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The Sarasota Music Archive presents the John Goodman Performance and Lecture Series.

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

The Sarasota Music Archive presents the John Goodman Performance and Lecture Series:Please register for each event separately AND each name attending. (Duplicate registrations are ...

Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Life, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries
Required
Seats Remaining: 150
Details:

The Sarasota Music Archive presents the John Goodman Performance and Lecture Series:

Please register for each event separately AND each name attending. (Duplicate registrations are deleted.)

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Socrates Café: Open Topic Discussions

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at Selby Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Everyone is welcome to the open-topic discussions of the Socrates Cafe. At each meeting participants may suggest topics, and we vote to choose the topic.  Then we have a moder...

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Everyone is welcome to the open-topic discussions of the Socrates Cafe.

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.

Chair Yoga: The Self-Care Chair

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Classroom A/B (both rooms) at Osprey Library and History Center
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Chair Yoga with Didi McKay!From the instructor: "As a yoga instructor and mindfulness coach, I integrate balance, strengthening, lengthening/stretch, and breathwork/pranayama into ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Room: Classroom A/B (both rooms)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Details:

Chair Yoga with Didi McKay!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Genealogy Assistance

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Genealogy, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers Bring your questions

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers

Bring your questions

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

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Details:

Join us at the North Port Library for storytime!  Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed! 

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

Join us at the North Port Library for storytime!  Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed! 

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

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
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: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
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.

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 "Families" group.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Forty Carrots Partners in Play:

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: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning

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 at the Youth Desk the day of the event.

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.

Health in Motion Bus: Sarasota Health Department

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
North Port Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

The Health in Motion Bus offers free and low-cost public health services. A registered nurse is available at all visits. Individuals who need follow-up medical care are referred to...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Healthy Living
Details:

The Health in Motion Bus offers free and low-cost public health services. A registered nurse is available at all visits. Individuals who need follow-up medical care are referred to a primary health care provider. No appointment needed.

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

Mah Jongg for Beginners

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Rotunda at Selby Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Games, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Learn to play Mah Jongg in this 4-week series. Please plan to attend all four sessions, and cancel your registration if you cannot come so that people on the waitlist can come.&nbs...

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Rotunda
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Games, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Learn to play Mah Jongg in this 4-week series. Please plan to attend all four sessions, and cancel your registration if you cannot come so that people on the waitlist can come. 

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.

Arts and Cultural Alliance Playreaders Present "Over the River and Through the Woods"

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Performances
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

The Arts & Cultural Alliance Play Readers perform "Over the River and Through the Woods." The play follows Nick, a single Italian-American from New Jersey, as he navigates his ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Performances
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Details:

The Arts & Cultural Alliance Play Readers perform "Over the River and Through the Woods." The play follows Nick, a single Italian-American from New Jersey, as he navigates his grandparents' schemes to prevent him from moving to Seattle, includ

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

Sew Your Own Fabric Basket

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Make this simple basket from just two pieces of decorative fabric and pompom trim. These baskets have multiple uses and are great for gifting. In this session you'll learn how to s...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Make this simple basket from just two pieces of decorative fabric and pompom trim. These baskets have multiple uses and are great for gifting.

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

Teen Room

Wednesday, January 15, 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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Quit Smoking Now

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Discussion Groups, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

The Multi-session program meets weekly for 4 weeks and will provide you with the valuable tools you need to help you quit tobacco. These include preparing to quit tobacco with a qu...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Discussion Groups, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Details:

The Multi-session program meets weekly for 4 weeks and will provide you with the valuable tools you need to help you quit tobacco.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Sweet Fleet - a Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Music in the Libraries
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Details:

Come hear the Fleetwood Mac tribute band, Sweet Fleet.Fleetwood Mac has an undeniably widespread appeal. From the Stevie Nicks' "Dreams" to McVie's "Everywhere," the band's music i...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Music in the Libraries
Required
Seats Remaining: 37
Details:

Come hear the Fleetwood Mac tribute band, Sweet Fleet.

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

Wednesday, January 15, 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Hidden Child, Hidden History

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Author Event, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Details:

A WWII Survival Story: Author Agnes Schipper presents Sabine’s Odyssey, A Hidden Child and Her Dutch Rescuers.    Come join Agnes Schipper as she shares the compelli...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Author Event, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Details:

A WWII Survival Story: Author Agnes Schipper presents Sabine’s Odyssey, A Hidden Child and Her Dutch Rescuers.    

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

Late-Deafened Support Group

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Healthy Living
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Have you experienced hearing loss? Is it affecting how you communicate with friends and loved ones? Do you find it harder to ask questions or respond to questions at a store or a p...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Healthy Living
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Details:

Have you experienced hearing loss? Is it affecting how you communicate with friends and loved ones? Do you find it harder to ask questions or respond to questions at a store or a place of business?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Genealogy Assistance

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Come and get one-on-one experienced and expert genealogy research assistance.Bring your questions!

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
Details:

Come and get one-on-one experienced and expert genealogy research assistance.

Bring your questions!

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

craft club for Tweens and Teens: DIY T-Shirt

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Creation Station at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Start your new year in style! Design your own t-shirt with fabric marker and printing techniques, leave with a fab and fresh new design you can incorporate into your wardrobe. ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Details:

Start your new year in style! Design your own t-shirt with fabric marker and printing techniques, leave with a fab and fresh new design you can incorporate into your wardrobe.

 

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

Time Sifters Presents: "Year in Review" Archaeology Lecture

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 5:45pm - 7:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Archaeology, Cultural Life, Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Free Archaeology Lecture presented by the Time Sifters Archaeology Society:   January 15, 2025 “Year in Review: What’s been Discovered & What’s being Talked About...

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

Free Archaeology Lecture presented by the Time Sifters Archaeology Society:

 

January 15, 2025

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 "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 "Families" group.

LEGO® Club

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Games
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Details:

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO® bricks, you provide the imagination.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Games
Details:

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO® bricks, you provide the imagination.

Evening Book Club

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Purpose of Room Use:

Discuss books monthlyJanuary Book: The Frozen River - Ariel Lawhon

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

Discuss books monthly

January Book: The Frozen River - Ariel Lawhon

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

Yak and Yarn

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Conference Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups
Details:

Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Genealogy Assistance

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Come and get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers. Bring your questions!

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
Details:

Come and get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.

Bring your questions!