Week Calendar

Visit the Pop Up library at the Phillippi Farmhouse Market!  The Pop Up library van will be at the market on the 1st Monday* of each month from 9 am - 1pm.

Join the North Port Adult Writers Club! The club welcomes adult writers of all experience levels to engage in creative discussions and participate in writing prompts.

A representative from All Faiths Food Bank will be available to help with your SNAP application. 

Appointments are preferred but not required. 

Concerned about rising food prices, limited fresh produce, or simply eager to grow your own food in subtropical Florida? Discover the best fruits, nuts, and foodscaping plants for our region!

Join us on Mondays of the month for adult coloring!  We supply the coloring pages and the pencils. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Gulf Gate Library. Hope to see you there.

A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to help people learn practical strategies to manage falls and increase physical activity levels. 

Participants will learn:

Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. 

Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance.

In this class, you'll learn how to create, edit, and share documents using Google Docs, a free word processing program. This will be a hands-on class and laptops will be provided.

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. 

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. 

Cyanotyping is the process of making a print using indigo dye; this process is what gave blueprints their name, as it is the original process used to make them.

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

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.

Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. 

Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance.

ESL class

Serenity Sound Healing is an auditory journey that immerses participants in a sea of harmonious sounds, created by a variety of instruments such as crystal bowls, Tibetan singing bowls, gong, chimes, drums, and even human vocal tones.

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

Join us for an enjoyable craft session in the Veranda Room at the North Port Public Library! It will be a fun time of learning and building new crafting skills.

Join the Friends of The Venice Library for a tour of our beautiful library. It is guaranteed you will be surprised and impressed with all of the special features we have for all ages.

Get expert and experienced genealogy research assistance.

Bring your questions

The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, Health in Motion staff will be on-site to provide no-cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellness.

Join us for friendly discussion, book recommendations, and insight! Come with any recommendations and to discuss the book of the month: "The Girls from Ames" by Jeffrey Zaslow.

Get simple strategies for eating healthy and learn how to make delicious, healthy food!  You get to eat what you make and take home a bag of groceries.

Registration required. 

Jam and learn in the Teen Center with your teen teacher, Anni Szantosi, and her numerous instruments! This club is for music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who enjoy music. 

Unleash your creativity and craft beautiful, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces using a variety of materials and techniques.

Join us for this two-part class to learn the basics of pine needle basket weaving!

The Writer’s Circle was created for writers of all genres and experience levels.

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.

Discover the art of transforming simple strips of paper into stunning designs!

Come and get one-on-one genealogy research from expert and experienced 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 us for this two-part class to learn the basics of pine needle basket weaving!

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.

Stop in and learn more about CHAT and find out when and where their next meetings are! 

Join the Friends of The Venice Library for a tour of our beautiful library. It is guaranteed you will be surprised and impressed with all of the special features we have for all ages.

Ecuador is a captivating country straddling the equator on South America’s west coast.

A hint of sunshine, a gentle memory, a quiet moment.  Learn the basics to creating your own wreaths!  All materials will be provided.  Adults only.  Reservations are not required.  First come, first seated.

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.

The Gale Legal Forms digital resources provides professionally written legal documents used by attorneys and law firms.

A Junk Journal Club for enthusiasts of all abilities.  Please bring your own journal and glue.  Scrapbook paper and decorative punches will be provided.  Please sign-in at the Reference Desk.

Join us for a sampling of fun Fall crafts! We will be creating small spooky paintings with 3D features, transforming burlap bags into scarecrows or pumpkins, and hand-coloring coasters with Cricut Infusible Ink.

Spanish Group Conversation.

A hint of sunshine, a gentle memory, a quiet moment.  Learn the basics to creating your own wreaths!  All materials will be provided.  Adults only.  Reservations are not required.  First come, first seated.

A new class designed for everyone regardless of age or fitness level. Join us to explore basic yoga poses to develop strength, flexibility and balance.

We're back with Session #10! If you weren't at our last sessions, don't worry! Everyone starts somewhere. ✨

If you were with us before, continue meeting your goals and designing more pages with us. 

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As an educational nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, the International Association for Near-Death Studies (IANDS) focuses most of its resources into providing the highest quality information available about NDE-related subjects.

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

Come join us for an educational program on local history presented by Venice Heritage. 

The Tamiami Trail and the Development of Florida Coast in the 1920s

This class will go over the basics of computer typing using the online platform typingclub.com. Learn how to type using both hands, increase your typing speed, and brush up on some typing short cuts.

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

All ages welcome. Meets 4:30-5:30 p.m. on the first Monday of this month.

Stop in and learn more about CHAT and find out when and where their next meetings are! 

Singers from the Sarasota Opera Studio Artists present a program of operatic favorites! Experience the world of heightened emotions only opera can provide! 

No registration required, but limited seating available.

Play Nintendo Switch games, ping pong, karaoke and board games, including chess!

Visit with representatives from CHAT today to learn about what they do and how you can help!

Make a unique and colorful paper bowl to cheer up your space.

Come to listen or to play at this bi-monthly open mic jazz jam session for amateur performers. No registration is required. Bring your instrument, and if you would like to play, you may sign up when you arrive.

Join us for the library's Monthly Game Night! Every first Tuesday of the month from 5-7 PM, we invite you to enjoy an evening of fun, friendly competition, and socializing.

Join other fiber arts enthusiasts on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Selby Rotunda. Bring your crochet, spinning, knitting, or any needle work you enjoy. Note: there is two hour parking.

Confused about Medicare? 

This informative session will explain the basics, including coverage options, enrollment, and recent updates. Learn how to make informed decisions about your healthcare and get your questions answered.

Join speaker Morris (Marty) Hylton III, CEO of Architecture of Sarasota as he hosts a presentation from the Sarasota School of Architecture on modern design and America's postwar diplomacy.

Learn tips and tricks for your job search, and ask questions about websites, cover letters, and more.

Drop by the Creation Station to learn about some of the different equipment we have available! No live animals are involved in this experience. Equipment demo only.