This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. Mar 20 2025 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. Mar 20 2025 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 20 2025 Thu Ted Aldrich Author Talk: "The Partnership" 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults, Seniors Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 20 2025 Thu Ted Aldrich Author Talk: "The Partnership" 6:00pm - 7:00pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Author Event, Book Discussions, Book Sales, Lifelong Learning Details: Join author Edward Aldrich on this discussion of history and his book "The Partnership: George Marshall, Henry Stimson, and the Extraordinary Collaboration that Won World War II." 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 "Families" group. Mar 20 2025 Thu LEGO® Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families 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 "Families" group. Mar 20 2025 Thu LEGO® Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Career Journeys, Games Details: Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO® bricks, you provide the imagination.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 21 2025 Fri Life After Downton Abbey 10:00am - 1:00pm Adults, Seniors Juliano Room This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 21 2025 Fri Life After Downton Abbey 10:00am - 1:00pm Juliano Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Juliano Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups, Movies Details: Enjoy a cup of tea while discussing British movies and television series with a very welcoming group. 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. Mar 21 2025 Fri AARP Tax Assistance 10:30am - 3:00pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 21 2025 Fri AARP Tax Assistance 10:30am - 3:00pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Tax Help Details: AARP is providing free tax preparation at the Shannon Staub Library again this year. The tax returns will be prepared by IRS-certified tax counselors.
This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 21 2025 Fri One Book TBA 10:30am - 4:30pm Seniors Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Cancelled This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 21 2025 Fri Cancelled One Book TBA 10:30am - 4:30pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Details: One Book TBA 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Mar 21 2025 Fri Teen Octopus Escape Game 2:00pm - 3:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen Room Registration This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Mar 21 2025 Fri Teen Octopus Escape Game 2:00pm - 3:30pm Teen Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Games, One Book Sarasota Registration Required Seats Remaining: 6 Details: Do you have what it takes to escape? 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 "Seniors" group. Mar 21 2025 Fri Let's Get Crafty 2:00pm - 4:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Creation Station 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. Mar 21 2025 Fri Let's Get Crafty 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), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning Details: This program is a unique and sustainable way to explore your creativity and imagination.
Mar 21 2025 Fri Science Matters 2:00pm - 4:00pm Youth Activity Room Mar 21 2025 Fri Science Matters 2:00pm - 4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Purpose of Room Use Topic: Hair What gives some people curly hair? A look at the structure of hair and some other proteins that provide a framework for the body.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 22 2025 Sat University of Florida/IFAS Extension Master Gardener Plant Clinic 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 22 2025 Sat University of Florida/IFAS Extension Master Gardener Plant Clinic 10:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Fruitville Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Green Living Details: The Plant Clinic meets in the library lobby.
Mar 22 2025 Sat VITA Tax Assistance 10:00am - 2:00pm Meeting Room II Mar 22 2025 Sat VITA Tax Assistance 10:00am - 2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Purpose of Room Use Tax Assistance with VITA Volunteers.To schedule an appointment please visit www.UWSvita.org or call 1-833-897-8482 beginning Thursday, January 16, 2025.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mar 22 2025 Sat AARP Income Tax Assistance 10:00am - 3:00pm All Ages Meeting Room A This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mar 22 2025 Sat AARP Income Tax Assistance 10:00am - 3:00pm Meeting Room A Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Tax Help
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 22 2025 Sat Intermediate Origami 10:30am - 12:30pm Adults, Seniors Creation Station Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 22 2025 Sat Intermediate Origami 10:30am - 12:30pm Creation Station Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 6 Details: Join Teresa as she teaches even more difficult origami than she does in her beginner class.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 "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. Mar 22 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. Mar 22 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 "Adults" group. Mar 24 2025 Mon Genealogy Assistance 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 24 2025 Mon Genealogy Assistance 10:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy Details: Get genealogy research assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.Bring your questions!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 24 2025 Mon SNAP Application Assistance 10:00am - 5:30pm Adults, Seniors Group Study Room This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 24 2025 Mon SNAP Application Assistance 10:00am - 5:30pm Group Study Room Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Group Study Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Healthy Living Details: A representative from All Faiths Food Bank will be available to help with your SNAP application. Appointments are preferred but not required.
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. Mar 24 2025 Mon Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:00am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 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. Mar 24 2025 Mon Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 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) Program Type: Special Events Details: For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.
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 "Families" group. Mar 24 2025 Mon Forty Carrots: Partners in Play® 10:15am - 11:15am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program 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 "Families" group. Mar 24 2025 Mon Forty Carrots: Partners in Play® 10:15am - 11:15am Program Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program Type: Storytimes Details: Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.
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. Mar 24 2025 Mon Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Youth Activity 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. Mar 24 2025 Mon Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Youth Activity Room Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Storytimes Details: Join us for storytime! Stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts for little ones and their special grownup.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 24 2025 Mon Cirque D'Book 10:30am - 11:30am Adults, Seniors Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 24 2025 Mon Cirque D'Book 10:30am - 11:30am Conference Room Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups Details: Join a lively book club for inspiring conversations! Cirque D' Book meets on the fourth Monday of most months. A different book title is chosen every month to explore. Registration is not required. 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 "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 "Families" group. Mar 24 2025 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Meeting 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 "Families" group. Mar 24 2025 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program Type: Storytimes Details: Join us for songs, rhymes, play, and of course great stories! Engage kids in visual literacy, language development, and social skills in a fun class presented by our Youth Services team.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 24 2025 Mon Adult Coloring Group 10:30am - 12:00pm Adults Learning Lab This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 24 2025 Mon Adult Coloring Group 10:30am - 12:00pm Learning Lab Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Learning Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Join us on Mondays of the month for adult coloring! We supply the coloring pages and the pencils. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Gulf Gate Library. Hope to see you there.
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 "Families" group. Mar 24 2025 Mon Forty Carrots: Partners in Play® 12:00pm - 1:00pm Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program 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 "Families" group. Mar 24 2025 Mon Forty Carrots: Partners in Play® 12:00pm - 1:00pm Program Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program Type: Storytimes Details: Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.
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. Mar 24 2025 Mon Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 12:00pm - 1:00pm Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 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. Mar 24 2025 Mon Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 12:00pm - 1:00pm 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) Program Type: Special Events Details: For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.