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Creation Station Wood Craft Workshop

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Join us for the Monthly Creation Station Wood Craft. Each month, attendees will assemble and paint an item themed for the month. Advance registration is required due to limited seats. This is a Friends of the Gulf Gate Library sponsored event.

Cancelled
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Registration Required
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Join us for the Monthly Creation Station Wood Craft. Each month, attendees will assemble and paint an item themed for the month. Advance registration is required due to limited seats. This is a Friends of the Gulf Gate Library sponsored event.

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Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
North Port Library
Program Type:
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Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Join Sarasota Extension Services Master Gardeners for questions pertaining to Florida-friendly gardening, composting, and identifying insects.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages
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Join Sarasota Extension Services Master Gardeners for questions pertaining to Florida-friendly gardening, composting, and identifying insects.

Knitting Basket

Knit and Crocheting Group

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:15am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station,
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Families

Join us at the Fruitville Library with your knit/crochet projects. All ages and skills are welcome. Supplies and knowledgeable members are on hand to help anyone interested in learning to knit or crochet. 

Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station,
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Join us at the Fruitville Library with your knit/crochet projects. All ages and skills are welcome. Supplies and knowledgeable members are on hand to help anyone interested in learning to knit or crochet. 

Sarasota County Health in Motion Bus

Health in Motion

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages

The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, Health in Motion staff will be on-site to provide no-cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellness.

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Healthy Living
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The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, Health in Motion staff will be on-site to provide no-cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellness.

A Tropicana truck in Bradenton is parked while being loaded with oranges.

The History of Tropicana

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Classroom A/B (Staff only)) at Osprey Library and History Center
Program Type:
Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

The History of Tropicana

Presented by:

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Room: Classroom A/B (Staff only))
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
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The History of Tropicana

Presented by:

Sock Snowman Craft

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Get creative this holiday season and make your own Sock Snowman Craft with us!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Registration Required
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Get creative this holiday season and make your own Sock Snowman Craft with us!

Teen

Last Stop Teen Hangout

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

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.

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

Fish in an aquarium

Discover Undersea Creatures with MISS

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Green Living
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Learn more about the day of the life of a marine biologist in this exciting workshop with shark scientist Norah Mendoza!

Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Green Living
Registration Required
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Learn more about the day of the life of a marine biologist in this exciting workshop with shark scientist Norah Mendoza!

Paint an ornament

Paint An Ornament

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Special Events
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Happy Holidays! Come paint a keepsake wooden ornament to take home for your tree! We take care of the mess, you bring the imagination!

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Special Events
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Happy Holidays! Come paint a keepsake wooden ornament to take home for your tree! We take care of the mess, you bring the imagination!

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A Christmas Elf Escape Game

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Games, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

It is almost time to get Santa's sleigh in the air, but the start button is missing. Our head elf is looking, but as he is easily distracted, he needs some help to find it. Can you start the sleigh and save Christmas?

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Games, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
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It is almost time to get Santa's sleigh in the air, but the start button is missing. Our head elf is looking, but as he is easily distracted, he needs some help to find it. Can you start the sleigh and save Christmas?

Disclaimer(s)

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

Teen Craft Zone: Make a Holiday Mug

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Learning Lab at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

Design a cozy mug for yourself or a loved one using our Cricut machine! 

Space is limited. Registration required. For ages 13-18 only.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
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Design a cozy mug for yourself or a loved one using our Cricut machine! 

Space is limited. Registration required. For ages 13-18 only.

Lego Pile

LEGO® Club

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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

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

Breaking the Rules with One Seed! - Herb Trio

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Green Living, Lectures
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Why grow just one herb when you can grow three? Let's get together and talk about growing and preparing herbs.
 
Join us for One Seed and explore how to grow and use a special edible crop.
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Green Living, Lectures
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Why grow just one herb when you can grow three? Let's get together and talk about growing and preparing herbs.
 
Join us for One Seed and explore how to grow and use a special edible crop.
Bingo

Book Shop Bingo

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join us for a fun game of Bingo at the library! Book prizes graciously donated by the Friends of the Jacaranda Public Library Book Shop. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
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Join us for a fun game of Bingo at the library! Book prizes graciously donated by the Friends of the Jacaranda Public Library Book Shop. 

Balls of yarn of different colors in a basket.

Quirky Knitters

Thursday, December 11, 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

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!

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
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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!

Teen

Last Stop Teen Hangout

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

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.

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

a Christmas tree by a fireplace

A Christmas Carol Read-Aloud

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Performances
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families

Enjoy live music, carols, cookies, hot cocoa, and be a part of the abridged version of the beloved classic story by Charles Dickens!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Cultural Life, Performances
Registration Required
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Enjoy live music, carols, cookies, hot cocoa, and be a part of the abridged version of the beloved classic story by Charles Dickens!

Homeschoolers at the Library

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Games, Lifelong Learning
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), Families

A time for homeschool children and their families to socialize, participate in arts and crafts, STEM activities and more!

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
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), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Games, Lifelong Learning
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A time for homeschool children and their families to socialize, participate in arts and crafts, STEM activities and more!

Disclaimer(s)

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

ukulele

Music | Holiday Music, performed by the Hawaiian Shirts Ukulele Band

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Staff only) at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families

"You better watch out. 

        You better not cry.

                      You better not pout."  

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Staff only)
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries, Performances
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"You better watch out. 

        You better not cry.

                      You better not pout."  

Quill & Ink

Teen Writing Group

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Career Journeys, Clubs, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

Unleash your creativity in a supportive space!

Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Career Journeys, Clubs, Lifelong Learning
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Unleash your creativity in a supportive space!

Teen

Last Stop Teen Hangout

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

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.

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

UF/IFAS: Florida-Friendly Landscaping™: Planting for Suncoast Hummingbirds

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Green Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Learn how to attract and ID local Hummingbirds. 

Then learn about what plants you can place in your landscape to help them thrive.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Green Living, Lifelong Learning
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Learn how to attract and ID local Hummingbirds. 

Then learn about what plants you can place in your landscape to help them thrive.

Music notes on a square yellow sign.

Level Up Your Guitar Theory Practice and Recital

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Career Journeys, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Enjoy a public practice and final recital from participants in the Level Up Your Guitar Theory class! The official recital begins at 11:30am and ends at 12:30pm.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Career Journeys, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances
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Enjoy a public practice and final recital from participants in the Level Up Your Guitar Theory class! The official recital begins at 11:30am and ends at 12:30pm.

Disclaimer(s)

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

gingerbread

Gingerbread House Workshop

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 2:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cooking & Nutrition, Special Events
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families

Join us to create your own festive Gingerbread House!  Using graham crackers* and icing, decorate an individual gingerbread house to your heart's content.

Waitlist
Registration Required
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: Arts & Crafts, Cooking & Nutrition, Special Events
Registration Required
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Join us to create your own festive Gingerbread House!  Using graham crackers* and icing, decorate an individual gingerbread house to your heart's content.

Disclaimer(s)

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