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Build-A-Button

Thursday, July 11, 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:

Using our button maker machine, you'll have the opportunity to design and create your very own one-of-a-kind buttons. Express yourself, show off your artistic skills, or make a sta...

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:

Using our button maker machine, you'll have the opportunity to design and create your very own one-of-a-kind buttons. Express yourself, show off your artistic skills, or make a statement - the possibilities are endless!

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.

Cricut Discovery

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join us for a fun Cricut program and discover the endless possibilities of this innovative cutting machine. During the session, participants are encouraged to bring their own paper...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Details:

Join us for a fun Cricut program and discover the endless possibilities of this innovative cutting machine. During the session, participants are encouraged to bring their own paper or other materials to create personalized crafts and projects.

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.

Let's Get Crafty

Friday, July 12, 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 walk-in event, participants are given a variety of leftover materials such as scrap...

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.

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

Book Club

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Juliano Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

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...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Details:

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.

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

Pop up Art School- Watercolor Flowers

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Classroom A at Osprey Library and History Center
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Discover the beauty of watercolor paints! Pop up Art School will show you how to mix colors like a pro and you'll learn tips and tricks for creating colorful flowers and leaves. ...

Required
Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Room: Classroom A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Discover the beauty of watercolor paints! Pop up Art School will show you how to mix colors like a pro and you'll learn tips and tricks for creating colorful flowers and leaves.

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.

Adult Coloring Craze

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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 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, Seniors
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. 

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.
This event is in the "Families" group.

The Roots of Black Music in America, Part 2

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Special Events
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Registration Open
Required
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: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 42
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Computer Typing 101

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Career Journeys, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

This class will go over the basics of computer typing using the online platform typingclub.com. Learn how to type using both hands, increase your typing speed, and brush up on some...

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, Technology Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Details:

This class will go over the basics of computer typing using the online platform typingclub.com.

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

Artists in the Library: Books in Full Color

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join artist Barbara Gerdeman to make a mixed media masterpiece. Participants will use Matte Medium to collage strips of old book pages onto canvases, then do photo transfers of ima...

Required
Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Join artist Barbara Gerdeman to make a mixed media masterpiece.

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

Meditation and Guided Imagery

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Self-care and maintenance will be enhanced through meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques. In a fast-paced world of stressors, people can use this time to quiet down a...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living
Details:

Self-care and maintenance will be enhanced through meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques.

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

SNAP Application Assistance

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 3:30pm - 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. 

 

To make an appointment please contact: 

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

Jazz Jam SRQ

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Music in the Libraries, Performances
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

A bi-monthly open mic jazz jam session for amateur jazz performers and listeners.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Music in the Libraries, Performances
Details:

A bi-monthly open mic jazz jam session for amateur jazz performers and listeners.

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.

Health in Motion Bus

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Stop by the Health in Motion Bus to talk to a Nurse with the Florida Health Department with any questions you might have!   No appointment required. 

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Healthy Living
Details:

Stop by the Health in Motion Bus to talk to a Nurse with the Florida Health Department with any questions you might have!

 

No appointment required. 

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.

Travelogues with Jane Mahler: Africa, Part 1

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Cultural Life, Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join world adventurer, Jane Mahler, for a lecture exploring Amboseli National Park, Kenya, and Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda. Amboseli National Park has the most elephants of all...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Cultural Life, Lectures
Details:

Join world adventurer, Jane Mahler, for a lecture exploring Amboseli National Park, Kenya, and Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda. Amboseli National Park has the most elephants of all the parks in Kenya, including some of the oldest.

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

Artists in the Libraries: Books in Full Color

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join us as we create a collage using old book pages, photo transfers, and acrylic inks. *Registration Required*

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Join us as we create a collage using old book pages, photo transfers, and acrylic inks.

*Registration Required*

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

Yes, You! An Entertaining Autobiography in Three Easy Steps

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Have you ever thought about writing a memoir, but didn’t know where to begin? What stories are "must-haves," and what could be (and should be) left out? Join Sarasota author and pu...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Details:

Have you ever thought about writing a memoir, but didn’t know where to begin? What stories are "must-haves," and what could be (and should be) left out?

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

Tech Navigator

Tuesday, July 16, 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 "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.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Creation Station Open House

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Creation Station at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Details:

Curious about the Creation Station? Drop by to see all the tools and equipment we have to get your creativity flowing! This event is to view the Creation Station only; all patron u...

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Details:

Curious about the Creation Station? Drop by to see all the tools and equipment we have to get your creativity flowing! This event is to view the Creation Station only; all patron use of the Creation Station is by appointment.

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, July 16, 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:

This month's movie is: The Legend of Tarzan Movie Club is every 3rd Tuesday of each month. Movie will begin promptly at 5:30pm. Enjoy a movie with a short discussion ...

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:

This month's movie is: The Legend of Tarzan

Movie Club is every 3rd Tuesday of each month.

Movie will begin promptly at 5:30pm.

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

Mah Jongg for Experienced Players

Wednesday, July 17, 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 ...

Registration Open
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 "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.

Artists in the Libraries: Cyanotype Silhouettes

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Artist, Melissa Hoesman will show participants how to create blue cyanotype prints by placing objects and images on treated paper. Participants will then take their arrangements ou...

Required
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Artist, Melissa Hoesman will show participants how to create blue cyanotype prints by placing objects and images on treated paper.

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

Quit Smoking Now

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Discussion Groups, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

The Multi-session program meets weekly for 4 weeks and will provide you with the valuable tools you need to help you quit tobacco. These include preparing to quit tobacco with a qu...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Discussion Groups, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Details:

The Multi-session program meets weekly for 4 weeks and will provide you with the valuable tools you need to help you quit tobacco.

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

Astralis Ensemble Concert: Pathways

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Award-winning musicians, Angela Massey (flute) and Caroline Owen (piano), present “Pathways” taking the audience on a journey through music covering different styles and origins. T...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Required
Seats Remaining: 125
Details:

Award-winning musicians, Angela Massey (flute) and Caroline Owen (piano), present “Pathways” taking the audience on a journey through music covering different styles and origins.

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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Florida's Haunted Paths

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Cultural Life
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Details:

A great adventure starts with a first step, but what if that step gets you a little closer to the dark side of things. Florida is sometimes haunted off the beaten path, but if you ...

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), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Cultural Life
Details:

A great adventure starts with a first step, but what if that step gets you a little closer to the dark side of things.