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

Saturday, June 1, 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Computer Basics

Saturday, June 1, 2024 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. Specific Topic TBD (to be decided at a later date). Registration R...

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, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Details:

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

Specific Topic TBD (to be decided at a later date).

Registration Required

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

Creation Station - Open Sewing Lab

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Details:

Use 1 of 5 Brother sewing machines on Your Own Project. Must Know How to Sew.  Machines Available on first come first serve basis.

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Use 1 of 5 Brother sewing machines on Your Own ProjectMust Know How to Sew.  Machines Available on first come first serve basis.

This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Tinker Tuesday

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Details:

A different project every week! Ages 6+.

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Details:

A different project every week!

Ages 6+.

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 "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
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.

Summer Kick Off: Adventure is Out There

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Games, Special Events
Age Group:
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), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Details:

All ages are invited to begin their summer adventure at our FREE kickoff party! Embark on a quest to unravel the mysteries of Bigfoot, then enjoy a face painter, food, and more! Do...

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Age Group: 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), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Games, Special Events
Details:

All ages are invited to begin their summer adventure at our FREE kickoff party! Embark on a quest to unravel the mysteries of Bigfoot, then enjoy a face painter, food, and more! Don’t forget to document all the fun with our 360° camera!

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.

Cosplay Prep

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Details:

Curious about cosplay? Whether it's your first build or your fifth (or even your fiftieth), join us to craft your own cosplay for SRQCon 2024! We provide the tools and technical kn...

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Details:

Curious about cosplay? Whether it's your first build or your fifth (or even your fiftieth), join us to craft your own cosplay for SRQCon 2024!

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, June 5, 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
LEGO Club:

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, 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

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

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

Adult Coloring Craze

Thursday, June 6, 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 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
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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Build-A-Button

Thursday, June 6, 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Playing Ukulele for Fun in the Sun!

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Free classes for adults and seniors.  Learn a I-IV-V or Blues Progression (with 3 chords) to play dozens of well-known songs Develop a vocabulary of ukulele chords A...

Registration Open
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), Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Details:

Free classes for adults and seniors. 

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, June 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, 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 Closed
Required
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, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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, June 7, 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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
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.

Rock Painting

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life
Age Group:
Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Details:

Drop-in to make a mini masterpiece on a rock! All you need is your imagination. All supplies provided for this FREE activity for all ages. 

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), 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), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life
Details:

Drop-in to make a mini masterpiece on a rock! All you need is your imagination. All supplies provided for this FREE activity for all ages. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

SRQCon 2024

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Author Event, Book Discussions, Creation Station, Games, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Movies, Outreach, Performances, Special Events
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

Selby Library's annual pop culture convention returns on June 8!  Selby Library's annual pop culture convention, SRQCon, returns again on Saturday, June 8th! This all-ages ...

Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Author Event, Book Discussions, Creation Station, Games, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Movies, Outreach, Performances, Special Events
Details:

Selby Library's annual pop culture convention returns on June 8! 

Selby Library's annual pop culture

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, June 8, 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Computer Typing 101

Saturday, June 8, 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: 5
Details:

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

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.

Learn About Composting with Sunshine Community Compost

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Creation Station, Green Living
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Details:

Begin your journey of starting composting by joining us for this workshop facilitated by Sunshine Community Compost! Families are invited to learn all about this process of turning...

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
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), Creation Station, Green Living
Details:

Begin your journey of starting composting by joining us for this workshop facilitated by Sunshine Community Compost!

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 "All Ages" group.

Artists in the Library: Pieces of our Hearts Mural Program

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), All Ages
Details:

Participants will create collaged images for a community mural. Each person will be able to take their piece of the heart home after a picture of the whole mural has been taken.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), All Ages
Program Type: Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Details:

Participants will create collaged images for a community mural. Each person will be able to take their piece of the heart home after a picture of the whole mural has been taken.

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

Tween Tuesday Crafts

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Learning Lab at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Details:

Join other tweens this summer for creative crafts. This program is for tween and early teens (9-13). Advance sign up is required due to limited space. You must sign up for each day...

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Join other tweens this summer for creative crafts. This program is for tween and early teens (9-13). Advance sign up is required due to limited space. You must sign up for each day you wish to attend. Weekly projects may be subject to change.

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

Creation Station: Tween/Teen Adventure Vision Boards

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Creation Station at Selby Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Create a collage with all kinds of fun art materials and use the Cricut cutters to customize lettering for your art. Methods for making your design three-dimensional will also be o...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Create a collage with all kinds of fun art materials and use the Cricut cutters to customize lettering for your art. Methods for making your design three-dimensional will also be offered. Recommended for ages 11-17. Registration required.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.

LEGO Club

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Creation Station, Games
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Details:

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

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Creation Station, Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Details:

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

This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Tinker Tuesday: Tiny Journal Necklaces

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Details:

Join local artist, Elizabeth Goodwill, as she guides children to create small functional and wearable journal necklaces bound in leather. Ages 6+. This is one of the Art...

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Join local artist, Elizabeth Goodwill, as she guides children to create small functional and wearable journal necklaces bound in leather.

Ages 6+.

This is one of the Artists in the Libraries program.

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

Creation Station Wood Craft Workshop

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 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
Details:

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 sea...

Registration Closed
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

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.

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.

VR for All Ages

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:30pm
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Creation Station, Games, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Details:

Explore the wild world of virtual reality through some of our favorite games that take us as far as the oceans’ depths and more! Whether sitting or standing, you’ll be transported ...

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting 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), Creation Station, Games, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Details:

Explore the wild world of virtual reality through some of our favorite games that take us as far as the oceans’ depths and more! Whether sitting or standing, you’ll be transported to worlds beyond our own.