Name: Socrates Cafe: Open Topic Discussions
Start: 2024-11-27T13:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-27T15:00:00-05:00
Location: Fruitville Library

Socrates Cafe: Open Topic Discussions

Wednesday, November 27, 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.

Quit Smoking Now

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Creation Station at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Discussion Groups, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Details:

The Multi-session program meets weekly for 4 weeks and will provide you with the valuable tools you need to help you quit tobacco. These include preparing to quit tobacco with a qu...

Cancelled

Cancelled

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Discussion Groups, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning

Details:

The Multi-session program meets weekly for 4 weeks and will provide you with the valuable tools you need to help you quit tobacco.

Cartoon-like pictures of eight different dinosaurs.

Dino Days

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library

Program Type:

Games, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)

Details:

Children ages 2-8 are invited to join us for Dino-mite fun and games in our Program Room! Drop-in anytime between 4-5pm and join us for a dino-tastic great time!

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Program Room

Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)

Program Type: Games, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Children ages 2-8 are invited to join us for Dino-mite fun and games in our Program Room! Drop-in anytime between 4-5pm and join us for a dino-tastic great time!

Pixelated clouds hovering over a play button and some Pac-Man ghosts

Game Night at the Library

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm

Teen Center at Selby Library

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

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

Details:

It's Game Night at Selby Library! Join us for a new game to learn and play each week. Recommended for ages 13+. Nov. 6: Yahtzee! Aim for the highest score in this fun dice ...

Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Teen Center

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

Program Type: Games

Details:

It's Game Night at Selby Library! Join us for a new game to learn and play each week. Recommended for ages 13+.

Disclaimer(s)

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

LEGO® Club

Wednesday, November 27, 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

Details:

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO® bricks, 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

Details:

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

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

Genealogy Assistance

Thursday, November 28, 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.

Cancelled

Cancelled

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.

Music Club

Saturday, November 30, 2024 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 like mus...

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 like music as well.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Coding Club

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Selby Library

Program Type:

Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Clubs, 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: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Clubs, 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.

Kid's Origami Workshop

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station

Age Group:

Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Details:

Join Melina and learn how to make your own paper creation! Instructions and supplies provided, just bring your imagination!

Cancelled

Required

Cancelled

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station

Details:

Join Melina and learn how to make your own paper creation! Instructions and supplies provided, just bring your imagination!

Teen Advisory Board

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Selby Library

Program Type:

Discussion Groups, Volunteer Orientations & Programs

Age Group:

Teens (13 to 18 years)

Details:

Discuss and plan library programs with other teens.

Library Branch: Selby Library

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Discussion Groups, Volunteer Orientations & Programs

Details:

Discuss and plan library programs with other teens.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Creative Writers Circle

Monday, December 2, 2024 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...

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.

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Gulf Gate Library

Program Type:

Green Living

Age Group:

Adults

Details:

Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or an insect identified? On the first and the third Monday mornings of the ...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Green Living

Details:

Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or an insect identified? On the first and the third Monday mornings of the month, from 10am to 12 pm, Gulf Gate Library hosts the Master Garde

SNAP Application Assistance

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:30pm

Group Study Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Program Type:

Healthy Living

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Details:

A representative from All Faiths Food Bank will be available to help with your SNAP application. Appointments are preferred but not required. To make an...

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Room: Group Study Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Healthy Living

Details:

A representative from All Faiths Food Bank will be available to help with your SNAP application.

Appointments are preferred but not required.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am

Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Details:

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educator...

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Special Events

Details:

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

Children in colorful clothes seated on the floor and raising their hands.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play®

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am

Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families

Details:

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups. Meet our Friendly Parenting Educators and discover how...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Program Room

Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families

Program Type: Storytimes

Details:

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

Storytime

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Details:

Join us for storytime! Stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts for little ones and their special grownup.

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Storytimes

Details:

Join us for storytime! Stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts for little ones and their special grownup.

Adult Coloring Group

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Learning Lab at Gulf Gate Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Details:

Join us on Mondays of the month for adult coloring! We supply the coloring pages and the pencils. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Gulf Gate Library. Hope to see...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Learning Lab

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Details:

Join us on Mondays of the month for adult coloring! We supply the coloring pages and the pencils. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Gulf Gate Library. Hope to see you there.

Needle Felting - Holiday - Adult

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm

Meeting Room at Fruitville Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Adults

Details:

Holiday Needle Felting with Kat Sjogren! Registration Required. Limited to 15 participants. Sponsored by the Friends of the Fruitville Library.

Registration Closed

Required

Registration Closed

Library Branch: Fruitville Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

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

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Details:

Holiday Needle Felting with Kat Sjogren!

Registration Required. Limited to 15 participants.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Fruitville Library.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Details:

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educator...

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Special Events

Details:

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

Forty Carrots: Welcome to Our World

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 12:15pm - 1:00pm

Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Program Type:

Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Families

Details:

Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and wonder. Join other families navigating the newborn phase in a supportive and ...

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Room: Youth Activity Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Families

Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and wonder.

Socrates Cafe

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Conference Room at Gulf Gate Library

Program Type:

Discussion Groups

Age Group:

Adults

Details:

Socrates Cafe is a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of Socratic method...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Discussion Groups

Details:

Socrates Cafe is a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of Socratic method: we learn more when we respectfully listen to and debate ideas wit

Mystery Lover's Book Club: "Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone" (Live)

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Events

Program Type:

Book Discussions, Virtual

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Details:

Join us for our monthly book club that delves deep into mysteries! Each month we will explore a different genre within the mystery book category, such as Nordic Noir, Cozy, ...

Registration Open

Required

Virtual Event

Registration Open

Library Branch: Virtual Events

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Book Discussions, Virtual

Required

Seats Remaining: 8

Details:

Join us for our monthly book club that delves deep into mysteries!

Wild Sarasota with UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Special Events

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families

Details:

Did you know that there are more than 700 species of land animals that live in Florida? Come learn about the lives of some of the interesting animals that can be found in Sarasota ...

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), Families

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Special Events

Details:

Did you know that there are more than 700 species of land animals that live in Florida? Come learn about the lives of some of the interesting animals that can be found in Sarasota County.

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