On the first and third Tuesday of each month, the Pop-Up will be at the Town Center Green of Longboat Key with books for all ages and a Storytime for children at 10:30 AM. Swing by to sign up for a library card and read a book with us!

Use 1 of 5 Brother sewing machines on Your Own Project. Must Know How to Sew.  Machines Available on first come first serve basis.

Stop by the Health in Motion Bus to talk to a Nurse with the Florida Health Department with any questions you might have!

No appointment required. 

What time is it? It's library time!  Join us in the youth area for a special octopus-themed storytime to celebrate this year's "One Book Sarasota" selection, Remarkably Bright Creatures.

Looking to try something new and maybe make a friend or two?  Join the library book club! 

Join us for a page or two of your favorite word puzzles! We'll have crosswords, sudoku, word searches, and more.

Get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers

Bring your questions

Join a fun exercise class with a coach from Stretch and Grow of Sarasota. Recommended for ages 3-6; all ages welcome in the room as needed.

Space is limited. Tickets are available at the youth desk from 10:45 a.m.

In this hands-on workshop, teens will have the opportunity to express their artistic flair by designing and creating unique 3D bead art pieces using colorful Perler beads.

Fourteen women have served as first lady of the United States since Eleanor Roosevelt. These remarkable women are wives, mothers and confidants to the most powerful person in the world, in addition to occupying their own place on the internat

Registration encouraged but NOT required.

Judy will celebrate the One Book selection for 2025, "Remarkably Bright Creatures," and lead a group to create an Octopus stencil with watercolor paper and inks. 

Registration Required.

Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person or distance appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.

Mediterranean Cuisine - Healthy Eating on a Budget. Mediterranean cuisine is often lauded as the healthiest diet on the planet.

Calling all families with readers! Our dog friends from the Suncoast Humane Society are returning to the Jacaranda Library, and they want you to read to them!

LEGO Club is back! Join us every other Tuesday in the Creation Station to show off your LEGO building talents.  Use the hour to freely build or choose one of our challenge cards for inspiration! Best for ages 5-12.

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

A different project every week!

Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Watch anime and discuss your favorite characters. Explore anime-inspired, Asian snacks and crafts. Ages 9-18 are welcome!

Don't be late for a very important library program! Enjoy tea and treats with characters from Venice Theatre's upcoming production of Alice in Wonderland.

Join us for a career development workshop which will include short lectures, discussion, and will conclude with a Q&A

Topics for discussion:

Kyle Rogers: "Job search strategies"

Mark McKim: "Interview Preparation"

Movie Club is every 3rd Tuesday of each month.

Movie will begin promptly at 5:30pm.

Enjoy a movie with a short discussion afterwards about what you liked or disliked about the movie. There will be popcorn and snacks available.