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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Teen Coloring Mural

05/08/2025 @ 2:00pm to 05/25/2025 @ 5:00pm
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

Calling all teens!

We need your coloring expertise! Help us decorate our teen room with a colorful mural to display up in our teen room! Supplies are always available. Stop by whenever you get a chance in the month of May to participate.

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts
Details:

Calling all teens!

We need your coloring expertise! Help us decorate our teen room with a colorful mural to display up in our teen room! Supplies are always available. Stop by whenever you get a chance in the month of May to participate.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

University of Florida/IFAS Extension Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Green Living
Age Group:
Adults

The Plant Clinic meets in the library lobby.

Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Green Living
Details:

The Plant Clinic meets in the library lobby.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Intermediate Origami

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join Teresa as she teaches even more difficult origami than she does in her beginner class.

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.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Join Teresa as she teaches even more difficult origami than she does in her beginner class.

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.

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Music Club

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults

Jam and learn 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. 

Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Details:

Jam and learn 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. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Fabric Art: Needle Felting with Kat Sjogren

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Needle Felting is a magical process that happens when wool fibers are stabbed repeatedly, creating 2 or 3 dimensional art. It's easy to learn and has a calming effect. Join in as Instructor Kat Sjogren walks us through the needle felting process.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Needle Felting is a magical process that happens when wool fibers are stabbed repeatedly, creating 2 or 3 dimensional art. It's easy to learn and has a calming effect. Join in as Instructor Kat Sjogren walks us through the needle felting process.

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Coding Club

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Games, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Meet other coders 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.

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, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Details:

Meet other coders 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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Kid's Origami Workshop

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Creation Station
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Join Melina and learn how to make your own paper creation! Instructions and supplies provided, just bring your imagination!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Creation Station
Registration Required
Details:

Join Melina and learn how to make your own paper creation! Instructions and supplies provided, just bring your imagination!

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Goofy Gamers

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Creation Station, Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Celebrate the weekend with an hour of open gaming time with board games!

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Creation Station, Games, Special Events
Details:

Celebrate the weekend with an hour of open gaming time with board games!

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Jacob Winge Presents: Florida Shipwrecks

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Lectures, Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

With more than 2000 documented shipwrecks in its waters, Florida ranks second in the U.S. only surpassed by Michigan. Join us for a look at thirty shipwrecks that influenced Florida history through the ages.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Lectures, Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Details:

With more than 2000 documented shipwrecks in its waters, Florida ranks second in the U.S. only surpassed by Michigan. Join us for a look at thirty shipwrecks that influenced Florida history through the ages.

Libraries and History Center Closure

All Day
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library and History Center, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library

Libraries and History Center ClosureWe will resume normal hours on Tuesday, May 27.

Closing
Branches:
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library and History Center, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library
Description:

Libraries and History Center Closure

We will resume normal hours on Tuesday, May 27.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Drums of Unity with Joe Licinski

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Music in the Libraries, Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Drums of Unity is an opportunity for participants to join in a fun, dynamic, and positive group activity. Interaction, cognitive-motor connection, rhythm, active memory and fun are all part of this unique activity.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Music in the Libraries, Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Details:

Drums of Unity is an opportunity for participants to join in a fun, dynamic, and positive group activity. Interaction, cognitive-motor connection, rhythm, active memory and fun are all part of this unique activity.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

It's Library Time!

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families

What time is it? It's library time! Join us in the youth area for stories, songs and rhymes, fun activities, and a craft. Best for ages 0-5, but the whole family is welcome!

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes, Lifelong Learning
Details:

What time is it? It's library time! Join us in the youth area for stories, songs and rhymes, fun activities, and a craft. Best for ages 0-5, but the whole family is welcome!

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.

Wiggle Worm Playtime

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at Selby Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Join Herman the worm puppet for a fun song, then enjoy playing with friends! This playtime is meant for preschoolers, age 3-5.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Join Herman the worm puppet for a fun song, then enjoy playing with friends! This playtime is meant for preschoolers, age 3-5.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Genealogy Assistance

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Genealogy, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults

Get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers

Bring your questions

Cancelled
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers

Bring your questions

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Big Red Bus Blood Drive

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Creation Station at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Special Events, Healthy Living
Age Group:
Adults

Blood drive.

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events, Healthy Living
Details:

Blood drive.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Biorational Pesticides

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Classroom A/B (both rooms) at Osprey Library and History Center
Program Type:
Lectures, Green Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join us for an hour-long discussion around biorational pesticides: alternative options to conventional pesticides.

Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Room: Classroom A/B (both rooms)
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures, Green Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Join us for an hour-long discussion around biorational pesticides: alternative options to conventional pesticides.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Lecture | "Having fun, Wish you Were Here! A History of the Postcard in Florida."

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
History & Culture, Lectures, Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Families

Postcards, as we are familiar with them today, have taken a considerable amount of time to develop. First restricted by size, color, and other regulations, postcard production blossomed in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: History & Culture, Lectures, Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Postcards, as we are familiar with them today, have taken a considerable amount of time to develop. First restricted by size, color, and other regulations, postcard production blossomed in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Monthly Book Club - Gulf Gate

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The great American novel turns 100 this year! Come share your thoughts on Fitzgerald's masterpiece of Jazz Age fiction. 

No registration required. First come, first seated. 

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions, Lifelong Learning
Details:

The great American novel turns 100 this year! Come share your thoughts on Fitzgerald's masterpiece of Jazz Age fiction. 

No registration required. First come, first seated. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Tech Navigator

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Group Study Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, All Ages

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.

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction, Virtual
Details:

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.

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Teen Room

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning, Movies
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

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

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.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Teen Gaming Lounge

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

🎮 Calling All Teens! 🎮

Cancelled
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Games
Details:

🎮 Calling All Teens! 🎮

This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.

Read With The Dogs

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)

Drop in during this one-hour session to meet certified pet therapy dogs from Suncoast Humane Society and their parents.

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Book Discussions, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Drop in during this one-hour session to meet certified pet therapy dogs from Suncoast Humane Society and their parents.

LHR - Historic Preservation Board

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Conference Room at Selby Library
Purpose of Room Use:

Regular Monthly Meeting

Conference Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Selby Library
Room: Conference Room
Purpose of Room Use

Regular Monthly Meeting

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

North Port Library Chess Club

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Cultural Life, Games, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families

Want to play chess? Can’t find someone or somewhere to play? 

Open to chess players of all ages and abilities. Chess sets will be provided but you're also welcome to bring your own. 

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Clubs, Cultural Life, Games, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Want to play chess? Can’t find someone or somewhere to play? 

Open to chess players of all ages and abilities. Chess sets will be provided but you're also welcome to bring your own. 

Disclaimer(s)

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