Name: Let's Get Crafty
Start: 2025-08-22T14:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-08-22T16:00:00-04:00
Location: North Port Library

Let's Get Crafty

Friday, August 22, 2025 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:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Details:

This program is a unique and sustainable way to explore your creativity and imagination. In this drop-in event, participants are given a variety of leftover materials such as scrap...

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), 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.

University of Florida/IFAS Extension Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Fruitville Library

Program Type:

Green Living

Age Group:

Adults

Details:

The Plant Clinic meets in the library lobby. Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified? Homeowners can r...

Library Branch: Fruitville Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Green Living

Details:

The Plant Clinic meets in the library lobby.

Genealogy Assistance

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Program Type:

Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults

Details:

Get genealogy research assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.Bring your questions!

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Genealogy

Details:

Get genealogy research assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.

Bring your questions!

North Port Library Chess Club

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Clubs, Cultural Life, 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? Open to chess players of all ages and abilities. Chess experience is recommended. First & Fourth Tuesda...

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, Cultural Life, Games, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Want to play chess? Can’t find someone or somewhere to play?

Open to chess players of all ages and abilities. Chess experience is recommended.

First & Fourth Tuesday of every month. 5 - 7 p.m.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Cine Selby

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

Adults

Details:

Enjoy some award winning international films with English subtitles.

Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movies

Details:

Enjoy some award winning international films with English subtitles.

Knit and Crocheting Group

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 10:15am - 12:00pm

Conference Room at Fruitville Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Adults

Details:

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 lear...

Library Branch: Fruitville Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Details:

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.

Socrates Cafe: Open Topic Discussions

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 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.

Tools to Quit Smoking

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 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.

The Knit Happens Club

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Creation Station at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

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: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups

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.

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Thursday, August 28, 2025 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.

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

All Day

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library and History Center, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

Closing

Branches:

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library and History Center, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library

Description:

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

Creative Writers Circle

Monday, September 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Juliano Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Career Journeys, Clubs, Discussion Groups

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Details:

Join the North Port Creative Writers Circle, meeting the 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month. The club welcomes adult writers of all experience levels to engage in creative discussions...

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Juliano Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Career Journeys, Clubs, Discussion Groups

Details:

Join the North Port Creative Writers Circle, meeting the 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month.

North Port Library Chess Club

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Clubs, Cultural Life, 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? Open to chess players of all ages and abilities. Chess experience is recommended. First & Fourth Tuesda...

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, Cultural Life, Games, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Want to play chess? Can’t find someone or somewhere to play?

Open to chess players of all ages and abilities. Chess experience is recommended.

First & Fourth Tuesday of every month. 5 - 7 p.m.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Knit and Crocheting Group

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 10:15am - 12:00pm

Conference Room at Fruitville Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Adults

Details:

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 lear...

Library Branch: Fruitville Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Details:

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.

Socrates Café: Open Topic Discussions

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Conference Room at Selby Library

Program Type:

Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning

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: Selby Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning

Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

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

A picture of a therapy dog and her handler reading a book.

Adult Reading with the Dogs

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Details:

Calling all readers: our dog friends from the Suncoast Humane Society are returning to the Jacaranda Library, and they want you to read to them! These gentle furry friends are c...

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Room: Youth Activity Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Special Events

Details:

Calling all readers: our dog friends from the Suncoast Humane Society are returning to the Jacaranda Library, and they want you to read to them!

The Knit Happens Club

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Creation Station at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

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: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups

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.

Book Discussion

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Conference Room at Fruitville Library

Program Type:

Book Discussions

Age Group:

Adults

Details:

Join us on the first Thursday of the month to discuss our selection. Limited to 20 participants. Register at the Fruitville Reference Desk or call 941 861-2518

Library Branch: Fruitville Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussions

Details:

Join us on the first Thursday of the month to discuss our selection. Limited to 20 participants. Register at the Fruitville Reference Desk or call 941 861-2518

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Thursday, September 4, 2025 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.

Life After Downton Abbey

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Juliano Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Discussion Groups, Movies

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Details:

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

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Juliano Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Discussion Groups, Movies

Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

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

Creation Station Open Lab

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Creation Station at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Details:

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, ro...

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Details:

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.

Creation Station: Experienced Sewing Lab

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

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:

Do you need access to a sewing machine for a project? This is an open lab for teens and adults with basic sewing machine experience. Please bring your own supplies as library suppl...

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:

Do you need access to a sewing machine for a project? This is an open lab for teens and adults with basic sewing machine experience. Please bring your own supplies as library supplies are limited.

Computer Basics

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Creation Station at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Career Journeys, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Details:

This class will go over various subjects concerning computer basics. Basic computer typing skills required. Registration Required

Required

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Career Journeys, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction

Required

Seats Remaining: 6

Details:

This class will go over various subjects concerning computer basics. Basic computer typing skills required.

Registration Required

Genealogy Assistance

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Program Type:

Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults

Details:

Get genealogy research assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.Bring your questions!

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Genealogy

Details:

Get genealogy research assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.

Bring your questions!

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