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This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Details:

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 Educator...

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

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.

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

Summer Teen Hangout

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Join us for our Summer Teen Hangout! Our teen room is designed specifically for teenagers to come together, relax, read, and enjoy some fun activities. We'll have board gam...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Details:

Join us for our Summer Teen Hangout!

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 "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Forty Carrots: Welcome to Our World

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Families
Details:

Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and wonder. Join other families navigating the newborn phase in a supportive and ...

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Families
Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and wonder.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Socrates Cafe

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Conference Room at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Socrates Cafe is a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of Socratic method...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Details:

Socrates Cafe is a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of Socratic method: we learn more when we respectfully listen to and debate ideas wit

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

Mystery Lover's Book Club: "The Searcher" (Live)

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Events
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join us for our monthly book club that delves deep into mysteries!  Each month we will explore a different genre within the mystery book category, such as Nordic Noir, Cozy, ...

Registration Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Details:

Join us for our monthly book club that delves deep into mysteries! 

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.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Youth Birdwatching 101

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Details:

Join the Venice Area Audubon Society for an exciting birdwatching program at our library! Discover the incredible variety of bird species that inhabit our area and learn how to ide...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Details:

Join the Venice Area Audubon Society for an exciting birdwatching program at our library! Discover the incredible variety of bird species that inhabit our area and learn how to identify them by their unique calls and traits.

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

Meditation and Guided Imagery

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Self-care and maintenance will be enhanced through meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques. In a fast-paced world of stressors, people can use this time to quiet down a...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living
Details:

Self-care and maintenance will be enhanced through meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques.

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

SNAP Application Assistance

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Group Study Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

A representative from All Faiths Food Bank will be available to help with your SNAP application.  Appointments are preferred but not required.    To make an...

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Healthy Living
Details:

A representative from All Faiths Food Bank will be available to help with your SNAP application. 

Appointments are preferred but not required. 

 

To make an appointment please contact: 

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.

Adventure Writing

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Jeffrey Shuster is a graduate of UCF with a MFA in creative writing. He will guide participants on how to write engaging adventure fiction.  Participants will test out new ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Details:

Jeffrey Shuster is a graduate of UCF with a MFA in creative writing. He will guide participants on how to write engaging adventure fiction. 

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

Animondays

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Movies
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

If you like watching Anime and are  interested in trying Japanese snacks, then join us every first Monday of the month from 4-5:30.

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Cultural Life, Movies
Details:

If you like watching Anime and are  interested in trying Japanese snacks, then join us every first Monday of the month from 4-5:30.

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

Teen Writers Club

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Port Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to branch out and grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club! We will be meeting weekly on Mondays @ 4 p.m. Ages...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Details:

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to branch out and grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club! We will be meeting weekly on Mondays @ 4 p.m. Ages 12-18 welcome!

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

Doodle Club

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Come draw with us! In this open hour have fun drawing your own doodle designs.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Details:

Come draw with us! In this open hour have fun drawing your own doodle designs.

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

Jazz Jam SRQ

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Music in the Libraries, Performances
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

A bi-monthly open mic jazz jam session for amateur jazz performers and listeners.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Music in the Libraries, Performances
Details:

A bi-monthly open mic jazz jam session for amateur jazz performers and listeners.

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.

Creation Station - Open Sewing Lab

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Details:

Use 1 of 5 Brother sewing machines on Your Own Project. Must Know How to Sew.  Machines Available on first come first serve basis.

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Use 1 of 5 Brother sewing machines on Your Own ProjectMust Know How to Sew.  Machines Available on first come first serve basis.

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.

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
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 yo...

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

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.

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.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Details:

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 Educator...

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: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Details:

For mobile babies to 5 years old.

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.

Storytime Adventures

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Details:

Come join us for a fun time of stories, music and movement. We will read a featured book and do some fun activities. It is geared for ages 3-5 but all are welcome. Space is l...

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: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Details:

Come join us for a fun time of stories, music and movement. We will read a featured book and do some fun activities.

It is geared for ages 3-5 but all are welcome.

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

All Ages Coloring Lounge

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join us for a fun and unique way to unwind, reduce stress, and express your creativity at the Shannon Staub Library! We will have coloring pages for all ages, from fun kids-frie...

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts
Details:

Join us for a fun and unique way to unwind, reduce stress, and express your creativity at the Shannon Staub Library!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Genealogy Assistance

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Cancelled
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
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.

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
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 yo...

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

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.

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

Summer Teen Hangout

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Join us for our Summer Teen Hangout! Our teen room is designed specifically for teenagers to come together, relax, read, and enjoy some fun activities. We'll have board gam...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Details:

Join us for our Summer Teen Hangout!

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 "All Ages" group.

Delicious Science with Sub Zero Ice Cream - Summer Kick-Off

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

Explore the world of chemical reactions featuring liquid nitrogen, as Sub-Zero provides fun demonstrations of scientific principles, ending with a frozen treat! Be a part of t...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Events
Details:

Explore the world of chemical reactions featuring liquid nitrogen, as Sub-Zero provides fun demonstrations of scientific principles, ending with a frozen treat! Be a part of these interactive scientific demonstrations of the power of liquid n

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

Youth Summer Program - DJ Music & and Photo Booth

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Special Events
Age Group:
Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Details:

All ages. Move and dance to the music with DJ Jamaal Day. Put on funny props and pose in the free photo booth.  Space is limited. First come, first served. Please come to t...

Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Special Events
Details:

All ages. Move and dance to the music with DJ Jamaal Day. Put on funny props and pose in the free photo booth. 

Space is limited. First come, first served. Please come to the Youth Desk and get your stickets, starting at 1pm.

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

Needle Felting for Tweens and Teens

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Sculpt and shape 2D and 3D figures using wool and special felting needles. Please register for this unique crafting experience.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Sculpt and shape 2D and 3D figures using wool and special felting needles.

Please register for this unique crafting experience.