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Tech Navigator

Tuesday, August 20, 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.

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

Teen Movie Afternoon

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Clubs, Movies
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Drop by the teen room and watch this week's requested movie. Add more wishlist movies to our clipboard request page in the teen room!

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Book Discussions, Clubs, Movies
Details:

Drop by the teen room and watch this week's requested movie. Add more wishlist movies to our clipboard request page in the teen room!

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

Last Stop Teen Hangout

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games. The program is open to...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Details:

LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Meet the Pups!

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

Meet therapy dogs and their owners.  Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets!

Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Meet therapy dogs and their owners.  Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets!

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.

Teen Advisory Board- August

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Plan and Volunteer At Library Events. Provide Feedback on Library Services. Earn Volunteer Hours and Resume credit All while Meeting new Friends, Eating snacks and Playing...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Plan and Volunteer At Library Events.

Provide Feedback on Library Services.

Earn Volunteer Hours and Resume credit

All while Meeting new Friends, Eating snacks and Playing Games!

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.

Movie Club

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Movie Club is every 3rd Tuesday of each month. Movie will begin promptly at 5:30pm. Enjoy a movie with a short discussion afterwards about what you liked or disliked about th...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Details:

Movie Club is every 3rd Tuesday of each month.

Movie will begin promptly at 5:30pm.

Enjoy a movie with a short discussion afterwards about what you liked or disliked about the movie. There will be popcorn and snacks available.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

French Conversation Group

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

  For people who want to improve their French speaking skills and enjoy reading French-language articles and discussing them.  Everyone is welcome to participate in th...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Details:

 

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.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
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: 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), Families
Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning

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.

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.

Knit and Crocheting Group

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 10:15am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Learn to knit or crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! It is recommended to bring your own yarn and needles. Instructor-supplied yarns remain with the instructor weekly until...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Learn to knit or crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! It is recommended to bring your own yarn and needles. Instructor-supplied yarns remain with the instructor weekly until piece is completed.

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 "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Activity Hour

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Details:

Kids can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room.

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Details:

Kids can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Socrates Café: Open Topic Discussions

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at Selby Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Everyone is welcome to the open-topic discussions of the Socrates Cafe. At each meeting participants may suggest topics, and we vote to choose the topic.  Then we have a moder...

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Everyone is welcome to the open-topic discussions of the Socrates Cafe.

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.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Tech Navigator

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Do you want help with... eBooks, movies, eAudiobooks Email how-to Using your device Library Database Resources Cyber Security Questions Printing Questions or s...

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Details:

Do you want help with...

eBooks, movies, eAudiobooks

Email how-to

Using your device

Library Database Resources

Cyber Security Questions

Printing Questions

or something else? 

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

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Details:

Join us at the North Port Library for storytime!  Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed! 

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:

Join us at the North Port Library for storytime!  Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed! 

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.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
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: 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), Families
Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning

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.

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.

Health in Motion Bus: Sarasota Health Department

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
North Port Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

The Health in Motion Bus offers free and low-cost public health services. A registered nurse is available at all visits. Individuals who need follow-up medical care are referred to...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Healthy Living
Details:

The Health in Motion Bus offers free and low-cost public health services. A registered nurse is available at all visits. Individuals who need follow-up medical care are referred to a primary health care provider. No appointment needed.

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

Mah Jongg for Experienced Players

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Games
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Play Mah Jongg with other experienced players in the Rotunda and make new friends! Please bring your own NMJL card with your name on it. A few cards will be provided for those who ...

Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Play Mah Jongg with other experienced players in the Rotunda and make new friends! Please bring your own NMJL card with your name on it.

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

Last Stop Teen Hangout

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games. The program is open to...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Details:

LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games.

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

Teen Gaming Club

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Zone at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Games
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Join other teens this summer for popular card and board games. Attendees will have the ability to play a variety classic and modern games. Refreshments (pizza and drinks) will be p...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Games
Details:

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.

Lego Club

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Games
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
LEGO Club:

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Games

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

SMA "Happy Hour" Jazz Series: Barbara Jordon Swings the Classics.

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

The Sarasota Music Archive presents a JAZZ HAPPY HOUR series: August 21: Jazz Great Barbara Jordan ‘Swings the Classics’ jazz tunes with her quartet. Please register for...

Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Required
Seats Remaining: 150
Details:

The Sarasota Music Archive presents a JAZZ HAPPY HOUR series:

August 21: Jazz Great Barbara Jordan ‘Swings the Classics’ jazz tunes with her quartet.

Please register for each event separately AND each name attending.

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

Yak and Yarn

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Conference Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups
Details:

Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.

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

Tech Navigator

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
North Port Library
Program Type:
Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready t...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
Details:

Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person 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 "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

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
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: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
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.

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

Little Adventures Story Time

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Age Group:
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Details:

For ages 2-5. Join us for story time filled with a variety of early literacy activities that include music, stories, movement, crafts and school readiness. 

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Details:

For ages 2-5. Join us for story time filled with a variety of early literacy activities that include music, stories, movement, crafts and school readiness.