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Suncoast Duo Pianists Concert

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 1:45pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Purpose of Room Use:

Concert

Community Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Room Use

Concert

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

Pysanka Demonstration: How to Make a Ukrainian Easter Egg

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

The former president of the Ukrainian National Women's League of America, Bohdana Puzyk, will demonstrate how to transform an ordinary egg into a beautiful Pysanka (Ukrainian Easte...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Details:

The former president of the Ukrainian National Women's League of America, Bohdana Puzyk, will demonstrate how to transform an ordinary egg into a beautiful Pysanka (Ukrainian Easter Egg).

Science Matters

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Purpose of Room Use:

Topic: Stars Stars are in a billion-year battle. What happens inside stars?

Youth Activity Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Purpose of Room Use

Topic: Stars
Stars are in a billion-year battle. What happens inside stars?

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

Teen Room

Friday, April 4, 2025 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

Friday, April 4, 2025 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 "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 "Families" group.

Story Trail

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
Garden at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Age Group:
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Details:

Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller. Enjoy a different book the first Saturday of every month! In case of rain, Story Trail ...

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Garden
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Details:

Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller. Enjoy a different book the first Saturday of every month!

In case of rain, Story Trail will be set up in the Kids' Zone.

VITA Tax Assistance

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Purpose of Room Use:

Tax Assistance with VITA Volunteers.To schedule an appointment please visit www.UWSvita.org or call 1-833-897-8482 beginning Thursday, January 16, 2025. 

Meeting Room II
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Purpose of Room Use

Tax Assistance with VITA Volunteers.

To schedule an appointment please visit www.UWSvita.org or call 1-833-897-8482 beginning Thursday, January 16, 2025. 

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.

Make and Take

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Veranda Room 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:

Join us for an enjoyable craft session in the Veranda Room at the North Port Public Library! It will be a fun time of learning and building new crafting skills. Local artist, Jenni...

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, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Details:

Join us for an enjoyable craft session in the Veranda Room at the North Port Public Library! It will be a fun time of learning and building new crafting skills.

Save Soil Movie Event

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Purpose of Room Use:

Save Soil is launching Cultivating Change: Save Soil Movie Event (featuring Common Ground film) to raise awareness in our community about the soil degradation crisis and how we can...

Meeting Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Room Use

Save Soil is launching Cultivating Change: Save Soil Movie Event (featuring Common Ground film) to raise awareness in our community about the soil degradation crisis and how we can be part of the solution.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

AARP Income Tax Assistance

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Tax Help
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Tax Help
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: Experienced Sewing Lab

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Gulf Gate Library's 10th Anniversary: Family Day - Giving Tree Drum Circle

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Teen Zone at Gulf Gate Library
Purpose of Room Use:

Happy 10th anniversary Gulf Gate Library !Join us for a day of celebration, starting with an unforgettable event packed with engaging activities. We will serve delicious refreshmen...

Teen Zone
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Teen Zone
Purpose of Room Use

Happy 10th anniversary Gulf Gate Library !

This event is in the "Youth" 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 "New Adult (18-30 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.

Gulf Gate Library's 10th Anniversary: Family Day

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, History & Culture, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Special Events, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Details:

Happy 10th anniversary Gulf Gate Library !Join us for a day of celebration, starting with an unforgettable event packed with engaging activities. We will serve delicious refreshmen...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Age Group: Youth, Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, History & Culture, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Special Events, Storytimes
Details:

Happy 10th anniversary Gulf Gate Library !

Gulf Gate Library's 10th Anniversary: Family Day - Face Painting & Button Making

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room B at Gulf Gate Library
Purpose of Room Use:

 Happy 10th anniversary Gulf Gate Library !Join us for a day of celebration, starting with an unforgettable event packed with engaging activities. We will serve delicious refr...

Meeting Room B
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Purpose of Room Use

 Happy 10th anniversary Gulf Gate Library !

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Gulf Gate Library's 10th Anniversary: Family Day - Ocean Craft

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Youth, Families, All Ages
Details:

Happy 10th anniversary Gulf Gate Library !Join us for a day of celebration, starting with an unforgettable event packed with engaging activities. We will serve delicious refreshmen...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Age Group: Youth, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Special Events
Details:

Happy 10th anniversary Gulf Gate Library !

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 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.

Gulf Gate Library's 10th Anniversary: Family Day - Storytime with MerMandy

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Performances, Special Events, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Details:

 Happy 10th anniversary Gulf Gate Library !Join us for a day of celebration, starting with an unforgettable event packed with engaging activities. We will serve delicious refr...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Age Group: Youth, New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Performances, Special Events, Storytimes
Details:

 Happy 10th anniversary Gulf Gate Library !

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Wild About Nature

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Pop-Up Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Outreach, Special Events, Green Living, Healthy Living
Age Group:
Youth, Families, All Ages
Details:

Join the library and connect with nature at this fun-filled day on the shore of Little Sarasota Bay! Animals, kayaking, tree climbing, food trucks, crafts and more!  Learn mor...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Pop-Up Library
Age Group: Youth, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Outreach, Special Events, Green Living, Healthy Living
Details:

Join the library and connect with nature at this fun-filled day on the shore of Little Sarasota Bay! Animals, kayaking, tree climbing, food trucks, crafts and more!

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.

Music Club

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Details:

Jam and learn with your teen teacher, Anni Szantosi, and her numerous instruments! This club is for music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who enjoy mu...

Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Details:

Jam and learn with your teen teacher, Anni Szantosi, and her numerous instruments! This club is for music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who enjoy music. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Suncoast Duo Pianists Concert

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 1:45pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Purpose of Room Use:

Concert

Community Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Room Use

Concert

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

Coding Club

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Games, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Meet other coders and work on your coding project. Share with others and troubleshoot as a team. Led by Levi Szantosi whose top picks are Python, Scratch, and Unreal Engine.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Games, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Details:

Meet other coders and work on your coding project. Share with others and troubleshoot as a team. Led by Levi Szantosi whose top picks are Python, Scratch, and Unreal Engine.

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 "Families" group.

LEGO Club

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Details:

Ages 5 and up. Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. Creations will be on display in the youth area for one week followi...

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Program Type: Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Ages 5 and up. Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. Creations will be on display in the youth area for one week following the programs.

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

Computer Basics

Saturday, April 5, 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

Registration Closed
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: 0
Details:

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

Registration Required

AARP Tax-Aide: Mon - Th 2pm - 5pm; Sat 11am - 2pm

All Day 4/7 - 4/10
Group Study 2 at Selby Library
Purpose of Room Use:

AARP Tax Aide.Assistance at this location is first come-first serve.For more information:https://www.sarasotaaarptaxaide.com/home/selby-library

Group Study 2
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Selby Library
Room: Group Study 2
Purpose of Room Use

AARP Tax Aide.

Assistance at this location is first come-first serve.

For more information:

https://www.sarasotaaarptaxaide.com/home/selby-library