This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jan 18 2025 Sat Guitar Groove: A Fun 6-week Beginner Guitar Course, Beginner 1 10:15am - 11:15am Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jan 18 2025 Sat Guitar Groove: A Fun 6-week Beginner Guitar Course, Beginner 1 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: Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries 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. Jan 18 2025 Sat Storytime Crafts 10:15am - 11:15am Youth Classroom A Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. Jan 18 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 Registration Required Seats Remaining: 9 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jan 18 2025 Sat Make and Take 10:30am - 12:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Veranda Room Registration Closed Registration 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. Jan 18 2025 Sat Make and Take 10:30am - 12:00pm Veranda Room Registration Closed Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 9 Details: 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.
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. Jan 18 2025 Sat Beginner Origami 10:30am - 12:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Creation Station Waitlist Registration 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. Jan 18 2025 Sat Beginner Origami 10:30am - 12:30pm Creation Station Waitlist Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Details: Join Teresa as she teaches the art of origami. She likes to create items to decorate a home or to give away as a gift. She brings in her own extra work as examples and sometimes to give away.
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. 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. Jan 18 2025 Sat Read with the Dogs 11:15am - 12:15pm Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Classroom B 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. 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. Jan 18 2025 Sat Read with the Dogs 11:15am - 12:15pm Classroom B Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center Room: Classroom B Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Lifelong Learning Details: Every third Saturday of the month, children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. 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. Jan 18 2025 Sat Guitar Groove: A Fun 6-week Intermediate Guitar Course, Beginner 2 11:30am - 12:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jan 18 2025 Sat Guitar Groove: A Fun 6-week Intermediate Guitar Course, Beginner 2 11:30am - 12:30pm Program Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries Details: Already know a few chords or continuing from Beginner 1? Let's take your guitar skills to the next level!
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. Jan 18 2025 Sat Music Club 12:00pm - 1:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults 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. Jan 18 2025 Sat Music Club 12:00pm - 1:30pm 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jan 18 2025 Sat Death Cafe 1:30pm - 3:00pm Adults, Seniors Youth Activity Room This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jan 18 2025 Sat Death Cafe 1:30pm - 3:00pm Youth Activity Room Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups Details: The Death Cafe returns to the Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library every third Saturday of the month! Join us for an open discussion about death and life, dying, end-of life topics and their place in our lives. Come and share.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jan 18 2025 Sat Coding Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jan 18 2025 Sat Coding Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Selby Library Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Clubs, Color Our World (Summer 2025), 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.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. Jan 18 2025 Sat Let's Go Outside! 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Meeting Room A This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. Jan 18 2025 Sat Let's Go Outside! 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room A Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, Special Events Details: Join us each month for some fresh air a fun outdoor STEAM activity in our youth garden space! Best for ages 5 – 12.
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. Jan 18 2025 Sat Reading Adventures 2:00pm - 3:00pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years) Youth Program Room This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. Jan 18 2025 Sat Reading Adventures 2:00pm - 3:00pm Youth Program Room Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes Details: This Storytime is meant for older children ages 5-8. There will be stories, fun activities, and a volunteer-only read aloud time. Please note, Wednesdays and Saturdays of the same month will have the same book selections. 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. Jan 18 2025 Sat Tween & Teen Self-Led Clay Modeling 2:00pm - 4:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Creation Station This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jan 18 2025 Sat Tween & Teen Self-Led Clay Modeling 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) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Details: Our clay modeling program allows participants to explore their creativity and express themselves through the art of shaping and molding clay.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jan 18 2025 Sat The Book Dragons 2:30pm - 3:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen Room This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jan 18 2025 Sat The Book Dragons 2:30pm - 3:00pm Teen Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Book Discussions, Volunteer Orientations & Programs Details: Calling all young book lovers! Come join the book dragons, where we dive into the latest and greatest YA novels, classics, and everything in between. 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 "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. Jan 18 2025 Sat Kid's Origami Workshop 3:00pm - 3:45pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Veranda Room Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. 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. Jan 18 2025 Sat Kid's Origami Workshop 3:00pm - 3:45pm Veranda Room Registration Open 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: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Creation Station Registration Required Seats Remaining: 5 Details: Join Melina and learn how to make your own paper creation! Instructions and supplies provided, just bring your imagination!
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jan 18 2025 Sat Teen Advisory Board 3:00pm - 4:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen Room This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jan 18 2025 Sat Teen Advisory Board 3:00pm - 4:00pm Teen Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Clubs, Volunteer Orientations & Programs Details: Want to get more involved with the library? 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jan 18 2025 Sat Self-Defense Workshops 3:30pm - 4:45pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Families Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Registration Open Registration 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 "Families" group. Jan 18 2025 Sat Self-Defense Workshops 3:30pm - 4:45pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Registration Open Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Families Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living Registration Required Seats Remaining: 11 Details: Learn basic skills you can use to defend yourself and avoid dangerous situations. Another class is scheduled for January 11th at 3:30 p.m. This registration will allow you to attend both classes. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Jan 20 2025 Mon LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY All Day Closing Jan 20 2025 Mon Closing LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY All Day 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
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jan 20 2025 Mon Adult Writers Club 10:00am - 11:30am Adults, Seniors Juliano Room Cancelled This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jan 20 2025 Mon Cancelled Adult Writers Club 10:00am - 11:30am Juliano Room 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.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jan 20 2025 Mon Last Stop Teen Hangout 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen Room Cancelled This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jan 20 2025 Mon Cancelled 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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jan 20 2025 Mon Teen Writers Club 4:00pm - 5:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Veranda Room Cancelled This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jan 20 2025 Mon Cancelled Teen Writers Club 4:00pm - 5:30pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning Details: If you like writing your own pieces or would like to branch out and grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club! We will be meeting weekly on Mondays @ 4 p.m. Ages 12-18 welcome
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue Pop-Up Stop: Longboat Key 10:00am - 11:30am All Ages Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue Pop-Up Stop: Longboat Key 10:00am - 11:30am Library Branch: Pop-Up Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Outreach, Storytimes Details: On the first and third Tuesday of each month, the Pop-Up will be at the Town Center Green of Longboat Key with books for all ages and a Storytime for children at 10:30 AM. Swing by to sign up for a library card and read a book with us!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue Creation Station - Open Sewing Lab 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue Creation Station - Open Sewing Lab 10:00am - 12:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Details: Use 1 of 5 Brother sewing machines on Your Own Project. Must Know How to Sew. Machines Available on first come first serve basis.
Jan 21 2025 Tue AARP Tax-Aide 10:00am - 5:00pm Meeting Room Jan 21 2025 Tue AARP Tax-Aide 10:00am - 5:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Purpose of Room Use Tax help by appointment.
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. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue Forty Carrots Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:15am Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Veranda Room 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. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue Forty Carrots Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:15am Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Games, Special Events For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event.
