Week Calendar

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.

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

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 special storytime features baby sign language, rhymes, songs, books, and playtime.

Registration is not required. Attendance is first come, first serve as room capacity is limited. Please see youth staff the morning of the program.

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.

The ocean is a model, like the members of a symphony orchestra, each with their role of working together for balance and beauty. One of the most important parts of the ocean is the coral reef.

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

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.

Ages 0 - 5, attending with caregiver.

Have fun hand sewing or using a sewing machine! Beginners are welcome. Sewing machines are available on a first-come, first-served basis. You are welcome to bring your own machine if you like.

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.

Children ages 2-8 and their caregivers are invited for Wednesday morning free-play time, with an assortment of toys and props to inspire the young imagination! Drop-in anytime between 10:30am and 11:30am.

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.

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.

Experience your backyard friends up close with Sarasota's Jungle Garden's: Bring the Jungle to You program!

Meet and learn about native Florida wildlife.

Please, no summer camps or large organizational groups.

For ages 2-5. Join us for this special story time with a visit from our local firefighters.  We'll also join them outside for a tour of a fire truck! 

Watercolor Painting with local artist Lori Loveberry George.

Prescription Assistance for income qualified individuals.

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

Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs followed by a craft. This month's theme is Under the Sea!

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.

Drop in and crochet! Beginners and experienced crocheters welcome. Bring your own supplies or use ours. Recommended for ages 9 and up.

Meeting spot will vary. Please ask at a service desk for today's location.

Sing, dance, and exercise with Adrianne Pezzella. Recommended for ages 1-6; babies love to bounce and watch too! Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

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

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

This program will feature a variety of coloring and craft projects for kids to be as creative as possible.

This program is geared for ages 2-6. Registration is not required.

Join us for friendly discussion, book recommendations, and insight! 

We will be discussing Outer Banks by Anne Rivers Siddons

Join Jane Mahler as we go to Africa to visit the Maasai Mara National Park - Narobi and Ol Pejeta Conservancy - Nairobi

Join Mr. Dave for classic and original children's music accompanied by the Selby Puppets! Recommended for ages 1-3, but all ages are welcomed as needed.

Bring your imagination and sense of adventure as we explore using watercolors.  Ms.

Razzmatazz Entertainment presents a fun and interactive ventriloquism and magic show built around the summer reading theme, "All Together Now".

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.

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.

Join us for an afternoon movie for the family: Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank (PG).

Snacks and drinks will be available!

Get ready to create: you bring the idea, we bring the tools! 

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.

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.

All ages are invited to the library's early celebration of Juneteenth, the oldest known celebration honoring the official end of slavery in the United States.

Join local artist, Sandy Koolkin, as she teaches a free unique acrylic painting class for adults!

Registration is required as capacity is limited.

The Writer's Circle was created for writers of all types and genres. Whether you write Fiction, Poetry, Lyrics even Stand-Up Comedy; here, you will find a welcoming place via Zoom to share and if you wish to, discuss your work.

Everyone is welcome to the open-topic discussions of the Socrates Cafe.

Follow a step-by-step tutorial to make your first 3D design in TinkerCad.

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.

Amaze your friends and family by learning amazing tricks with professional magician Lowell Tauszik of Razzmatazz Entertainment. Materials for this one-hour class are supplied at no cost for ages 12 and up.

Have you ever wanted to make a movie?  This summer we will write, film, direct, act and edit a short film together. This is a 5-day camp, starting on Monday, June 12, and ending on Friday, June 16.  We meet from 2-4 p.m.

Ages 6-11. Magician Gerard Tricarico entertains with amazing magic tricks, juggling, and surprising illusions. Limit 45

Free classes for adults and seniors. All skill levels are invited.

Reserved for Adult Programming TBD

Have you ever wanted to make a movie?  This summer we will write, film, direct, act and edit a short film together. This is a 5-day camp, starting on Monday, June 12, and ending on Friday, June 16.  We meet from 2-4 p.m.

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.

Join other tweens this summer for a variety of crafts. Advance sign up is required. You must register for each date you wish to attend. Today's craft is Custom Button Making.

Join the fun as we explore various arts and craft formats!  This class will be making terrariums and paper flowers.Sponsored by the Friends of the North Port Library.

Have you ever wanted to make a movie?  This summer we will write, film, direct, act and edit a short film together. This is a 5-day camp, starting on Monday, June 12, and ending on Friday, June 16.  We meet from 2-4 p.m.

Ages 9-18. Taught by Amy Raspiller, Hoop Connections combines creativity, amazing tricks/illusions, and movement with hula hoops to music. Limit 30

Have you ever wanted to make a movie?  This summer we will write, film, direct, act and edit a short film together. This is a 5-day camp, starting on Monday, June 12, and ending on Friday, June 16.  We meet from 2-4 p.m.

An act of Magical Cow-medy and Moo-steries. The Moogician will butter his way into your hearts as he performs one "cheezy" trick after the other as he "milks" it for everything he can.

Join other teens as we explore the world of video game design. Attendees will learn the foundation of design and then have a chance to create their own game character. Advance sign up is required due to limited space. 

Drop in during our open lab hours to learn new skills and get hands-on experience with different STEAM activities.

Calling all young scientists! At this weekly club you can do some fun science-related crafts and learn more about science. Space is limited, so please see the youth desk 30 minutes prior to the event for a ticket.

Have you ever wanted to make a movie?  This summer we will write, film, direct, act and edit a short film together. This is a 5-day camp, starting on Monday, June 12, and ending on Friday, June 16.  We meet from 2-4 p.m.

Join other adults for our summer movie series.

Join us for our monthly movie at Fruitville Library!                                           "80 for Brady"&nbsp

For the summer we will be watching a movie after discussing a book for content, characters and themes. This month's book and movie is TBD. Snacks and drinks will be served.

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. 

Compete with others in Minute to Win It games while enjoying a delicious vegetarian snack prepared by Chef Rocco of Fresh Mozzarella Pizzeria.

Enjoy an extra hour for the summer. 

Read for at least 10 minutes in our "lounge" and enjoy a sweet treat as a reward. For ages 6+.

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  

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.

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.

For children ages 5-12. Registration is not required. Attendance is first come, first serve as room capacity is limited.

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

A different project every week!

Ages 6+.

Join us for a fun sewing workshop! Jodie Vaughn will teach us how to make a personal beach tote, using the sewing machines from our Shannon Staub Library's Creation Station.

All supplies provided. Some sewing knowledge recommended.

Play Nintendo Switch games, board games, foosball and ping pong. Try some karaoke!

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

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.

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 the Monthly Creation Station Wood Craft. Each month, attendees will assemble and paint an item themed for the month. Advance registration is required due to limited seats.

• Understanding Medicare
• Know penalties and deadlines
• Medicare Parts A and B
• Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C)
• Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part D)
• Medicare Supplement Plans (Medigap)

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

Both DUPLOs and regular LEGOs will be available.

Join us in-person as we discuss "The Final Revival of Opal & Nev" by Dawnie Walton for our monthly Book Club!

CALLING ALL BUILDERS!
 

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