This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Great Books Discussion Group Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 10:15am - 12:00pm Group Study Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: The Great Books Discussion Group moderated by Ellen Bilangi, meets the 1st Thursday of each month, December through April. Reading selections will be from the Great Books Foundatio... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Feb 6 2025 Thu Great Books Discussion Group 10:15am - 12:00pm Group Study Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Group Study Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups Details: The Great Books Discussion Group moderated by Ellen Bilangi, meets the 1st Thursday of each month, December through April. Reading selections will be from the Great Books Foundation's Great Conversations 1.
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. Lemon Bay Fest: A History of Indian Mound Park Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Archaeology, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Details: While there is no question that Sarasota County is an attractive place to call home, archaeological sites like the one at Indian Mound Park prove humans have felt this way for thou... 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. Feb 6 2025 Thu Lemon Bay Fest: A History of Indian Mound Park 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Archaeology, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning Details: While there is no question that Sarasota County is an attractive place to call home, archaeological sites like the one at Indian Mound Park prove humans have felt this way for thousands of years.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Lemon Bay Fest: Little Adventures Story Time Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Details: For ages 2-5. Join us for story time filled with a variety of early literacy activities that include music, stories, movement, crafts and school readiness. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Feb 6 2025 Thu Lemon Bay Fest: Little Adventures Story Time 10:30am - 11:30am Program Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes Details: For ages 2-5. Join us for story time filled with a variety of early literacy activities that include music, stories, movement, crafts and school readiness.
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 - ROAR Ringling Museum Storytime and Craft Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room at Fruitville Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Details: Come one Come all and Join us for a fun and exciting Storytime and Craft. Ms. Caitlyn from The Ringling Museum and Art will read an exciting book that will be connected back ... 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. Feb 6 2025 Thu Storytime - ROAR Ringling Museum Storytime and Craft 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room 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: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes Details: Come one Come all and Join us for a fun and exciting Storytime and Craft. Ms. Caitlyn from The Ringling Museum and Art will read an exciting book that will be connected back to a special feature at the museum and followed by an fun craft.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Adult Reading with the Dogs Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Special Events Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Calling all readers: our dog friends from the Suncoast Humane Society are returning to the Jacaranda Library, and they want you to read to them! These gentle furry friends are c... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Feb 6 2025 Thu Adult Reading with the Dogs 10:30am - 12:00pm Youth Activity Room Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Special Events Details: Calling all readers: our dog friends from the Suncoast Humane Society are returning to the Jacaranda Library, and they want you to read to them!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Great Decisions Group Discussion Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Discussion Groups Age Group: Adults Details: The Great Decisions Group discusses timely international topics during eight Thursday morning meetings from February 6 through March 27, 2025. The group bases t... This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 6 2025 Thu Great Decisions Group Discussion 10:30am - 12:30pm Community Room Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Groups Details:
Good Samaritan Pharmacy Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:30pm Conference Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Purpose of Room Use: Prescription Assistance for income qualified individuals. Conference Room Feb 6 2025 Thu Good Samaritan Pharmacy 10:30am - 1:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Conference Room Purpose of Room Use Prescription Assistance for income qualified individuals.
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 Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby 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 a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educator... 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. Feb 6 2025 Thu Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 12:00pm - 1:00pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium 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 a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand. 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. AARP Income Tax Assistance Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 12:30pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room A at Gulf Gate Library Program Type: Tax Help Age Group: All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Feb 6 2025 Thu AARP Income Tax Assistance 12:30pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room A 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. Creation Station Adult Lab: Beginner Sewing Eyeglass Pouch Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Creation Station at Selby Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Learn to thread the sewing machine and make a cool eyeglass case!Please ensure that you are on time. We will begin to let waitlisted people into the class immediately after the sta... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Feb 6 2025 Thu Creation Station Adult Lab: Beginner Sewing Eyeglass Pouch 1:00pm - 2:30pm Creation Station Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station Required Seats Remaining: 6 Details: Learn to thread the sewing machine and make a cool eyeglass case! 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Beginners Day with Quirky Knitters Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Details: Bring your projects, patterns, and questions to Elsie Quirk Library and join the Quirky Knitters for an afternoon of knitting and crochet. All skill levels welcome. Reg... 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Feb 6 2025 Thu Beginners Day with Quirky Knitters 1:00pm - 3:00pm Program Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning Details: Bring your projects, patterns, and questions to Elsie Quirk Library and join the Quirky Knitters for an afternoon of knitting and crochet. All skill levels welcome. Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Genealogy Assistance Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Genealogy, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults Details: Get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers Bring your questions This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 6 2025 Thu Genealogy Assistance 1:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy, Lifelong Learning Details: Get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers Bring your questions
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. The Knit Happens Club: Beginner Crochet Class Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Creation Station at North Port Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Details: Join our beginner crochet class, where you'll learn the fundamentals of this relaxing craft while creating your very first projects! From mastering basic stitches to understanding ... 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. Feb 6 2025 Thu The Knit Happens Club: Beginner Crochet Class 1:00pm - 3:00pm Creation Station Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups Details: Join our beginner crochet class, where you'll learn the fundamentals of this relaxing craft while creating your very first projects!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Book Discussion Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Conference Room at Fruitville Library Program Type: Book Discussions Age Group: Adults Details: Join us on the first Thursday of the month to discuss our selection. Limited to 20 participants. Register at the Fruitville Reference Desk or call 941 861-2518 This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 6 2025 Thu Book Discussion 1:30pm - 2:30pm Conference Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions Details: Join us on the first Thursday of the month to discuss our selection. Limited to 20 participants. Register at the Fruitville Reference Desk or call 941 861-2518
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Master Gardener Plant Clinic Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm Conference Room 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. ... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Feb 6 2025 Thu Master Gardener Plant Clinic 1:30pm - 3:30pm Conference Room Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Conference Room 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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Teen Room Thursday, February 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. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Feb 6 2025 Thu 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. Last Stop Teen Hangout Thursday, February 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... This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Feb 6 2025 Thu 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. This event is in the "Families" group. Creation Station Teen Lab: Beginner Sewing Messenger Bag Thursday, February 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: Learn to thread the sewing machine and make a cool messenger bag! 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. Feb 6 2025 Thu Creation Station Teen Lab: Beginner Sewing Messenger Bag 4:30pm - 5:45pm Creation Station 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: Learn to thread the sewing machine and make a cool messenger bag! 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, February 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group. Feb 6 2025 Thu Pop-Up Stop: Old Miakka Schoolhouse Potluck 5:30pm - 7:00pm 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 "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Toy Parachutes Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Families Details: We're going to use the fabric from the kites that used to hang in the children's department to make parachutes for toys! Bring your army guys, action figures, Barbies, or little st... This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Feb 6 2025 Thu Toy Parachutes 6:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games Details: We're going to use the fabric from the kites that used to hang in the children's department to make parachutes for toys!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Life After Downton Abbey Friday, February 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Feb 7 2025 Fri Life After Downton Abbey 10:00am - 1:00pm Juliano Room 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 "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, February 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... 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. Feb 7 2025 Fri Forty Carrots Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:15am Meeting Room 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.
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. Lemon Bay Fest: Guiding Lights: An Illustrated History of Florida's Most Famous Lighthouses Friday, February 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Details: Join author, Liz Coursen as she discusses the little-known but vital role that lighthouses played in Florida's history, through colorful vintage postcards and contemporaneous ephem... 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. Feb 7 2025 Fri Lemon Bay Fest: Guiding Lights: An Illustrated History of Florida's Most Famous Lighthouses 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning Details: Join author, Liz Coursen as she discusses the little-known but vital role that lighthouses played in Florida's history, through colorful vintage postcards and contemporaneous ephemera, in this lively and fast-paced lecture.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. AARP Tax Assistance Friday, February 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 3:00pm Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Tax Help Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: AARP is providing free tax preparation at the Shannon Staub Library again this year. The tax returns will be prepared by IRS-certified tax counselors. The AARP Tax-Aide Tax Prep... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Feb 7 2025 Fri AARP Tax Assistance 10:30am - 3:00pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Tax Help Details: AARP is providing free tax preparation at the Shannon Staub Library again this year. The tax returns will be prepared by IRS-certified tax counselors.
