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Teen Advisory Board - North Port Library

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Career Journeys, Discussion Groups, Games
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Want to get more involved with the library? The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) at our library is a dynamic program that empowers teens to shape and enhance their library experience. ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Career Journeys, Discussion Groups, Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Details:

Want to get more involved with the library?

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

All Day
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda 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, 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

creation station

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

Volunteers

Summer Teen Volunteering

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Career Journeys, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Learn all about your summer volunteering adventure! Indulge in snacks and games. Select from a range of summer programs where you’d like to lend a hand. Please apply to be a vol...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Career Journeys, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Details:

Learn all about your summer volunteering adventure! Indulge in snacks and games. Select from a range of summer programs where you’d like to lend a hand.

Disclaimer(s)

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

creation station

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: 6
Details:

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

John Herzog Cartoon

Character Design Crash Course with Illustrator John Herzog

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Career Journeys, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Learn the art of character design from professional cartoonist and illustrator John Herzog. Come ready to think, draw, and create your very own character in this in-depth three-hou...

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Career Journeys, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Learn the art of character design from professional cartoonist and illustrator John Herzog. Come ready to think, draw, and create your very own character in this in-depth three-hour workshop!

Volunteers

Summer Teen Volunteering

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Career Journeys, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Learn all about your summer volunteering adventure! Indulge in snacks and games. Select from a range of summer programs where you’d like to lend a hand. Please apply to be a vol...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Career Journeys, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Details:

Learn all about your summer volunteering adventure! Indulge in snacks and games. Select from a range of summer programs where you’d like to lend a hand.

Disclaimer(s)

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

set of snap circuits

Snap Circuits Playground

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Career Journeys, Creation Station, Games, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Details:

Ready to have some electrifying good fun this summer? Explore our Snap Circuits Playground to learn basic circuitry for speakers, fans, disco balls, and more! No prior experienc...

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Career Journeys, Creation Station, Games, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Details:

Ready to have some electrifying good fun this summer? Explore our Snap Circuits Playground to learn basic circuitry for speakers, fans, disco balls, and more!

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

creation station

Computer Basics

Saturday, July 6, 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

creation station

Computer Typing 101

Saturday, July 13, 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: 6
Details:

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

Teen Improv

Florida Studio Theatre Writing/Performing Workshop

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Career Journeys, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning, Performances
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Join our interactive workshop designed exclusively for teens! Get ready to unleash your creativity as we guide you through the exciting process of crafting a hilarious commercial o...

Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Career Journeys, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning, Performances
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:

Join our interactive workshop designed exclusively for teens! Get ready to unleash your creativity as we guide you through the exciting process of crafting a hilarious commercial or a compelling public service announcement.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Dance - lights-party-dancing-music

Build a Band

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Career Journeys, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Details:

Calling all music and band enthusiasts! Join us as we rock out with some of our favorite instruments and put together the library’s first band. No previous experience required! All...

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), Families
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Career Journeys, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Details:

Calling all music and band enthusiasts! Join us as we rock out with some of our favorite instruments and put together the library’s first band. No previous experience required! All instruments will be provided. Recommended for ages 8 and up.

creation station

Computer Basics

Saturday, August 3, 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

creation station

Computer Typing 101

Saturday, August 10, 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: 6
Details:

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

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

creation station

Computer Basics

Saturday, September 7, 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

creation station

Computer Typing 101

Saturday, September 14, 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: 6
Details:

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

creation station

Computer Basics

Saturday, October 5, 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

creation station

Computer Typing 101

Saturday, October 12, 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: 6
Details:

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

creation station

Computer Basics

Saturday, November 2, 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

creation station

Computer Typing 101

Saturday, November 9, 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: 6
Details:

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

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

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
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