, cover letters, and more.