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Creation Station: Experienced Sewing Lab

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Creation Station at Selby Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Do you need access to a sewing machine for practice? Or do you need help with a sewing or mending project? This is an open lab for adults with basic sewing machine experience. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
:

Do you need access to a sewing machine for practice? Or do you need help with a sewing or mending project? This is an open lab for adults with basic sewing machine experience. 

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

Person tilting framed canvas with acrylic paint sliding across it.

Play with Paint - Acrylic Paint Pour

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Creation Station at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Creation Station
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Play with paint will allow attendees to experiment with different painting techniques. This month we will explore acrylic paint pours.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Creation Station
Registration Required
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Play with paint will allow attendees to experiment with different painting techniques. This month we will explore acrylic paint pours.

People talking

Socrates Café: Open Topic Discussions

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at Selby Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Discussion Groups,
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

a view of a temple in Japan

Travelogues with Jane Mahler: Japan Part 2

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Koyasan and Nara are cultural, spiritual and artistic treasures in the Kii Peninsula of Japan.  Japan's history and culture were shaped by the introduction of Buddhism in the 6th century, which became intertwined in th
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
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Koyasan and Nara are cultural, spiritual and artistic treasures in the Kii Peninsula of Japan.  Japan's history and culture were shaped by the introduction of Buddhism in the 6th century, which became intertwined in th

Genealogy Assistance

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Come and get assistance from knowledgeable volunteers

Bring your questions!

REGISTER AT THE INFORMATION DESK

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Genealogy
Registration Required
:

Come and get assistance from knowledgeable volunteers

Bring your questions!

REGISTER AT THE INFORMATION DESK

UF/IFAS: One Seed - Herb Trio

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Nutrition, Green Living, Lectures, Special Events
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Why grow just one herb when you can grow three? Let's get together and talk about growing and preparing herbs.
 

Join us for One Seed and explore how to grow and use a special edible crop.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Cooking & Nutrition, Green Living, Lectures, Special Events
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Why grow just one herb when you can grow three? Let's get together and talk about growing and preparing herbs.
 

Join us for One Seed and explore how to grow and use a special edible crop.

Person using sewing machine

Sewing Machines 101

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Learning Lab at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Sewing machine gathering dust because you're not sure how to use it?
Want to learn to sew but not sure where to start?
Never sewed a day in your life?
 
This class is for you!
 
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Registration Required
:
Sewing machine gathering dust because you're not sure how to use it?
Want to learn to sew but not sure where to start?
Never sewed a day in your life?
 
This class is for you!
 
Gulfcoast South Area Health Education Center

Quit Smoking Now

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Healthy Living
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

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

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Healthy Living
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The Multi-session program meets weekly for 4 weeks and will provide you with the valuable tools you need to help you quit tobacco.

Chef Warren cooking and smiling

Chef Warren: Soup’s On! Ditch the Can and Make Your Own

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Nutrition, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Soups and stews are delicious but often time-consuming to make from scratch. Discover how to create healthy and delicious soups and stews quickly with these helpful tips and hints. 

Registration required.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking & Nutrition, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures
Registration Required
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Soups and stews are delicious but often time-consuming to make from scratch. Discover how to create healthy and delicious soups and stews quickly with these helpful tips and hints. 

Registration required.

Sound Therapy

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join Esra Okur for Sound therapy session! This program will focus on deep relaxation and mediation. 

Please bring your own yoga matt and pillow/blanket. Registration required.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living
Registration Required
:

Join Esra Okur for Sound therapy session! This program will focus on deep relaxation and mediation. 

Please bring your own yoga matt and pillow/blanket. Registration required.

Knit and Stitch

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Rotunda at Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join other fiber arts enthusiasts on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Selby Rotunda. Bring your crochet, spinning, knitting, or any needle work you enjoy. Note: there is two hour parking.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Rotunda
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Join other fiber arts enthusiasts on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Selby Rotunda. Bring your crochet, spinning, knitting, or any needle work you enjoy. Note: there is two hour parking.

knitted items

Yak and Yarn

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Conference Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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

Tablet and Laptop

Tech Navigator

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
North Port Library
Program Type:
, , Technology Instruction
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: , , Technology Instruction
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Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.

Group of individuals in exercise outfits

Forever Fit

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. 

Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance.

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
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Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. 

Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance.

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

park

Roaming Readers (Outside Program)

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:30am
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Let's walk and talk about books, those we have read, what we are reading now or even what we want to read!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
:

Let's walk and talk about books, those we have read, what we are reading now or even what we want to read!

Two books open on a table

Great Books Discussion Group

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:15am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Clubs, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The Great Books Discussion Group meets the 1st Thursday of each month from January through March and is moderated by Ross Ament. Reading selections will be from the Great Books Foundation's Great Conversations 1.

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions, Clubs, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
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The Great Books Discussion Group meets the 1st Thursday of each month from January through March and is moderated by Ross Ament. Reading selections will be from the Great Books Foundation's Great Conversations 1.

shelf of books

FOL Tours

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Outreach, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join the Friends of The Venice Library for a tour of our beautiful library. It is guaranteed you will be surprised and impressed with all of the special features we have for all ages.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures, Outreach, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Registration Required
:

Join the Friends of The Venice Library for a tour of our beautiful library. It is guaranteed you will be surprised and impressed with all of the special features we have for all ages.

Health

Health in Motion: Cholesterol and Blood Pressure Screenings

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

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.

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Healthy Living
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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.

Bingo

Book Shop Bingo

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join us for a fun game of Bingo at the library! Book prizes graciously donated by the Friends of the Jacaranda Public Library Book Shop. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
:

Join us for a fun game of Bingo at the library! Book prizes graciously donated by the Friends of the Jacaranda Public Library Book Shop. 

Creation Station

Creation Station: Adult Beginner Sewing - Tissue Pouch

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Creation Station at Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Learn to thread the sewing machine and make a fun tissue pouch! All materials and instruction provided.  

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Registration Required
:

Learn to thread the sewing machine and make a fun tissue pouch! All materials and instruction provided.  

Genealogy Assistance

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Come and get assistance with your genealogy research from knowledgeable volunteers.

Bring your questions!

REGISTER AT THE INFORMATION DESK

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Genealogy
Registration Required
:

Come and get assistance with your genealogy research from knowledgeable volunteers.

Bring your questions!

REGISTER AT THE INFORMATION DESK

Balls of yarn of different colors in a basket.

Quirky Knitters

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

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!

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
:

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!

A pine needle basket woven with teal thread and teal and tan beads with a jeweled charm hanging from the rim.

Pine Needle Basket Weaving Part 2

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Creation Station at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Join us for this two-part class to learn the basics of pine needle basket weaving!

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Special Events
:

Join us for this two-part class to learn the basics of pine needle basket weaving!

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Green Living
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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.

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Green Living
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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.