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. This event is in the "Families" group. Apr 1 2025 Tue North Port Library Chess Club 5:00pm - 7:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families Veranda 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. This event is in the "Families" group. Apr 1 2025 Tue North Port Library Chess Club 5:00pm - 7:00pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families Program Type: Clubs, Cultural Life, Games, Lifelong Learning Details: Want to play chess? Can’t find someone or somewhere to play? Open to chess players of all ages and abilities. Chess sets will be provided but you're also welcome to bring your own. 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. Apr 2 2025 Wed French Conversation Group 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room A This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Apr 2 2025 Wed French Conversation Group 10:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room A Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning Details: For people who want to improve their French speaking skills and enjoy reading French-language articles and discussing them.
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. Apr 2 2025 Wed Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:15am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) 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. Apr 2 2025 Wed Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:15am 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) Program Type: Lifelong Learning Details: 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.
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. Apr 2 2025 Wed Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:15am Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families 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 "Families" group. Apr 2 2025 Wed Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:15am Meeting Room Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning 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. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event. 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 "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. Apr 2 2025 Wed Little Critters Storytime 10:15am - 11:15am Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years) Storytime Room Registration Open Registration 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. Apr 2 2025 Wed Little Critters Storytime 10:15am - 11:15am Storytime Room Registration Open Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes Registration Required Seats Remaining: 18 Details: Join us for a fun time filled with books, songs, and a craft! Each Little Critter Storytime will focus on a different animal!
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. Apr 2 2025 Wed Partners in Play® 10:15am - 11:15am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Meeting Room B 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. Apr 2 2025 Wed Partners in Play® 10:15am - 11:15am Meeting Room B Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Special Events Details: 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 2 2025 Wed Knit and Crocheting Group 10:15am - 12:00pm Adults Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 2 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, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning 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. Apr 2 2025 Wed Busy Little Hands Activity Hour 10:30am - 11:30am 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. Apr 2 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. Apr 2 2025 Wed Let's Pretend Day 10:30am - 11:30am 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. Apr 2 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. Apr 2 2025 Wed Socrates Café: Open Topic Discussions 10:30am - 12:00pm Adults Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 2 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.
Apr 2 2025 Wed AARP Tax-Aide 10:30am - 2:30pm Meeting Room Apr 2 2025 Wed AARP Tax-Aide 10:30am - 2:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Purpose of Room Use AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free assistance for federal returns at Elsie Quirk Library.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 2 2025 Wed Genealogy Assistance 11:00am - 1:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 2 2025 Wed Genealogy Assistance 11:00am - 1:00pm Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy, Lifelong Learning Details: Assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers Bring your questions
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. Apr 2 2025 Wed Storytime 11:15am - 11:45am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Veranda 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. Apr 2 2025 Wed Storytime 11:15am - 11:45am Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Storytimes Details: Join us at the North Port Library for storytime! Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed!
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. Apr 2 2025 Wed Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 12:00pm - 1:00pm Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) 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. Apr 2 2025 Wed Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 12:00pm - 1:00pm 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) Program Type: Lifelong Learning Details: 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.
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. Apr 2 2025 Wed Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 12:00pm - 1:00pm Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families 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 "Families" group. Apr 2 2025 Wed Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 12:00pm - 1:00pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning 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. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event. 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 "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. Apr 2 2025 Wed Partners in Play® 12:00pm - 1:00pm Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Meeting Room B 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. Apr 2 2025 Wed Partners in Play® 12:00pm - 1:00pm Meeting Room B Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Special Events Details: 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Apr 2 2025 Wed Travelogue with Jane Mahler - Galapagos 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Apr 2 2025 Wed Travelogue with Jane Mahler - Galapagos 2:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Cultural Life, Lectures, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Details: Join us as we explore the Galapagos, the ‘Enchanted Isles,’ uniquely straddling the equator in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
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. Apr 2 2025 Wed Seed Storage Journal Craft and Seed Swap 2:00pm - 4:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room Registration Open Registration 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. Apr 2 2025 Wed Seed Storage Journal Craft and Seed Swap 2:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Events, Green Living Registration Required Seats Remaining: 2 Details: Come make your own seed storage journal out of paper bags and fun decorative elements!
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Apr 2 2025 Wed Teen Room 2:30pm - 4:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Apr 2 2025 Wed Teen Room 2:30pm - 4:30pm Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning, Movies Details: Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Apr 2 2025 Wed Last Stop Teen Hangout 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen Room This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Apr 2 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.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. Apr 2 2025 Wed Earth Lab 3:45pm - 4:30pm Children (5 to 9 years) Meeting Room This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. Apr 2 2025 Wed Earth Lab 3:45pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Clubs, Green Living, Lifelong Learning Details: Join us for a special STEAM activity on the first Wednesday of each month! We'll read books, conduct some experiments and learn all about Earth Day during our April session!Recommended for children ages 5-8.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Apr 2 2025 Wed Late-Deafened Support Group 4:00pm - 5:00pm Adults, Seniors Youth Activity Room Cancelled This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Apr 2 2025 Wed Cancelled Late-Deafened Support Group 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Activity Room Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups, Healthy Living Details: Have you experienced hearing loss? Is it affecting how you communicate with friends and loved ones? Do you find it harder to ask questions or respond to questions at a store or a place of business?
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. Apr 2 2025 Wed UF/IFAS: Florida-Friendly Landscaping™: Planting Trees for the Suncoast 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Veranda Room 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. Apr 2 2025 Wed UF/IFAS: Florida-Friendly Landscaping™: Planting Trees for the Suncoast 4:00pm - 5:00pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning Details: Learn how to plant and establish a tree, then receive researched recommendations for native, flowering, and hurricane resistant trees that will thrive in our area.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Apr 2 2025 Wed Teen Game Café 4:00pm - 6:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen Zone This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Apr 2 2025 Wed Teen Game Café 4:00pm - 6:30pm Teen Zone Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Teen Zone Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Games Details: Hang out as you please and play a variety of board games and card games with your friends! All games will be provided. Ages 11-18 only.
