Week Calendar

Join the North Port Creative Writers Circle, meeting the 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month.

Get genealogy research assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.

Bring your questions!

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

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

Join us for storytime! Stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts for little ones and their special grownup. 

What do you want to manifest in the new year? Join us to do a quick vision boarding exercise and craft your very own mini vision board bookmark. We'll use scrapbooking and collaging techniques to put together a mini-vision board.

On the first and third Tuesday of each month, the Pop-Up will be at Longboat Key with books for all ages and a Storytime for children at 10:30 AM. Swing by to sign up for a library card and read a book with us!

Use 1 of 5 Brother sewing machines on Your Own Project. Must Know How to Sew.  Machines Available on first come first serve basis.

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 storytime includes simple stories, nursery rhymes and songs. For infants to five years, attending with caregiver. 

Get into the adult coloring craze! Join us for a fun and unique way to unwind, reduce stress, and express your creativity at the Shannon Staub Library.

All supplies will be provided. Artistic talent is not required.

Join Ms. Adrianne for a fun program featuring music and movement! For ages 0-5.

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.

Let's walk and talk about books, those we have read, what we are reading now or even what we want to read! 

Join us at the Fruitville Library with your knit/crochet projects. All ages and skills are welcome. Supplies and knowledgeable members are on hand to help anyone interested in learning to knit or crochet. 

Join other local knitters for a time to work on individual projects and discuss all things knitting.

Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and their families can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room.

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.

The Sarasota Music Archive presents the John Goodman Performance and Lecture Series:

Please register for each event separately AND each name attending. (Duplicate registrations are deleted.)

Do you need access to a sewing machine for practice? Or do you need help with a sewing or mending project? This is an open lab for adults with basic sewing machine experience. 

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

Come and get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.

Bring your questions!

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.

The Short Story Discussion group meets the second Thursday of each month moderated by Ellen Bilangi. Readings will be from "That Glimpse of Truth: the 100 Finest Short Stories Ever Written" selected and introduced by David Miller.

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. Join us for story time filled with a variety of early literacy activities that include music, stories, movement, crafts and school readiness. 

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.

Step back in time as we celebrate the library's 50th anniversary! The Pop-Up will be joining the event for a day filled with vibrant colors, glamorous designs, and hands-on fun, all set against the backdrop of the fabulous 1920s.

The Pop-Up van will be joining North Port library for a day filled with vibrant colors, glamorous designs, and hands-on fun, all set against the backdrop of the fabulous 1920s! Activities will include button making and face painting.

Please join us for the monthly meeting of The Genealogical Society of Sarasota.  A different guest speaker is featured each month.

Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller. Enjoy a different book each visit.

*Weather permitting

Ready to rock? Join us for a fun and family-friendly 6-week guitar class designated for complete beginners! Learn to play some of your favorite songs while making music and memories.

Step back in time and unleash your creativity at our Art Deco-Inspired Craft Class as we celebrate the library's 50th anniversary!

Step back in time as we celebrate the library's 50th anniversary! Join us for a day filled with vibrant colors, glamorous designs, and hands-on fun, all set against the backdrop of the fabulous 1920s.

Button Making

A storytime for preschool aged children that is filled with opportunities to wiggle our wobbles away! Join a library staff member and fellow storytime friends for stories, rhymes, and other fun activities!

Get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers

Bring your questions

Assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers

Bring your questions

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

Join us for friendly discussion, book recommendations, and insight! Come with any recommendations and to discuss the book of the month: "TBD" by TBD.

Join your friends for stories, rhymes, sign language, and other activities. 

This is best suited for toddlers aged 1-3, but all ages are welcome as needed. 

Already know a few chords or continuing from Beginner 1? Let's take your guitar skills to the next level!

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

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 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 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.

Join us for a delightful afternoon filled with the rich, vibrant sounds of the clarinet as the Suncoast Clarinet Trio takes the stage!

Melbourne is the cultural capital of Australia and known for its arts scene and striking architecture.

Friends of Selby Public Library Book Talks series.

Author info coming soon!

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

Learn to thread the sewing machine and make a fun tissue pouch!

Get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers

Bring your questions

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!

Join other local knitters and crocheters while working on personal projects and discussing all things knitting/crocheting. All skill levels welcome. Crochet Amigurumi kits will be provided while supplies last.

Play Mah Jongg with other experienced players in the Rotunda and make new friends! Please bring your own NMJL card with your name on it.

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.

This fun introductory class is geared for those serious about writing their memoirs.

Calling all tea lovers!

Come and learn about the benefits of herbal tea and make your very own "Stress-Less" blend!

Join us for a captivating exploration of North Port's rich history as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of our beloved library.

Bhutan, a Buddhist kingdom on the Himalayas' eastern edge, is known for its monasteries, fortresses, and dramatic landscapes that consist mostly of steep and high mountains.

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.

Drop by the teen room and watch this week's requested movie. Add more wishlist movies to our clipboard request page in the teen room!

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

Discover the time-tested art of food dehydration! Join us to explore why dehydrating remains one of the most effective preservation methods.

Known as the 'ceiling of the world' for being home to eight of the world's 14 highest peaks, Nepal is a land of breathtaking landscapes, rich heritage, and warm hospitality.

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

This program will provide an overview of the Amish, including their customs and practices.

Florida's Lost Counties

Presented by:

• Dr. Josh Goodman, Manager, Sarasota County History Center

A Florida History Lecture Series Winter 2025 "Unsolved Histories" Program

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

This program is a unique and sustainable way to explore your creativity and imagination.

Starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, Fly Me To The Moon is a sharp, stylish romantic comedy set against the high-stakes backdrop of NASA's historic Apollo 11 moon landing.

*THIS CLUB IS CURRENTLY FULL*

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

Be part of an interactive scientific demonstration using the power of liquid nitrogen. Then, sample the delicious flash-frozen result. Space is limited to the first 40 participants.

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

Learn a simple trick of perspective to make a tracing of your hand appear to be jumping off the page.

Get ready for an epic night of fun board games at our Game Night!

All ages welcome. Meets 3:30-5:30 p.m. on the 1st Monday of the month except holidays. 

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 Multi-session program meets weekly for 4 weeks and will provide you with the valuable tools you need to help you quit tobacco.

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.

Join us for a special STEAM activity on the first Wednesday of each month!

This month we'll welcome special guest, Bluey the Chicken, and explore how chickens play a role in managing mosquitoes.

For children ages 5-9.

Unleash your inner architect with LEGO® and DUPLO® building! Come over and let's paint the town brick red with our creative construction skills.

Get creative and organized by designing your very own bullet journal. We'll provide all the materials you need, including journals, pens, stickers, 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.

Historic preservation plays a critical role in the solutions to many of the challenges our communities face.

Join us for the Friday Afternoon Monthly Book Discussion. Every 2nd Friday of the month.

The January book is Lost in Yonkers by Neil Simon.

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.

Learn basic skills you can use to defend yourself and avoid dangerous situations. Another class is scheduled for January 18th at 3:30 p.m.  This registration will allow you to attend both classes.

Need a place to get some homework done, write that paper, or work on that group project? Come over to Elsie Quirk Library to study and listen to some tunes while you get your homework done!

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. 

Watch anime and discuss your favorite characters. Explore anime-inspired, Asian snacks and crafts. Ages 9-18 are welcome!

A different project every week!

Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Watch anime and discuss your favorite characters. Explore anime-inspired, Asian snacks and crafts. Ages 9-18 are welcome!

Plan and Volunteer At Library Events.

Provide Feedback on Library Services.

Earn Volunteer Hours and Resume credit

All while Meeting new Friends, Eating snacks and Playing Games!

This Storytime is meant for older children ages 5-8. There will be stories, fun activities, and a volunteer-only read aloud time. 

Please note, Wednesdays and Saturdays of the same month will have the same book selections.

Try out a fun and easy way for everyone to create a cool looking piece of art! Learn how to use stencils to paint your own masterpiece and build artistic confidence. 

Hang out as you please and play a variety of board games and card games with your friends! All games will be provided. Ages 13-18 only.

Come and get one-on-one experienced and expert genealogy research assistance.

Bring your questions!

Learn to thread the sewing machine and make a unique applique patch!

Join the fun and test your knowledge! Work together to answer questions from 10 categories. Topics will range from history, music, sports, literature, current events, and more, and the winning team receives a prize! Doors open at 4:15 pm.

Want to play chess? Can’t find someone or somewhere to play? 

Open to chess players of all ages and abilities. Chess experience is recommended.

First & Fourth Tuesday of every month. 5 - 7 p.m.

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