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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Teen Take & Make: Mini Polymer Clay Kits

03/03/2025 @ 5:30pm to 03/31/2025 @ 6:30pm
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Stop by the information desk or teen room and take home this month’s craft: Mini Polymer Clay Art! Try out the popular trend with a friend. We recommend searching Pinterest for art...

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Stop by the information desk or teen room and take home this month’s craft: Mini Polymer Clay Art! Try out the popular trend with a friend.

AARP Tax-Aide

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Purpose of Room Use:

Tax help by appointment.

Meeting Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Room Use

Tax help by appointment.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Mah Jongg for Experienced Players

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Games, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Play Mah Jongg in the rotunda with other experienced players in the Rotunda and make new friends! Please bring your own NMJL card with your name on it. You must be experienced enou...

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Games, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Details:

Play Mah Jongg in the rotunda with other experienced players in the Rotunda and make new friends! Please bring your own NMJL card with your name on it. You must be experienced enough to complete four games per hour to participate.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

AARP Income Tax Assistance

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Tax Help
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Tax Help
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Creation Station at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Green Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them.Get expert advice on your landscaping needs.The U...

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Green Living, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them.

Get expert advice on your landscaping needs.

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.

Arts&Crafts | Green Tea Bath Bombs

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Learning Lab at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Create your own refreshing spa experience.All supplies will be providedRegistration required: please choose either the Thursday or Friday session. 

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Details:

Create your own refreshing spa experience.

All supplies will be provided

Registration required: please choose either the Thursday or Friday session.

 

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Teen Room

Thursday, March 6, 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)
Details:

Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.

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 "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.

Bullet Journaling Session #3

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Healthy Living
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults
Details:

We're back with Session #3! If you weren't at our last sessions, don't worry! Everyone starts somewhere. ✨If you were with us before, continue meeting your goals and designing more...

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Healthy Living
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Details:

We're back with Session #3! If you weren't at our last sessions, don't worry! Everyone starts somewhere. ✨

If you were with us before, continue meeting your goals and designing more pages with us. 

~*~

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Last Stop Teen Hangout

Thursday, March 6, 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)
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. The program is open to...

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.
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group.

OBOC The Gr8 Octopus Escape

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Creation Station, One Book Sarasota, Special Events
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years)
Details:

Do you have what it takes to escape? Players must help a clever octopus escape its underwater prison! Navigate through a series of challenging puzzles and unlock multiple lock...

Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years)
Program Type: Creation Station, One Book Sarasota, Special Events
Details:

Do you have what it takes to escape? 

This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Read 'Em and Eat

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Details:

Read for at least 10 minutes in our "lounge" and enjoy a sweet treat as a reward. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Book Discussions, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Read for at least 10 minutes in our "lounge" and enjoy a sweet treat as a reward. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

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 "Families" group.

Creation Station Teen Lab: Felt Kawaii Key Fobs

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Creation Station at Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Details:

Make a cute felt animal or object in the Kawaii style to attach to something like your keys or backpack.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Make a cute felt animal or object in the Kawaii style to attach to something like your keys or backpack.

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.

Sister Cities Lecture Series: Meet the Mayor of Perpignan

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Enjoy lectures about various towns that celebrate sisterhood with Sarasota. Provided by Sister Cities Association of Sarasota.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures
Details:

Enjoy lectures about various towns that celebrate sisterhood with Sarasota. 

Provided by Sister Cities Association of Sarasota.

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 "All Ages" group.

Pop-Up Stop: Old Miakka Schoolhouse Potluck

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Pop-Up Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Discussion Groups, Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

On the first Thursday of each month, the Old Miakka Schoolhouse hosts a community potluck dinner. Never to disappoint, the Pop-Up brings a dish of new reads and library services!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Pop-Up Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Outreach
Details:

On the first Thursday of each month, the Old Miakka Schoolhouse hosts a community potluck dinner. Never to disappoint, the Pop-Up brings a dish of new reads and library services!

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.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.

Discovery Dome Day Youth - Expedition Reef

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Creation Station, Movies, One Book Sarasota
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Details:

Join us to experience our Discovery Dome Planetarium!In "Expedition Reef" we will dive down among the corals and fish. Full of vibrant color this is a see adventure for families! R...

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Creation Station, Movies, One Book Sarasota
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Join us to experience our Discovery Dome Planetarium!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

A Matter of Balance #3

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to help people learn practical strategies to manage falls and increase physical activity levels. Participants will lea...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living
Details:

A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to help people learn practical strategies to manage falls and increase physical activity levels. 

Participants will learn:

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Life After Downton Abbey

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Juliano Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Movies
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Enjoy a cup of tea while discussing British movies and television series with a very welcoming group.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Movies
Details:

Enjoy a cup of tea while discussing British movies and television series with a very welcoming group.

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 "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: Littles

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate 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)
Details:

Fun To Be Fit : Littles is a music and movement program for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers to attend together. Classes are designed for children and their caregiver(s) to s...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Healthy Living, Special Events
Details:

Fun To Be Fit : Littles is a music and movement program for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers to attend together.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Chair Yoga with Manching

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

A new class designed for everyone regardless of age or fitness level. Join us to explore basic yoga poses to develop strength, flexibility and balance. This is a perfect class for ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Healthy Living
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Details:

A new class designed for everyone regardless of age or fitness level. Join us to explore basic yoga poses to develop strength, flexibility and balance.

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.

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Details:

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 yo...

Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:

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.

AARP Tax-Aide

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Purpose of Room Use:

APPOINTMENTS ARE CURRENTLY FULL THROUGH FRIDAY, APRIL 11. Please visit the Tax Assistance FAQ page for other possible locations and dates/times.Register at the library with ta...

Meeting Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Room Use

APPOINTMENTS ARE CURRENTLY FULL THROUGH FRIDAY, APRIL 11

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

One Book TBA

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 4:30pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Seniors
Details:

One Book TBA

Cancelled
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Details:

One Book TBA

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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.

Fun Friday: Learn and Play Storytime

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at Selby Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Details:

Join your friends for stories, rhymes, sign language, and other activities. This is best suited for toddlers aged 1-3, but all ages are welcome as needed. 

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Details:

Join your friends for stories, rhymes, sign language, and other activities. 

This is best suited for toddlers aged 1-3, but all ages are welcome as needed. 

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 "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.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.

Discovery Dome Day Youth 2 - Expedition Reef

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Creation Station, Movies, One Book Sarasota
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Details:

Join us to experience our Discovery Dome Planetarium!In "Expedition Reef" we will dive down among the corals and fish. Full of vibrant color this is a see adventure for families! R...

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Creation Station, Movies, One Book Sarasota
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Join us to experience our Discovery Dome Planetarium!