Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees?  Need a plant or an insect identified?  On the first and the third Monday mornings of the month, from 10am to 12 pm, Gulf Gate Library hosts the Master Garde

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.

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.

Join Miss Diana and Miss Kelly in a fun program of music and movement. Enjoy egg shakers, rhythm sticks, teddy bears, and more!

No registration is needed.

Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified? Homeowners can receive research-based lawn, landscape and pest management help from the University of Florida.

Are you looking for technology help? Visit our Tech Navigator page to sign up for a one-on-one session.  

Preschool Program: Nutrition This program introduces preschoolers to the basics of healthy eating with stories, songs, activities and food samples.

Interested in learning yoga?

Join Jule Doran for a gentle adult beginners class in which participants will learn how to...

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.

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.

For people who want to improve their French speaking skills and enjoy reading French-language articles and discussing them.  Everyone is welcome to participate in this bi-weekly group to practice French pronunciation and oral understanding.&n

For mobile babies to 5 years old.

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.

Learn to knit or crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! It is recommended to bring your own yarn and needles. Instructor-supplied yarns remain with the instructor weekly until piece is completed.

Come color, play, talk, and learn with us! We have a wide variety of coloring sheets, eye-catching stickers, and new boxes of 24 crayons we want to share with our library friends!

Socrates Café are gatherings around the world where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of the Socratic method: that we learn more when we respectfully list

Are you looking for technology help? Visit our Tech Navigator page to sign up for a one-on-one session.  

Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Have experienced and trained gardeners answer your botanical questions on the first and third Thursday mornings in study room C

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.

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.

For ages 2-8.  Join us for Family Story Time.  Enjoy stories, movement activities, songs and more at this early literacy program.

Enjoy a cup of tea while discussing British movies and television series with a very welcoming group.

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.

Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller. Enjoy a different book the first Saturday of every month!

In case of rain, Story Trail will be set up in the Kids' Zone.

Pick up your free comic book while supplies last!  Due to limited supply, one comic book per person, please.  While you're here, head over to our Program Room to design and create your own comic-themed coasters from 12pm - 2pm. 

Due to likelihood of rain, we've moved the Mouse Paint Super Saturday indoors! Stop by the Jacaranda Library between 10 and 3 to read the Mouse Paint story and create your own book.

It's Free Comic Book Day! We will have free comics, some take home crafts, movies in the Teen Room and more! Free comics available as supplies last. We always have comics to check out with a library card though!

Join Van Wezel teaching artist, Deb Lombard, for a fun dance to "Surface Pressure" from Encanto. All ages are welcome.

Learn about the Ikebana style of flower arranging as you create an arrangement for your Mom. Flowers and vases are provided by the F

Explore drama, visual art, and movement.  Van Wezel teaching artist, Katelyn McKelly, will be here today to help you showcase your creativity.

Discover the tale of The Snail and The Whale through movement and props. We will explore wildlife, habitat and weather using the elements of dance. Ages 3-12.

Reverse Charades: Learn to use one of the tools of the actor, bring awareness to body language, gestures, posture and interact with the whole family in a fun well known acting game with a twist.

Sing, dance, and exercise with Adrianne Pezzella. Recommended for ages 1-6; babies love to bounce and watch too!

Join us for the return of storytime at North Port Library.  Singing, dancing, stories and fun are guaranteed!  

Genealogy Assistance.

Join Van Wezel teaching artist, Deb Lombard, for a fun dance to "Surface Pressure" from Encanto. All ages are welcome.

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.

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.

Socrates Cafe is a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of Socratic method: we learn more when we respectfully listen to and debate ideas wit

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.

For mobile babies to 5 years old.

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.

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.

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.

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.

Chess lovers meet and play chess with other chess lovers.  All skill levels are welcome.

Everything in our universe is information and energy vibrating at specific frequencies. Music is a powerful tool to guide consciousness into higher realms and induce healing.

Join us for our monthly book club that delves deep into mysteries! 

UPDATE: 

The May 3 Drawdown class at the Shannon Staub Library has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Talk about your favorite restaurants in the Venice area. Discover recommendations from others!

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Join Sarasota Extension Services Master Gardeners for questions pertaining to Florida-friendly gardening, composting, and identifying insects.

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.

Curious about knitting and crochet, but don't know where to begin? Drop in the first Thursday of each month for Beginner's Day with the Quirky Knitters!

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.

Tech Instruction in Spanish/ Outreach

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.

Learn about the Ikebana style of flower arranging as you create an arrangement for your Mom. Flowers and vases are provided by the F

Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Pick up a ticket starting 30 minutes before the program.

We will reopen out makerspace with variety of art and technology stations for the public to sample our future Creation Station events.

We will reopen out makerspace with variety of art and technology stations for the public to sample our future Creation Station events.

Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.

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.

Bring your mobile device or borrow a Chromebook from the library for a Technology 101 class.  In these sessions we will cover topics from basic use and vocabulary to how to access and enjoy the libraries digital resources, to navigating socia

Watch a movie on the big screen!

The current schedule is attached as a flyer and includes a brief description of these titles.

Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.

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.

Bring a few questions and your smartphone, tablet or laptop.

Please register below for 1 -1:30 p.m.

Land on the moon, travel through the stars, explore the universe, and more with the Sarasota County Library System's Discovery Dome Planetarium.

Are you looking for technology help? Visit our Tech Navigator page to sign up for a one-on-one session.  

Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.

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.

Come and join the book discussion group on the first Thursday of the month.  A different book title is chosen every month to explore.  This book club is sponsored by the Friends of Gulf Gate Library.

Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.

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.

Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.

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.

Get ready to learn how to make an at-home compost pile and how to reduce your impact on the environment with the folks at UF/IFAS Extension and Sustainability Sarasota County.

For a tower to stay standing in must have a stable base and be strong enough not to buckle under its weight. Incorporating Science and Mathematics build a spaghetti and marshmallow tower to create a sturdy framework.

Drop-in program in the Youth Department. Children design and parents will make Mother's Day cards. Supplies are limited. 

Bring a few questions and your smartphone, tablet or laptop.

Please register below for 1 -1:30 p.m.

You can explore the challenges of extracting energy from the wind by engineering a wind turbine. Incorporate Physics and Engineering using paper cups to make the blades that will be pushed around by the energy of the wind.

Drop-in program in the Youth Department. Children decorate mini art cards to trade or share with others. Supplies are limited. 

Looking for a fun spot to hang out with friends after the last bell rings? Afterschool Club is the place to be! Join us every Wednesday for an afternoon of recreation and education.

Learn to knit or crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! It is recommended to bring your own yarn and needles. Instructor-supplied yarns remain with the instructor weekly until piece is completed.

Families are invited to join us for this special edition of Tinker Tuesday for the Suncoast Remake Learning Days! Registration is limited to 12 families, as supplies are limited.

A different STEAM project every week!

Teens and tweens can play video games with Wii, Switch and Playstation consoles.

Bring a few questions and your smartphone, tablet or laptop.

Please register below for 1 -1:30 p.m.

Join us to make Koinobori (Carp Windsocks) to celebrate Kodomo no Hi (Children's Day).

Supplies and snacks will be provided.

Hang out in the teen room and play board games with other friendly teens and tweens. Games and tables will be available on a first come, first served basis. 

Leave your mark by exploring multiple interactive stations related to youth voice and self-expression. The first 100 participants will receive a ticket for a FREE dinner, which starts at 5 p.m. in the library parking lot.

Play the classic role-playing game with a new group of players/adventurers.

The children get and read an early chapter book ahead of time. The book is then discussed during the meeting for characters, themes and how it is applicable to their life.

Spring Concert Series

Concert No.

Alex Jordan will demonstrate the regional cuisines of Africa, including her homeland of Ethiopia.

This is part of our One Book One Community program, whose selection for 2022 is “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind” by William Kamkwamba.

Come and enjoy a feature length film on our BIG screen!

English for Families is a series of virtual classes designed for caregivers and their children ages 6-12. This series focuses on developing BASIC English vocabulary and literacy skills through fun and interactive storytelling.

Can you help us avoid a Revenge of the Fifth?

Travel the galaxy and solve the clues!

Recommended ages 8 to adult.

Registration required to participate.

Self-care and maintenance will be enhanced through meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques.

English for Families is a series of virtual classes designed for caregivers and their children ages 6-12. This series focuses on developing BASIC English vocabulary and literacy skills through fun and interactive storytelling.

A variety of messy chemical reactions will be demonstrated outside in our library's backyard including creating elephant toothpaste, how to explode a watermelon, and a kiddie pool sensory exploration.

TikTok has some wonderful and confusing trends, and now is your chance to try many of them! In this series of TikTok challenges, we'll draw a picture of a stranger, try not to laugh, stack Oreos, and many more! There'll even be prizes!

Can you help us avoid a Revenge of the Fifth?

Travel the galaxy and solve the clues!

Recommended ages 8 to adult.

Registration required to participate.