Name: Cosplay Club
Start: 2024-05-25T14:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-05-25T16:00:00-04:00
Location: Selby Library

Cosplay Club

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Selby Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life

Age Group:

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

Details:

Using thrifted and ordinary materials, make these objects for cosplay or everyday wear: hats, capes, swords, tunics, arm and leg guards, animal ears and antennae, tails and MORE! G...

Registration Open

Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Selby Library

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life

Required

Seats Remaining: 27

Details:

Using thrifted and ordinary materials, make these objects for cosplay or everyday wear: hats, capes, swords, tunics, arm and leg guards, animal ears and antennae, tails and MORE!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Origami fish in orange, red and yellow paper

Kid's Origami Workshop

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

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!

Registration Open

Required

Registration Open

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)

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

Required

Seats Remaining: 5

Details:

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

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda 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, 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

Decorate Water Bottle Bags

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Healthy Living

Age Group:

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

Details:

Join us and decorate an insulated water bag for your water bottle, and stay hydrated this summer! Please register.

Registration Open

Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Meeting Room

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Healthy Living

Required

Seats Remaining: 31

Details:

Join us and decorate an insulated water bag for your water bottle, and stay hydrated this summer!

Please register.

Read With The Dogs

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 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)

Details:

Drop in during this one-hour session to meet certified pet therapy dogs from Suncoast Humane Society and their parents. Children are encouraged to read to the dogs to build communi...

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.

Three braided bracelets made with different colors of thread.

Quirky Crafters: Friendship Bracelets

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Details:

Come join Quirky Crafters in making friendship bracelets! Whether you prefer to braid them or bead them, we have you covered. Bring your creativity and hang out with us! No regi...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Program Room

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Details:

Come join Quirky Crafters in making friendship bracelets! Whether you prefer to braid them or bead them, we have you covered. Bring your creativity and hang out with us!

No registration required. For tweens and teens.

North Port Library Chess Club

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

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

Details:

Want to play chess? Can’t find someone or somewhere to play? Wish you knew how? First & Fourth Tuesday of every month. 5 - 7 p.m.

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, Games, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Want to play chess? Can’t find someone or somewhere to play? Wish you knew how? First & Fourth Tuesday of every month. 5 - 7 p.m.

Lego Club

Wednesday, May 29, 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.

Creation Station: Open Lab

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Creation Station at Selby Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction

Age Group:

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

Details:

Get ready to create: you bring the idea, we bring the tools! Come to Open Lab in the Creation Station to bring your design to life. Equipment includes Cricut, sewing machi...

Registration Open

Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Creation Station

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

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

Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Details:

Get ready to create: you bring the idea, we bring the tools!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Balls of yarn of different colors in a basket.

Quirky Knitters

Thursday, May 30, 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!

Chess Club

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Clubs, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

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

Details:

Have you always wanted to learn chess or maybe you already know how to play chess and want to find someone to play against? Either way, this is the club for you! You can develop ch...

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), Families

Program Type: Clubs, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Have you always wanted to learn chess or maybe you already know how to play chess and want to find someone to play against? Either way, this is the club for you!

Nature Printing with Plants

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Classroom A at Osprey Library and History Center

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Youth, Toddlers (1 to 3 years), 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:

Students will learn about the basics of nature printing. Paint will be applied to leaves, ferns, and other plants. The painted nature will then be placed face down on a piece of pa...

Waitlist

Required

Waitlist

Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center

Room: Classroom A

Age Group: Youth, Toddlers (1 to 3 years), 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: Active Older Adult Living, Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Details:

Students will learn about the basics of nature printing. Paint will be applied to leaves, ferns, and other plants. The painted nature will then be placed face down on a piece of paper and pressed down upon firmly.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Summer Learning Ice Cream Kickoff

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Outreach, Special Events

Age Group:

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

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND What better way to celebrate the beginning of summer than FREE ICE CREAM? We're excited to kick off our 2024 Summer Learning program, "Adventure Begins At...

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), 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: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Outreach, Special Events

Details:

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

Library Kickoff: Video Game Bus for Tweens and Teens

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Program Type:

Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024)

Age Group:

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

Details:

Kick off summer learning with a bang! 10 lucky teens will enjoy gaming on an exclusive private video game bus! Registration is required and space is limited!

Registration Closed

Required

Registration Closed

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)

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Details:

Kick off summer learning with a bang!

10 lucky teens will enjoy gaming on an exclusive private video game bus! Registration is required and space is limited!

LEGO Club

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library

Program Type:

Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families

Details:

Ages 5 and up. Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. Creations will be on display in the youth area for one week followi...

Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families

Program Type: Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Ages 5 and up. Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. Creations will be on display in the youth area for one week following the programs.

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.

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

Registration Open

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.

Two children looking into steaming bowls of food.

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.

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!

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

Registration Open

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.

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!

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.

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

Waitlist

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.

North Port Library Chess Club

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

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

Details:

Want to play chess? Can’t find someone or somewhere to play? Wish you knew how? First & Fourth Tuesday of every month. 5 - 7 p.m.

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, Games, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Want to play chess? Can’t find someone or somewhere to play? Wish you knew how? First & Fourth Tuesday of every month. 5 - 7 p.m.

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