Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified? Homeowners can receive research-based lawn, landscape and pest management help from the University of Florida.
Having trouble with your device? Need help syncing your eBooks? Come see Luis, our in-house tech expert! See the Reference Desk for more information.
Keep calm and create. Current self-directed projects include: embroidery and friendship bracelets, beads, origami, mini artworks, crochet and color pencils. Ask for the cart at the youth desk.
Sign Language program for children 0 - 2 1/2 years old. Learn with Beebo the Signing Bear using songs, books, and toys. Older siblings welcome.
Baby Rhyme and Sign
This program is geared toward babies from newborn to age 2 ½ years. The 45 minute program includes songs, baby sign language, a book and playtime. Older siblings are welcome.
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.
Who should attend: Anyone who has questions about flood risks, zones, insurance regulations and pending map changes: especially residents, professional lenders, insurance agents and realtors.
Family Stories and More
Books, puppets, songs, dance and more surprises. Geared for ages
3-5, but all are welcome to join the fun. Enjoy special guest Adrianne
Drop in for assistance using library technology including e-Books and audiobooks from Overdrive and the Cloud Library.
The Chess Club meets every Tuesday from 12-4 in the computer lab. No registration required.
Ask an E-Help volunteer for all your technology-related questions and predicaments. Held every Tuesday in the public meeting area.
Socrates Café is a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of Socratic method: we learn more when we respectfully listen to and debate ideas wit
Asolo Play Readers Presents: "Moon Over Buffalo"
Asolo Play Readers Presents: "Moon Over Buffalo" by Ken Ludwig. The Asolo Play Readers present a dramatic reading of the comedy "Moon over Buffalo" by Ken Ludwig. This comedy is about an acting couple, Charlotte and George Hay tryin
Learn hands on iPad basics, internet browsing, downloading apps, how to take a photo and more! IPads are available for participants to use. If you bring your own iPad you will need an Apple ID.
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.
New movies every Tuesday in the meeting room. Movie schedules are published bimonthly and available at the front circulation desk.
Teen Room
Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, have snacks, play games, and more.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
This group is great for teens who love creative writing. Some things that our meetings will cover include: designing characters, writing short stories (or even long ones!), poetry, plotlines, group projects, story prompts, games, and more!
Tuesdays, January-May 3 - 5:30 p.m.
Drop in and play a variety of board games including Harry Potter Clue, Ticket to Ride, Munchkin, and more!
Read with the Dogs
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.
Middle School Service Club
Are you in Grades 6-8 and need service hours for school? Club members should plan to attend the monthly meetings and assist with at least one additional program per month. A club agreement can be picked up at your first meeting.
A different project every week!
Call or visit to find out what it is this week!
Ages 6+.
Hola! Join us for an evening of learning intermediate Spanish grammar and vocabulary and practicing conversational skills.
LEGOs at the Library
Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.
Lego Club
Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Creativity Unleashed
Let your creativity run wild. Use our 3-D printer, laptops, coding robots, writing tablets, sketch pads, canvases, modeling clay, and more, or bring your own supplies.
Choose from a selection of familiar and unique games to play with friends! Snacks will be provided!
Teen programs are recommended for grades 6-12.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.