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. Mar 20 2025 Thu Kid's Sensory Playtime 11:00am - 12:00pm Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years) Veranda Room 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. Mar 20 2025 Thu Kid's Sensory Playtime 11:00am - 12:00pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Games, *Lifelong Learning*, Special Events Details: Join us at the North Port Library for a kid's sensory playtime. A fun interactive, educational time designed for children with autism and/or sensory challenges.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 20 2025 Thu Mah Jongg for Experienced Players 12:30pm - 3:30pm Adults, Seniors Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 20 2025 Thu Mah Jongg for Experienced Players 12:30pm - 3:30pm Library Branch: Selby Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, Games, *Lifelong Learning* Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Details: Play Mah Jongg in the rotunda with other experienced players in the Rotunda and make new friends! Please bring your own NMJL card with your name on it. You must be experienced enough to complete four games per hour to participate.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 20 2025 Thu Creation Station Adult Lab: Paper Flowers 1:00pm - 2:30pm Adults, Seniors Creation Station Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 20 2025 Thu Creation Station Adult Lab: Paper Flowers 1:00pm - 2:30pm Creation Station Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Details: Make paper peonies or desert roses from pre-cut petals for a sweet decoration with a modern twist! 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. Mar 20 2025 Thu Genealogy Assistance 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 20 2025 Thu Genealogy Assistance 1:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy, *Lifelong Learning* Details: Get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers Bring your questions
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. Mar 20 2025 Thu Quirky Knitters 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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. Mar 20 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* Details: 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!
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. Mar 20 2025 Thu The Knit Happens Club 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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. Mar 20 2025 Thu The Knit Happens Club 1:00pm - 3:00pm Creation Station Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups Details: Join other local knitters and crocheters while working on personal projects and discussing all things knitting/crocheting. All skill levels welcome. Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mar 20 2025 Thu AARP Income Tax Assistance 1:00pm - 4:30pm All Ages Meeting Room A This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mar 20 2025 Thu AARP Income Tax Assistance 1:00pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room A Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Tax Help Details: --- ADVANCE APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 20 2025 Thu Master Gardener Plant Clinic 1:30pm - 3:30pm Adults, Seniors Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 20 2025 Thu Master Gardener Plant Clinic 1:30pm - 3:30pm Conference Room Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: *Green Living*, *Lifelong Learning* Details: 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.
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. Mar 20 2025 Thu Felting Sea Animals and Seascapes with Kat Sjogren 2:00pm - 3:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults Community Room Registration Open Registration 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. Mar 20 2025 Thu Felting Sea Animals and Seascapes with Kat Sjogren 2:00pm - 3:30pm Community Room Registration Open 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, One Book Sarasota Registration Required Seats Remaining: 5 Details: 🌊🐠 Dive into the magical world of needle felting with our "Sea Animals and Seascapes" workshop with Kat Sjogren at the library! 🐢🦀
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 "Families" group. Mar 20 2025 Thu The Ghosts of the Curse of de Soto 2:00pm - 3:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families Classroom A/B (both rooms) Registration 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 "Families" group. Mar 20 2025 Thu The Ghosts of the Curse of de Soto 2:00pm - 3:30pm Classroom A/B (both rooms) Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center Room: Classroom A/B (both rooms) Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families Program Type: *Cultural Life*, History & Culture, Lectures, *Lifelong Learning* Registration Required Seats Remaining: 48 Details: The Ghosts of the Curse of de SotoPresented by:
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 "Families" group. Mar 20 2025 Thu Meet Bluey: The Mosquito Chicken 3:00pm - 4:30pm 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), Families Meeting Room B 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. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Mar 20 2025 Thu Meet Bluey: The Mosquito Chicken 3:00pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room B Registration Open Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room B 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), Families Program Type: *Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning*, Special Events Registration Required Seats Remaining: 50 Details: Families are invited to learn all about how chickens help us learn about mosquitos with an educational presentation from Carly Dufficy from the Sarasota County Mosquito Management Team followed by fun activities and a special visit with Bluey, the
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. Mar 20 2025 Thu Read with the Dogs 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. Mar 20 2025 Thu Read with the Dogs 3:30pm - 4:30pm Library Branch: North Port Library Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Special Events Details: Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. The program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills.This program is intended for children who can read independently
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. Mar 20 2025 Thu Creation Station Teen Lab: Paper Flowers 4:30pm - 5:45pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Creation Station 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. Mar 20 2025 Thu Creation Station Teen Lab: Paper Flowers 4:30pm - 5:45pm Creation Station Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, *Lifelong Learning* Details: Make some cheerful daisies from brightly colored paper and book pages. 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. 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. Mar 20 2025 Thu Movie Night at the Library: My Octopus Teacher (2020) 5:00pm - 8:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors 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. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 20 2025 Thu Movie Night at the Library: My Octopus Teacher (2020) 5:00pm - 8:00pm 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, Seniors Program Type: Movies Details: Join us to watch "My Octopus Teacher" (2020)A filmmaker forges an unusual friendship with an octopus living in a South African kelp forest, learning as the animal shares the mysteries of her world.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 20 2025 Thu Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room II This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 20 2025 Thu Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room II Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups Details: Join us as we discuss "The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store" by James Mc Bride for our monthly Book Club!Copies of the book will be available through the Sarasota County Library catalog found here https://sarac.scgov.net/
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 20 2025 Thu Ted Aldrich Author Talk: "The Partnership" 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults, Seniors Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 20 2025 Thu Ted Aldrich Author Talk: "The Partnership" 6:00pm - 7:00pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Author Event, Book Discussions, Book Sales, *Lifelong Learning* Details: Join author Edward Aldrich on this discussion of history and his book "The Partnership: George Marshall, Henry Stimson, and the Extraordinary Collaboration that Won World War II." 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. This event is in the "Families" group. Mar 20 2025 Thu LEGO® Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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. Mar 20 2025 Thu LEGO® Club 6:30pm - 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, *Career Journeys*, Games Details: Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO® bricks, you provide the imagination.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 21 2025 Fri A Matter of Balance #5 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 21 2025 Fri A Matter of Balance #5 10:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, *Healthy Living* Details: 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:
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 21 2025 Fri Life After Downton Abbey 10:00am - 1:00pm Adults, Seniors Juliano Room This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 21 2025 Fri Life After Downton Abbey 10:00am - 1:00pm Juliano Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Juliano Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups, Movies Details: Enjoy a cup of tea while discussing British movies and television series with a very welcoming group. 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. This event is in the "Families" group. Mar 21 2025 Fri Magic Show with Dick Stevens 10:30am - 11:30am Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Meeting Room AB 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 "Families" group. Mar 21 2025 Fri Magic Show with Dick Stevens 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room AB Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Performances, Special Events Details: Join us for a special interactive magic show presented by local magician, Dick Stevens! Enjoy a magical and entertaining show that will bring wonder and smiles to the whole family and a chance to participate "on stage". All ages welcome!
Mar 21 2025 Fri AARP Tax-Aide 10:30am - 3:00pm Meeting Room Mar 21 2025 Fri AARP Tax-Aide 10:30am - 3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Purpose of Room Use Register at the library with tax aides, then come back for the appointment (Please, no drop ins/no phone calls).Make a Tax Assistance Appointment
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 21 2025 Fri Knitting for Beginners (4-Part Class) 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults, Seniors Creation Station This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 21 2025 Fri Knitting for Beginners (4-Part Class) 1:00pm - 3:00pm Creation Station Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, *Lifelong Learning*, One Book Sarasota, Special Events Details: Learn how to knit in this fun 4-part class! The class will meet every Friday from March 14th to April 4th, and registering for the first class registers you for all four sessions.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Mar 21 2025 Fri Teen Movie of the Month 1:30pm - 4:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Meeting Room B This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Mar 21 2025 Fri Teen Movie of the Month 1:30pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room B Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Movies Details: Grab a friend and some popcorn and enjoy a free showing of a different movie each month! March movie TBD.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Mar 21 2025 Fri Teen Octopus Escape Game 2:00pm - 3:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen Room Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Mar 21 2025 Fri Teen Octopus Escape Game 2:00pm - 3:30pm Teen Room Registration Open Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Games, One Book Sarasota Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 Details: Do you have what it takes to escape? Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
