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Quirky Knitters

Thursday, January 22, 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
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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!

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Thursday, January 22, 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.

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FOL Tours

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.

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Made by Shells, Told by Time

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Classroom A/B at Osprey Library and History Center
Program Type:
Archaeology, Cultural Life, Green Living, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Made by Shells, Told by Time

Presented by:

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Room: Classroom A/B
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Archaeology, Cultural Life, Green Living, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
:

Made by Shells, Told by Time

Presented by:

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Arts & Crafts: Lavender Sachets

Thursday, January 22, 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

Refresh your closets and drawers for the coming spring!  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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Refresh your closets and drawers for the coming spring!  All materials are provided. These classes are popular.  Seating is limited.  Adults only.  First come, first seated.

Popcorn

Movie Club: His Girl Friday

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Juliano Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Clubs, Cultural Life, Movies
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Movie Club is every 4th Thursday of each month. Enjoy a movie with a short discussion afterwards about what you liked or disliked about the movie. There will be popcorn and snacks available.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Clubs, Cultural Life, Movies
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Movie Club is every 4th Thursday of each month. Enjoy a movie with a short discussion afterwards about what you liked or disliked about the movie. There will be popcorn and snacks available.

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Perfect Unfolding: Seven Years of Life-Changing Solo Adventure with Kristy Halvorsen

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Author Event, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

What happens when a firefighter/paramedic sells her dream home and hits the road in an Airstream with no destination in mind?

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Event, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
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What happens when a firefighter/paramedic sells her dream home and hits the road in an Airstream with no destination in mind?

Resume Building Workshop

Resume Building Workshop

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Career Journeys, Job Search Assistance, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Join SHRM workplace professionals for an interactive Resume Building workshop!
 
  • Learn the Do's and Don'ts of effective resume writing.
  • Practice with hands-on assistance to help kick-start or r
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Career Journeys, Job Search Assistance, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
:
Join SHRM workplace professionals for an interactive Resume Building workshop!
 
  • Learn the Do's and Don'ts of effective resume writing.
  • Practice with hands-on assistance to help kick-start or r

Disclaimer(s)

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

LVSSC Course: Citizenship preparation

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Conference Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults

Citizenship test preparation by the Literacy Volunteers of South Sarasota County. 

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
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Citizenship test preparation by the Literacy Volunteers of South Sarasota County. 

Oregon Plat map

Using Land Documents for Family History Research (PLSS States)

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Genealogy, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Want to uncover exactly where your ancestors lived, or find out who owned your land a century ago? Join Dr.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Genealogy, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning
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Want to uncover exactly where your ancestors lived, or find out who owned your land a century ago? Join Dr.

A graphic image of two women in exercise clothes with the text "Intro toGYROKINESIS® Method."

Intro to Spinal Health with Breath (GYROKINESIS® Method)

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

INTRO TO SPINAL HEALTH WITH BREATH (GYROKINESIS® Method) is a movement practice that addresses the entire body by improving posture, stimulating the nervous system, increasing range of motion, and creating functional strength through rhythmic, flo

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Healthy Living
Registration Required
:

INTRO TO SPINAL HEALTH WITH BREATH (GYROKINESIS® Method) is a movement practice that addresses the entire body by improving posture, stimulating the nervous system, increasing range of motion, and creating functional strength through rhythmic, flo

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 Natural World of Sarasota's First Peoples

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Green Living, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Long before modern Sarasota emerged, a thriving society flourished along its bays, rivers, and estuaries.

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Green Living, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
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Long before modern Sarasota emerged, a thriving society flourished along its bays, rivers, and estuaries.

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Ocean in a Shell

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Learning Lab at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults

Create a beautiful seascape with resin and decorative shells!

All materials provided. There is only one seating for this program. Please get your line-up tickets at the Reference Desk.  First come, first seated.

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
:

Create a beautiful seascape with resin and decorative shells!

All materials provided. There is only one seating for this program. Please get your line-up tickets at the Reference Desk.  First come, first seated.

Paper Crafts

Intermediate Origami

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join Teresa as she teaches even more difficult origami than she does in her beginner class.

She likes to create items to decorate a home or to give away as a gift. She brings in her own extra work as examples and sometimes to give away.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Registration Required
:

Join Teresa as she teaches even more difficult origami than she does in her beginner class.

She likes to create items to decorate a home or to give away as a gift. She brings in her own extra work as examples and sometimes to give away.

Exploring Jazz: A Family Friendly Concert

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries
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), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Enjoy a family-friendly afternoon of jazz with Dr.
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries
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Enjoy a family-friendly afternoon of jazz with Dr.

Stained Glass Art

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join local artist Ron Hoffman in creating a unique masterpiece in glass!

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life
Registration Required
:

Join local artist Ron Hoffman in creating a unique masterpiece in glass!

Genealogy Assistance

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Get help from knowledgeable and experienced volunteer researchers.

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
:

Get help from knowledgeable and experienced volunteer researchers.

Bring your questions!

REGISTER AT THE INFORMATION DESK

Selby Book Club

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Creation Station at Selby Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join a lively book club for inspiring conversations! Selby Book Club meets on the fourth Monday of most months. A different book title is chosen every month to explore. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning
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Join a lively book club for inspiring conversations! Selby Book Club meets on the fourth Monday of most months. A different book title is chosen every month to explore. Registration is not required.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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A Matter of Balance #7

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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:

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Healthy Living, Lectures
:

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:

Genealogy Assistance

Monday, January 26, 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

Road Scholar

Road Scholar: Georgia O’Keeffe — Visions of an American Pioneer

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Enjoy a free one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about the iconic paintings of Georgia O'Keeffe.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
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Enjoy a free one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about the iconic paintings of Georgia O'Keeffe.

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The Aging Brain

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Lectures
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

The Aging Brain: Understanding Alzheimer's disease and other related disorders (ADRD)

Join Danielle Valery from the Memory Disorder Clinic at Sarasota Memorial Hospital to learn how to distinguish between normal aging and

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Healthy Living, Lectures
Registration Required
:

The Aging Brain: Understanding Alzheimer's disease and other related disorders (ADRD)

Join Danielle Valery from the Memory Disorder Clinic at Sarasota Memorial Hospital to learn how to distinguish between normal aging and

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Jazz Jam Workshop

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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, All Ages

Join the Jazz Club of Sarasota for a monthly jazz jam session that provides an introduction to jazz jamming. Perfect for beginners!

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

Join the Jazz Club of Sarasota for a monthly jazz jam session that provides an introduction to jazz jamming. Perfect for beginners!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Learn What's New in 2026 with the Changes to Medicare

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Conference Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Come learn "What's New in 2026" for Medicare recipients.

 

SHINE: Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Healthy Living, Lectures
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Come learn "What's New in 2026" for Medicare recipients.

 

SHINE: Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders