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. Drums of Unity | A rhythmic approach to autism Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library Program Type: Discussion Groups, Music in the Libraries, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Details: Join Joe Licinski for a fun drumming class! Drumming provides an engaging and enjoyable way to help autistic children and teens build group participation skills while enhancin... Registration Open Required 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. Apr 17 2025 Thu Drums of Unity | A rhythmic approach to autism 4:30pm - 5:30pm Meeting Room AB Registration Open Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Discussion Groups, Music in the Libraries, Lifelong Learning Required Seats Remaining: 30 Details: Join Joe Licinski for a fun drumming class! Drumming provides an engaging and enjoyable way to help autistic children and teens build group participation skills while enhancing communication and cooperation.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. Focus on Creativity: "Something Theatrical" Creative Dramatics - Class 8 Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Career Journeys, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years) Details: Tweens are invited to engage in theatre games and improv, exploring and expressing ideas through interactive non-competitive participation. They'll have fun learning about the acto... This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. Apr 17 2025 Thu Focus on Creativity: "Something Theatrical" Creative Dramatics - Class 8 4:30pm - 5:30pm Program Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Career Journeys, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning Details: Tweens are invited to engage in theatre games and improv, exploring and expressing ideas through interactive non-competitive participation. They'll have fun learning about the actor's "instrument": voice, body, mind, and imagination.
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. Creation Station Teen Lab: Make a Troll Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm Creation Station at Selby Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Details: Using a cork, some paper, markers, yarn and polymer clay, make a troll! 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. Apr 17 2025 Thu Creation Station Teen Lab: Make a Troll 4:30pm - 5:45pm Creation Station Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Details: Using a cork, some paper, markers, yarn and polymer clay, make a troll! 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 "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 "Families" group. Easter Egg Decorating Session 1 Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, Healthy Living Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Registration Open Required 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 "Families" group. Apr 17 2025 Thu Easter Egg Decorating Session 1 5:30pm - 6:30pm Registration Open Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, Healthy Living Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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. Movie Night at the Library: Emma (2020) Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Movies Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Details: Join us to watch "Emma" (2020) Rated PGFollowing the antics of a young woman, Emma Woodhouse, who lives in Georgian- and Regency-era England and occupies herself with matchmaking -... 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. Apr 17 2025 Thu Movie Night at the Library: Emma (2020) 5:30pm - 8:00pm Community Room Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Movies Details: Join us to watch "Emma" (2020) Rated PG
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Book Club Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Join us as we discuss "The Wind Knows My Name" by Isabel Allende for our monthly Book Club!Copies of the book are available through the Sarasota County Libraries catalog found... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Apr 17 2025 Thu Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room II Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups Details: Join us as we discuss "The Wind Knows My Name" by Isabel Allende for our monthly Book Club!
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 "Families" group. Easter Egg Decorating Session 2 Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, Healthy Living Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Details: We handle the mess, you bring the imagination! Come celebrate with us by dyeing eggs in our Storytime Room. Registration Open Required 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 "Families" group. Apr 17 2025 Thu Easter Egg Decorating Session 2 6:30pm - 7:30pm Registration Open Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, Healthy Living Required Seats Remaining: 20 Details: We handle the mess, you bring the imagination! Come celebrate with us by dyeing eggs in our Storytime Room.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Life After Downton Abbey Friday, April 18, 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Apr 18 2025 Fri Life After Downton Abbey 10:00am - 1:00pm Juliano Room 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Health In Motion - Cholesterol and Blood Pressure Screening Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm Fruitville Library Program Type: Healthy Living Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Florida Health will be in the Lobby offering drop-in blood pressure and cholesterol screening. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Apr 18 2025 Fri Health In Motion - Cholesterol and Blood Pressure Screening 10:00am - 2:00pm Library Branch: Fruitville Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Healthy Living Details: Florida Health will be in the Lobby offering drop-in blood pressure and cholesterol screening.
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. Library Babies Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am Meeting Room B at Gulf Gate Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years) Details: Every baby can be a library baby! Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes, bounces, tickles, and more that are designed especially for the littlest of littles, plus some time to visi... Registration Open Required This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. Apr 18 2025 Fri Library Babies 10:15am - 11:00am Meeting Room B Registration Open Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years) Program Type: Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 13 Details: Every baby can be a library baby!
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. Learn and Play Storytime Friday, April 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am Youth Program Room at Selby Library Program Type: Storytimes, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years) Details: Join your friends for stories, rhymes, sign language, and other activities. This is best suited for toddlers aged 1-3, but all ages are welcome as needed. This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. Apr 18 2025 Fri Learn and Play Storytime 11:00am - 11:30am Youth Program Room Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years) Program Type: Storytimes, Lifelong Learning Details: Join your friends for stories, rhymes, sign language, and other activities. This is best suited for toddlers aged 1-3, but all ages are welcome as needed. 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. Chair Yoga: The Self-Care Chair Friday, April 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living Age Group: Adults, Seniors Registration Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Apr 18 2025 Fri Chair Yoga: The Self-Care Chair 11:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room Registration Closed Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living Required Seats Remaining: 0
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Interviewing and Job Searching for Teens Friday, April 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Conference Room at Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Career Journeys, Job Search Assistance Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Details: Calling all teens on the job hunt! Are you stuck wondering where to begin? Want to make a resume but are unsure what to include? Or maybe you have been grueling through job applica... This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Apr 18 2025 Fri Interviewing and Job Searching for Teens 12:00pm - 1:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Career Journeys, Job Search Assistance Details: Calling all teens on the job hunt! Are you stuck wondering where to begin? Want to make a resume but are unsure what to include? Or maybe you have been grueling through job applications that lead to a dead end?
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. Sarasota Earlye Musicke Consort Friday, April 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library Program Type: Music in the Libraries, Performances, Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families Details: The Sarasota Earlye Musicke Consort performs music spanning from the Renaissance Era to Modern Times. Each performance features descriptions of the instruments and insightful comme... 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. Apr 18 2025 Fri Sarasota Earlye Musicke Consort 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room AB Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families Program Type: Music in the Libraries, Performances, Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning Details: The Sarasota Earlye Musicke Consort performs music spanning from the Renaissance Era to Modern Times. Each performance features descriptions of the instruments and insightful commentary about the music being shared.
Venice Arbor Month Event (Workshop + Tree Giveaway) Friday, April 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Purpose of Room Use: Workshop on planting and establishing trees for Arbor Day 2025. Community Room Apr 18 2025 Fri Venice Arbor Month Event (Workshop + Tree Giveaway) 2:00pm - 3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Purpose of Room Use Workshop on planting and establishing trees for Arbor Day 2025.
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. Let's Get Crafty Friday, April 18, 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... 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. Apr 18 2025 Fri Let's Get Crafty 2:00pm - 4:00pm Creation Station 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.
Science Matters Friday, April 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Purpose of Room Use: Topic: How Does Technology Help Scientific Discoveries? Technology provides advanced tools for data collection, analysis, and simulation. We'll explore some key ways that technolo... Youth Activity Room Apr 18 2025 Fri Science Matters 2:00pm - 4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Purpose of Room Use Topic: How Does Technology Help Scientific Discoveries? Technology provides advanced tools for data collection, analysis, and simulation. We'll explore some key ways that technology helps scientific discoveries.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) Club Friday, April 18, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm Conference Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Clubs Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Details: *THIS CLUB IS CURRENTLY FULL*Have you always wanted to play Dungeons & Dragons? Now's the chance! This group, open to teens, is here to be just that. Come play this highly-addi... Cancelled This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Apr 18 2025 Fri Cancelled Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) Club 2:30pm - 4:30pm Conference Room Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Clubs Details: *THIS CLUB IS CURRENTLY FULL*
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Last Stop Teen Hangout Friday, April 18, 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... This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Apr 18 2025 Fri Last Stop Teen Hangout 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Room 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 "All Ages" group. Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library 20th Anniversary Celebration All Day Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Special Events Age Group: All Ages Details: Join us as we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of our library! Celebrating Tradition, Crafting Our Future!Welcome and remarks at 10:30, followed by entertainment, activities, and ref... This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 19 2025 Sat Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library 20th Anniversary Celebration All Day Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Special Events Details: Join us as we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of our library! Celebrating Tradition, Crafting Our Future!Welcome and remarks at 10:30, followed by entertainment, activities, and refreshments.
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. Galactic Escape: Alien Adventure in the Library All Day 4/19 - 5/3 North Port Library Program Type: Creation Station, Remake Learning Days, Special Events, Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Details: Join us at the library for an exciting and immersive experience as we embark on a thrilling alien escape game. This game invites participants of all ages to solve clues scattered t... 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. Apr-May 2025 Galactic Escape: Alien Adventure in the Library All Day 4/19 - 5/3 Library Branch: North Port Library Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Creation Station, Remake Learning Days, Special Events, Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning Details: Join us at the library for an exciting and immersive experience as we embark on a thrilling alien escape game. 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. Guitar Groove: A Fun 6-week Beginner Guitar Course, Week 2 Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Music in the Libraries, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Details: Ready to rock? Join us for a fun and family-friendly 6-week guitar class designated for complete beginners! Learn to play some of your favorite songs while making music and memorie... This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Apr 19 2025 Sat Guitar Groove: A Fun 6-week Beginner Guitar Course, Week 2 10:15am - 11:15am Program Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Music in the Libraries, Lifelong Learning Details: Ready to rock? Join us for a fun and family-friendly 6-week guitar class designated for complete beginners! Learn to play some of your favorite songs while making music and memories.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Storytime Crafts Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am Classroom A at Osprey Library and History Center Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Youth Details: Every third Saturday of the month, this program aims to inspire a love for reading and learning new things. Fun and engaging stories are followed by arts and crafts and other activ... Registration Open Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Apr 19 2025 Sat Storytime Crafts 10:15am - 11:15am Classroom A Registration Open Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center Room: Classroom A Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 10 Details: Every third Saturday of the month, this program aims to inspire a love for reading and learning new things. Fun and engaging stories are followed by arts and crafts and other activities. Please register both caregiver and child.
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. Suncoast Writers Guild Readers Workshop Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:15am - 12:00pm Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Book Discussions, Clubs, Discussion Groups, Special Events Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Details: The Suncoast Writers Guild has been helping people develop the craft of writing for 35 years as a safe place to share stories and poems, get feedback, and build connections. Come a... 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. Apr 19 2025 Sat Suncoast Writers Guild Readers Workshop 10:15am - 12:00pm Youth Activity Room Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions, Clubs, Discussion Groups, Special Events Details: The Suncoast Writers Guild has been helping people develop the craft of writing for 35 years as a safe place to share stories and poems, get feedback, and build connections.
