Princess Storytime with Anna and Elsa

10:30am–11:30am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Cultural Life, Performances, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Storytimes
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Join us for a magical, musical storytime hosted by Anna and Elsa from Frozen!

The Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Classroom A/B
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Osprey Library
Room: Classroom A/B
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking & Nutrition, Green Living, Healthy Living, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026)
Registration Required
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Join Jordan Sage Colbert, MPH, RDN in discovering the benefits of a plant - based diet.

 

Read with the Dogs

3:30pm–4:30pm
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Room
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Storytimes

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.

Teen Writers Club

4:00pm–5:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Veranda Room
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: , Clubs, , Discussion Groups,
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If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Doodle Club draft

4:30pm–5:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Room
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Jazz Jam SRQ

5:30pm–7:30pm
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries, Performances
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Come to listen or to play at this bi-monthly open mic jazz jam session for amateur performers. No registration is required. Bring your instrument, and if you would like to play, you may sign up when you arrive.

Disclaimer(s)

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