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Creation Station: Experienced Sewing Lab

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Creation Station at Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Do you need access to a sewing machine for practice? Or do you need help with a sewing or mending project? This is an open lab for adults with basic sewing machine experience. ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Details:

Do you need access to a sewing machine for practice? Or do you need help with a sewing or mending project? This is an open lab for adults with basic sewing machine experience. 

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.

Drop-In Jewelry Making for Adults

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, *Lifelong Learning*
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Get your bling on!  Looking to try a new craft/art form? Join us for our monthly Creation Station drop-in DIY jewelry making sessions! 

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, *Lifelong Learning*
Details:

Get your bling on! 

 Looking to try a new craft/art form? Join us for our monthly Creation Station drop-in DIY jewelry making sessions!

 

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.

Chef Warren: Decadent Desserts

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
*Cultural Life*, *Healthy Living*, Lectures, *Lifelong Learning*
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Move beyond baking and learn to create incredible and healthy desserts that won't monopolize your time and heat up your kitchen.Registration required

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Cultural Life*, *Healthy Living*, Lectures, *Lifelong Learning*
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Move beyond baking and learn to create incredible and healthy desserts that won't monopolize your time and heat up your kitchen.

Registration required

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

Tools to Quit Smoking

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
*Lifelong Learning*, *Healthy Living*
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Through Tobacco Free Florida’s Quit Your Way Program, Gulfcoast South AHEC (GSAHEC) offers free Group Quit sessions to tobacco users free of charge. GSAHEC’s Tobacco...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Lifelong Learning*, *Healthy Living*
Details:

Through Tobacco Free Florida’s Quit Your Way Program, Gulfcoast South AHEC (GSAHEC) offers free Group Quit sessions to tobacco users free of charge.

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

Food Smarts for Adults

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
*Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning*
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Get tips on healthy eating and meal ideas during the Food Smarts program presented by All Faiths Food Bank and go home with a free bag of groceries! Each class will ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning*
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Get tips on healthy eating and meal ideas during the Food Smarts program presented by All Faiths Food Bank and go home with a free bag of groceries! Each class will include a brief nutri

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.

Writing Poetry with Dr. Roger Singer: Part 3

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
*Cultural Life*, Lectures, *Lifelong Learning*
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

PART 3Immerse yourself in the art of free verse poetry with Dr. Roger Singer, a Poet Laureate Emeritus of Connecticut. In this 4-part series you will learn from examples of famous ...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Cultural Life*, Lectures, *Lifelong Learning*
Details:

PART 3

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

Yak and Yarn

Thursday, February 27, 2025 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, February 27, 2025 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Mah Jongg for Experienced Players

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, Games, *Lifelong Learning*
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

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

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, Games, *Lifelong Learning*
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Play Mah Jongg in the rotunda with other experienced players in the Rotunda and make new friends! Please bring your own NMJL card with your name on it. You must be experienced enough to complete four games per hour to participate.

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

Creation Station Adult Lab: Intro to 3D Printing - Luggage Tag

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Creation Station at Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Learn to create a simple 3D luggage tag using Tinkercad, a free program that is great for beginners. Staff will print your design on the library's 3D printer, and you may pick it u...

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Learn to create a simple 3D luggage tag using Tinkercad, a free program that is great for beginners. Staff will print your design on the library's 3D printer, and you may pick it up the following week.

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 "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.

Quirky Knitters

Thursday, February 27, 2025 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!

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.

The Knit Happens Club

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

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

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, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups
Details:

Join other local knitters and crocheters while working on personal projects and discussing all things knitting/crocheting. All skill levels welcome. 

Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!

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

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Thursday, February 27, 2025 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.

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

Spanish Conversation Group

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room B at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Discussion Groups, *Lifelong Learning*
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, *Lifelong Learning*
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Creation Station Craft: Apron Embroidery (02/27 session)

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, *Lifelong Learning*
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

This Creation Station craft invites you to explore the wonderful world of machine embroidery! Building on the skills learned in January's apron sewing craft, you will learn to use ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, *Lifelong Learning*
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Details:

This Creation Station craft invites you to explore the wonderful world of machine embroidery!

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

A Matter of Balance #2

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, *Healthy Living*
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to help people learn practical strategies to manage falls and increase physical activity levels. Participants will lea...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, *Healthy Living*
Details:

A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to help people learn practical strategies to manage falls and increase physical activity levels. 

Participants will learn:

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

Adult Craft Workshop

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join us for a lovely craft to make heart-shaped wreaths using recycled puzzle pieces! Registration required as space is limited.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Join us for a lovely craft to make heart-shaped wreaths using recycled puzzle pieces! 

Registration required as space is limited.

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.

FL's Infamous Outlaws & Villains

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, *Cultural Life*, History & Culture, *Lifelong Learning*
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Not everyone that comes to Florida is here for the sunny beaches and plentiful golf courses. Florida has been a refuge for outcasts and scoundrels for centuries. Join us as we disc...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, *Cultural Life*, History & Culture, *Lifelong Learning*
Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Details:

Not everyone that comes to Florida is here for the sunny beaches and plentiful golf courses. Florida has been a refuge for outcasts and scoundrels for centuries.

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

The Roots of Black Music in America with Karluss Trapp

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
*Cultural Life*, Music in the Libraries
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Producer, songwriter, teacher, and troubadour, Karlus Trapp’s presents his delightful, educational and entertaining presentation “The Roots of Black Music in America.” It is a 100 ...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Cultural Life*, Music in the Libraries
Details:

Producer, songwriter, teacher, and troubadour, Karlus Trapp’s presents his delightful, educational and entertaining presentation “The Roots of Black Music in America.” It is a 100 year journey back through time, and offers a fresh perspective thro

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.

OneBlood: Blood Drive

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
*Healthy Living*
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Save a life! Come to donate blood with OneBlood. Their bus will be in the Selby Library parking lot. Learn more and register on their site here. For ages 16 and up. Ages ...

Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Healthy Living*
Details:

Save a life! Come to donate blood with OneBlood. Their bus will be in the Selby Library parking lot.

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.

Make and Take

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Veranda Room 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:

Join us for an enjoyable craft session in the Veranda Room at the North Port Public Library! It will be a fun time of learning and building new crafting skills. Local artist, Jenni...

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, *Cultural Life*, *Lifelong Learning*
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Join us for an enjoyable craft session in the Veranda Room at the North Port Public Library! It will be a fun time of learning and building new crafting skills.

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.

Creation Station: Experienced Sewing Lab

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
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:

Do you need access to a sewing machine for a project? This is an open lab for teens and adults with basic sewing machine experience. Please bring your own supplies as library suppl...

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:

Do you need access to a sewing machine for a project? This is an open lab for teens and adults with basic sewing machine experience. Please bring your own supplies as library supplies are limited.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
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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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
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Stencil Art -Sea Life Note Cards

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Classroom A/B (both rooms) at Osprey Library and History Center
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, Arts & Crafts, One Book Sarasota
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), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Details:

Patrons of all ages can transform blank notecards into beautiful sea life art using stencils and paint. Bring your creative spirit for this self-paced activity that employs a varie...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Room: Classroom A/B (both rooms)
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), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, Arts & Crafts, One Book Sarasota
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Details:

Patrons of all ages can transform blank notecards into beautiful sea life art using stencils and paint. Bring your creative spirit for this self-paced activity that employs a variety of art supplies.

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

Computer Basics

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, *Career Journeys*, Creation Station, *Lifelong Learning*, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

This class will go over various subjects concerning computer basics. Basic computer typing skills required. Registration Required

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, *Career Journeys*, Creation Station, *Lifelong Learning*, Technology Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Details:

This class will go over various subjects concerning computer basics. Basic computer typing skills required.

Registration Required