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AARP Tax-Aide

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Tax Help
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free assistance for federal returns at Elsie Quirk Library.

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Tax Help
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AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free assistance for federal returns at Elsie Quirk Library.

Creation Station Craft: Engrave a Wooden Spoon with the Glowforge (session 1)

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Each monthly session explores a different piece of Creation Station equipment. 

This month we will use the Glowforge to engrave wooden spoons! Limited to 8 participants, and all supplies provided.

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

Each monthly session explores a different piece of Creation Station equipment. 

This month we will use the Glowforge to engrave wooden spoons! Limited to 8 participants, and all supplies provided.

Tobacco Free Florida

Tools to Quit Smoking

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Healthy Living
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Adult Program

Through Tobacco Free Florida’s Quit Your Way Program, Gulfcoast South AHEC (GSAHEC) offers free Group Quit sessions to tobacco users free of charge.

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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Adult Program

Through Tobacco Free Florida’s Quit Your Way Program, Gulfcoast South AHEC (GSAHEC) offers free Group Quit sessions to tobacco users free of charge.

Tablet and Laptop

Tech Navigator

Thursday, February 26, 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.

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AARP Income Tax Assistance

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Tax Help
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
--- ADVANCE APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. ---

Call (941) 500-9181 to set up your appointment!

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Tax Help
:
--- ADVANCE APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. ---

Call (941) 500-9181 to set up your appointment!

Creation Station Craft: Engrave a Wooden Spoon with the Glowforge (session 2)

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Each monthly session explores a different piece of Creation Station equipment. 

This month we will use the Glowforge to engrave wooden spoons! Limited to 8 participants, and all supplies provided.

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

Each monthly session explores a different piece of Creation Station equipment. 

This month we will use the Glowforge to engrave wooden spoons! Limited to 8 participants, and all supplies provided.

Popcorn

Movie Club

Thursday, February 26, 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 Tuesday 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 Tuesday 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.

Sketchbook Club

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Center at Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years)

Enjoy an open workshop for upcoming artists interested in 2D art and drawing. There will be a brief warm up and lesson for approximately 15 minutes, followed by open drawing time to work on a portfolio or simply draw for fun!

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
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Enjoy an open workshop for upcoming artists interested in 2D art and drawing. There will be a brief warm up and lesson for approximately 15 minutes, followed by open drawing time to work on a portfolio or simply draw for fun!

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Jazz Fundamentals & Beyond workshop series

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, History & Culture, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, 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, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Music in the Libraries, Performances
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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.

One Book: Drawing with Dean - Intro to Creativity Session 4

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Creation Station at Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, One Book Sarasota, Special Events
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Learn how to draw the basics with professional methods. Building off of different skills and approaches, each class builds off of each other while still being approachable and unique!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, One Book Sarasota, Special Events
Registration Required
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Learn how to draw the basics with professional methods. Building off of different skills and approaches, each class builds off of each other while still being approachable and unique!

Juggling Gerard

"Out Of My Hands" Juggling And Illusion Show

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Performances, Special Events
Age Group:
Youth, 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

Get ready to be dazzled by professional juggler Gerard Tricarico in this special performance that brings mind-bending illusions and the magic of juggling to life for kids of all ages.

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, 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: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Performances, Special Events
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Get ready to be dazzled by professional juggler Gerard Tricarico in this special performance that brings mind-bending illusions and the magic of juggling to life for kids of all ages.

Paper Crafts

Intermediate Origami

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), 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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
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.

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AARP Income Tax Assistance

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Tax Help
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
--- ADVANCE APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. ---

Call (941) 500-9181 to set up your appointment!

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Tax Help
:
--- ADVANCE APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. ---

Call (941) 500-9181 to set up your appointment!

Taxes

AARP Tax-Aide

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Tax Help
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free assistance for federal returns at Elsie Quirk Library.

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Tax Help
:

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free assistance for federal returns at Elsie Quirk Library.

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AARP Income Tax Assistance

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Tax Help
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
--- ADVANCE APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. ---

Call (941) 500-9181 to set up your appointment!

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Tax Help
:
--- ADVANCE APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. ---

Call (941) 500-9181 to set up your appointment!

Matter of Balance Spring Series (2 of 8)

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Discussion Groups, Lectures
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Please Register for Matter of Balance!

Upcoming
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, Discussion Groups, Lectures
Registration Required
:

Please Register for Matter of Balance!

Sewing

Open Sewing Lab

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults

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

Machines Available on first come first serve basis.

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
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Use 1 of 5 Brother sewing machines on Your Own Project. Must Know How to Sew.  

Machines Available on first come first serve basis.

game night

Family Game Night

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
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

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.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: 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: Games
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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.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Taxes

AARP Tax-Aide

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Tax Help
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free assistance for federal returns at Elsie Quirk Library.

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Tax Help
:

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free assistance for federal returns at Elsie Quirk Library.

UF/IFAS: Green Buildings in our Community

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Green Living
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Interested in making your home or business a green building?

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Green Living
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Interested in making your home or business a green building?

Tablet and Laptop

Tech Navigator

Thursday, March 5, 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
:

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.

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AARP Income Tax Assistance

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Tax Help
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
--- ADVANCE APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. ---

Call (941) 500-9181 to set up your appointment!

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Tax Help
:
--- ADVANCE APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. ---

Call (941) 500-9181 to set up your appointment!

UF/IFAS: Age-Friendly Housing- Universal Design and Visibility

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Learn how to make your home age-friendly! The design of houses can impact the ability of residents to stay at home as they age or following a short- or long-term disability.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
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Learn how to make your home age-friendly! The design of houses can impact the ability of residents to stay at home as they age or following a short- or long-term disability.

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Sarasota Playwrights Society - Play reading

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Performances
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

The motto of the Sarasota Area Playwrights Society is "Making Plays Better".  Come see the developmental process in action: a new play by a local playwright read by member actors with feedback from theatre professionals and the audience.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Life, Performances
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The motto of the Sarasota Area Playwrights Society is "Making Plays Better".  Come see the developmental process in action: a new play by a local playwright read by member actors with feedback from theatre professionals and the audience.