Reservation

Early Voting for Presidential Preference Primary

All Day
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Purpose of Room Use

Early Voting for 2024 Presidential Preference Primary 

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. March 9 - March 17

Cancelled

The Genealogical Society of Sarasota Monthly Meeting

10:00am–12:30pm
Adults
Meeting Room AB (Staff only)
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Staff only)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
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Please join us for the monthly meeting of The Genealogical Society of Sarasota.  A different guest speaker is featured each month.

 

MEDICAL CARE and CHILD BIRTH in a SEGREGATED SOUTH

Pop-Up Event: Longboat Key Community Open House

10:00am–1:00pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Pop-Up Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Outreach, Storytimes
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Join us for the Longboat Key Community Open House. We'll have flyers crafts and giveaways.

VITA Tax Assistance

10:00am–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room II
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Tax Help
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VITA by United Way Suncoast is here to help with your simple tax return! 

Crochet Circle

10:30am–11:30am
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts,
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Drop in and crochet! Beginners and experienced crocheters welcome. Bring your own supplies or use ours. Recommended for ages 9 and up.

Meeting spot will vary. Please ask at a service desk for today's location.

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

Insect Investigator

10:30am–12:00pm
Youth, Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Community Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: , , One Book Sarasota, Outreach, Special Events
Registration Required
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Investigate the Incredible (and tiny) world of insects. Learn about what kinds there are, how and what they eat, how they see, how they've adapted to survive, and more.

Make and Take

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Veranda Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts,
Registration Required
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Join us for an enjoyable craft session in the Veranda Room at the North Port Public Library! It will be a fun time of learning and building new crafting skills.

The Genealogical Society of Sarasota Monthly Meeting

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Genealogy, Lectures,
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Please join us for the monthly meeting of The Genealogical Society of Sarasota.  A different guest speaker is featured each month.

Indexes Are Key to Unlocking The Records

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

Magnificent Manatees

11:00am–12:00pm
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Youth Activity Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, , One Book Sarasota, Special Events
Registration Required
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Come learn all about manatees with Sarah Williams from the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast. Discover how Florida's most beloved aquatic mammals live, how to interact with them, and what you can do to protect manatees in the wild.

Teen Anime Club

11:00am–12:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Games
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Spend time enjoying, reading and watching anime and manga!  Participate in lively discussions about your favorite characters. We will also explore a variety of anime-inspired, Asian snacks.

AARP Tax Help

11:00am–2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Sarasota Music Archive (formerly Group Study 1)
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Sarasota Music Archive (formerly Group Study 1)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Tax Help
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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.

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

Art Space Springtime: March

11:15am–1:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Creation Station
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Registration Required
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Make a cardboard relief sculpture using cardboard, scissors, glue and other materials.

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

Music Club

12:00pm–1:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Center
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, , Music in the Libraries
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This club is for music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who like music as well. Anni Szantosi will teach and jam with participants.

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

AARP Income Tax Assistance

1:00pm–4:30pm
All Ages
Learning Lab
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Tax Help
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Coding Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Games, , Technology Instruction
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Meet other coders and work on your coding project. Share with others and troubleshoot as a team. Led by Levi Szantosi whose top picks are Python, Scratch, and Unreal Engine.

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

Cosplay Club

2:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts,
Registration Required
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Using thrifted and ordinary materials, make these objects for cosplay or everyday wear: hats, capes, swords, tunics, arm and leg guards, animal ears and antennae, tails and MORE!

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.