Name: Adult Coloring Craze
Start: 2024-12-26T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-26T15:00:00-05:00
Location: North Port Library

Adult Coloring Craze

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Creation Station at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station

Age Group:

Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults

Details:

Join us for a calming and therapeutic coloring session where you can unleash your creativity and unwind. We provide a variety of intricate coloring pages, colored pencils,...

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station

Details:

Join us for a calming and therapeutic coloring session where you can unleash your creativity and unwind.

Genealogy Assistance

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Program Type:

Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults

Details:

Come and get assistance with your genealogy research from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Genealogy

Details:

Come and get assistance with your genealogy research from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.

Balls of yarn of different colors in a basket.

Quirky Knitters

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Details:

Bring your projects, patterns, and questions to Elsie Quirk Library and join the Quirky Knitters for an afternoon of knitting and crochet. All skill levels welcome. Reg...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Program Room

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Bring your projects, patterns, and questions to Elsie Quirk Library and join the Quirky Knitters for an afternoon of knitting and crochet. All skill levels welcome. Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Conference Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Program Type:

Green Living, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Details:

Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them. Get expert advice on your landscaping needs. ...

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Green Living, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them.

Get expert advice on your landscaping needs.

The Knit Happens Club

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Creation Station at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station

Age Group:

Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Details:

Join other local knitters and crocheters while working on individual projects and discussing all things knitting/crocheting. All skill levels welcome. Registration is not req...

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station

Details:

Join other local knitters and crocheters while working on individual projects and discussing all things knitting/crocheting. All skill levels welcome. Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!

Family Movie @ the Library

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm

Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Details:

Come see a movie (To be determined) on our big screen! Free popcorn and lemonade provided.

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Program Type: Movies

Details:

Come see a movie (To be determined) on our big screen! Free popcorn and lemonade provided.

Let's Get Crafty

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Creation Station at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Details:

This program is a unique and sustainable way to explore your creativity and imagination. In this drop-in event, participants are given a variety of leftover materials such as scrap...

Cancelled

Cancelled

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning

Details:

This program is a unique and sustainable way to explore your creativity and imagination.

University of Florida/IFAS Extension Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Fruitville Library

Program Type:

Green Living

Age Group:

Adults

Details:

The Plant Clinic meets in the library lobby. Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified? Homeowners can r...

Library Branch: Fruitville Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Green Living

Details:

The Plant Clinic meets in the library lobby.

Elsie Quirk Library Reading Garden pathway with lined with green plants and trees.

Story Trails in the Reading Garden

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm

Reading Garden at Elsie Quirk Library

Program Type:

Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes

Age Group:

Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)

Details:

Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller. Enjoy a different book each visit. *Weather permitting

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Reading Garden

Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)

Program Type: Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes

Details:

Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller. Enjoy a different book each visit.

*Weather permitting

Intermediate Origami

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm

Creation Station at North Port Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

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...

Registration Open

Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Required

Seats Remaining: 2

Details:

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

Music Club

Saturday, December 28, 2024 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

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 like mus...

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 like music as well.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Beginners Embroidery

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Creation Station at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Details:

Want to learn how to embroider? Join us for an embroidery project and learn the basics. Limited supplies provided, no experience required. Registration Required.

Registration Closed

Required

Registration Closed

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Details:

Want to learn how to embroider? Join us for an embroidery project and learn the basics.

Limited supplies provided, no experience required.

Registration Required.

Coding Club

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Selby Library

Program Type:

Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

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.

Library Branch: Selby Library

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Clubs, 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.

Kid's Origami Workshop

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station

Age Group:

Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Details:

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

Cancelled

Required

Cancelled

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: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station

Details:

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

Teen Advisory Board

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Selby Library

Program Type:

Discussion Groups, Volunteer Orientations & Programs

Age Group:

Teens (13 to 18 years)

Details:

Discuss and plan library programs with other teens.

Library Branch: Selby Library

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Discussion Groups, Volunteer Orientations & Programs

Details:

Discuss and plan library programs with other teens.

Disclaimer(s)

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

SNAP Application Assistance

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 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.

Storytime

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Details:

Join us for storytime! Stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts for little ones and their special grownup.

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

Details:

Join us for storytime! Stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts for little ones and their special grownup.

Adult Coloring Group

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Learning Lab at Gulf Gate Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Details:

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...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Learning Lab

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Details:

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.

Teen Writers Club

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Veranda Room at 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. ...

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

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.

Genealogy Assistance

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Program Type:

Genealogy, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Adults

Details:

Get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers Bring your questions

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

Tech Navigator

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 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

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 mem...

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.

A rainbow of art supplies arranged in a circle.

Tinker Tuesday

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Children (5 to 9 years), Families

Details:

A different project every week! Ages 6+.

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Room: Meeting Room II

Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Families

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Details:

A different project every week!

Ages 6+.

Disclaimer(s)

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

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

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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 CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

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

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LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

Genealogy Assistance

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Program Type:

Genealogy, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Adults

Details:

Assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers Bring your questions

Cancelled

Cancelled

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Genealogy, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers

Bring your questions

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