Event List

Witness the incredible freezing power of liquid nitrogen, as it is used to prepare ice cream before your very eyes in this fascinating and educational demonstration. Science has never been so delicious!

Sam Rivers was a visionary multi-instrumentalist and composer whose adventurous style spanned bebop, free jazz, and orchestral improvisation. His bold, innovative voice helped redefine modern jazz from the 1960s onward.

Beeswax candles are a safer and more eco-friendly alternative to traditional paraffin wax candles.

Please Register for Matter of Balance!

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.

The 14th Colony: The American Revolution’s Best Kept Secret

Historian and author Roger Smith leads a discussion on the most under-told story in our nation’s history.

Use 1 of 5 Brother sewing machines on Your Own Project. Must Know How to Sew.  

Machines Available on first come first serve basis.

Join us for this traditional and well-loved craft of paper embroidery. Create an artfully hand-embroidered floral greeting card to share. Stylish and fun to make, each unique project follows a botanical pattern with choice of floss colors.

Drop by the Creation Station to learn about some of the different equipment we have available and get a tour of the space!

Join us for "Fall Prevention 101," a dynamic and informative workshop designed to empower individuals with the knowledge and tools to reduce the risk of falls.

Join us for the library's Monthly Game Night! Every first Tuesday of the month from 5-7 PM, we invite you to enjoy an evening of fun, friendly competition, and socializing.

Join us for an inspiring evening featuring the locally made documentary Saving Florida’s Springs, directed by Sami Kattan.

Drums of Unity is an opportunity for participants to join in a fun, dynamic, and positive group activity. Interaction, cognitive-motor connection, rhythm, active memory and fun are all part of this unique activity.

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 sewing machine experience. 

Play with paint will allow attendees to experiment with different painting techniques. Please note this is a two-part class and that this project won't be complete until the class on May 20th, 2026.

Play with paint will allow attendees to experiment with different painting techniques. Please note this is a two-part class and that this project won't be complete until the class on May 20th, 2026.

Discover how to swap out turfgrass in favor of beneficial alternatives, like Native Sunshine Mimosa, Florida-Friendly Perennial Peanut and more.

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

The Department of Health in Sarasota County will be performing various health screenings to improve the health of our Sarasota County residents. This is a complimentary service.

Discover the art of fabric collage! In this hands-on class, you'll arrange and layer colorful fabric scraps to make new pictures, landscapes, and other imaginative designs. Come play, turning simple scraps into a beautiful work of art!

Are you curious about our Creation Station? Join us for Open Lab, where library patrons can explore and experiment with a variety of tools and equipment such as Osmo technology, robots, button makers, and more.