This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Teen Coloring Mural 05/08/2025 @ 2:00pm to 05/25/2025 @ 5:00pm William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Calling all teens!We need your coloring expertise! Help us decorate our teen room with a colorful mural to display up in our teen room! Supplies are always available. Stop by whenever you get a chance in the month of May to participate. View Details This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 8 - 25 2025 Teen Coloring Mural 05/08/2025 @ 2:00pm - 05/25/2025 @ 5:00pm Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts Details: Calling all teens!We need your coloring expertise! Help us decorate our teen room with a colorful mural to display up in our teen room! Supplies are always available. Stop by whenever you get a chance in the month of May to participate.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Master Gardener Plant Clinic Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Gulf Gate Library Program Type: Green Living Age Group: Adults Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or an insect identified? On the first and the third Monday mornings of the month, from 10am to 12 pm, Gulf Gate Library hosts the Master Garde View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. May 19 2025 Mon Master Gardener Plant Clinic 10:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Green Living Details: Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or an insect identified? On the first and the third Monday mornings of the month, from 10am to 12 pm, Gulf Gate Library hosts the Master Garde
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. SNAP Application Assistance Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:30pm Group Study Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Healthy Living Age Group: Adults, Seniors A representative from All Faiths Food Bank will be available to help with your SNAP application. Appointments are preferred but not required. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 19 2025 Mon SNAP Application Assistance 10:00am - 5:30pm Group Study Room Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Group Study Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Healthy Living Details: A representative from All Faiths Food Bank will be available to help with your SNAP application. Appointments are preferred but not required.
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Storytime Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Join us for storytime! Stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts for little ones and their special grownup. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. May 19 2025 Mon Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Youth Activity Room Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Storytimes Details: Join us for storytime! Stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts for little ones and their special grownup.
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Fun to be Fit Kids Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: Healthy Living, Special Events Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Fun To Be Fit Kids: Fun To Be Fit Kids is a music and movement program for children and their caregivers to attend together. Classes are designed for children and their caregiver(s) to send quality ti... View Details This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. May 19 2025 Mon Fun to be Fit Kids 10:30am - 11:15am Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Healthy Living, Special Events Fun To Be Fit Kids is a music and movement program for children and their caregivers to attend together. Classes are designed for children and their caregiver(s) to send quality time together singing, dancing, getting some exercise and having fun!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Cirque D'Book Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Conference Room at Selby Library Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups Age Group: Adults, Seniors Join a lively book club for inspiring conversations! Cirque D' Book meets on the fourth Monday of most months. A different book title is chosen every month to explore. Registration is not required. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 19 2025 Mon Cirque D'Book 10:30am - 11:30am Conference Room Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups Details: Join a lively book club for inspiring conversations! Cirque D' Book meets on the fourth Monday of most months. A different book title is chosen every month to explore. Registration is not required. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult Coloring Group Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Meeting Room B at Gulf Gate Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Join us on Mondays of the month for adult coloring! We supply the coloring pages and the pencils. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Gulf Gate Library. Hope to see you there. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. May 19 2025 Mon Adult Coloring Group 10:30am - 12:00pm Meeting Room B Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Join us on Mondays of the month for adult coloring! We supply the coloring pages and the pencils. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Gulf Gate Library. Hope to see you there.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Plant Swap Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Garden at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Green Living Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Bring a healthy plant cutting or a packet of seeds and exchange it for a new addition to your garden! Let’s grow together as we share, discover, and connect with various people and plants. View Details This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 19 2025 Mon Plant Swap 10:30am - 12:00pm Garden Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Garden Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Green Living Details: Bring a healthy plant cutting or a packet of seeds and exchange it for a new addition to your garden! Let’s grow together as we share, discover, and connect with various people and plants.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Socrates Café Monday, May 19, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm Conference Room at Gulf Gate Library Program Type: Discussion Groups Age Group: Adults, Seniors Socrates Cafe 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 wit View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 19 2025 Mon Socrates Café 12:30pm - 2:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups Details: Socrates Cafe 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 wit
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Founding Fathers - The Rivalry that Shaped America Monday, May 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Join Louis Masur, Author and Professor, for the third in a series of three lectures on our Founding Fathers. In this final lecture, you’ll learn about the bitter rivalry between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson. View Details This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 19 2025 Mon Founding Fathers - The Rivalry that Shaped America 1:00pm - 2:30pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning Details: Join Louis Masur, Author and Professor, for the third in a series of three lectures on our Founding Fathers. In this final lecture, you’ll learn about the bitter rivalry between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Genealogy Assistance Monday, May 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Genealogy Age Group: Adults, Seniors Get genealogy research assistance from knowledgeable and experienced volunteers.Bring your questions! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 19 2025 Mon Genealogy Assistance 1:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Genealogy Details: Get genealogy research assistance from knowledgeable and experienced volunteers.Bring your questions!
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Sarasota Music Archive presents "Composer Fest" Part 1 Monday, May 19, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:15pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Soundbox/Suncoast Composer Fellowship Program Conference Afternoon Session1:30 PM: Discovering Old Souls through Historical Recordings with Max Tan Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 19 2025 Mon Sarasota Music Archive presents "Composer Fest" Part 1 1:30pm - 3:15pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Registration Open Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: Lifelong Learning Registration Required Details: Soundbox/Suncoast Composer Fellowship Program Conference Afternoon Session1:30 PM: Discovering Old Souls through Historical Recordings with Max Tan
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Brain Health 101 Monday, May 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Lectures, Healthy Living Age Group: Adults, Seniors Join Kelly Ward from the Florida Department of Health in this neuroscience researched-based workshop to learn how Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 19 2025 Mon Brain Health 101 2:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lectures, Healthy Living Registration Required Details: Join Kelly Ward from the Florida Department of Health in this neuroscience researched-based workshop to learn how
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Teen Room Monday, May 19, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning, Movies Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more. View Details This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 19 2025 Mon Teen Room 2:30pm - 4:30pm Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning, Movies Details: Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Meditation and Guided Imagery Monday, May 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Healthy Living Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Self-care and maintenance will be enhanced through meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques. View Details This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 19 2025 Mon Meditation and Guided Imagery 3:00pm - 4:00pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Healthy Living Details: Self-care and maintenance will be enhanced through meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques.
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. Creation Station Youth Lab: Shield Decorating Monday, May 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Creation Station at Selby Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years) Hear ye, Hear ye!Do you wish to become a knight? Come to this youth lab and decorate a cardboard shield.Recommended for ages 5-9. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. May 19 2025 Mon Creation Station Youth Lab: Shield Decorating 3:00pm - 4:30pm Creation Station Registration Open Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station Registration Required Details: Hear ye, Hear ye!Do you wish to become a knight? Come to this youth lab and decorate a cardboard shield.Recommended for ages 5-9. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Last Stop Teen Hangout Monday, May 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Room at North Port Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games. View Details This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 19 2025 Mon Last Stop Teen Hangout 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games Details: LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Teen Writers Club Monday, May 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: Career Journeys, Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) 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. View Details This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 19 2025 Mon Teen Writers Club 4:00pm - 5:30pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Career Journeys, Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning Details: 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.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Anime/Manga Club Monday, May 19, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room at Fruitville Library Program Type: Clubs, Movies Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Do you want to share your anime/manga obsession with other Otaku? Come to the club! We will enjoy talking about Japanese culture, eating Japanese snacks, and of course, watching anime! View Details This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 19 2025 Mon Anime/Manga Club 5:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Clubs, Movies Details: Do you want to share your anime/manga obsession with other Otaku? Come to the club! We will enjoy talking about Japanese culture, eating Japanese snacks, and of course, watching anime!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jazz Jam SRQ Monday, May 19, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library Program Type: Music in the Libraries, Performances Age Group: Adults, Seniors 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 19 2025 Mon Jazz Jam SRQ 5:30pm - 7:30pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Music in the Libraries, Performances Details: 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Book Swap with the Shannon Staub Book Club Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Book Discussions, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults, Seniors Have too many books in your "to be read" pile, or looking for new recommendations to check out? Join us for a book swap, sponsored by the Shannon Staub Book Club. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 19 2025 Mon Book Swap with the Shannon Staub Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions, Lifelong Learning Details: Have too many books in your "to be read" pile, or looking for new recommendations to check out? Join us for a book swap, sponsored by the Shannon Staub Book Club.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Pop-Up Stop: Longboat Key Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Pop-Up Library Program Type: Outreach, Storytimes Age Group: All Ages 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! View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 20 2025 Tue Pop-Up Stop: Longboat Key 10:00am - 11:30am Library Branch: Pop-Up Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Outreach, Storytimes Details: 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!
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Creation Station - Open Sewing Lab Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Conference Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults Use 1 of 5 Brother sewing machines on Your Own Project. Must Know How to Sew. Machines Available on first come first serve basis. View Details This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2025 Tue Creation Station - Open Sewing Lab 10:00am - 12:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Details: Use 1 of 5 Brother sewing machines on Your Own Project. Must Know How to Sew. Machines Available on first come first serve basis.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Health in Motion Bus Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Healthy Living Age Group: Adults, Seniors 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 20 2025 Tue Health in Motion Bus 10:00am - 2:00pm Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Healthy Living Details: 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. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
