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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Youth,
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Families
Kid's Zone
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Dec
15
2025
Mon
Family Storytime
10:15am–10:45am
Kid's Zone
Library Branch:
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room:
Kid's Zone
Age Group:
Youth,
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Families
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Lifelong Learning,
Storytimes
:
Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and more! Recommended ages 3-5 and their families.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
15
2025
Mon
Adult Coloring Group
10:30am–12:00pm
Meeting Room B
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Meeting Room B
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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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.
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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens (13 to 18 years),
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults
Community Room
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
16
2025
Tue
Open Sewing Lab
10:00am–12:00pm
Community Room
Library Branch:
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years),
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station
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Use 1 of 6 Brother sewing machines on Your Own Project. Must Know How to Sew. Machines Available on first come first serve basis.
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
This event is in the "Families" group
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Families
Meeting Room AB (Staff only)
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
This event is in the "Families" group
Dec
16
2025
Tue
Hula Hoops for Littles
10:30am–11:30am
Meeting Room AB (Staff only)
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Meeting Room AB (Staff only)
Age Group:
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Families
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Lifelong Learning,
Storytimes
:
Join presenter Amy Bradley each month for a special class with hula hoops, props, games, and activities designed especially for littles! Best for ages 1-5. Registration required.
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This event is in the "Youth" 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 "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
Youth,
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years)
Community Room
This event is in the "Youth" 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 "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
Dec
17
2025
Wed
Cheer & Joy Storytime
10:15am–11:15am
Community Room
Library Branch:
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Cultural Life,
Storytimes
:
Join Miss Taylor for a very special storytime! Dress up in your most festive gear and help us spread joy and cheer throughout the library!
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Families
Conference Room
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Dec
17
2025
Wed
Knit and Crocheting Group
10:15am–12:00pm
Conference Room
Library Branch:
Fruitville Library
Room:
Conference Room
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Families
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station,
:
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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Creation Station
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Dec
17
2025
Wed
Creation Station: Experienced Sewing Lab
10:30am–12:00pm
Creation Station
Library Branch:
Selby Library
Room:
Creation Station
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station,
Technology Instruction
:
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.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Adults,
Seniors
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Dec
17
2025
Wed
Drop-In Jewelry Making for Adults
10:30am–12:30pm
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room:
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station,
Lifelong Learning
:
Get your bling on! Looking to try a new craft/art form? Join us for our monthly Creation Station drop-in DIY jewelry making sessions!
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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
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Yak and Yarn
10:00am–11:30am
Conference Room
Library Branch:
Shannon Staub Library
Room:
Conference Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Discussion Groups
:
Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.
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
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Little Adventures 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,
,
Storytimes
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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.
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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
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
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 "Families" group
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Families
Dr. Edward James II Meeting 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
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
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 "Families" group
Dec
19
2025
Fri
Homeschoolers at the Library
10:15am–11:15am
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room:
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Families
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station,
Cultural Life,
Games,
Lifelong Learning
:
A time for homeschool children and their families to socialize, participate in arts and crafts, STEM activities and more!
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Meeting Room II
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Dec
19
2025
Fri
Adult Craft Workshop
10:30am–12:30pm
Meeting Room II
Library Branch:
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room:
Meeting Room II
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station
:
Make your Florida winter sparkle and join us for a beaded snowflake workshop! No experience needed. Supplies provided. Registration required.
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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
Youth,
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years)
Meeting Room- Classroom A
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
Dec
20
2025
Sat
Craft Stick Holiday Ornaments
10:30am–11:30am
Meeting Room- Classroom A
Library Branch:
Osprey Library and History Center
Room:
Meeting Room- Classroom A
Age Group:
Youth,
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
:
Bring your creativity! There are so many fun holiday ornaments that can be made with craft sticks.
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
Dec
20
2025
Sat
Beginner Origami
10:30am–12:30pm
Creation Station
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Creation Station
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station
:
Join Teresa as she teaches the art of origami. She likes to create items to decorate a home or to give away as a gift. She brings in her own extra work as examples and sometimes to give away.
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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
This event is in the "Adults" group
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults
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
Dec
20
2025
Sat
Library Branch:
Selby Library
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Clubs,
Music in the Libraries
:
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.
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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Veranda Room
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Dec
16
2025
Tue
Paint a Winter Scene
1:00pm–3:00pm
Veranda Room
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Veranda Room
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living,
Arts & Crafts
:
Paint a winter scene in shades of gray and blue!
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This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Creation Station
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Creation Station Adult Lab: Festive Coloring
1:00pm–2:30pm
Creation Station
Library Branch:
Selby Library
Room:
Creation Station
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station
:
Drop in and enjoy relaxing and festive coloring activities with calm music. No registration is needed for this program.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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
Dec
18
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
:
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!
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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Teens (13 to 18 years),
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors,
All Ages
Veranda Room
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Dec
15
2025
Mon
Cork Angel Ornament Craft
2:00pm–4:00pm
Veranda Room
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Veranda Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years),
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors,
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
:
Join us to create your very own cork angel ornament—perfect for the holiday season!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Adults,
Seniors
Classroom A/B (Staff only))
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Dec
16
2025
Tue
DIY Water Color Holiday Cards
2:00pm–3:00pm
Classroom A/B (Staff only))
Library Branch:
Osprey Library and History Center
Room:
Classroom A/B (Staff only))
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living,
Arts & Crafts,
Lifelong Learning
:
Let's make holiday cards for the special people in our lives. No experience necessary. Let's just have some fun!
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Dec
16
2025
Tue
Arts & Crafts: Snow Globe Mason Jar Topper
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living,
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station,
Discussion Groups,
Lifelong Learning
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Capture a timeless Christmas moment and share it with a friend! All materials provided. Adults only. No registration required. These programs are popular. Seating is limited. First come, first seated.
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This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Learning Lab
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Dec
17
2025
Wed
Arts & Crafts: Snow Globe Mason Jar Topper
2:00pm–4:00pm
Learning Lab
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Learning Lab
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living,
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station,
Discussion Groups,
Lifelong Learning
:
Capture a timeless Christmas moment and share it with a friend! All materials provided. Adults only. No registration required. These programs are popular. Seating is limited. First come, first seated.
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Story Time Room
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Dec
17
2025
Wed
Creation Station Craft: Cricut Mug Press
2:00pm–4:00pm
Story Time Room
Library Branch:
Shannon Staub Library
Room:
Story Time Room
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living,
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station,
Technology Instruction
:
Do you struggle to find your name in any theme park gift shop? Do you have the idea that would make a perfect gag gift, but nobody else seems to sell your sense of humor? We can help; come to the library and make your own mug!
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This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Meeting Room
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Creation Station Craft: Cricut Mug Press
2:00pm–4:00pm
Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Shannon Staub Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living,
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station,
Technology Instruction
:
Do you struggle to find your name in any theme park gift shop? Do you have the idea that would make a perfect gag gift, but nobody else seems to sell your sense of humor? We can help; come to the library and make your own mug!
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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Teens (13 to 18 years),
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors,
All Ages
Veranda Room
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Dec
19
2025
Fri
Cork Angel Ornament Craft
2:00pm–4:00pm
Veranda Room
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Veranda Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years),
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors,
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
:
Join us to create your very own cork angel ornament—perfect for the holiday season!
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This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Creation Station
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
Dec
20
2025
Sat
Self-Led Tween Water Color Painting
2:00pm–4:00pm
Creation Station
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Creation Station
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station
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All materials will be provided, including watercolor paints, brushes, and paper. Just bring your enthusiasm and creative spirit! Walk-ins are welcome, so drop by anytime during our program hours to participate.
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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
Youth,
Children (5 to 9 years)
Creation Station
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
Dec
15
2025
Mon
Youth Lab: Bendy Snakes
3:00pm–4:30pm
Creation Station
Library Branch:
Selby Library
Room:
Creation Station
Age Group:
Youth,
Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station
:
Practice sewing by making a fabric snake that can bend and hold its shape. Recommended for ages 5-9. If registering multiple children, please fill out the form for each participating child.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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
Dec
15
2025
Mon
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Teen Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Clubs,
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.
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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
Dec
16
2025
Tue
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Teen Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Clubs,
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.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Room
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
Dec
16
2025
Tue
EQ Craft Crew: Gingerbread House Ornaments
3:45pm–4:30pm
Program Room
Library Branch:
Elsie Quirk Library
Room:
Program Room
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Lifelong Learning
:
Join us the 3rd Tuesday of every month for a new art project!
In this hands-on art program, our young artists will turn clay pots into gingerbread house ornaments!
Sponsored by the the Friends of Elsie Quirk Library.
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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
Dec
17
2025
Wed
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Teen Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Clubs,
Games
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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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Learning Lab
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Sewing Machines 101
3:00pm–5:00pm
Learning Lab
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Learning Lab
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station
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Sewing machine gathering dust because you're not sure how to use it? Want to learn to sew but not sure where to start? Never sewed a day in your life? This class is for you!
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
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Teen Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Clubs,
Games
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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
Dec
19
2025
Fri
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Teen Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Clubs,
Games
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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)
Teen Room
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Dec
15
2025
Mon
Library Branch:
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room:
Teen Room
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station
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This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Children (5 to 9 years),
Families
Meeting Room II
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Dec
16
2025
Tue
Tinker Tuesday
4:00pm–5:00pm
Meeting Room II
Library Branch:
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room:
Meeting Room II
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years),
Families
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station,
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A different project every week! Recommended for ages 6 and up.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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)
Teen Center
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Dec
16
2025
Tue
Anime Club
4:00pm–5:30pm
Teen Center
Library Branch:
Selby Library
Room:
Teen Center
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Clubs,
Discussion Groups,
History & Culture,
Movies
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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 origami, the art of Japanese paper-folding.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
Youth,
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Storytime Room
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
Dec
16
2025
Tue
Kids Drop-in Craft: Friendship Bracelets
4:00pm–7:00pm
Storytime Room
Library Branch:
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Cultural Life
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Drop-in anytime between 4 and 7 to make your own friendship bracelets for yourself, friends, or family!
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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)
Teen Room
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Dec
17
2025
Wed
Craft Club for Tweens and Teens: DIY Dollhouse
Library Branch:
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room:
Teen Room
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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Be the architect and customize your own dream house in this fun craft program!
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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)
Creation Station
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Creation Station Teen Lab: Hand Sew Felt Stockings
4:00pm–5:30pm
Creation Station
Library Branch:
Selby Library
Room:
Creation Station
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station
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Practice the skill of hand sewing, and use felt of various colors to make a stocking.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
This event is in the "All Ages" group
All Ages
Creation Station
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Curious about Cursive
4:30pm–6:00pm
Creation Station
Library Branch:
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room:
Creation Station
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Lifelong Learning
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Ever wanted to learn how to write in cursive? Ever wanted to improve your cursive handwriting? This is a ten week course to learn and or practice the art of cursive handwriting.
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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)
Story Time Room
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Dec
16
2025
Tue
Do-It-Yourself Snow Globes
5:00pm–6:30pm
Story Time Room
Library Branch:
Shannon Staub Library
Room:
Story Time Room
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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Tweens and Teens can bring their creative, festive winter visions to life by creating their very own snow globe.
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This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Rotunda
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Dec
17
2025
Wed
Library Branch:
Selby Library
Room:
Rotunda
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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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.
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This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
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 "Families" group
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Families
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
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 "Families" group
Dec
17
2025
Wed
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Families
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Clubs,
Creation Station,
Games
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Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO® bricks, you provide the imagination.
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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Youth,
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Families
Story Time Room
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Build a Gingerbread House
6:00pm–7:30pm
Story Time Room
Library Branch:
Shannon Staub Library
Room:
Story Time Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Families
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Cooking & Nutrition,
Cultural Life,
Special Events
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Caregivers and kids can work together to build gingerbread houses and decorate them with candy!
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