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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Oct
21
2025
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Healthy Living
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Stop by the Health in Motion Bus to talk to a nurse with the Florida Health Department with any questions you might have! No appointment required.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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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
Teens (13 to 18 years),
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults
Conference 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
Oct
21
2025
Tue
Creation Station - Open Sewing Lab
10:00am–12:00pm
Conference Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room:
Conference Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years),
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station,
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Use 1 of 5 Brother sewing machines on Your Own Project. Must Know How to Sew. Machines Available on first come first serve basis.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Oct
21
2025
Tue
Pop-Up Stop: Longboat Key
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Pop-Up Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Outreach,
Storytimes
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On the first and third Tuesday of each month, the Pop-Up will be at the Town Center Green of Longboat Key with books for all ages and a Storytime for children at 10:30 AM. Swing by to sign up for a library card and read a book with us!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Adults,
Seniors
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Oct
21
2025
Tue
Forever Fit
10:15am–11:00am
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room:
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living,
Healthy Living
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Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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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
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Meeting Room II
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
Oct
21
2025
Tue
Forty Carrots: Partners in Play
10:15am–11:15am
Meeting Room II
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room:
Meeting Room II
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type:
Storytimes
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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.
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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
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Veranda 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
Oct
21
2025
Tue
Forty Carrots: Partners in Play
10:15am–11:15am
Veranda Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Veranda Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type:
Games,
Special Events
Forty Carrots Partners in Play
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.
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This event is in the "Seniors" group
Adults,
Seniors
Meeting Room
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Oct
21
2025
Tue
Quirky Mahjong
10:30am–12:30pm
Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Elsie Quirk Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Clubs,
Cultural Life,
Games
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Quirky Mahjong! Whether you're an experienced play or a newcomer to this tile-based game of luck and strategy, we welcome you to join this friendly group!
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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
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Families
Meeting Room AB (Staff only)
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
Oct
21
2025
Tue
Hula Hoops for Littles
10:30am–11:30am
Meeting Room AB (Staff only)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Meeting Room AB (Staff only)
Age Group:
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Families
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Lifelong Learning,
Storytimes
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Join presenter Amy Bradley each month for a special hula hoop class designed especially for littles! Best for ages 0-5. Registration required.
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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
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years),
Families
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
Oct
21
2025
Tue
POP-UP: Storytime @ Longboat Key
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Pop-Up Library
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:
Outreach,
Storytimes,
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Join the Pop-Up library staff at The Longboat Key Town Center Green for stories, songs and rhymes, and more!
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Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Youth Program Room
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group
Oct
21
2025
Tue
Words and Wiggles Storytime
11:00am–11:30am
Youth Program Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Selby Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning,
Storytimes
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This preschool-aged story time is led by a library staff member. Enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes, and fun activities!
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
21
2025
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Genealogy
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Get expert and experienced genealogy research assistance. Bring your questions
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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
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Veranda 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
Oct
21
2025
Tue
Forty Carrots: Partners in Play
12:00pm–1:00pm
Veranda Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Veranda Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type:
Games,
Special Events
Forty Carrots Partners in Play
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.
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Cancelled
Adults
Classroom A/B (Staff only))
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
21
2025
Tue
Cancelled
hold for Osprey Library/History Center Programming
1:00pm–4:00pm
Classroom A/B (Staff only))
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Osprey Library and History Center
Room:
Classroom A/B (Staff only))
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living
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This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Oct
21
2025
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Elsie Quirk Library
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Healthy Living
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Save a life today by donating your blood. SunCoast Blood Centers is your local nonprofit providing safe, high-quality blood products to hospitals and patients across Southwest Florida since 1949.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Adults,
Seniors,
All Ages
Group Study Room
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Oct
21
2025
Tue
Tech Navigator
2:00pm–4:00pm
Group Study Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Elsie Quirk Library
Room:
Group Study Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors,
All Ages
Program Type:
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Technology Instruction,
Virtual
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Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person or distance appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Learning Lab
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
Oct
21
2025
Tue
Arts&Crafts | Autumn Watercolor
2:00pm–4:00pm
Learning Lab
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Learning Lab
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living,
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station,
Discussion Groups,
Lifelong Learning
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Capture a quiet moment. Begin to dabble with watercolors.... Please dress for painting. No reservation required. First come, first seated. Please, pick up line ticket at Reference Desk.
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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
Youth,
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Families
Youth Activity 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
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Oct
21
2025
Tue
Read with the Dogs
3:30pm–4:30pm
Youth Activity Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room:
Youth Activity Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Families
Program Type:
Special Events,
Storytimes
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Calling all families with readers! Our dog friends from the Suncoast Humane Society are returning to the Jacaranda Library, and they want you to read to them!
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Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Room
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Oct
21
2025
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Teen Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Clubs,
Games
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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.
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Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Room
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
Oct
21
2025
Tue
EQ Craft Crew: Spooky Pots!
3:45pm–4:30pm
Program Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Elsie Quirk Library
Room:
Program Room
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Lifelong Learning
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Join us the 3rd Tuesday of every month for a new art project! In this hands-on art program, our young artists will turn ordinary clay pots into spooky friends with the help of paint, felt, and more!
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This event is in the "Families" group
Children (5 to 9 years),
Families
Meeting Room II
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Oct
21
2025
Tue
Tinker Tuesday
4:00pm–5:00pm
Meeting Room II
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room:
Meeting Room II
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years),
Families
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station
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A different project every week! Recommended for ages 6 and up.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
Youth,
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Storytime 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
Oct
21
2025
Tue
LEGO Club
4:00pm–5:00pm
Storytime Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type:
Clubs,
Creation Station,
Lifelong Learning
LEGO Club
Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.
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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Center
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Oct
21
2025
Tue
Anime Club
4:00pm–5:45pm
Teen Center
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Selby Library
Room:
Teen Center
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Clubs,
Discussion Groups,
History & Culture,
Movies
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In the Teen Center, watch anime and discuss your favorite characters. Explore anime-inspired crafts. Ages 9-18 are welcome!
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
Youth,
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Storytime 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
Oct
21
2025
Tue
Kids Drop-in Craft: Decorate Your Own Bag
4:00pm–7:00pm
Storytime Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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Stop in and let your imagination run wild while decorating your very own paper bag. Is it a haunted house? A cat or mouse? These bags are great for trick-or-treating, decoration, and so much more. Recommended for ages 4-12.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
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
Oct
21
2025
Tue
Movie Club
5:30pm–7:30pm
Veranda Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Veranda Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Clubs,
Discussion Groups,
Movies
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Movie Club is every 3rd Tuesday of each month.
Enjoy a movie with a short discussion afterwards about what you liked or disliked about the movie.
There will be popcorn and snacks available.
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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
Teens (13 to 18 years),
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors,
Families
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
This event is in the "Families" group
Oct
21
2025
Tue
Murder Mystery Evening: The Phantom of the Theatre
5:30pm–7:30pm
Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Shannon Staub Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years),
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors,
Families
Program Type:
Cultural Life,
Special Events
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On the opening night of Olivier Lyon's newest masterpiece, The Blue Lady, a terrible accident plagues the newly restored Moxey Theatre with the collapsed electrical rig tragically killing the two main stars.
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