Event List

Art supplies laid out in a rainbow circle.

Tinker Tuesday

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Creation Station

Age Group:

Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Families

A different project every week!

Recommended for ages 6 and up.

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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Room: Meeting Room II

Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Families

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station

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A different project every week!

Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Historic Preservation Board

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Conference Room at Selby Library

Purpose of Room Use:

Monthly Meeting

Conference Room

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Location: Selby Library

Room: Conference Room

Purpose of Room Use

Monthly Meeting

Karaoke Night

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries

Age Group:

Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Let your inner star shine at Karaoke Night!
Join us at the North Port Library every fourth Tuesday of the month for a fun-filled evening of music and self-expression.

Tonight’s theme: Diva Classics!

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries

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Let your inner star shine at Karaoke Night!
Join us at the North Port Library every fourth Tuesday of the month for a fun-filled evening of music and self-expression.

Tonight’s theme: Diva Classics!

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am

Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Games, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.

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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Games, Lifelong Learning

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For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.

Knit and Crocheting Group

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 10:15am - 12:00pm

Conference Room at Fruitville Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Creation Station,

Age Group:

Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Families

Join us at the Fruitville Library with your knit/crochet projects. All ages and skills are welcome. Supplies and knowledgeable members are on hand to help anyone interested in learning to knit or crochet.

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Library Branch: Fruitville Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Families

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station,

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Join us at the Fruitville Library with your knit/crochet projects. All ages and skills are welcome. Supplies and knowledgeable members are on hand to help anyone interested in learning to knit or crochet.

Busy Little Hands Activity Hour

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Games, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and their families can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room.

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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Story Time Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Games, Lifelong Learning

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Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and their families can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room.

Let's Pretend Day

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Children ages 2-8 and their caregivers are invited for Wednesday morning free-play time, with an assortment of toys and props to inspire the young imagination! Drop-in anytime between 10:30am and 11:30am.

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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Program Room

Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Storytimes

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Children ages 2-8 and their caregivers are invited for Wednesday morning free-play time, with an assortment of toys and props to inspire the young imagination! Drop-in anytime between 10:30am and 11:30am.

Storytime

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:45am

Veranda Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Join us at the North Port Library for storytime! Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed!

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Storytimes

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Join us at the North Port Library for storytime! Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed!

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Games, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.

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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Games, Lifelong Learning

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For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.

Socrates Cafe: Open Topic Discussions

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Conference Room at Fruitville Library

Program Type:

Discussion Groups

Age Group:

Adults

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

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Library Branch: Fruitville Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Discussion Groups

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

Library Advisory Board Meeting

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Conference Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Purpose of Room Use:

Quarterly Meeting

Conference Room

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Room: Conference Room

Purpose of Room Use

Quarterly Meeting

LEGO® Club

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

North Port Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Games

Age Group:

Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO® bricks, you provide the imagination.

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Games

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Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO® bricks, you provide the imagination.

Preschool Jamboree

Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Jump and wiggle, twist and shout,
Stories come alive, that's what we're all about.

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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Storytimes

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Jump and wiggle, twist and shout,
Stories come alive, that's what we're all about.

Preschool Storytime

Monday, September 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Lifelong Learning, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families

Join us for songs, rhymes, play, and of course great stories! Engage kids in visual literacy, language development, and social skills in a fun class presented by our Youth Services team.

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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families

Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes

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Join us for songs, rhymes, play, and of course great stories! Engage kids in visual literacy, language development, and social skills in a fun class presented by our Youth Services team.

Read with the Dogs

Monday, September 28, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs from the Suncoast Humane Society Pet Therapy Team. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills.

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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families

Program Type: Special Events

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Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs from the Suncoast Humane Society Pet Therapy Team. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills.

Teen Writers Club

Monday, September 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

, Clubs, , Discussion Groups,

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club! Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: , Clubs, , Discussion Groups,

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If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club! Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Tech Navigator

Tuesday, September 29, 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.

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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.

Tinker Tuesday

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Creation Station

Age Group:

Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Families

A different project every week!

Recommended for ages 6 and up.

View Details

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Room: Meeting Room II

Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Families

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station

:

A different project every week!

Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am

Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Games, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.

View Details

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Games, Lifelong Learning

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For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.

Knit and Crocheting Group

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 10:15am - 12:00pm

Conference Room at Fruitville Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Creation Station,

Age Group:

Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Families

Join us at the Fruitville Library with your knit/crochet projects. All ages and skills are welcome. Supplies and knowledgeable members are on hand to help anyone interested in learning to knit or crochet.

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Library Branch: Fruitville Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Families

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station,

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Join us at the Fruitville Library with your knit/crochet projects. All ages and skills are welcome. Supplies and knowledgeable members are on hand to help anyone interested in learning to knit or crochet.

Busy Little Hands Activity Hour

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Games, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and their families can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room.

View Details

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Story Time Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Games, Lifelong Learning

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Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and their families can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room.

Let's Pretend Day

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Children ages 2-8 and their caregivers are invited for Wednesday morning free-play time, with an assortment of toys and props to inspire the young imagination! Drop-in anytime between 10:30am and 11:30am.

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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Program Room

Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Storytimes

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Children ages 2-8 and their caregivers are invited for Wednesday morning free-play time, with an assortment of toys and props to inspire the young imagination! Drop-in anytime between 10:30am and 11:30am.

Storytime

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:45am

Veranda Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Join us at the North Port Library for storytime! Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed!

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Storytimes

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Join us at the North Port Library for storytime! Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed!

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library

Program Type:

Games, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.

View Details

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Games, Lifelong Learning

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For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.

Fruitville Library CLOSED Dec. 18, 2025 - July 2026

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