Event List

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.

Sam Rivers was a visionary multi-instrumentalist and composer whose adventurous style spanned bebop, free jazz, and orchestral improvisation. His bold, innovative voice helped redefine modern jazz from the 1960s onward.

Witness the incredible freezing power of liquid nitrogen, as it is used to prepare ice cream before your very eyes in this fascinating and educational demonstration. Science has never been so delicious!

Enjoy a cup of tea while discussing British movies and television series with a very welcoming group.

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.

Beeswax candles are a safer and more eco-friendly alternative to traditional paraffin wax candles.

Join the North Port Adult Writers Club! The club welcomes adult writers of all experience levels to engage in creative discussions and participate in writing prompts.

Come to listen or to play at this bi-monthly open mic jazz jam session for amateur performers. No registration is required. Bring your instrument, and if you would like to play, you may sign up when you arrive.

Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. 

Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance.

Come and get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.

Bring your questions!

Kick off your spring by exploring popular chord progressions, practicing fluid transitions, and experimenting with a variety of strumming techniques. For adult beginners and intermediate players.

Registration required.

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.

Join us for the library's Monthly Game Night! Every first Tuesday of the month from 5-7 PM, we invite you to enjoy an evening of fun, friendly competition, and socializing.

Discover how to swap out turfgrass in favor of beneficial alternatives, like Native Sunshine Mimosa, Florida-Friendly Perennial Peanut and more.

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.

Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. 

Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance.

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!

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.

Are you curious about our Creation Station? Join us for Open Lab, where library patrons can explore and experiment with a variety of tools and equipment such as Osmo technology, robots, button makers, and more. 

Join Sarasota Sister Cities for a series of lectures.

Provided by Sister Cities Association of Sarasota.

Join us for the Friday Afternoon Monthly Book Discussion. Every 2nd Friday of the month.

Newcomers are always welcome. Please inquire about a copy of the book at the Information Desk.