This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 5 2024 Thu Sister Cities Lecture: "Jewish Refugees in Shanghai during 1934 – 1941" 5:00pm - 6:00pm Adults, Seniors Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 5 2024 Thu Sister Cities Lecture: "Jewish Refugees in Shanghai during 1934 – 1941" 5:00pm - 6:00pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Cultural Life, Lectures Details: Did you know that during World War II, Shanghai, China, became an unexpected haven for 18,000 Jewish refugees fleeing the horrors of the Holocaust? 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. Dec 6 2024 Fri Arts and Alliance Playreaders Present "On the Way to a Christmas Party" 2:30pm - 3:30pm Adults Meeting Room Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 6 2024 Fri Arts and Alliance Playreaders Present "On the Way to a Christmas Party" 2:30pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning, Performances Registration Required Seats Remaining: 19 Details: The Arts Alliance Play Readers present a dramatic reading of "On the Way to a Christmas Party":
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 7 2024 Sat FL Frontier Stories and Tales Celebrating the Holiday Season 1:00pm - 2:00pm 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 7 2024 Sat FL Frontier Stories and Tales Celebrating the Holiday Season 1:00pm - 2:00pm 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, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Performances, Special Events, Storytimes Registration Required Seats Remaining: 46 Details: Step back in time and experience Florida’s rich holiday traditions with Florida Frontier Stories and Tales Celebrating the Holiday Season.
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. Dec 9 2024 Mon Holiday Greeting Card Workshop 11:00am - 12:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Veranda Room Registration Closed 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. Dec 9 2024 Mon Holiday Greeting Card Workshop 11:00am - 12:00pm Veranda Room Registration Closed Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Details: Join us for a festive Holiday Card Making Workshop! In this hands-on session, participants will create beautiful, personalized cards using a variety of materials and techniques. Perfect for all skill levels.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon Vermont's Easy Street - Holiday Musical Selections with Lisa Brande and Mark Trichka 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Meeting Room Waitlist Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon Vermont's Easy Street - Holiday Musical Selections with Lisa Brande and Mark Trichka 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room Waitlist Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Details: Husband and wife team Lisa and Mark bring you the sweetest of your favorite holiday music.
This event is in the "Youth" 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 9 2024 Mon A Christmas Carol Read-Aloud 3:00pm - 5:00pm Youth, Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Community Room Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Youth" 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 9 2024 Mon A Christmas Carol Read-Aloud 3:00pm - 5:00pm Community Room Registration Open Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Youth, Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Performances Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Details: Enjoy live music, carols, cookies, hot cocoa, and be a part of the abridged version of the beloved classic story by Charles Dickens!
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon Teen Writers Club 4:00pm - 5:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Veranda Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon Teen Writers Club 4:00pm - 5:30pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning Details: If you like writing your own pieces or would like to branch out and grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club! We will be meeting weekly on Mondays @ 4 p.m.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon Doodle Club for Tweens and Teens 4:30pm - 5:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Creation Station This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon Doodle Club for Tweens and Teens 4:30pm - 5:30pm Creation Station Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life Details: Come draw with us! In this open hour have fun drawing your own doodle designs.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Golf Yoga For Seniors 10:30am - 11:30am Adults, Seniors Community Room Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Golf Yoga For Seniors 10:30am - 11:30am Community Room Registration Open Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 13 Details: Do you want to improve your golf game? Join Mrs. Bee from Bumble Bee Yoga for a 1-hour yoga session to help build the strength and stability you need to play your best round. Mrs.
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. Dec 10 2024 Tue Holiday Cookie Cutter Acrylic Painting 1:00pm - 3:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room Waitlist 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. Dec 10 2024 Tue Holiday Cookie Cutter Acrylic Painting 1:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room Waitlist Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Details: Relax and enjoy the holiday season with an acrylic painting session using cookie cutters.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Pottery Handbuilding: 3 Ornaments 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults, Seniors Veranda Room Registration Closed Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Pottery Handbuilding: 3 Ornaments 1:00pm - 3:00pm Veranda Room Registration Closed Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Details: Learn how to create pottery from scratch! In this class, our instructor will walk you through the basics of hand building techniques and know how. Learn how to create 3 different ornaments with pottery!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Chekhov in Sarasota 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults Community Room Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Chekhov in Sarasota 2:00pm - 3:30pm Community Room Registration Open Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cultural Life, Performances Registration Required Seats Remaining: 122 Details: Adaptations of stories by Anton Chekhov written by Eric Leventhal and presented by the Mark Twain Society. As Twain once said, "History doesn't repeat itself, but it rhymes."Come and enjoy!
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. Dec 10 2024 Tue Volunteering for Victory: The World War II Homefront in Sarasota County 2:00pm - 3:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Classroom A/B (both rooms) Registration Open 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. Dec 10 2024 Tue Volunteering for Victory: The World War II Homefront in Sarasota County 2:00pm - 3:30pm Classroom A/B (both rooms) Registration Open Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center Room: Classroom A/B (both rooms) Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 13 Details: Volunteering for Victory: The World War II Homefront in Sarasota County Presented by:
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Anime Club 4:00pm - 5:45pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Anime Club 4:00pm - 5:45pm Library Branch: Selby Library Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Movies Details: Watch anime and discuss your favorite characters. Explore anime-inspired, Asian snacks and crafts. Ages 9-18 are welcome! 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. Dec 10 2024 Tue Fuse Bead Drop-in 4:00pm - 7:00pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Storytime 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. Dec 10 2024 Tue Fuse Bead Drop-in 4:00pm - 7:00pm 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 Details: 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.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Dec 11 2024 Wed Craft club: Snow Globe Pin 4:30pm - 5:30pm 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 11 2024 Wed Craft club: Snow Globe Pin 4:30pm - 5:30pm 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: Cultural Life Registration Required Seats Remaining: 7 Details: Create your own Winter scene pin with our pin machine!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 12 2024 Thu Arts Alliance Playreaders read "Leading Ladies" 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room A This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 12 2024 Thu Arts Alliance Playreaders read "Leading Ladies" 2:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room A Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Cultural Life, Performances, Special Events Details: LEADING LADIES is set in the 1950’s. It focuses on two English Shakespearean actors, Jack and Leo, who find their careers in a rut. They are currently performing “Scenes from Shakespeare” on the Moose Lodge circuit in the Amish country
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. Dec 12 2024 Thu Reclaiming the History of Native Plants in Home Landscape Design 2:00pm - 3:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Classroom A/B (both rooms) Registration Open 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. Dec 12 2024 Thu Reclaiming the History of Native Plants in Home Landscape Design 2:00pm - 3:30pm Classroom A/B (both rooms) Registration Open Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center Room: Classroom A/B (both rooms) Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Green Living, Healthy Living, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 19 Details: Reclaiming the History of Native Plants in Home Landscape Design - new rescheduled date!Presented by:
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 13 2024 Fri Blue Lotus Meditation 10:00am - 11:30am Adults, Seniors Community Room Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 13 2024 Fri Blue Lotus Meditation 10:00am - 11:30am Community Room Registration Open Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Cultural Life, Healthy Living, Lectures, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 74 Details: Join us for a mindfulness meditation session lead by Monk San. No previous experience or materials required. Participants may bring their own meditation cushion if desired.
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. Dec 13 2024 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. Dec 13 2024 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.
This event is in the "Youth" 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 14 2024 Sat 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 This event is in the "Youth" 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 14 2024 Sat Songs for the Holidays 11:30am - 12:30pm Veranda Room 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: 46 Details: The Holidays. That special time of year when we gather together with family and friends to celebrate life and give thanks.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Dec 16 2024 Mon Teen Writers Club 4:00pm - 5:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Veranda Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Dec 16 2024 Mon Teen Writers Club 4:00pm - 5:30pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning Details: If you like writing your own pieces or would like to branch out and grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club! We will be meeting weekly on Mondays @ 4 p.m.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Dec 16 2024 Mon Doodle Club for Tweens and Teens 4:30pm - 5:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Creation Station This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Dec 16 2024 Mon Doodle Club for Tweens and Teens 4:30pm - 5:30pm Creation Station Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life Details: Come draw with us! In this open hour have fun drawing your own doodle designs.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue Playdate Harmonies with Jill Brown 10:30am - 11:15am Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Room This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue Playdate Harmonies with Jill Brown 10:30am - 11:15am Program Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Storytimes Details: Come sing, play and explore to live music! Kids and caregivers engage in familiar songs while enjoying a sensory experience. For children ages 1-5. Sponsored by the Friends of Elsie Quirk Library.
