For people who want to improve their French speaking skills and enjoy reading French-language articles and discussing them. Come practice speaking the romantic language of French.

Earn up to 30 hours of community service by participating in this 2-week summer program to become a better citizen and volunteer in your community. Learn about survival skills, home care basics, marketing your abilities, and more!

Enjoy interacting with your child by participating in early literacy activities that include music and movement, books, crafts, and educational activities.

Join Forty Carrots for a time of sharing and meaningful play. Your child can practice social and motor skills while you chat with trained parenting educators.

Learn to knit or crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! It is recommended to bring your own yarn and needles. Instructor-supplied yarns remain with the instructor weekly until piece is completed.

A five-week survey Presented by John Goodman,Professor Emeritus, Boston University. Sponsored by the Sarasota Music Archive. 

Unwind, reduce stress, and express your creativity with our special Christmas in July edition of the Adult Coloring Lounge!

Socrates Café are gatherings around the world where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of the Socratic method: that we learn more when we respectfully list

Come use our Adobe/ Mac software and sewing machines on your own personal projects. Time slots are filled on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Have you ever spun a plate on a stick? Balanced on a tight wire? Clowned around? Now is your chance to learn new skills with The Circus Arts Conservatory.

A six-part class to help children stay more focused and to concentrate better, important skills that can lead to enhanced student performance.

Join Forty Carrots for a time of sharing and meaningful play. Your child can practice social and motor skills while you chat with trained parenting educators.

Free lunches for anyone up to age 18 will be served in the youth program room June 4-Aug. 3 excluding July 4. Hot lunches are served on Monday through Thursday, and bagged lunches are served on Fridays.  

Musical instruments come in all shapes, sizes, and materials.  We will provide the materials from paper to straws to craft sticks to LEGOs to electronic parts so that you can create one.  All you need is your imaginations.

Drop in to make a den-den drum craft. For children ages 4-11 while supplies last. 

Want to learn more about using a computer or your device?

Sign up for your 30 minute session with one of our librarians.

Sessions are set up for Wednesdays starting at 1:00 pm.

Call 941-861-1360 to sign up.

A musical version of Cinderella featuring rod puppets, storytelling and audience participation. Puppeteer and storyteller Katie Adams blends Florida culture into the twists and turns of Cinderella's story accompanied by hammered dulcimer music.

Magician Gerard Tricarico entertains with amazing magic tricks and surprising illusions along with light and laser effects. Families of all ages are invited. Seating is limited, so tickets will be handed out at the back desk beginning at 1 p.m.

Join us for an afternoon of blues music with our special guest local blues musician, RJ Howson. RJ has played in many clubs and shows in Chicago and throughout Florida.

Come join us for a free movie showing at Fruitville Library. For movie titles, please visit or call the Fruitville Library Reference Desk at 941-861-2518. Seating is limited. 

Drop in to get assistance with and ask questions about downloading library books to your computer and other devices, such as the Kindle, Nook, iPad, iPod, iPhone and Android phones and tablets.

Children ages 5-7 may learn to code with Scratch Jr. Space is available on a first come, first served basis. Pick up a ticket at the youth desk starting 30 minutes before the program.

Christmas in July! When a doubting young boy boards a train to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey that shows him the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.

Children, tweens, and teens can drop in and learn how to play chess!

Children ages 8-12 may learn to code with Scratch. Space is available on a first come, first served basis. Pick up a ticket at the youth desk starting 30 minutes before the program.

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs.  This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. The dogs love the attention and the kids love the interactions.

All teens interested in volunteering at the Jacaranda Library can learn the ropes in this group orientation.

Medicare 101 is a well-rounded presentation covering the basics of Medicare.  For anyone becoming eligible for Medicare or currently on Medicare.  Presented by SHINE - Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders.

Join the Teen Advisory Group and provide input for teen programs.

Join other Anime and Manga fans for discussion and refreshments. This event is for teens 13-18 years old. Anime viewing titles will be selected by attendees. Please see Robert at the library for more details.

Join Steve of Giving Tree Drums as he shares his many drums and rhythms with people of all ages.

Monthly discussion of the Evening Book Club. Book discussion schedules are available at by the front circulation desk at the Jacaranda Public Library. 

Brainstorm about inventions to solve real world problems. Give input for the Creation Station to help you make your ideas come to fruition with 3-D printing, LittleBits and more. Recommended for fourth through twelfth grades.

Bring your friends and play Wii and XBox 360 video games!