Name: Tinker Tuesday
Start: 2024-11-26T16:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-26T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

A rainbow of art supplies arranged in a circle.

Tinker Tuesday

Tuesday, November 26, 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.

Knit and Crocheting Group

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 10:15am - 12:00pm

Conference Room at Fruitville Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Adults

Details:

Join us at the Fruitville Library with your knit/crochet projects. All ages and skills are welcome. Supplies and knowledgeable members are on hand to help anyone interested in lear...

Library Branch: Fruitville Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Join us at the Fruitville Library with your knit/crochet projects. All ages and skills are welcome. Supplies and knowledgeable members are on hand to help anyone interested in learning to knit or crochet.

Busy Little Hands Activity Hour

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Creation Station, Games, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

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

Details:

Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and their families can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room.

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Story Time Room

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

Program Type: Creation Station, Games, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and their families can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room.

Creation Station: Experienced Sewing Lab

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Creation Station at Selby Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Details:

Do you need access to a sewing machine for practice? Or do you need help with a sewing or mending project? This is an open lab for adults with basic sewing machine experience. ...

Registration Open

Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction

Required

Seats Remaining: 1

Details:

Do you need access to a sewing machine for practice? Or do you need help with a sewing or mending project? This is an open lab for adults with basic sewing machine experience.

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.

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

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LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

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!

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.

Creation Station - Holiday Ornament

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Conference Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults

Details:

Join us for this special holiday craft. Learn how to Sew an Angel Ornament to display in your home for the holidays.Registration is Required

Registration Closed

Required

Registration Closed

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Details:

Join us for this special holiday craft. Learn how to Sew an Angel Ornament to display in your home for the holidays.

Registration is Required

LEGO Club

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Storytime Room at Gulf Gate Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)

Details:

LEGO Club is back! Join us every other Tuesday in the Creation Station to show off your LEGO building talents. Use the hour to freely build or choose one of our challenge car...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Storytime Room

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Details:

LEGO Club is back! Join us every other Tuesday in the Creation Station to show off your LEGO building talents. Use the hour to freely build or choose one of our challenge cards for inspiration! Best for ages 5-12.

Tinker Tuesday

Tuesday, December 3, 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.

Knit and Crocheting Group

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:15am - 12:00pm

Conference Room at Fruitville Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Adults

Details:

Join us at the Fruitville Library with your knit/crochet projects. All ages and skills are welcome. Supplies and knowledgeable members are on hand to help anyone interested in lear...

Library Branch: Fruitville Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Join us at the Fruitville Library with your knit/crochet projects. All ages and skills are welcome. Supplies and knowledgeable members are on hand to help anyone interested in learning to knit or crochet.

Busy Little Hands Activity Hour

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Creation Station, Games, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

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

Details:

Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and their families can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room.

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Story Time Room

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

Program Type: Creation Station, Games, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and their families can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room.

Tween and Teen Cricut Crafts

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Conference Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

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

Details:

Join us for a fun Cricut craft session! See the Cricut in action and make a variety of Holiday crafts. Registration is required!

Registration Open

Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Room: Conference Room

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Details:

Join us for a fun Cricut craft session! See the Cricut in action and make a variety of Holiday crafts.

Registration is required!

Cartoon drawing of arctic animals - polar bear, seal and walrus

Arctic Lab

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library

Program Type:

Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Children (5 to 9 years)

Details:

Join us for a special STEAM activity on the first Wednesday of every month!We will read books, conduct some experiments, and learn all about arctic animals during our December lab!...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)

Program Type: Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Join us for a special STEAM activity on the first Wednesday of every month!

We will read books, conduct some experiments, and learn all about arctic animals during our December lab!

Recommended for children ages 5-8.

LEGO® Club

Wednesday, December 4, 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.

Creation Station Adult Lab: Paper Flowers

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Creation Station at Selby Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Adults

Details:

Make paper dahlias from pre-cut petals for a sweet decoration with a modern twist.

Registration Open

Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Required

Seats Remaining: 3

Details:

Make paper dahlias from pre-cut petals for a sweet decoration with a modern twist.

Disclaimer(s)

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

The Knit Happens Club

Thursday, December 5, 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 other local knitters and crocheters while working on personal projects and discussing all things knitting/crocheting. All skill levels welcome. Crochet Amigurumi kits wil...

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 other local knitters and crocheters while working on personal projects and discussing all things knitting/crocheting. All skill levels welcome. Crochet Amigurumi kits will be provided while supplies last.

A pine needle basket woven with teal thread and teal and tan beads with a jeweled charm hanging from the rim.

Pine Needle Basket Weaving Part 2

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Creation Station at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Program Type:

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

Age Group:

Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Details:

Join us for this two-part class to learn the basics of pine needle basket weaving! We will make a sample basket that will show you how to start, design, and finish a basket as well...

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

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

Details:

Join us for this two-part class to learn the basics of pine needle basket weaving!

Creation Station Teen/Tween Lab: Paper Flowers

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm

Creation Station at Selby Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Adults

Details:

Make paper dahlias from pre-cut shapes for a sweet decoration with a modern twist.

Registration Open

Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Details:

Make paper dahlias from pre-cut shapes for a sweet decoration with a modern twist.

Disclaimer(s)

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

ROAR! on the Road with The Ringling

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm

Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Program Type:

Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes

Age Group:

Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families

Details:

ROAR! is The Ringling's free storytime that connects art with early literacy. At this program, we read together, make art, and learn about an object in the museum. This program is ...

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Room: Meeting Room II

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

Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes

Details:

ROAR! is The Ringling's free storytime that connects art with early literacy. At this program, we read together, make art, and learn about an object in the museum.

Letters Against Isolation

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Conference Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Outreach

Age Group:

Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Details:

Help us combat loneliness and spread joy by writing anonymous handwritten letters to isolated seniors. Come and write your stories and create engaging letters with stickers and fun...

Registration Open

Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Outreach

Required

Seats Remaining: 25

Details:

Help us combat loneliness and spread joy by writing anonymous handwritten letters to isolated seniors. Come and write your stories and create engaging letters with stickers and fun stationary!

Creation Station Open Lab

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Creation Station at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

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

Details:

Are you curious about our Creation Station? Join us for Open Lab, where library patrons can explore and experiment with a variety of tools and equipment such as Osmo technology, ro...

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, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Are you curious about our Creation Station? Join us for Open Lab, where library patrons can explore and experiment with a variety of tools and equipment such as Osmo technology, robots, button makers, and more.

Computer Basics

Saturday, December 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.Registration Required

Registration Open

Required

Registration Open

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: 4

Details:

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

Registration Required

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