Learn sign language using books, rhymes, and songs followed by a special play time. 

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.

CALLING ALL BUILDERS!
 

Let your imagination run wild with other Lego fans using our massive collection of bricks and accessories.

Join art historian and lecturer, Baila Miller as she describes the lives of John Pierpont Morgan and Belle da Costa Greene during The Gilded Age (1870-1900).

Stories, activities, and socialization to prepare for school! Recommended for ages 3-5; all ages welcome in the room.

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.

Come explore the different options in our Open Lab using self-guided time in the Creation Station. Available equipment includes Cricut Air Explore 2, 3D printing, sewing machines, button makers and more.

The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, Health in Motion staff will be on-site to provide no-cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellness.

Join Sarasota Extension Services Master Gardeners for questions pertaining to Florida-friendly gardening, composting, and identifying insects.

Each monthly session explores a different piece of Creation Station equipment. 

This month we will use the Cricut to personalize a mug! Limited to 8 participants, and all supplies provided.

Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.

This workshop series is a chance to make a totally handmade book. Just come to the workshops that intrigue you, or enjoy them all!

Please note this session is for teens in grades 6+ only.

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. The program is open to any teen who agrees to follow the Teen Room Code of Conduct.

Join for a relaxing sketch session! Each session we'll talk about fundamentals of sketching and do some practice sketches. Follow along or bring your own reference pictures and practice your sketching skills! *Registration required

This workshop series is a chance to make a totally handmade book. Just come to the workshops that intrigue you, or enjoy them all!

Please note this session is for kids in grades 5 and below.

Meet therapy dogs and their owners.  Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets!

Celebrate Valentine's Day at the library with different crafts!

This program is for ages 5-12. Registration is required.

Teens and tweens can play video games with Wii, Switch and Playstation consoles.

Join us for Family Game Night in the Storytime Room on Tuesdays from 5 - 7.

Various board games/tabletop games will be available.

Join us for the Monthly Creation Station Wood Craft. Each month, attendees will assemble and paint an item themed for the month. This is an in-person event. Advance registration is required due to limited seats.

CALLING ALL BUILDERS!
 

Let your imagination run wild with other Lego fans using our massive collection of bricks and accessories.