Day Calendar

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Branches	Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library	Elsie Quirk Library		Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library	Gulf Gate Library	North Port Library		Osprey Library and History Center		Selby Library				Shannon Staub Library
Rooms	Meeting Room II	Meeting Room	Program Room	Youth Activity Room	Meeting Room A	Creation Station	Veranda Room	Meeting Room- Classroom A	Classroom B	No room assigned	Sarasota Music Archive (formerly Group Study 2)	Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium	Youth Program Room	Meeting Room	Story Time Room
All Day											Reservation AARP Tax-Aide: Mon- Th 2pm - 5pm; Sat 11am - 2pm All Day Sarasota Music Archive (formerly Group Study 2) This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Selby Library Room: Sarasota Music Archive (formerly Group Study 2) Purpose of Room Use AARP Tax Aide. Assistance at this location is first come-first serve. https://www.sarasotaaarptaxaide.com/home/selby-library
10:00am	Reservation VITA Tax Assistance 10:00am–2:00pm Meeting Room II This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Purpose of Room Use Tax Assistance with VITA Volunteers. To schedule an appointment please visit www.UWSvita.org or call 1-833-897-8482 beginning Thursday, January 16, 2025.											This event is in the "Adults" group The Sarasota Music Archive Musical Annual Flea Market 10:00am–3:00pm Adults Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: : The Selby Library houses a treasure of music recordings and sheet music which are maintained by the Sarasota Music Archive, a
10:15am			This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Guitar Groove: A Fun 6-week Beginner Guitar Course, Beginner 1 & 2 10:15am–11:15am Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: , Music in the Libraries : Both classes will come together to practice and show off their new skills to each other. Then we'll join them for a combined jam session at 11:30am in the upstairs meeting room.					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 Art Club for Kids 10:15am–11:15am Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years) Meeting Room- Classroom A Registration Closed 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 Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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, Lifelong Learning Registration Required : Every third Saturday of the month, this program will focus on a famous artist. Children will learn about famous artists and their methods and create their own masterpieces based on the style of that artist.
10:30am					This event is in the "All Ages" group AARP Income Tax Assistance 10:30am–2:30pm All Ages Meeting Room A This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Tax Help	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 Beginner Origami 10:30am–12:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Creation Station Registration Closed Registration Required 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 Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Registration Required : 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.								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 Ukulele Jam Session 10:30am–11:30am Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: , Clubs, , , Music in the Libraries : Back by popular demand! Looking for a place to learn or practice Ukelele? Want to play with friends? Bring your instrument to the library to jam with other musicians. All skill levels are welcome!
10:45am
11:00am
11:15am									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 Read with the Dogs 11:15am–12:15pm Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Classroom B 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center Room: Classroom B 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: : Every third Saturday of the month, children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
11:30am		This event is in the "All Ages" group Guitar Groove Concert 11:30am–12:30pm All Ages Meeting Room This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: , Music in the Libraries : All are invited to enjoy a fun jam session by the students who have participated in the Guitar Groove classes.
11:45am
12:00pm										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 Music Club 12:00pm–1:30pm 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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, Performances : 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 enjoy music. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
12:15pm
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12:45pm
1:00pm
1:15pm
1:30pm				This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Death Cafe 1:30pm–3:00pm Adults, Seniors Youth Activity Room This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups : The Death Cafe returns to the Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library every third Saturday of the month! Join us for an open discussion about death and life, dying, end-of life topics and their place in our lives. Come and share.
1:45pm
2:00pm										This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Coding Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Clubs, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Games, , Technology Instruction : Meet other coders and work on your coding project. Share with others and troubleshoot as a team. Led by Levi Szantosi whose top picks are Python, Scratch, and Unreal Engine. 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 Reading Adventures 2:00pm–3:00pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years) Youth Program Room This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: , Storytimes : This Storytime is meant for older children ages 5-8. There will be stories, fun activities, and a volunteer-only read aloud time. Please note, Wednesdays and Saturdays of the same month will have the same book selections. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
2:15pm
2:30pm															This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Watercolor Workshop 2:30pm–4:00pm Adults, Seniors Story Time Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: , Arts & Crafts, Registration Required : Beat the winter blues with some cheerful watercolor painting! This relaxing, meditative workshop invites you to explore watercolors at your own pace, playing with color and shapes to create a beautiful work of art.
2:45pm
3:00pm							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 Kid's Origami Workshop 3:00pm–3:45pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Veranda Room Registration Closed 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 This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Creation Station Registration Required : Join Melina and learn how to make your own paper creation! Instructions and supplies provided, just bring your imagination!
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