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This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Doodle Club for Tweens and Teens

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Creation Station at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life
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.

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life
Details:

Come draw with us! In this open hour have fun drawing your own doodle designs.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Creation Station - Holiday Ornament

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Details:

Join us for this special holiday craft. Learn how to Sew an Angel Ornament to display in your home for the holidays.Registration is Required

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Join us for this special holiday craft. Learn how to Sew an Angel Ornament to display in your home for the holidays.

Registration is Required

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.

Pine Needle Basket Weaving Part 1

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Creation Station at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join us for this two-part class to learn the basics of pine needle basket weaving! We will make a sample basket that will show you how to start, design, and finish a basket as well...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Join us for this two-part class to learn the basics of pine needle basket weaving!

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Teen Movie Afternoon

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Drop by the teen room and watch this week's requested movie. Add more wishlist movies to our clipboard request page in the teen room!

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Movies
Details:

Drop by the teen room and watch this week's requested movie. Add more wishlist movies to our clipboard request page in the teen room!

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Teen Room

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning, Movies
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning, Movies
Details:

Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.

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.

Author Talk: Micki Berthelot Morency

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Author Event, Book Discussions, Book Sales, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join us for an engaging afternoon with author Micki Berthelot Morency, as she shares insights into her writing journey, creative process, and the themes that inspire her work.Light...

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, Author Event, Book Discussions, Book Sales, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Details:

Join us for an engaging afternoon with author Micki Berthelot Morency, as she shares insights into her writing journey, creative process, and the themes that inspire her work.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Last Stop Teen Hangout

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

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. The program is open to...

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

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.

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Jam and Cram

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Need a place to get some homework done, write that paper, or work on that group project? Come over to Elsie Quirk Library to study and listen to some tunes while you get your homew...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Details:

Need a place to get some homework done, write that paper, or work on that group project? Come over to Elsie Quirk Library to study and listen to some tunes while you get your homework done!

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Anime Club

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Movies
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Watch anime and discuss your favorite characters. Explore anime-inspired, Asian snacks and crafts. Ages 9-18 are welcome!

Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Movies
Details:

Watch anime and discuss your favorite characters. Explore anime-inspired, Asian snacks and crafts. Ages 9-18 are welcome!

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.

Teen Advisory Board

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Conference Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Plan and Volunteer At Library Events. Provide Feedback on Library Services. Earn Volunteer Hours and Resume credit All while Meeting new Friends, Eating snacks and Playing...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Plan and Volunteer At Library Events.

Provide Feedback on Library Services.

Earn Volunteer Hours and Resume credit

All while Meeting new Friends, Eating snacks and Playing Games!

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.

North Port Library Chess Club

Tuesday, December 3, 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?  All skill levels are welcome, but a basic knowledge of the game is recommended. First & Fourth Tuesday o...

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?  All skill levels are welcome, but a basic knowledge of the game is recommended. First & Fourth Tuesday of every month. 5 - 7 p.m. 

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Sew Fabric Wallets

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Join us tweens and teens as we break out the sewing machines and make fabric two pocket wallets. 

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Join us tweens and teens as we break out the sewing machines and make fabric two pocket wallets. 

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Teen Room

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning, Movies
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning, Movies
Details:

Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Tween and Teen Cricut Crafts

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Join us for a fun Cricut craft session! See the Cricut in action and make a variety of Holiday crafts. Registration is required!

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Join us for a fun Cricut craft session! See the Cricut in action and make a variety of Holiday crafts.

Registration is required!

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Last Stop Teen Hangout

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

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. The program is open to...

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

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.

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.

UF/IFAS: Cooking with Herbs and Spices

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, Performances
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Herbs and spices not only add flavor, they also can help reduce your sodium, fat and sugar intake. Get advice on using herbs and spices in meals, and how to properly store them. ...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, Performances
Details:

Herbs and spices not only add flavor, they also can help reduce your sodium, fat and sugar intake. Get advice on using herbs and spices in meals, and how to properly store them.

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.

Game Night at the Library

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Teen Center at Selby Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Details:

It's Game Night at Selby Library! Join us for a new game to learn and play each week. Recommended for ages 13+. Nov. 6: Yahtzee! Aim for the highest score in this fun dice ...

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Games
Details:

It's Game Night at Selby Library! Join us for a new game to learn and play each week. Recommended for ages 13+.

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 "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 "Families" group.

LEGO® Club

Wednesday, December 4, 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
Details:

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
Details:

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

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 "Families" group.

LEGO® Club

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Details:

Come have some fun at LEGO® Club: Winter Challenge! Each month we'll have a different theme for your builds. Build on your own or as a team. Bring your imagination, and we'll ...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program 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), Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Come have some fun at LEGO® Club: Winter Challenge! Each month we'll have a different theme for your builds. Build on your own or as a team. Bring your imagination, and we'll bring the LEGO® pieces.

For ages 5 and up.

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.

Beginner's Day with Quirky Knitters

Thursday, December 5, 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!

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Knit Happens Club

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Details:

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

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Details:

Join other local knitters and crocheters while working on personal projects and discussing all things knitting/crocheting. All skill levels welcome. Crochet Amigurumi kits will be provided while supplies last.

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.

Pine Needle Basket Weaving Part 2

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Creation Station at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join us for this two-part class to learn the basics of pine needle basket weaving! We will make a sample basket that will show you how to start, design, and finish a basket as well...

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Details:

Join us for this two-part class to learn the basics of pine needle basket weaving!

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Teen Room

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning, Movies
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning, Movies
Details:

Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Last Stop Teen Hangout

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

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. The program is open to...

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

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.