OneBlood: Blood Drive

9:30am–2:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Healthy Living
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Save a life! Come to donate blood with OneBlood. Their bus will be in the Selby Library parking lot.

Books and Bling Sale, Friends of North Port Library

10:00am–4:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Juliano Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Book Sales

Art Club for Kids

10:15am–11:15am
Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Meeting Room- Classroom A
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Room: Meeting Room- Classroom A
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
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Every third Saturday of the month, this program will focus on a famous artist. Children will learn about famous artists and their methods and create their own masterpieces based on the style of that artist.

Suncoast Writers Guild Readers Workshop

10:15am–12:00pm
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Youth Activity Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions, Clubs, Discussion Groups, Special Events
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The Suncoast Writers Guild has been helping people develop the craft of writing for 35 years as a safe place to share stories and poems, get feedback, and build connections.

Beginner Origami

10:30am–12:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Creation Station
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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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,
Registration Required
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Join Teresa as she teaches the art of origami. She likes to create items to decorate a home or to give away as a gift. She brings in her own extra work as examples and sometimes to give away.

Read with the Dogs

11:15am–12:15pm
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Classroom B
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Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Room: Classroom B
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type:
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Every third Saturday of the month, children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Secret Pizza Party

12:00pm–1:00pm
Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, Special Events, Storytimes
Registration Required
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SHHHHH! Can you keep a secret? Want to come to a pizza party at the library?

Music Club

12:00pm–1:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Music in the Libraries
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Jam and learn in the Teen Center 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 enjoy music. 

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

Death Cafe

1:30pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Youth Activity Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Groups
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The Death Cafe returns to the Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library every third Saturday of the month! Join us for an open discussion about death and life, dying, end-of life topics and their place in our lives. Come and share.

Movie Day: "Wicked"

1:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
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), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Movies, Music in the Libraries
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Celebrate the movie theatre release of "Wicked: For Good"!

Join us this afternoon at 1:30pm for a showing of "Wicked" a fantasy/musical movie rated PG. The movie runs for 2 hours and 40 minutes. There will be snacks available.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Coding Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Games, Technology Instruction
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Meet other coders in the Teen Center 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.

Family Trivia

2:00pm–3:00pm
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Program Type: Games, Lifelong Learning
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Enjoy an afternoon of trivia fun with the whole family! Best for all ages.

Teen Advisory Board

3:00pm–4:00pm
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: Volunteer Orientations & Programs
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Want to get more involved with the library?

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

Off the Page: Chris Bohjalian

3:00pm–4:30pm
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Rotunda
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Rotunda
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Event, Book Sales, Off the Page Literary Celebration
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Off the Page Literary Celebration

The Off the Page Literary Celebration, hosted by Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources, features bestselling authors, writing workshops, book signings, and more during the month of November. All Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources locations participate. Events are also held at partner locations like Ringling College of Art and Design, or other offsite locations.

Books will be for sale at this event. The author will be available for book signing after the program.