Upcoming Events

Calling all young scientists! Grow your scientific knowledge and dazzle with some cool hands-on science experiments with the help of Miss Jenny and the other librarians at Fruitville.

Join other teens at our monthly Teen Advisory Board Meeting. The Board will discuss topics related to teen library services, teen programs and the teen collections. Attendees will receive community service credit for their time at the meeting.

What are you thankful for? Visit us in the Creation Station to peacefully create a "contented collage" of all the things that make you happy, make you thankful, and, of course, #blessed.

We discuss financial strategies for everyday financial planning.

Join us to watch: Little Women (2019). In 19th century Massachusetts.

Join us in-person as we discuss "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt for our monthly Book Club!

Copies of the book will be available through the Sarasota County Library Catalog. 

Lights, Camera, Bricks! Learn to create your own animated films using LEGO® bricks and Minifigures and the classic technique of stop motion animation!

Fun To Be Fit : Littles is a music and movement program for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers to attend together.

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.

Use fun paper and magazines to make a poster or greeting card of gratitude. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Adult caregivers/parents are welcome to join the fun!

Join us for a craft clean out event where you can choose your own project! A variety of unused craft supplies and instructions will be at your disposal. 

No registration needed. 

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.

Enjoy a creative class with our amazing instructor and learn the art of suncatchers. In this class, our instructor will guide you in creating a one of a kind design! You'll assemble the beads into beautiful sun catching strands.

After leaving the business one year earlier, battle-scarred stuntman Colt Seavers springs back into action when the star of a big studio movie suddenly disappears.

*Please register through Eventbrite* 

Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.

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.

Join Professor Michael Polelle as he gives a presentation on copyright law, defamation law, and right-of-privacy issues.

The Plant Clinic meets in the library lobby.

Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller. Enjoy a different book each visit.

*Weather permitting

KIDS, START YOUR ENGINES! Build looping, twisting tracks for Hot Wheel cars, and experiment with Newton's laws of motion in this fun hands-on event that combines STEM learning with classic play.

Join Teresa as she teaches even more difficult origami than she does in her beginner class.

Jam and learn 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 like music as well.