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Genealogy Assistance

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Come and get expert 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
Program Type: Genealogy
Registration Required
:

Come and get expert assistance from knowledgeable volunteers.

Bring your questions!

REGISTER AT THE INFORMATION DESK

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Jazz Jam SRQ

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), 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.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries, Performances
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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.

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Forever Fit

Tuesday, January 13, 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.

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The Memory Bracelet: Storytelling, Memory, and Connection

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Healthy Living
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Local Sarasota author Pamela Raleigh reads from her novel "The Memory Bracelet" and leads a warm discussion ab

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Healthy Living
Registration Required
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Local Sarasota author Pamela Raleigh reads from her novel "The Memory Bracelet" and leads a warm discussion ab

Genealogy Assistance

Tuesday, January 13, 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!

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

Come and get assistance from knowledgeable volunteers.

Bring your questions!

Osprey FOL Meeting

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Classroom A/B at Osprey Library and History Center
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Room: Classroom A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living
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Travelogue with Jane Mahler: The Dalmatian Coast - Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, and Bosnia & Herzegovina

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

The Ancient and Classical Antiquity of the Dalmatian Coast:  Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, and Bosnia & Herzegovina as experienced by Jane Mahler.  This session will explore travels in the countries that used to be Yugoslavia. 

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
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The Ancient and Classical Antiquity of the Dalmatian Coast:  Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, and Bosnia & Herzegovina as experienced by Jane Mahler.  This session will explore travels in the countries that used to be Yugoslavia. 

Adult Craft: Ring in the New Year with Leftover Crafts

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Ring in 2026 with leftover crafts from 2025! We have limited quantity of some of last year's crafts, including but not limited to:

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
:

Ring in 2026 with leftover crafts from 2025! We have limited quantity of some of last year's crafts, including but not limited to:

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Arts & Crafts: Chinese New Year Take-Out

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Learning Lab at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Ring in the Chinese New Year!  Repurpose a Chinese take-away box to plant a sprout.  All materials are provided. These classes are popular.  Seating is limited.  Adults only.  First come, first seated.

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
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Ring in the Chinese New Year!  Repurpose a Chinese take-away box to plant a sprout.  All materials are provided. These classes are popular.  Seating is limited.  Adults only.  First come, first seated.

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Tech Navigator

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Group Study Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Technology Instruction, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, All Ages

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

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Technology Instruction, Virtual
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Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person or distance appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.

Crystal Bowl Sound Bath

Crystal Bowl Sound Bath

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Music in the Libraries
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Everything in our universe is information and energy vibrating at specific frequencies. Music is a powerful tool to guide consciousness into higher realms and induce healing.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Healthy Living, Music in the Libraries
Registration Required
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Everything in our universe is information and energy vibrating at specific frequencies. Music is a powerful tool to guide consciousness into higher realms and induce healing.

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Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
North Port Library
Program Type:
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Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Join Sarasota Extension Services Master Gardeners for questions pertaining to Florida-friendly gardening, composting, and identifying insects.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages
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Join Sarasota Extension Services Master Gardeners for questions pertaining to Florida-friendly gardening, composting, and identifying insects.

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

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Age Group:
Adults

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.)

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Registration Required
:

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.)

Sewing

Creation Station: Experienced Sewing Lab

Wednesday, January 14, 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. 

Registration Open
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.

Genealogy Assistance

Wednesday, January 14, 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

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Off the Shelf Book Club - Venice

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 11:45am - 12:45pm
Conference Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us for friendly discussion, book recommendations, and insight! Come with any recommendations and to discuss the book of the month: "James" by Percival Everett.

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
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Join us for friendly discussion, book recommendations, and insight! Come with any recommendations and to discuss the book of the month: "James" by Percival Everett.

Writer's Circle

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning, Virtual
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

The Writer’s Circle was created for writers of all genres and experience levels.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning, Virtual
Registration Required
:

The Writer’s Circle was created for writers of all genres and experience levels.

UF/IFAS: Energy Upgrade: 5 Steps to Energy Savings

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Conference Room at Selby Library
Program Type:
Green Living, Lectures, Special Events
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

5 Steps to Energy Savings provides practical, hands-on learning about how to make your home safer and more comfortable while reducing energy and water use.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Green Living, Lectures, Special Events
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5 Steps to Energy Savings provides practical, hands-on learning about how to make your home safer and more comfortable while reducing energy and water use.

Asian Spice Teas

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Discover the rich traditions of spice and herbal tea-making in diverse Asian cultures and make your own original herbal tea blend to taste in class!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Special Events
Registration Required
:

Discover the rich traditions of spice and herbal tea-making in diverse Asian cultures and make your own original herbal tea blend to taste in class!

Media Literacy: Is this True?

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Come and learn about resources that can help you determine if something you see on the news or internet is accurate or true.

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures
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Come and learn about resources that can help you determine if something you see on the news or internet is accurate or true.

junk journal

Arts & Crafts: Junk Journal Junkies

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Green Living
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

A Junk Journal Club for enthusiasts.  Please bring your own journal and glue.  Meet new friends and carve out some time for yourself and your thoughts.... 

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Green Living
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A Junk Journal Club for enthusiasts.  Please bring your own journal and glue.  Meet new friends and carve out some time for yourself and your thoughts.... 

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Sewing Machine Basics

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join us for a beginner-friendly sewing class to learn sewing machine basics and make a couple of easy projects like a glasses case and a pincushion! 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
:

Join us for a beginner-friendly sewing class to learn sewing machine basics and make a couple of easy projects like a glasses case and a pincushion! 

GULFCOAST SOUTH AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER

Quit Smoking Now

Wednesday, January 14, 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.

Knit and Stitch

Wednesday, January 14, 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.