Master Gardener Fred Thibault will offer gardening instruction. Focus  will be on vegetable gardening skills. YouTube videos will be used to illustrate examples and techniques. ...

A Reference Librarian will be available for help with e-books, computer basics, or questions about your electronic devices. Reserve a 30-minute session today by calling 941-861-1207 or by signing up at the Reference Desk. ...

Luis can help alleviate your technology frustrations! Our resident expert specializes in Android and Windows systems. Stop in for assistance, or call 941-861-1744 to make an appointment. ...

Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified? Homeowners can receive research-based lawn, landscape and pest management help from the University of Florida. These sessions are made ...

Sign Language program for children 0 - 2 1/2 years old. Learn with Beebo the Signing Bear using songs, books, and toys. Older siblings welcome. ...

This program is geared toward babies from newborn to age 2 ½ years. The 45 minute program includes songs, baby sign language, a book and playtime. Older siblings are welcome. ...

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! Space is limited, pick up a ticket ...

Join Forty Carrots for a time of sharing and meaningful play. ...

Sign up to practice what you learned in Genealogy Basics, Parts 1 and 2, or to continue researching your family history using the library's Ancestry Library Edition and Heritage Quest databases and/or genealogy websites.  Genealogy Lab is sel...

Books, puppets, songs, dance, yoga, and more surprises! Geared for ages 3-5, but all are welcome to join the fun. Enjoy special guest Adrianne Pezzella Apr. 24 for Fun To Be Fit Kids! ...

Drop in for assistance using library technology including e-Books and audiobooks from Overdrive and the Cloud Library. Bring your tablet, laptop, e-reader or smartphone to one of Selby Library's Tuesday sessions where you can learn how to downlo...

Infant Feeding Support Group Community group open to WIC moms and the public to receive support and information about infant feeding including breast feeding. No registration required. ...

Join Forty Carrots for a time of sharing and meaningful play. ...

The Chess Club meets every Tuesday from 12-4 in the computer lab. No registration required.  ...

Ask an E-Help volunteer for all your technology-related questions and predicaments. Held every Tuesday in the public meeting area. ...

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 method: we learn more when we respectfully listen to and debate ideas with o...

Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified? Every Tuesday the library hosts a Plant Clinic where homeowners can receive research-based lawn, landscape and pest management help fro...

Ginger--it's not just for cookies! This educational presentation and cooking demonstration by local spice expert Caroline Blesson will teach you all about the health benefits of using this spice in your everyday life. All participants leave with ging...

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. Please check in at the Reference Desk when you arrive...

Teens Grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hangout, have snacks, play games, and more....

New movies every Tuesday in the meeting room. Movie schedules are published bimonthly and available at the front circulation desk.  ...

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free assistance for federal returns. ...

Chill with friends and watch a movie. ...

Afterschool program for grades 6-12. Choose from our collection of Wii games, or bring your own.  Snacks provided by All Faiths Food Bank. ...

Join us for a short video, testimonials and a Q&A on human trafficking and the Human Trafficking Awareness Exhibit. ...

Children are invited to read to Suncoast Humane Society pet therapy dogs who are patient and understanding listeners. Register at the youth desk upon arrival. ...

A different project every week! Call or visit to find out what it is this week! Ages 6+. ...

Hola! Join us for an evening of learning intermediate Spanish grammar and vocabulary and practicing conversational skills. ...

Exercise your imagination and demonstrate your creativity with our LEGO collection. Families welcome.  ...

ASAP is a group coming together to fill the need for a FREE social play group for kids on the Autism Spectrum. We will have games, toys, music, singing, dancing, puzzles, Legos and more! Ages 5-11 come from 5:15 pm to 6:15 pm.   ...

Join other teens and young adults on the third Tuesday of the month for discussion of paranormal topics ranging from extraterrestrial life to the existence of ghosts and more. There is no advance sign up required and this group is for ages 14-25 year...

Practice speaking English! Please call 941-955-0421 to register as an ESOL learner with the Literacy Council of Sarasota. ...

Join us for this five week series to learn how to cook simple and delicious meals with your family!  Every class you will prep and eat the meals. AND, at the end of each class you will take groceries home so you can make the meal again! ...

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. Families welcome. ...

Families with children of all ages, join us for funny stories, lively discussion and a variety of cool crafts! Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.   ...

Write your emotions, thoughts, or ideas on canvas, then paint over them, dissolving them away, or highlight and accentuate them. Use a variety of paint and other media to create a smooth or textured surface. All materials provided. Limited to 12 p...

Parents of a boy on the autism spectrum form a competitive swim team, recruiting other teens on the spectrum and training them with high expectations and zero pity. Come enjoy this film by Lara Stolman with us in celebration of Autis...

Watch anime, eat snacks and explore Japanese culture!  Teen programs are recommended for grades 6-12.   ...

ASAP is a group coming together to fill the need for a FREE social play group for kids on the Autism Spectrum. We will have games, toys, music, singing, dancing, puzzles, Legos and more! Ages 12 - 20 come from 6:30-7:30 pm.  This is not a therap...

This group will be meeting bi-monthly as a support group for parents of children on the Autism spectrum. ...