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.

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.

Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and their families can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room.

Need to write a will? Want to set up a power of attorney? Come to our class on a new  online resource we have that will help you do just that and more.

After Hurricane Ian's devastation on Sept. 28, 2022, Charles Sobczak witnessed firsthand the massive storm's impact on both the residents of Sanibel and the wildlife that share this barrier island's ecosystem.

February 7 – Musical performance:  Gayle Martin , piano – early music

Children ages 2-8 and their caregivers are invited for Wednesday morning free-play time, with an assortment of toys and props to inspire the young imagination! Drop-in anytime between 10:30am and 11:30am.

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

AARP Volunteer Tax Assistance at Fruitville Library will be provided on Wednesdays and Thursdays from Feb 1 - April 11, 2024  from 10:30 a.m - 1:30 p.m..

Join us at the North Port Library for storytime!  Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed! 

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.

Play Mah Jongg with other experienced players in the Rotunda and make new friends! Cards and game supplies are provided.

The Caledonian Club of Florida West and Selby Public Library present a film series that will take you on a tour of Scotland's castles.

Rosslyn Chapel, Roslin, Scotland

Inveraray Castle, Argyl, Scotland

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

AARP Tax help will be available January 29 - April 15 to assist in tax preparation.

Monday - Thursday: 2 - 5 p.m.

Saturdays: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

CLOSED Fridays, Sundays, and Holidays.

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.

Author Jim Christman will discuss the making of his new book, "Englewood as I Remember It" and share some stories from it. A question and answer time will follow.

Seating is limited. First come, first served. 

Enjoy listening to a selection of audiobook titles for kids and teens featuring some awesome black authors! 

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. The program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills.

Take a walk on the wild side... of Sarasota, and learn about our amazing wildlife. We have Gopher Tortoises all over the county. Find out more about our interesting neighbors.

Come frost and decorate cookies to celebrate Valentine's Day!

Susan Beckham Zurenda taught English for thirty-three years to college and high school students.