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. Jul 19 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 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. Jul 19 2025 Sat Kid's Origami Workshop 3:00pm - 3:45pm Veranda Room 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: 10 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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jul 23 2025 Wed Color Our World: DIY Calming Bottles 2:00pm - 3:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Story Time Room 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. Jul 23 2025 Wed Color Our World: DIY Calming Bottles 2:00pm - 3:00pm Story Time Room Registration Open Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Healthy Living Registration Required Seats Remaining: 7 Details: Tweens and Teens can join us in creating their very own personalized calming bottle that can be used for emotional regulation in their time of need. This will include a quick demonstration before participants will be allowed to make selection
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. Jul 24 2025 Thu The Garbage Men 11:00am - 12:00pm 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), 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. Jul 24 2025 Thu The Garbage Men 11:00am - 12:00pm 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: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Cultural Life, Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Performances, Special Events Details: Local musicians The Garbage-Men perform musical numbers on their unique homemade recycled instruments.
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 "Families" group. Jul 24 2025 Thu Color the World: Global Palette 2:00pm - 4:00pm Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Veranda Room 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 "Families" group. Jul 24 2025 Thu Color the World: Global Palette 2:00pm - 4:00pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: 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, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Cultural Life Details: Celebrate the geography and beauty of our diverse planet! We invite young artists and explorers to come together and color world maps that will be displayed in our library for all to see.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jul 26 2025 Sat Summer Finale: Mini Golf 2:30pm - 4:30pm All Ages Veranda Room This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jul 26 2025 Sat Summer Finale: Mini Golf 2:30pm - 4:30pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Special Events Details: Celebrate the end of summer with a professional mini golf experience. Navigate through creatively themed course holes designed to spark your imagination and inspire a love for reading. All ages are welcome, with no prior experience necessary. 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. Jul 29 2025 Tue Artists in the Libraries: Pieces of Heart Mural 1:00pm - 2:00pm All Ages Meeting Room This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jul 29 2025 Tue Artists in the Libraries: Pieces of Heart Mural 1:00pm - 2:00pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Lifelong Learning Details: Let's work together with Artist, Jessica McHugh, using watercolors, Sharpies®, and collaged images to create a piece of a community mural. All of the pieces come together to create a giant heart.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Jul 29 2025 Tue Animation 101 with Brush Ninja 3:30pm - 4:30pm Youth Meeting Room This event is in the "Youth" group. Jul 29 2025 Tue Animation 101 with Brush Ninja 3:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Career Journeys, Color Our World (Summer 2025) Details: Kids will learn to create their own cartoons, frame by frame, using the web site Brush Ninja.
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. Jul 30 2025 Wed Rock Painting 2:00pm - 3:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Veranda Room 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. Jul 30 2025 Wed Rock Painting 2:00pm - 3:00pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025) Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Details: Create a decorative painted stone for your house or garden!
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 "New Adult (18-30 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. Jul 31 2025 Thu Summer Wrap-up Party 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), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages 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 "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. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jul 31 2025 Thu Summer Wrap-up Party 12:00pm - 2:00pm 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), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Special Events, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning Details: Join us as we wrap up summer reading with face painting, Lava Ice, pizza, fun music, and a photo booth! Let's celebrate reaching our summer reading goals and make this summer one to remember!
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. Aug 2 2025 Sat Pop Up Art School Watercolor Poppies Class 11:00am - 12:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Classroom A 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. Aug 2 2025 Sat Pop Up Art School Watercolor Poppies Class 11:00am - 12:30pm Classroom A Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center Room: Classroom A Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Lifelong Learning Details: Paint the delicate petals of poppy flowers with watercolor paint. Patrons will learn how to layer the translucent paint. They'll work on two paintings concurrently to allow time for the layers to dry.
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 "New Adult (18-30 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. Aug 2 2025 Sat Summer Learning Celebration ICE CREAM PARTY 12:00pm - 3:00pm 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), New Adult (18-30 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 "New Adult (18-30 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. Aug 2 2025 Sat Summer Learning Celebration ICE CREAM PARTY 12:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Shannon Staub 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), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Special Events Details: All who completed their ten hours of reading in our Summer Learning program are invited to join us at Shannon Staub Library for our end of summer bash, featuring our friends from The Q ice cream truck.
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. Aug 30 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 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. Aug 30 2025 Sat Kid's Origami Workshop 3:00pm - 3:45pm Veranda Room 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: 10 Details: Join Melina and learn how to make your own paper creation! Instructions and supplies provided, just bring your imagination!
Sep 1 2025 Mon Libraries and History Center Closure All Day Closing Sep 1 2025 Mon Closing Libraries and History Center Closure 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 and History Center ClosureWe will resume normal hours on Tuesday, Sept. 2.
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. Sep 27 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 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. Sep 27 2025 Sat Kid's Origami Workshop 3:00pm - 3:45pm Veranda Room 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: 10 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 "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. Oct 25 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 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. Oct 25 2025 Sat Kid's Origami Workshop 3:00pm - 3:45pm Veranda Room 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: 10 Details: Join Melina and learn how to make your own paper creation! Instructions and supplies provided, just bring your imagination!
Nov 11 2025 Tue Libraries and History Center Closure All Day Closing Nov 11 2025 Tue Closing Libraries and History Center Closure 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 and History Center ClosureWe will resume normal hours on Wednesday, Nov. 12.
Nov 27 - 28 2025 Libraries and History Center Closure All Day 11/27 - 11/28 Closing Nov 27 - 28 2025 Closing Libraries and History Center Closure All Day 11/27 - 11/28 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 and History Center ClosureThursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28.We will resume normal hours on Saturday, Nov. 29.
Dec 24 - 25 2025 Libraries and History Center Closure All Day 12/24 - 12/25 Closing Dec 24 - 25 2025 Closing Libraries and History Center Closure 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 and History Center ClosureWednesday, Dec. 24 - Thursday, Dec. 25We will resume normal hours on Friday, Dec. 26.
Jan 1 2026 Thu Libraries and History Center Closure All Day Closing Jan 1 2026 Thu Closing Libraries and History Center Closure 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 and History Center ClosureWe will resume normal hours on Friday, Jan. 2.
Jan 19 2026 Mon Libraries and History Center Closure All Day Closing Jan 19 2026 Mon Closing Libraries and History Center Closure 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 and History Center ClosureWe will resume normal hours on Tuesday, Jan. 20.
Feb 16 2026 Mon Libraries and History Center Closure All Day Closing Feb 16 2026 Mon Closing Libraries and History Center Closure 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 and History Center ClosureWe will resume normal hours on Tuesday, Feb. 17.
May 25 2026 Mon Libraries and History Center Closure All Day Closing May 25 2026 Mon Closing Libraries and History Center Closure 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 and History Center ClosureWe will resume normal hours on Tuesday, May 26.
