Week Calendar

Use 1 of 6 Brother sewing machines on Your Own Project. Must Know How to Sew.  

Machines Available on first come first serve basis.

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!

Registration required.

Join us and make Handmade Tree Ornaments . All Materials will be provided. 

 Must know how to sew.  Ages 13 and up.

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. 

Play with paint will allow attendees to experiment with different painting techniques. This month will be creating painted rocks to share in the community. So you can create it to keep it or to share your love of painting.

A time for homeschool children and their families to socialize, participate in arts and crafts, STEM activities and more!

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.

Shop at the library for the holidays - and for yourself! At the annual Art, Jewelry, and Décor Sale, local artists will showcase vintage, antique and contemporary jewelry, as well as decor from near and far.

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. 

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!

Are you curious about our Creation Station? Join us for Open Lab, where library patrons can explore and experiment with a variety of tools and equipment such as Osmo technology, robots, button makers, and more. 

Get creative this holiday season and make your own Sock Snowman Craft with us!

D&D Club is back for the school year!

Meet other coders in the Teen Center 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.

Enjoy a movie with a short discussion afterwards about what you liked or disliked about the movie. 

There will be popcorn and snacks available.

This months movie is: Elf (2003)

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 Holidays” - that special time of year when we gather together with family and friends to celebrate life and give thanks.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This drop-in event offers a festive opportunity to create six unique holiday ornaments using simple materials and tools.

Join us in the teen center to watch anime, discuss our favorite characters, and enjoy a small craft or art activity! This week, we'll practice drawing manga.

This is recommended for tweens and teens, ages 9-18.

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!

Learn to use the button maker. You will have the option to color a few pre-made designs, or draw your own!

Are you curious about our Creation Station? Join us for Open Lab, where library patrons can explore and experiment with a variety of tools and equipment such as Osmo technology, robots, button makers, and more. 

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.

Writers unite! This club meets the first Wednesday of every month to give teens the opportunity to hone their creative writing skills.

Join the fun and test your knowledge! Work together to answer questions all about our favorite holidays. Topics will range from history, music, literature, film, and more, and the winning team receives a prize! Doors open at 4:45 pm.

The Sarasota Piano Trio kicks off America’s 250th celebration early with this all-American program for violin, cello and piano. Milene Moreira (violin), Nadine Trudel (cello), and Jesse Martins (piano) 

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