For people who want to improve their French speaking skills and enjoy reading French-language articles and discussing them. Come practice speaking the romantic language of French.
Tax Help.
Please note AARP volunteers at the library begin assisting the final client of the day 30 minutes to one hour before the last time listed.
Tax Help
ArtCart celebrates Black History Month with black history hero magnets, Highwaymen and Basquiat mini paintings, African-inspired zentangle drawing and Gee's Bend paper quilts. Keep calm and create. Ask for the cart at the youth desk.
Enjoy interacting with your child by participating in early literacy activities that include music and movement, books, crafts, and educational activities.
Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.
Learn to knit and crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! Bring your own yarn and needles. Supplies provided for beginners.
Learn to speak common Spanish phrases in a fun, relaxed environment. This 8 week course is designed for adult beginners who have little or no background in Spanish. You will learn Spanish vocabulary for meeting other people and greetin
WEDNESDAY LECTURE AND PERFORMANCE SERIES: CLOSE-UP ON OPERA
A series of musical lectures, presented in honor of John Goodman, Professor Emeritus, Boston University.
This week: Verdi: Nabucco
This computer class will focus on using the Internet. The instructor will demonstrate how to go to a specific webpage and how to do a search.
Come use our Adobe/ Mac software and sewing machines on your own personal projects. Time slots are filled on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.
Want to learn more about using a computer or your device?
Sign up for your 30 minute session with one of our librarians.
Sessions are set up for Wednesdays starting at 1:00 pm.
Call 941-861-1360 to sign up.
Socrates Café is a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of Socratic teaching; the idea that we learn.
writers group
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free assistance for federal returns.
Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, have snacks, play games, and more.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Drop in to get assistance with and ask questions about downloading library books to your computer and other devices, such as the Kindle, Nook, iPad, iPod, iPhone and Android phones and tablets.
Educator and vocalist Dick Smolens continues his multi-media lectures on the popular musicians, bands, and songs during the period stretching from the 1920s to the 1960s.
The Caledonia Club of Florida West and Selby Public Library present Alex Beaton's Scotland: A Musical Travelogue of Scotland in Three Films. PART 2
Chilldren, tweens, and teens will get the opportunity to learn how to play!
Teen Science Cafe
Join Mote scientists to learn about marine life and habitat.
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.
A club where reading and writing are fun! Using nature to inspire us as readers and writers.
For ages 6 and up.
monthly meeting
For ages 11-18. Hang out with us and join in on our monthly book discussion. Contact the library for this month's book title.
Discover Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics while creating some really cool things during these workshops. The February workshop is robotics.
Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.
For ages 4 and up.
Work on your sewing and textiles projects using the library's equipment and tools. Bring fabric, thread, yarn, and other materials needed for your project. Enjoy the company of other sewing, knitting, and crocheting hobbyists.
Visit our open sewing lab to use the library's sewing machines to work on projects or practice your sewing skills. Our instructor is available for guidance and questions. Space and supplies are limited.
Find yourself through arts and crafts with new and old technology. Teens and tweens take over the Creation Station upstairs and work on a variety of cool self-directed projects.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Enjoy participating in a simple craft activity in a
relaxed, group setting.Participants enjoy chatting together,
helping one another and sharing ideas.
Join us for lively discussion of a chosen title. New book each month! No previous attendance necessary--all are welcome to join.