Upcoming Events

Name: Songs for the Holidays
Start: 2024-12-14T11:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-14T12:30:00-05:00
Location: North Port Library

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Songs for the Holidays

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

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The Holidays. That special time of year when we gather together with family and friends to celebrate life and give thanks. Karlus Trapp the troubadour that entertained and educated...

Registration Open

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

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

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Special Events

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Seats Remaining: 44

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The Holidays. That special time of year when we gather together with family and friends to celebrate life and give thanks.

Chair Yoga: The Self-Care Chair

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Classroom A/B (both rooms) at Osprey Library and History Center

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Chair Yoga with Didi McKay!From the instructor: "As a yoga instructor and mindfulness coach, I integrate balance, strengthening, lengthening/stretch, and breathwork/pranayama into ...

Registration Open

Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center

Room: Classroom A/B (both rooms)

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living

Required

Seats Remaining: 14

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Chair Yoga with Didi McKay!

Holiday Craft

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm

Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

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Get in the festive spirit with a craft workshop where you'll learn to make holiday tree decorations! Using colorful fabrics and creative embellishments, these trees will make the p...

Registration Open

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Room: Meeting Room II

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

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

Required

Seats Remaining: 6

Details:

Get in the festive spirit with a craft workshop where you'll learn to make holiday tree decorations! Using colorful fabrics and creative embellishments, these trees will make the perfect addition to your holiday decor.

For adults.

Ice Cream Bonanza

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

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Be part of an interactive scientific demonstration using the power of liquid nitrogen. Then, sample the delicious flash-frozen result. Space is limited to the first 40 participants...

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Special Events

Details:

Be part of an interactive scientific demonstration using the power of liquid nitrogen. Then, sample the delicious flash-frozen result. Space is limited to the first 40 participants.

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

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Story Trails in the Reading Garden

10:00am - 4:00pm

Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)

Reading Garden

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Reading Garden

Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)

Program Type: Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes

Details:

Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller. Enjoy a different book each visit.

*Weather permitting

Songs for the Holidays

11:30am - 12:30pm

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

Veranda Room

Registration Open

Registration

Registration Open

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

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

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Special Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 44

Details:

The Holidays. That special time of year when we gather together with family and friends to celebrate life and give thanks.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am

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

Meeting Room

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

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

Fun to be Fit Kids

10:30am - 11:30am

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

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: Healthy Living, Special Events

Fun To Be Fit Kids is a music and movement program for children and their caregivers to attend together. Classes are designed for children and their caregiver(s) to send quality time together singing, dancing, getting some exercise and having fun!

Too Cool Tuesday: Words and Wiggles Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am

Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Youth Program Room

Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Youth Program Room

Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Storytimes

Details:

A storytime for preschool aged children that is filled with opportunities to wiggle our wobbles away! Join a library staff member and fellow storytime friends for stories, rhymes, and other fun activities!

Disclaimer(s)

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

LEGO Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm

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

Storytime Room

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.

Fuse Bead Drop-in

4:00pm - 7:00pm

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

Storytime Room

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Room: Storytime Room

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning

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Stop in and make your very own fuse bead creation. Great for gifts, decorations, and lots of fun! For ages 5-12 - direct adult supervision is required.

Storytime

10:15am - 11:15am

Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)

Storytime Room

Registration Open

Registration

Registration Open

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 16

Details:

Join Miss Taylor for storytime! Children of all ages are invited. Each storytime will include stories, songs, and a craft!

Busy Little Hands Activity Hour

10:30am - 11:30am

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

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.

Let's Pretend Day

10:30am - 11:30am

Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families

Program Room

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Program Room

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

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Children ages 2-8 and their caregivers are invited for Wednesday morning free-play time, with an assortment of toys and props to inspire the young imagination! Drop-in anytime between 10:30am and 11:30am.

Paint An Ornament

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Story Time Room

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: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Games, Lifelong Learning, 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!

Holiday Craft Night

4:00pm - 5:00pm

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

Meeting Room

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Room: Meeting Room

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Get into the holiday spirit with an afternoon of festive crafts! Crafts include bejeweled Christmas trees, beaded snowflakes, and ornament decorating.

Fun Friday: Toy Time

11:00am - 11:30am

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

Youth Program Room

Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Youth Program Room

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

Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes

Details:

Play with toys and enjoy being social with friends!

This program is best suited for children 1-3, however all ages are welcome as needed.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Storytime Crafts

10:15am - 11:15am

Youth

Classroom A

Registration Open

Registration

Registration Open

Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center

Room: Classroom A

Age Group: Youth

Program Type: Storytimes

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 4

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.

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

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.

Didgeridoo Down Under

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), Families

Meeting Room

Registration Open

Registration

Registration Open

Library Branch: Fruitville Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), Families

Program Type: History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 27

Details:

Join us on an epic adventure to the Land Down Under, where we'll hear otherworldly sounds from the didgeridoo, we'll explore the Great Barrier Reef and the Outback, we'll learn about amazing creatures like kangaroos and koalas ... and much more!

Reading Adventures

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Youth, Children (5 to 9 years)

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.

The Classical Ballet Academy presents Excerpts from the Nutcracker

3:30pm - 4:00pm

Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Veranda Room

Registration Open

Registration

Registration Open

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

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

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Performances, Special Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 9

Details:

Enjoy a magical afternoon with highlights from The Nutcracker, presented by the talented dancers of the Classical Ballet Academy.

Read with the Dogs

3:30pm - 4:30pm

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), Families

Community Room

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Room: Community Room

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), Families

Program Type: Clubs, Lifelong Learning, Special Events

Details:

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs from the Suncoast Humane Society Pet Therapy Team. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills.

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

All Day 12/24 - 12/25

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

Winter Break CRAFTernoons

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families

Storytime Room

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station

Details:

Who doesn't love a good CRAFTernoon? Spend your afternoons at the library making festive crafts to get you through winter break!

Family Movie @ the Library

10:30am - 12:30pm

Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Meeting Room

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Program Type: Movies

Details:

Come see a movie (To be determined) on our big screen! Free popcorn and lemonade provided.

Winter Break CRAFTernoons

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families

Storytime Room

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station

Details:

Who doesn't love a good CRAFTernoon? Spend your afternoons at the library making festive crafts to get you through winter break!

Story Trails in the Reading Garden

10:00am - 4:00pm

Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)

Reading Garden

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Reading Garden

Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)

Program Type: Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes

Details:

Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller. Enjoy a different book each visit.

*Weather permitting

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