Week Calendar

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.

For mobile babies to 5 years old.

Join certified instructor Sheila Blake for yoga poses with fun active storytelling and creative movement.Please bring your own mats.

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.

Use 1 of our 4 Brother sewing machines on Your Own Project. Must Know How to Sew. Machines available on first come first serve basis.

Stop by the Health in Motion Bus to talk to a Nurse with the Florida Health Department with any questions you might have!

No appointment required. 

Come out for free health screenings, education, and community resources. Includes raffle and help enrolling for free/low cost internet.  

This special story time features baby sign language, rhymes, songs, books, and playtime.

For mobile babies to 5 years old.

CALLING ALL BUILDERS!
 

Let your imagination run wild with other Lego fans using our massive collection of bricks and accessories.

Looking to try something new and maybe make a friend or two?  Join the library book club! 

Adult Program-18 and up.

Come and get assistance with your genealogy research from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers

Ages 0 - 5, attending with caregiver. Storytime includes themed stories, songs and a craft.

Registration is required as space is limited.

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.

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.

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

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

Bring your questions and get assistance from a knowledgeable volunteer.

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.

Prescription Assistance for income qualified individuals.

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 infants to five years, attending with caregiver. The storytime includes simple stories, nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and crafts. Space is limited. Free tickets are available at the youth desk beginning at 10 a.m.

For ages 2-5. Time for creativity to shine! We'll have some fun with arts and crafts and interactive art activities.

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

Ages 0 - 5, attending with caregiver. Family Playtime is a drop-in self guided program where children can explore our toy collection.

For mobile babies to 5 years old.

The Plant Clinic meets in the library lobby.

Welcome Latin GRAMMY Award winning multicultural musician, Penguin Random House children's author, environmental activist and educato

Join us for an educational, exciting, and entertaining half-hour Mad Science show.

Join a fun exercise class with a coach from Stretch and Grow of Sarasota. Recommended for ages 3-6; all ages welcome in the room as needed.

Come get assistance with your genealogy research. Bring your questions!

Join us at the North Port Library for storytime!  Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed! 

Join award-winning poet Joan Kantor for a beautiful multi-sensory experience. Joan pairs art photos with accessible poetry.

Enjoy this unique presentation that celebrates earth week and National Poetry month!

We, (Steve Doublestein and Darienne Oaks), are a ukulele duo sharing ukulele happiness with music from across the decades. At the end of our concert people are invited to play and sing along with us on a few songs.

A variety of fun learning activities geared for toddlers. All ages are welcome.

Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Come to the youth desk 30 minutes before the program for a ticket.

After 'adopting' their very own plus puppy, students will role-play the key responsibilities of a veterinarian, including how to properly perform a nose-to-tail exam.  These future veterinarians will learn how to sew stitches, remove ticks, m

Budgeting is not just a matter of making a spending plan and cutting expenses. It’s important to set goals for where you want your money to take you. Motivation is important for adjusting behavior to see real results. Attend this session to:

For mobile babies to 5 years old.

Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and wonder.

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.

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, button makers and more.

Financial products can be complex and confusing. Fear of sinking further into debt can leave consumers paralyzed. Worse still, hastily made decisions fueled by stress and urgency can lead to disaster.

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.

The Health in Motion Bus offers free and low-cost public health services. A registered nurse is available at all visits. Individuals who need follow-up medical care are referred to a primary health care provider. No appointment needed.

Whether self-employed, underemployed, or working for an organization of any size, it’s important to know the paths available to secure your financial future. In this session the U.S.

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.

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.

Join UF/IFAS for their Arbor Day Presentation. After the presentation each participant will receive a Florida-Friendly Landscaping approved sapling. 

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!

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.

Join artist Emilia Farrell for this fun 4-part class on painting your pet! During the course you will learn how to sketch and paint your animal friend and be able to take home a preliminary drawing and a painting.

After 'adopting' their very own plus puppy, students will role-play the key responsibilities of a veterinarian, including how to properly perform a nose-to-tail exam.  These future veterinarians will learn how to sew stitches, remove ticks, m

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.

Join Isla for a relaxing sketch session! Each session we'll talk about fundamentals of sketching and do some practice sketches. Follow along or bring your own reference pictures and practice your sketching skills! *Registration required

Travelogue with Jane Mahler - Africa - Lake Nakuru Reserve and Samburu Reserve - Kenya

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.

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

Celebrate the Earth!  DIY - Paint an Earth Rock

Come in a pick a rock to paint in celebration of Earth Day.

Drop in Event. Supplies Limited.

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.

Join us for a fun, informative session of freestyle art.

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.

Plume Hunting and its Effects on Florida's Wading Birds 

Welcome Latin GRAMMY Award winning multicultural musician, Penguin Random House children's author, environmental activist and educator, Ben Gundersheimer, MISTER G!  Ben now has two children's books, inspired by, and based on his

Join other tweens and teens for the Gulf Gate Library Remake Learning Day. Attendees will be collaborating with their parent(s) to creating artwork using the acrylic pouring method. All materials will be supplied.

Tweens! Come and join us at our monthly STEAM Club where we experiment and explore using the library's Creation Station equipment.

Calling all families with readers! Our dog friends from the Suncoast Humane Society are returning to the Jacaranda Library, and they want you to read to them!

Through Tobacco Free Florida’s Quit Your Way Program, Gulfcoast South AHEC (GSAHEC) offers free Group Quit sessions to tobacco users free of charge.

Drop in anytime this afternoon and see what you can create using our LEGO's and your imagination!  Ages 7-13 welcome.

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, button makers and more.

Join the North Port Library for a scientific taste test experiment

           John Nolan's Plan For Venice

Today we will be showing a video presentation that will describe what is included in the John Nolen Plan of Venice Florida National Register

Duplos and Legos of all sizes, table top legos, big blocks and more, will be used to create and build.

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.

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

Meet therapy dogs and their owners.  Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets!

A different project every week!

Ages 6+.

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

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. The program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills.

Come enjoy a kite-themed storybook, and help assemble decorative kites to hang from the ceiling as a display in the Shannon Staub Children's Department!

Spring 2023 Classical Concert Series

Concert No.

Have you always wanted to learn chess or maybe you already know how to play chess and want to find someone to play against? Either way, this is the club for you!

Learn new skills and get hands-on experience with different STEAM activities.

For children ages 5-12. Space is limited and registration is required.

Join teen musician, Annie Szantosi, to jam and talk about music. Bring your own instrument or play along with provided percussion instruments. 

Recommended for ages 9 and up.

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

This month's book is Teddy Mars: Almost a World Record Breaker by Molly B. Burnham. Snacks and drinks will be served. Please pick up a copy of the book at the youth desk to read before the meeting.

Do you want to share your anime/manga obsession with other Otaku? Come to the club! We will enjoy talking about Japanese culture, eating Japanese snacks, and of course, watching anime!

Join us for Family Game Night in the Storytime Room on Tuesdays from 5 - 7.

Various board games/tabletop games will be available.

Join us for LEGOs in the Storytime Room on Thursday from 5-7.

Both DUPLOs and regular LEGOs will be available.

Join us for a fun, informative session of freestyle art.

CALLING ALL BUILDERS!
 

Let your imagination run wild with other Lego fans using our massive collection of bricks and accessories.

Karen Kreisler is a certified meditation, yoga, health and wellness instructor with over ten years of teaching experience.

Time Sifters Archaeological Society present monthly lecture programs. This month:  TBA

For more information visit timesifters.org

Join us in-person as we discuss "The Keeper of Lost Things" by Ruth Hogan for our monthly Book Club!