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Health in Motion Bus

Tuesday, May 21, 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.

Passwords 101

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Learn what makes a strong password and how to keep your passwords safe. Registration is required and limited to 15 participants. One name per registration, please.  

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Details:

Learn what makes a strong password and how to keep your passwords safe.

Registration is required and limited to 15 participants. One name per registration, please.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Genealogy Assistance

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Assistance with genealogy questions from knowledgeable and experienced volunteers

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
Details:

Assistance with genealogy questions from knowledgeable and experienced volunteers

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ancient Animal Qigong

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 11:15am - 12:15pm
Meeting Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Clear your mind, find your inner peace and strengthen your body with Certified instructor Gail Petitt as she guides attendees in an ancient mind and body practice that integrates s...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Clear your mind, find your inner peace and strengthen your body with Certified instructor Gail Petitt as she guides attendees in an ancient mind and body practice that integrates slow gentle movements and breath and a relaxed state of mind. 

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

Playing the Ukulele for Fun and... Fun!

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Free classes for adults and seniors. Beginners and intermediate players encouraged, all skill levels are welcome! Learn a I-IV-V or Blues Progression (with 3 chords) to play ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Details:

Free classes for adults and seniors. Beginners and intermediate players encouraged, all skill levels are welcome!

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, May 21, 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, May 21, 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, May 21, 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: Twister Movie Club is every 3rd Tuesday of each month. Movie will begin promptly at 5:30pm. Enjoy a movie with a short discussion afterwards ab...

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: Twister

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.

Master Gardener: Drop In Plant Clinic

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Drop in to receive research-based lawn, landscape, pest management, and gardening help from the University of Florida. These sessions are made possible through a partnership wit...

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

Drop in to receive research-based lawn, landscape, pest management, and gardening help from the University of Florida.

These sessions are made possible through a partnership with UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knit and Crocheting Group

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:15am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Learn to knit or crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! It is recommended to bring your own yarn and needles. Instructor-supplied yarns remain with the instructor weekly until...

Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Learn to knit or crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! It is recommended to bring your own yarn and needles. Instructor-supplied yarns remain with the instructor weekly until piece is completed.

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

Gulf Gate Knitters

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:15am - 1:15pm
Meeting Room B at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join other local knitters for a time to work on individual projects and discuss all things knitting.

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Join other local knitters for a time to work on individual projects and discuss all things knitting.

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

Creation Station: Adult Sewing Lab

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 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. Teen...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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, May 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room II 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: Meeting Room II
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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Let's Craft! Embroidered Pin

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Conference Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Details:

Join us and embroider your very own lapel pin! No experience required. *Registration 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
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Join us and embroider your very own lapel pin! No experience required.

*Registration Required*

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

Mah Jongg for Experienced Players

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
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: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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 "Adults" group.

Socrates Cafe: Open Topic Discussions

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Everyone is welcome to the open-topic discussions of the Socrates Cafe. At each meeting participants may suggest topics, and we vote to choose the topic.  Then we have a moder...

Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Details:

Everyone is welcome to the open-topic discussions of the Socrates Cafe.

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

Tools to Quit Smoking

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Yoga and Gentle Stretching

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Karen Kreisler is a certified meditation, yoga, health and wellness instructor with over ten years of teaching experience. Karen believes that the combination of movement of t...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Healthy Living
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Details:

Karen Kreisler is a certified meditation, yoga, health and wellness instructor with over ten years of teaching experience.

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

Yak and Yarn

Thursday, May 23, 2024 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, May 23, 2024 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.

Good Samaritan Pharmacy

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Conference Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Prescription Assistance for income qualified individuals.

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

Prescription Assistance for income qualified individuals.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Genealogy Assistance

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Come and get assistance with your genealogy research from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
Details:

Come and get assistance with your genealogy research from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.

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, May 23, 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Thursday, May 23, 2024 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.