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. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 18 2024 Wed 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 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 18 2024 Wed Paint An Ornament 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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 Details: Happy Holidays! Come paint a keepsake wooden ornament to take home for your tree! We take care of the mess, you bring the imagination!
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 18 2024 Wed Venice Symphony Winter Sounds 4:30pm - 5:30pm All Ages Youth Activity Room Registration Open Registration This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 18 2024 Wed Venice Symphony Winter Sounds 4:30pm - 5:30pm Youth Activity Room Registration Open Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Special Events Registration Required Seats Remaining: 21 Details: Listen to some of your favorite winter songs played by local musical talent.
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. Dec 18 2024 Wed Hanukkah Celebration 5:30pm - 7:00pm Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Meeting Room B Registration Closed Registration 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. Dec 18 2024 Wed Hanukkah Celebration 5:30pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room B Registration Closed Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Events, Storytimes Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Details: Join Ms. Laura from Temple Sinai for a celebration of Hanukkah. Ms. Laura will present the festival with stories, songs, and activities. There will be crafts and snacks for all to enjoy.
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. Dec 19 2024 Thu Kid's Sensory Playtime 11:00am - 12:00pm Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years) Veranda Room 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. Dec 19 2024 Thu Kid's Sensory Playtime 11:00am - 12:00pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Games, Lifelong Learning, Special Events Details: Join us at the North Port Library for a kid's sensory playtime. A fun interactive, educational time designed for children with autism and/or sensory challenges.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. Dec 19 2024 Thu Read with the Dogs 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. Dec 19 2024 Thu Read with the Dogs 3:30pm - 4:30pm Library Branch: North Port Library Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Special Events Details: Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. The program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. This program is intended for children who can read independently
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Dec 20 2024 Fri Escape Room for Teens 3:00pm - 5:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Creation Station 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. Dec 20 2024 Fri Escape Room for Teens 3:00pm - 5:00pm Creation Station Registration Open Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Special Events Registration Required Seats Remaining: 1 Details: Help solve a murder mystery with your library friends in this family dinner gone wrong!
This event is in the "Youth" group. 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. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 21 2024 Sat 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 This event is in the "Youth" group. 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. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 21 2024 Sat The Classical Ballet Academy presents Excerpts from the Nutcracker 3:30pm - 4:00pm Veranda Room 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: 1 Details: Enjoy a magical afternoon with highlights from The Nutcracker, presented by the talented dancers of the Classical Ballet Academy.
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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 23 2024 Mon 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 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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 23 2024 Mon Read with the Dogs 3:30pm - 4:30pm 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.
This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 23 2024 Mon Monday Game Nights: Fruitville Game Jam 3:30pm - 5:30pm Families Meeting Room This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 23 2024 Mon Monday Game Nights: Fruitville Game Jam 3:30pm - 5:30pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Families Program Type: Games, Special Events Details: Join us for a monthly rotation of family-oriented game show games, including Jeopardy, trivia, bingo, etc. All ages are welcome. The program runs from 3:30-5:30 p.m. on the 4th Monday of the month except holidays.
Dec 24 - 25 2024 LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY All Day 12/24 - 12/25 Closing Dec 24 - 25 2024 Closing LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY All Day 12/24 - 12/25 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
Dec-Jan 2024 LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY All Day 12/31 - 1/1 Closing Dec-Jan 2024 Closing LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY All Day 12/31 - 1/1 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 2 2025 Thu Adult Reading with the Dogs 10:30am - 12:00pm Adults, Seniors Youth Activity Room This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jan 2 2025 Thu Adult Reading with the Dogs 10:30am - 12:00pm Youth Activity Room Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Special Events Details: Calling all readers: our dog friends from the Suncoast Humane Society are returning to the Jacaranda Library, and they want you to read to them!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 3 2025 Fri First Friday Film Series 1:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Meeting Room AB This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 3 2025 Fri First Friday Film Series 1:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room AB Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Groups, Movies, Special Events Details: On the first Friday afternoon of the month, watch a movie that is hosted by film professor Maryann Dahlen, who will invite the audience to discuss the movie after its showing.
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jan 4 2025 Sat Breathe Move Create 2:00pm - 4:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Registration Open Registration This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jan 4 2025 Sat Breathe Move Create 2:00pm - 4:00pm Registration Open Library Branch: North Port Library Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, Special Events Registration Required Seats Remaining: 25 Details: Community Arts and Wellness Workshop: A free arts and wellness workshop providing adults tools to deal with stress as a response to the recent hurricanes.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jan 6 2025 Mon Australia Travelogue Part One: Melbourne & the Red Centre 1:00pm - 2:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jan 6 2025 Mon Australia Travelogue Part One: Melbourne & the Red Centre 1:00pm - 2:30pm Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Special Events Registration Required Seats Remaining: 69 Details: Melbourne is the cultural capital of Australia and known for its arts scene and striking architecture.
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. This event is in the "Families" group. Jan 6 2025 Mon Family Board Game Night 3:30pm - 5:30pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Meeting Room 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. This event is in the "Families" group. Jan 6 2025 Mon Family Board Game Night 3:30pm - 5:30pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Program Type: Games, Special Events Details: Get ready for an epic night of fun board games at our Game Night!All ages welcome. Meets 3:30-5:30 p.m. on the 1st Monday of the month except holidays.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 7 2025 Tue Journey Through Time: The History of North Port 2:00pm - 3:00pm All Ages Veranda Room This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 7 2025 Tue Journey Through Time: The History of North Port 2:00pm - 3:00pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: History & Culture, Special Events Details: Join us for a captivating exploration of North Port's rich history as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of our beloved library.
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. Jan 8 2025 Wed Fun to be Fit: Littles 10:15am - 11:00am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years) Community Room 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. Jan 8 2025 Wed Fun to be Fit: Littles 10:15am - 11:00am Community Room Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Cultural Life, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, Special Events Details: Join Ms. Adrianne for a fun program featuring music and movement! For ages 0-5.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jan 10 2025 Fri Intro to Writing Life Stories 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults, Seniors Youth Activity Room Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jan 10 2025 Fri Intro to Writing Life Stories 1:00pm - 2:00pm Youth Activity Room Registration Open Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Special Events Registration Required Seats Remaining: 29 Details: This fun introductory class is geared for those serious about writing their memoirs.
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 11 2025 Sat 1920s Art Deco Craft 10:30am - 12:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Veranda Room 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 11 2025 Sat 1920s Art Deco Craft 10:30am - 12:30pm Veranda Room Waitlist Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, Special Events Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Details: Step back in time and unleash your creativity at our Art Deco-Inspired Craft Class as we celebrate the library's 50th anniversary! 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 "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 11 2025 Sat A Roaring '20s Celebration! 10:30am - 2:00pm 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 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 "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 "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 11 2025 Sat A Roaring '20s Celebration! 10:30am - 2:00pm Library Branch: North Port Library Age Group: 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: Arts & Crafts, Special Events Details: Step back in time as we celebrate the library's 50th anniversary! Join us for a day filled with vibrant colors, glamorous designs, and hands-on fun, all set against the backdrop of the fabulous 1920s.Button Making 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 "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 "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 "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 11 2025 Sat Clarinet Trio 12:00pm - 2:00pm 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), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages 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 "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 "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 11 2025 Sat Clarinet Trio 12:00pm - 2:00pm Library Branch: North Port Library 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), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Healthy Living, History & Culture, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Special Events Details: Join us for a delightful afternoon filled with the rich, vibrant sounds of the clarinet as the Suncoast Clarinet Trio takes the stage!
This event is in the "Youth" 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 "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 "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 11 2025 Sat Ice Cream Bonanza 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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 Veranda Room This event is in the "Youth" 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 "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 "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 11 2025 Sat Ice Cream Bonanza 2:00pm - 4:00pm Veranda Room 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. 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 "All Ages" group. Jan 12 2025 Sun SAM Free Second Sunday 11:00am - 4:00pm All Ages Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 12 2025 Sun SAM Free Second Sunday 11:00am - 4:00pm Library Branch: Pop-Up Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, Outreach, Special Events Details: Every Second Sunday the Sarasota Art Museum offers a free, community day where visitors can not only see exhibits but also participate in family friendly art classes! Come see the libraries at our information table and grab a craft to work on!
