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Chair Yoga: The Self-Care Chair

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Classroom A/B (both rooms) at Osprey Library and History Center
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Chair Yoga with Didi McKay!From the instructor: "As a yoga instructor and mindfulness coach, I integrate balance, strengthening, lengthening/stretch, and breathwork/pranayama into ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Room: Classroom A/B (both rooms)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Details:

Chair Yoga with Didi McKay!

Health

Health in Motion Bus: Sarasota Health Department

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
North Port Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

The Health in Motion Bus offers free and low-cost public health services. A registered nurse is available at all visits. Individuals who need follow-up medical care are referred to...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Healthy Living
Details:

The Health in Motion Bus offers free and low-cost public health services. A registered nurse is available at all visits. Individuals who need follow-up medical care are referred to a primary health care provider. No appointment needed.

health - salad

Food Smarts for Adults

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Get tips on healthy eating and meal ideas during the Food Smarts program presented by All Faiths Food Bank and go home with a free bag of groceries! Each class will ...

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Details:

Get tips on healthy eating and meal ideas during the Food Smarts program presented by All Faiths Food Bank and go home with a free bag of groceries! Each class will include a brief nutri

Health

Health in Motion: Seasonal Flu Shots and Blood Pressure Screening

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

The Health in Motion Bus offers free and low-cost public health services. A registered nurse is available at all visits. Individuals who need follow-up medical care are referred to...

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living
Details:

The Health in Motion Bus offers free and low-cost public health services. A registered nurse is available at all visits. Individuals who need follow-up medical care are referred to a primary health care provider. No appointment needed.

Quit Tobacco with Group Quit

Tools to Quit Smoking

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Juliano Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

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

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Details:

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

Health in Motion - No Cost - Wellness Screening

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Healthy Living

Chair Yoga: The Self-Care Chair

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Chair Yoga with Didi McKay! From the instructor: "As a yoga instructor and mindfulness coach, I integrate balance, strengthening, lengthening/stretch, and breathwork/pranayama i...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Chair Yoga with Didi McKay!

SNAP Application Assistance

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:30pm
Group Study Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

A representative from All Faiths Food Bank will be available to help with your SNAP application.  Appointments are preferred but not required.    To make an...

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Healthy Living
Details:

A representative from All Faiths Food Bank will be available to help with your SNAP application. 

Appointments are preferred but not required. 

 

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library and History Center, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

Closing
Branches:
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library and History Center, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library
Description:

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

Chair Yoga: The Self-Care Chair

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Chair Yoga with Didi McKay! From the instructor: "As a yoga instructor and mindfulness coach, I integrate balance, strengthening, lengthening/stretch, and breathwork/pranayama i...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Chair Yoga with Didi McKay!

SNAP Application Assistance

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:30pm
Group Study Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

A representative from All Faiths Food Bank will be available to help with your SNAP application.  Appointments are preferred but not required.    To make an...

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Healthy Living
Details:

A representative from All Faiths Food Bank will be available to help with your SNAP application. 

Appointments are preferred but not required. 

 

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library and History Center, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

Closing
Branches:
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library and History Center, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library
Description:

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

Crystal Bowl

Crystal Bowl Sound Bath

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Music in the Libraries
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

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. Jo...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Healthy Living, Music in the Libraries
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

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.

RESCHEDULED: Chair Yoga: The Self-Care Chair

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

 This is a rescheduled event due to the cancellation of the 12/6 session.  If you registered for 12/6, unfortunately registrations do not carry over, you will need to reg...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Details:

 This is a rescheduled event due to the cancellation of the 12/6 session.  If you registered for 12/6, unfortunately registrations do not carry over, you will need to register for this session separately. 

Breathe Move Create

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Community Arts and Wellness Workshop: A free arts and wellness workshop providing adults tools to deal with stress as a response to the recent hurricanes.Join us for an immersive c...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Details:

Community Arts and Wellness Workshop: A free arts and wellness workshop providing adults tools to deal with stress as a response to the recent hurricanes.

tea

Stress-Less Herbal Tea Workshop

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Calling all tea lovers!Come and learn about the benefits of herbal tea and make your very own "Stress-Less" blend!We'll cover basic herbal actions and discuss the benefits of the h...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Details:

Calling all tea lovers!

Come and learn about the benefits of herbal tea and make your very own "Stress-Less" blend!

vision board

Let's Craft: Vision Board Bookmark

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Conference Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

What do you want to manifest in the new year? Join us to do a quick vision boarding exercise and craft your very own mini vision board bookmark. We'll use scrapbooking and collagin...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Details:

What do you want to manifest in the new year? Join us to do a quick vision boarding exercise and craft your very own mini vision board bookmark. We'll use scrapbooking and collaging techniques to put together a mini-vision board.

Fun to be Fit: Littles

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Details:

Join Ms. Adrianne for a fun program featuring music and movement! For ages 0-5.

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Cultural Life, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Details:

Join Ms. Adrianne for a fun program featuring music and movement! For ages 0-5.

Toddler playing

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Forty Carrots Partners in Play:

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 yo...

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning

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. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Toddler playing

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Forty Carrots Partners in Play:

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 yo...

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning

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. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Clarinet

Clarinet Trio

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Healthy Living, History & Culture, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Special Events
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), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Details:

Join us for a delightful afternoon filled with the rich, vibrant sounds of the clarinet as the Suncoast Clarinet Trio takes the stage! This talented ensemble will present an engagi...

Library Branch: North Port Library
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), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Healthy Living, History & Culture, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Special Events
Details:

Join us for a delightful afternoon filled with the rich, vibrant sounds of the clarinet as the Suncoast Clarinet Trio takes the stage!

self-defense

Self-Defense Workshops

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Families
Details:

Learn basic skills you can use to defend yourself and avoid dangerous situations. Another class is scheduled for January 18th at 3:30 p.m.  This registration will allow you to...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Families
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Learn basic skills you can use to defend yourself and avoid dangerous situations. Another class is scheduled for January 18th at 3:30 p.m.  This registration will allow you to attend both classes.

Disclaimer(s)

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

SAM Free Second Sunday

Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Pop-Up Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, Outreach, Special Events
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

Every Second Sunday the Sarasota Art Museum offers a free, community day where visitors can not only see exhibits but also participate in family friendly art classes! Come see the ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Pop-Up Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, Outreach, Special Events
Details:

Every Second Sunday the Sarasota Art Museum offers a free, community day where visitors can not only see exhibits but also participate in family friendly art classes! Come see the libraries at our information table and grab a craft to work on!

Mother with infant

Forty Carrots: Welcome to Our World

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Families
Details:

Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and wonder. Join other families navigating the newborn phase in a supportive and ...

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Families
Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and wonder.