Forever Fit

10:15am–11:00am
Adults, Seniors
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
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Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. 

Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance.

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

10:15am–11:15am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Meeting Room II
Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes
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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.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

10:15am–11:15am
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Veranda Room
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Games, 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.

Tech Basics: Organize Your Computer Files

10:30am–11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
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This workshop is for those who have some experience with computers and who want to feel comfortable and confident managing their files.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Genealogy Assistance

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Genealogy
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Come and get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.

Bring your questions!

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

12:00pm–1:00pm
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Veranda Room
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Games, 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.

Nutrition Cooking Class

12:00pm–1:00pm
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking & Nutrition, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
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Learn how to make balanced, tasty, and nourishing meals get simple strategies for eating healthy, participate in fun activities!

Registration required as space is limited.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Creative Spirit Art Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Classroom A/B
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Osprey Library
Room: Classroom A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
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This group of local professional artists helps to spread the love of art, creativity, and human connection by presenting a new art project/technique each month. No prior experience is necessary.

Adult Craft: Soapmaking (session 1)

2:00pm–4:00pm
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
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Back by popular demand! We will use glycerin soap base to create beautiful soaps with a wide variety of scents.

All supplies provided, and space is limited.

Genealogy Assistance

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Genealogy
Registration Required
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Come and get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers

Bring your questions!

REGISTER  AT THE  INFORMATION DESK

Tech Navigator

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Group Study Room
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Technology Instruction, Virtual
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Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person or distance appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.

Crystal Bowl Sound Bath

4:00pm–5:00pm
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Veranda Room
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Healthy Living, Music in the Libraries
Registration Required
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Everything in our universe is information and energy vibrating at specific frequencies. Music is a powerful tool to guide consciousness into higher realms and induce healing.

Read With The Dogs

4:00pm–5:00pm
All Ages
Rotunda
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Rotunda
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Healthy Living
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Read with the Dogs

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. The dogs love the attention and the kids love the interactions.

Meet therapy dogs and their owners, and enjoy the benefits of socializing and reading. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Anime Club

4:45pm–6:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Learning Lab
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning, Movies
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Want more anime or manga in your life? Whether you’ve just discovered anime or you’ve been reading manga for years, this is the place to meet fellow fans, watch and discuss your favorite series, and eat yummy snacks!

SRQ Makers Group Meetup

6:00pm–7:30pm
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Creation Station
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Discussion Groups
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This meetup is for anyone in the Sarasota area who is interested in all things DIY, hobby electronics, robotics, coding, 3D printing, and more.

Reservation

Warm Mineral Springs / Little Salt Spring Archaeological Society

6:30pm–7:15pm
Veranda Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Purpose of Room Use

Monthly meeting for the Warm Mineral Springs / Little Salt Spring Archaeological Society. Open to the public.