This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu Yak and Yarn 10:00am - 11:30am Adults, Seniors Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 5 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 Details: 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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu Tech Navigator 10:00am - 12:00pm 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. Jun 5 2025 Thu Tech Navigator 10:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: North Port Library Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction Details: Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.
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. Jun 5 2025 Thu Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:15am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium 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. Jun 5 2025 Thu Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:15am Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium 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 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. 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. Jun 5 2025 Thu 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 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. Jun 5 2025 Thu Forty Carrots: 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, 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu Summer Learning Kick-off Party! 10:15am - 12:15pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu Summer Learning Kick-off Party! 10:15am - 12:15pm Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Performances, Special Events, Storytimes, Lifelong Learning Details: Dive into a world of color at Elsie Quirk Library's Summer Learning Kick-off Party, featuring tie-die art and breakfast treats, followed by colorful folktales from Latin America with storyteller, Katie Adams!
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. Jun 5 2025 Thu Storytime - ROAR Ringling Museum Storytime and Craft 10:30am - 11:30am 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. Jun 5 2025 Thu Storytime - ROAR Ringling Museum Storytime and Craft 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Storytimes, Lifelong Learning Details: Come one Come all and Join us for a fun and exciting Storytime and Craft. A special guest from The Ringling Museum and Art will read an exciting book that will be connected back to a special feature at the museum and followed by an fun craft
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu Adult Reading with the Dogs 10:30am - 12:00pm Adults, Seniors Youth Activity Room This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu Adult Reading with the Dogs 10:30am - 12:00pm Youth Activity Room Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Special Events Details: Calling all readers: our dog friends from the Suncoast Humane Society are returning to the Jacaranda Library, and they want you to read to them!
Jun 5 2025 Thu Good Samaritan Pharmacy 10:30am - 1:30pm Conference Room Jun 5 2025 Thu Good Samaritan Pharmacy 10:30am - 1:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Conference Room Purpose of Room Use Prescription Assistance for income qualified individuals.
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 "All Ages" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu Katie Adams Presents: How Color Came to the World, Folk Tales from Latin America 11:30am - 12:30pm Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), All Ages Meeting Room 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 "All Ages" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu Katie Adams Presents: How Color Came to the World, Folk Tales from Latin America 11:30am - 12:30pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), All Ages Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Performances, Storytimes, Cultural Life Details: Lights! Color! Action! Storyteller and puppeteer Katie Adams performs Hispanic stories with a dash of Spanish words, a splash of colorful shadow puppets, and audience participation.
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. Jun 5 2025 Thu Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 12:00pm - 1:00pm Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium 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. Jun 5 2025 Thu Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 12:00pm - 1:00pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium 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 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. 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. Jun 5 2025 Thu 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 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. Jun 5 2025 Thu Forty Carrots: 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, 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.
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 "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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu Summer Kickoff Party 12:00pm - 2:00pm 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), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Community 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 "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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu Summer Kickoff Party 12:00pm - 2:00pm Community Room Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community 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), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Special Events, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning Details: Gear up for summer reading with cookies, crafts, music, and prizes for signing up for summer reading! Learn about all the amazing programs we're having this summer, and get ready to Color Our World!
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 "All Ages" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu Health in Motion 12:00pm - 4:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages 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 "All Ages" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu Health in Motion 12:00pm - 4:00pm Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Details: The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, Health in Motion staff will be on-site to provide no-cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellness.
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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu Crafternoon: Colorful Jewelry Making 1:00pm - 2:00pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Meeting Room II 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu Crafternoon: Colorful Jewelry Making 1:00pm - 2:00pm Meeting Room II Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Creation Station Details: Join us for an afternoon of colorful jewelry making. Recommended ages 8+ 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. Jun 5 2025 Thu Beginners Day with 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. Jun 5 2025 Thu Beginners Day with 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 "Adults" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu Genealogy Assistance 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 5 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 "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. Jun 5 2025 Thu The Knit Happens Club 1:00pm - 3:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, 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 "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. Jun 5 2025 Thu The Knit Happens Club 1:00pm - 3:00pm Creation Station Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Active Older Adult Living Details: 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 "Adults" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu Book Discussion 1:30pm - 3:00pm Adults Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu Book Discussion 1:30pm - 3:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions Details: Join us on the first Thursday of the month to discuss our selection. Limited to 20 participants. Register at the Fruitville Reference Desk or call 941 861-2518
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 5 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. Jun 5 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 "Youth" group. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu Color Our World: Soap Making for Kids 2:00pm - 3:00pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Story Time Room Waitlist Registration Required 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. Jun 5 2025 Thu Color Our World: Soap Making for Kids 2:00pm - 3:00pm Story Time Room Waitlist Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Lifelong Learning Registration Required Details: Soap is easy and fun to make! In this program, kids can choose from a variety of colors, scents, and fun-shaped molds to make their very own bars of soap, each a work of art! Washing your hands has never been so much fun!
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. 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu The Connecting Collage with Eric van Baars 2:00pm - 3:30pm Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families, All Ages Meeting Room A Registration Open Registration Required 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. 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu The Connecting Collage with Eric van Baars 2:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room A Registration Open Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Special Events, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Details: Enjoy a collaborative art project with the family, led by local artist Eric van Baars!
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. Jun 5 2025 Thu Youth Summer Program - Hula Hoops, Bean Bags & More! 2:30pm - 3:30pm Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Meeting Room 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. Jun 5 2025 Thu Youth Summer Program - Hula Hoops, Bean Bags & More! 2:30pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Details: Welcome to a joyful class of movement for the littlest movers with the biggest energy! This class is all about structured play, music, and movement.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu Pop-Up Stop: Old Miakka Schoolhouse Potluck 5:30pm - 7:00pm All Ages Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu Pop-Up Stop: Old Miakka Schoolhouse Potluck 5:30pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Pop-Up Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Outreach Details: On the first Thursday of each month, the Old Miakka Schoolhouse hosts a community potluck dinner. Never to disappoint, the Pop-Up brings a dish of new reads and library services!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 6 2025 Fri Life After Downton Abbey 10:00am - 1:00pm Adults, Seniors Veranda Room This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 6 2025 Fri Life After Downton Abbey 10:00am - 1:00pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda 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.
