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. Aug 8 2022 Mon Pop-Up Playtime 10:15am - 11:15am 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. Aug 8 2022 Mon Pop-Up Playtime 10:15am - 11:15am Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Public Library Room: Program Room - Elsie Quirk Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program Type: Educational, Games, Storytimes Details: Join us for a drop-in play time with board books and toys. ...
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. Aug 8 2022 Mon Read with the Dogs 3:30pm - 4:30pm 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. Aug 8 2022 Mon Read with the Dogs 3:30pm - 4:30pm Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Public Library Room: Program Room - Elsie Quirk Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Educational, Storytimes Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. The dogs love the attention and the kids love the interactions.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Aug 9 2022 Tue Florida Friendly Landscaping 10:30am - 11:30am This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Aug 9 2022 Tue Florida Friendly Landscaping 10:30am - 11:30am Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Public Library Room: Meeting Room - Elsie Quirk Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Educational, Environmental & Gardening, Lectures Details: Learn the basics of Florida Friendly Landscaping, including the 9 principles to having a successful, beautiful lawn and garden while protecting our natural resources. ...
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. Aug 9 2022 Tue Too Cool Tuesdays: Artists in the Libraries 11:00am - 11:30am 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. Aug 9 2022 Tue Too Cool Tuesdays: Artists in the Libraries 11:00am - 11:30am Library Branch: Selby Public Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium - Selby Library Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Oceans of Possibilities (Summer 2022) Details: Join Ellen Goldberg from the Arts Alliance to create giant feathers with mixed media. Put them together with other workshop participants’ feathers to temporarily create a big imaginary bird for photo opportunity! Recommended for ages 3-6. ...
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. Aug 9 2022 Tue Open Lab in the Creation Station 11:00am - 2:00pm 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. Aug 9 2022 Tue Open Lab in the Creation Station 11:00am - 2:00pm Library Branch: Selby Public Library Room: Creation Station - Selby Library (Staff Only) Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Educational, Games, Technology Instruction Details: Come explore the different options in our Open Lab using self-guided time in the Creation Station. Available equipment includes Cricut Air Explore 2, 3D printing, sewing machines, Glowforge, button makers and more. Bring your own pro...
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 "All Ages" group. Aug 9 2022 Tue Health in Motion Bus 12:00pm - 4:00pm 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 "All Ages" group. Aug 9 2022 Tue Health in Motion Bus 12:00pm - 4:00pm Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Public Library Room: Reading Garden - Elsie Quirk (Staff Only) Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Educational, Health & Human Services Details: The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, Health in Motion staff will be on-site to provide no-cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellness. Nursing staff will help individuals who lack medical insurance find a medi...
This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 9 2022 Tue Tin Can Tourism in Sarasota With Josh Goodman 1:00pm - 2:00pm Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 9 2022 Tue Tin Can Tourism in Sarasota With Josh Goodman 1:00pm - 2:00pm Library Branch: Fruitville Public Library Room: Meeting Room - Fruitville Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Details: In the early 1900s, tourists visiting Florida by automobile had fewer choices for lodging and services, which led many of them to camp at their destination in tents or homemade trailers. These so-called “tin can tourists” were a resourceful bunch, bu...
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Aug 9 2022 Tue Tech Navigator 1:30pm - 4:00pm This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Aug 9 2022 Tue Tech Navigator 1:30pm - 4:00pm Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Public Library Room: Creation Station Workspace - Elsie Quirk (Staff Only) Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Educational, Technology Instruction, Virtual Details: Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person or distance appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills. Tech Navigator ser...
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Aug 9 2022 Tue Horseshoe Crabs and Their Important Role in Our Eco-system 3:00pm - 4:00pm This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Aug 9 2022 Tue Horseshoe Crabs and Their Important Role in Our Eco-system 3:00pm - 4:00pm Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Public Library Room: Community Room - William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Educational, Oceans of Possibilities (Summer 2022) Details: Did you know that horseshoe crabs have been around for at least 445 million years? Fossil records from prehistoric horseshoe crabs look very similar to existing horseshoe crabs, with not much change. And, that is why some people refer to them as “liv...
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Aug 9 2022 Tue Tinker Tuesday - Cancelled 4:00pm - 5:00pm This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Aug 9 2022 Tue Tinker Tuesday - Cancelled 4:00pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library Room: Meeting Room II - Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Educational Details: Tinker Tuesday is on break through the month of August. Check back with us in September for more fun tinker projects! ... 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 "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. Aug 10 2022 Wed 24 Crayons Coloring Club 10:15am - 11:30am 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. Aug 10 2022 Wed 24 Crayons Coloring Club 10:15am - 11:30am Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Public Library Room: Youth Activity Room - Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Age Group: 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, Clubs, Educational, Special Events Details: Color with us! We have a wide variety of coloring sheets and boxes of 24 crayons we want to share with our library friends! Children are welcome with caregiver/family member. We hope you enjoy the program, and we look forward to having yo...
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Aug 10 2022 Wed LAST Stop @ North Port Library (Teen Hang Out) 2:30pm - 4:30pm This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Aug 10 2022 Wed LAST Stop @ North Port Library (Teen Hang Out) 2:30pm - 4:30pm Library Branch: North Port Public Library Room: Teen Room- North Port Library (Staff Only) Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Clubs, Educational, 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. The program is open to any teen who agrees to follow the Teen Room Code of Conduct. After fi...
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Aug 11 2022 Thu Tech Navigator 10:00am - 12:00pm This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Aug 11 2022 Thu Tech Navigator 10:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: North Port Public Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Educational, Technology Instruction Details: Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills. Tech Navigator service is one-... 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. Aug 11 2022 Thu Quirky Knitters 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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. Aug 11 2022 Thu Quirky Knitters 1:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Public Library Room: Program Room - Elsie Quirk Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Educational Details: Bring your projects, patterns, and questions to Elsie Quirk Library and join the Quirky Knitters for an afternoon of knitting and crochet. All skill levels welcome. Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat! ...
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Aug 11 2022 Thu Master Gardener Plant Clinic 1:30pm - 3:30pm This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Aug 11 2022 Thu Master Gardener Plant Clinic 1:30pm - 3:30pm Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Public Library Room: Conference Room - Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Educational, Environmental & Gardening Details: Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them. Get expert advice on your landscaping needs. The University of Florida / Institute of Food and Agricultural Serv...
This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 11 2022 Thu Spanish Conversation Group 2:00pm - 3:30pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 11 2022 Thu Spanish Conversation Group 2:00pm - 3:30pm Library Branch: Gulf Gate Public Library Room: Meeting Room B - Gulf Gate Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Educational Details: For people who want to improve their Spanish speaking skills. Come practice your pronunciation and oral understanding through conversation and instruction of this romantic language. Everyone is welcome. ...
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Aug 11 2022 Thu LAST Stop @ North Port Library (Teen Hang Out) 2:30pm - 4:30pm This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Aug 11 2022 Thu LAST Stop @ North Port Library (Teen Hang Out) 2:30pm - 4:30pm Library Branch: North Port Public Library Room: Teen Room- North Port Library (Staff Only) Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Clubs, Educational, 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. The program is open to any teen who agrees to follow the Teen Room Code of Conduct. After fi...
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. Aug 11 2022 Thu Open Lab in the Creation Station 3:00pm - 6:00pm 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. Aug 11 2022 Thu Open Lab in the Creation Station 3:00pm - 6:00pm Library Branch: Selby Public Library Room: Creation Station - Selby Library (Staff Only) Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Educational, Games, Technology Instruction Details: Come explore the different options in our Open Lab using self-guided time in the Creation Station. Available equipment includes Cricut Air Explore 2, 3D printing, sewing machines, Glowforge, button makers and more. Bring your ow...
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Aug 12 2022 Fri Instrucción de Tecnológica 1:00pm - 2:00pm This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Aug 12 2022 Fri Instrucción de Tecnológica 1:00pm - 2:00pm Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library Room: Group Study Room - Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Educational, Spanish/En Español, Technology Instruction Details: Tech Instruction in Spanish/ Outreach ...
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Aug 12 2022 Fri Conservation and Why It Matters 2:00pm - 3:00pm This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Aug 12 2022 Fri Conservation and Why It Matters 2:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Public Library Room: Meeting Room - Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families Program Type: Educational Details: Learn about the importance of nature conservation, land and water conservation, and how you can help preserve our local wild spaces and species! Presented in partnership with the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast, a land conservation organ...
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Aug 12 2022 Fri LAST Stop @ North Port Library (Teen Hang Out) 2:30pm - 4:30pm This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Aug 12 2022 Fri LAST Stop @ North Port Library (Teen Hang Out) 2:30pm - 4:30pm Library Branch: North Port Public Library Room: Teen Room- North Port Library (Staff Only) Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Clubs, Educational, 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. The program is open to any teen who agrees to follow the Teen Room Code of Conduct. After fi...
This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 13 2022 Sat Alzheimer's Association: Managing Money; A Caregiver's Guide to Finances (On Demand) All Day This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 13 2022 Sat Alzheimer's Association: Managing Money; A Caregiver's Guide to Finances (On Demand) All Day Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Health & Human Services, Virtual Details: If you or someone you know is facing Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or another chronic illness, it’s never too early to put financial plans in place. Join us for Managing Money: A Caregiver’s Guide to Finances. This program features tips for managi...
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Aug 13 2022 Sat Coding Club 2:30pm - 3:30pm This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Aug 13 2022 Sat Coding Club 2:30pm - 3:30pm Library Branch: Selby Public Library Room: Teen Center - Selby Library (Staff Only) Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Educational, 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. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Aug 14 2022 Sun Local Color Summer 2022 Series: Part 1 (On Demand) All Day This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Aug 14 2022 Sun Local Color Summer 2022 Series: Part 1 (On Demand) All Day Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Educational, Special Events Details: Local Color Summer 2022 Series: Part 1 Join us to watch our summer community conversations about education as our host, Renee James Gilmore along with some local residents discuss the learning environment past and present. Part 1 focused on Saraso...
