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Homeschoolers at the Library

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Games, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families

A time for homeschool children and their families to socialize, participate in arts and crafts, STEM activities and more!

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Games, Lifelong Learning
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A time for homeschool children and their families to socialize, participate in arts and crafts, STEM activities and more!

Disclaimer(s)

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

creation station

Creation Station Open Lab-Button Maker

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, ,
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

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. 

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, ,
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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. 

Two teens sitting next to each other.

Teen Room

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Games, Movies
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.

Cancelled
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, Creation Station, Games, Movies
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Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.

creation station

Teen Creation Station Open Lab-Button Maker

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

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. 

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
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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. 

Crafting

Make and Take

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

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.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Registration Required
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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.

Creation Station

Creation Station: Curled & Creative: An Introduction to Paper Quilling with Kat Sjogren

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Creation Station at Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Discover the art of transforming simple strips of paper into stunning designs!

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
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Discover the art of transforming simple strips of paper into stunning designs!

Two toned paper ball ornament

Honeycomb Paper Ball Ornament Craft

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Come to the North Port Library and create your own Honeycomb Paper Ornament! Seats are limited, and registration is required.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life
Registration Required
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Come to the North Port Library and create your own Honeycomb Paper Ornament! Seats are limited, and registration is required.

Reed Diffuser

Arts & Crafts: Christmas Reed Diffuser

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Learning Lab at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Create a moment to add to your holidays.  Make a gift for a friend or share this with your family.  All materials provided.  Nor registration is required.  These programs are popular.  Seating is limited.

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
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Create a moment to add to your holidays.  Make a gift for a friend or share this with your family.  All materials provided.  Nor registration is required.  These programs are popular.  Seating is limited.

Doodle Club

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
a journal filled with different kinds of paper, leaves, stickers, and other various materials

Teen Craft Zone: Junk Journaling

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Learning Lab at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

Junk journaling is a creative hobby where you make a handmade journal from recycled and repurposed materials, such as old books, magazines, and scraps of paper, and fill it with your thoughts, memories, photos, and collected ephemera, such as tick

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
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Junk journaling is a creative hobby where you make a handmade journal from recycled and repurposed materials, such as old books, magazines, and scraps of paper, and fill it with your thoughts, memories, photos, and collected ephemera, such as tick

A rainbow of art supplies arranged in a circle.

Tinker Tuesday

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station,
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Families

A different project every week!

Recommended for ages 6 and up.

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,
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A different project every week!

Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Creation Station Wood Craft Workshop

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Join us for the Monthly Creation Station Wood Craft. Each month, attendees will assemble and paint an item themed for the month. Advance registration is required due to limited seats. This is a Friends of the Gulf Gate Library sponsored event.

Cancelled
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Registration Required
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Join us for the Monthly Creation Station Wood Craft. Each month, attendees will assemble and paint an item themed for the month. Advance registration is required due to limited seats. This is a Friends of the Gulf Gate Library sponsored event.

Knitting Basket

Knit and Crocheting Group

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:15am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station,
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Families

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. 

Library Branch: Fruitville 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, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station,
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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. 

Sewing

Creation Station: Experienced Sewing Lab

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Creation Station at Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
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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.

Junk Journals

Arts & Crafts: Junk Journal Junkies

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Green Living
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

A Junk Journal Club for enthusiasts.  Please bring your own journal and glue.  Meet new friends and carve out some time for yourself and your thoughts.... 

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Green Living
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A Junk Journal Club for enthusiasts.  Please bring your own journal and glue.  Meet new friends and carve out some time for yourself and your thoughts.... 

Sock Snowman Craft

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Get creative this holiday season and make your own Sock Snowman Craft with us!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Registration Required
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Get creative this holiday season and make your own Sock Snowman Craft with us!

Paint an ornament

Paint An Ornament

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Special Events
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Happy Holidays! Come paint a keepsake wooden ornament to take home for your tree! We take care of the mess, you bring the imagination!

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Special Events
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Happy Holidays! Come paint a keepsake wooden ornament to take home for your tree! We take care of the mess, you bring the imagination!

Kids participating in a storytime.

ROAR! on the Road with The Ringling

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families

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.

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, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
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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.

Teen Craft Zone: Make a Holiday Mug

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Learning Lab at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

Design a cozy mug for yourself or a loved one using our Cricut machine! 

Space is limited. Registration required. For ages 13-18 only.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
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Design a cozy mug for yourself or a loved one using our Cricut machine! 

Space is limited. Registration required. For ages 13-18 only.

Lego Pile

LEGO® Club

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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

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

Creation Station

Creation Station Adult Lab: Book Folding - Trees and Wreaths

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Creation Station at Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

PLEASE NOTE - registration will open 1 day early, on Wednesday 11/26 @ 10am, due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
:

PLEASE NOTE - registration will open 1 day early, on Wednesday 11/26 @ 10am, due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

 

Reed Diffuser

Arts & Crafts: Christmas Reed Diffuser

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Learning Lab at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Create a moment to add to your holidays.  Make a gift for a friend or share this with your family.  All materials provided.  Nor registration is required.  These programs are popular.  Seating is limited.

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
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Create a moment to add to your holidays.  Make a gift for a friend or share this with your family.  All materials provided.  Nor registration is required.  These programs are popular.  Seating is limited.

Read Em and Eat

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Nutrition, Creation Station, Healthy Living
Age Group:
Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)

Read for at least 10 minutes in our "lounge" and enjoy a sweet treat as a reward. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Cooking & Nutrition, Creation Station, Healthy Living
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Read for at least 10 minutes in our "lounge" and enjoy a sweet treat as a reward. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Homeschoolers at the Library

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Games, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families

A time for homeschool children and their families to socialize, participate in arts and crafts, STEM activities and more!

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Games, Lifelong Learning
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A time for homeschool children and their families to socialize, participate in arts and crafts, STEM activities and more!

Disclaimer(s)

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