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Karaoke Night

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

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Let your inner star shine at Karaoke Night!Join us at the North Port Library every fourth Tuesday of the month for a fun-filled evening of music and self-expression.Tonight’s theme...

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries

Let your inner star shine at Karaoke Night!
Join us at the North Port Library every fourth Tuesday of the month for a fun-filled evening of music and self-expression.

Tonight’s theme: Hits of the 80's!

Drop-In Card Making

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

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Drop in to make beautiful handmade cards for someone special or to get ready for Mother’s Day. We’ve got everything you need to spread Springtime cheer!No registration or experienc...

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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Drop in to make beautiful handmade cards for someone special or to get ready for Mother’s Day. We’ve got everything you need to spread Springtime cheer!

No registration or experience required.

Holocaust Remembrance Night

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library

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In partnership with the Holocaust Museum and Cohen Education Center, Bernie King-Smith shares the story of his family's survival during the Holocaust. While his grandfather and cou...

Registration Open

Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families

Program Type: Lectures, Lifelong Learning

Registration Required

In partnership with the Holocaust Museum and Cohen Education Center, Bernie King-Smith shares the story of his family's survival during the Holocaust.

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When Modernism Met the Gulf Coast

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Classroom A/B at Osprey Library

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When Modernism Met the Gulf CoastPresented by:Nicholas Dietz, Historic Preservation Specialist, Sarasota County History CenterProgram begins promptly at 2PMAbout this LectureThe Sa...

Registration Open

Library Branch: Osprey Library

Room: Classroom A/B

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, America's 250th Celebration, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning

Registration Required

When Modernism Met the Gulf Coast

Presented by:

Nicholas Dietz, Historic Preservation Specialist, Sarasota County History Center

Program begins promptly at 2PM

UF/IFAS: Lawn Ornaments - Alternative Lawns for Florida

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

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Discover how to swap out turfgrass in favor of beneficial alternatives, like Native Sunshine Mimosa, Florida-Friendly Perennial Peanut and more. These groundcovers can attract poll...

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Green Living, Lifelong Learning

Discover how to swap out turfgrass in favor of beneficial alternatives, like Native Sunshine Mimosa, Florida-Friendly Perennial Peanut and more.

Music | Love & Bossa Nova performed by Daniela Soledade and Nate Najar

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library

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Gulf Gate Library is pleased to welcome Daniela Soledade and Nate Najar, whose captivating Bossa Nova performances have delighted audiences from Paris to London. Blending English a...

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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Meeting Room AB

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Off the Page Literary Celebration, Performances

Gulf Gate Library is pleased to welcome Daniela Soledade and Nate Najar, whose captivating Bossa Nova performances have delighted audiences from Paris to London.

Fun with Flowers for Mothers Day

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library

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Led by the Sarasota Garden Club, children and teens can make their own floral arrangements to give to a mother, grandmother, or anyone they want to celebrate this Mother’s Day! &nb...

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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Meeting Room AB

Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning

Registration Required

Led by the Sarasota Garden Club, children and teens can make their own floral arrangements to give to a mother, grandmother, or anyone they want to celebrate this Mother’s Day! Best for ages 5-18. Registration required.

Audiobooks Come Alive!

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library

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Have you ever wondered how audiobooks come alive? Author Tamara Lush leads a panel of audiobook narrators Melissa Moran and Aaron Shedlock to share all the behind the scenes of aud...

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Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Author Event, Book Discussions, Cultural Life

Have you ever wondered how audiobooks come alive? Author Tamara Lush leads a panel of audiobook narrators Melissa Moran and Aaron Shedlock to share all the behind the scenes of audiobook creations.

Lecture: "Up from Slavery to Tea with the Queen: The Amazing Life of Booker T. Washington"

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room A at Gulf Gate Library

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Booker T. Washington was the most prominent African American educator and orator of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born a slave, Washington rose to a position of political...

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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning

Booker T. Washington was the most prominent African American educator and orator of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

OneBlood Big Red Bus

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm

North Port Library

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OneBlood donation drives helps maintain a steady and reliable blood supply for hospitals, especially in emergencies. By bringing donation opportunities directly into the commu...

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Special Events

OneBlood donation drives helps maintain a steady and reliable blood supply for hospitals, especially in emergencies.

AM Resume Building Workshop

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

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Join SHRM workplace professionals for an interactive Resume Building workshop!Learn the Do’s and Don’ts of effective resume writing.Practice with hands-on assistance to help kick-s...

Registration Open

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Career Journeys, Job Search Assistance, Technology Instruction

Registration Required

Join SHRM workplace professionals for an interactive Resume Building workshop!

Attention Veterans: Your Service Matters and So Do Your Benefits!

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

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As the Sarasota County Veteran’s Services Outreach Officer, Aretha will provide an overview of VA benefits available to veterans and their families. The seminar will cov...

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, America's 250th Celebration, Healthy Living, Job Search Assistance, Lifelong Learning, Special Events

As the Sarasota County Veteran’s Services Outreach Officer, Aretha will provide an overview of VA benefits available to veterans and their families.

A Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Success Story: The Tale of Atala & Coontie

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library

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The history of the Atala butterfly and its host plant, the coontie cycad. The story of how they were almost wiped out and how you can help!The Anthropocene era has caused the loss ...

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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Green Living, Lifelong Learning

The history of the Atala butterfly and its host plant, the coontie cycad. The story of how they were almost wiped out and how you can help!

PM Resume Building Workshop

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

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Join SHRM workplace professionals for an interactive Resume Building workshop!Learn the Do’s and Don’ts of effective resume writing.Practice with hands-on assistance to help kick-s...

Registration Open

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Career Journeys, Job Search Assistance, Technology Instruction

Registration Required

Join SHRM workplace professionals for an interactive Resume Building workshop!

Lecture | Dame Helen Mirren: A Queen in her own right

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room A at Gulf Gate Library

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Dame Helen Mirren - an international icon known for her extraordinary range - began her career with the Royal Shakespeare Company at 18 and has since appeared in more than 125 film...

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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Lectures, Lifelong Learning

Dame Helen Mirren - an international icon known for her extraordinary range - began her career with the Royal Shakespeare Company at 18 and has since appeared in more than 125 films and television productions.

Resume Workshop

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

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Learn how to write a standout resume and discover all the free resources that Sarasota County Libraries have to help you on your career journey! Whether you are just starting to pu...

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, Seniors

Program Type: Career Journeys, Job Search Assistance, Lectures

Registration Required

Learn how to write a standout resume and discover all the free resources that Sarasota County Libraries have to help you on your career journey!

Movie Club

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Juliano Room at North Port Library

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Movie Club is every 4th Thursday 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 sna...

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Juliano Room

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Clubs, Cultural Life, Movies

Movie Club is every 4th Thursday 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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Branches	Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library	Elsie Quirk Library	Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library		Gulf Gate Library	North Port Library		Selby Library	Shannon Staub Library
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10:15am	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Summer Learning: Forever Fit 10:15am–11:00am Adults, Seniors Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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, Summer Learning : 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.
10:30am		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Matter of Balance 10:30am–12:00pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living : 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 "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 Storytime 10:30am–11:15am Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Meeting 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 Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Storytimes : Join us for storytime! Stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts for little ones and their special grownup.	This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Coloring Group 10:30am–12:00pm Adults Meeting Room B This event is in the "Adults" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts : Join us for Adult Coloring Group on Mondays! (Make sure to check the calendar for full availability.) All materials provided.				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 Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families 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 This event is in the "Families" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program Type: Storytimes : Join us for songs, rhymes, play, and of course great stories! Engage kids in visual literacy, language development, and social skills in a fun class presented by our Youth Services team.
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2:00pm		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 Florida Folk Music 2:00pm–2:45pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room 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 Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: America's 250th Celebration, Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries : Join local musician James Hawkins for a program filled with folk songs and captivating stories about the colorful people and events that have shaped Venice, Sarasota, and the Sunshine State of Florida.				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 Magic: The Gathering Mondays 2:00pm–4:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Teen 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 "Families" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Program Type: Discussion Groups, Games, Summer Learning : Summer Learning This event is one of this year's Summer Learning programs. Check out all of the fun programs at all of our library locations. There's something for everyone! Dive into the enchanting world of Magic: The Gathering this summer! Join us every monday afternoon from 2-4 PM for our weekly free play sessions. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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4:00pm							This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Teen Writers Club 4:00pm–5:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Veranda Room This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups : If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club! Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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