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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Youth Activity Room
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
May
19
2025
Mon
Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Activity Room
Library Branch:
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room:
Youth Activity Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type:
Storytimes
Details:
Join us for storytime! Stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts for little ones and their special grownup.
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Families
Meeting Room
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
May
19
2025
Mon
Preschool Storytime
10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Shannon Staub Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Families
Program Type:
Storytimes
Details:
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
21
2025
Wed
Knit and Crocheting Group
10:15am - 12:00pm
Conference Room
Library Branch:
Fruitville Library
Room:
Conference Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Details:
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.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Story Time Room
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
May
21
2025
Wed
Busy Little Hands Activity Hour
10:30am - 11:30am
Story Time Room
Library Branch:
Shannon Staub Library
Room:
Story Time Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type:
Creation Station,
Games,
Lifelong Learning
Details:
Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and their families can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room.
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Room
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
May
21
2025
Wed
Let's Pretend Day
10:30am - 11:30am
Program Room
Library Branch:
Elsie Quirk Library
Room:
Program Room
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Details:
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
21
2025
Wed
Socrates Café: Open Topic Discussions
10:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room
Library Branch:
Selby Library
Room:
Conference Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Discussions,
Discussion Groups,
Lifelong Learning
Details:
Everyone is welcome to the open-topic discussions of the Socrates Cafe.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
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.
May
22
2025
Thu
Story Time
10:30am - 11:30am
Program Room
Library Branch:
Elsie Quirk Library
Room:
Program Room
Age Group:
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Games,
Lifelong Learning,
Storytimes
Details:
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.
Reservation
Conference Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location:
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room:
Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting
Prescription Assistance for income qualified individuals.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
24
2025
Sat
University of Florida/IFAS Extension Master Gardener Plant Clinic
Library Branch:
Fruitville Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Green Living
Details:
The Plant Clinic meets in the library lobby.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
20
2025
Tue
Library Branch:
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Genealogy,
Lifelong Learning
Details:
Get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers
Bring your questions
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
May
21
2025
Wed
Health in Motion Bus: Sarasota Health Department
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Healthy Living
Details:
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.
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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults
Creation Station
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
22
2025
Thu
Adult Coloring Craze
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Creation Station
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Creation Station
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living,
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station
Details:
Join us for a calming and therapeutic coloring session where you can unleash your creativity and unwind.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
22
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Genealogy,
Lifelong Learning
Details:
Get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers
Bring your questions
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.
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Room
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.
May
22
2025
Thu
Quirky Knitters
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room
Library Branch:
Elsie Quirk Library
Room:
Program Room
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Clubs,
Lifelong Learning
Details:
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!
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Adults,
Seniors
Conference Room
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
May
22
2025
Thu
Master Gardener Plant Clinic
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room
Library Branch:
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room:
Conference Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Green Living,
Lifelong Learning
Details:
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Adults,
Seniors,
All Ages
Group Study Room
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
May
20
2025
Tue
Tech Navigator
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Group Study Room
Library Branch:
Elsie Quirk Library
Room:
Group Study Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors,
All Ages
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning,
Technology Instruction,
Virtual
Details:
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.
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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.
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Creation Station
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.
May
23
2025
Fri
Let's Get Crafty
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Creation Station
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Creation Station
Age Group:
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.
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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Room
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
May
19
2025
Mon
Last Stop Teen Hangout
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Teen Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Clubs,
Games
Details:
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.
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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Room
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
May
20
2025
Tue
Last Stop Teen Hangout
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Teen Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Clubs,
Games
Details:
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.
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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Room
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
May
21
2025
Wed
Last Stop Teen Hangout
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Teen Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Clubs,
Games
Details:
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.
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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.
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Creation Station
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.
May
22
2025
Thu
The Knit Happens Club
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Creation Station
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Creation Station
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living,
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station
Details:
Join other local knitters and crocheters while working on individual projects and discussing all things knitting/crocheting. All skill levels welcome. Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Room
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
May
22
2025
Thu
Last Stop Teen Hangout
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Teen Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Clubs,
Games
Details:
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.
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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Room
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
May
23
2025
Fri
Last Stop Teen Hangout
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Teen Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Clubs,
Games
Details:
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.
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This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
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.
May
19
2025
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:
Career Journeys,
Clubs,
Cultural Life,
Discussion Groups,
Lifelong Learning
Details:
If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club! Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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5 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Adults,
Seniors
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
May
19
2025
Mon
Jazz Jam SRQ
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Library Branch:
Selby Library
Room:
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Music in the Libraries,
Performances
Details:
A bi-monthly open mic jazz jam session for amateur jazz performers and listeners.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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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.
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Veranda Room
Registration Open
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.
May
20
2025
Tue
Movie Club
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Veranda Room
Registration Open
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Veranda Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Clubs,
Discussion Groups,
Movies
Required
Seats Remaining:
40
Details:
Movie Club is every 3rd Tuesday of each month.
Movie will begin promptly at 5:30pm.
Enjoy a movie with a short discussion afterwards about what you liked or disliked about the movie. There will be popcorn and snacks available.
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This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years),
Families
Meeting Room II
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
May
21
2025
Wed
ROAR! on the Road with The Ringling
5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room II
Library Branch:
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room:
Meeting Room II
Age Group:
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years),
Families
Program Type:
Art Displays & Exhibits,
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station,
Lifelong Learning,
Storytimes
Details:
ROAR! is The Ringling's free storytime that connects art with early literacy. At this program, we read together, make art, and learn about an object in the museum.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Adults,
Seniors
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
May
21
2025
Wed
Time Sifters Presents: “Fantastic Archaeology: What Inquiring Minds Should Know” Archaeology Lecture
5:45pm - 7:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Library Branch:
Selby Library
Room:
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Archaeology,
Cultural Life,
Lectures
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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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.
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Veranda Room
Registration Open
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.
May
21
2025
Wed
Yoga and Gentle Stretching
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Veranda Room
Registration Open
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Veranda Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living,
Healthy Living
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Details:
Karen Kreisler is a certified meditation, yoga, health and wellness instructor with over ten years of teaching experience.
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