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Green Living: Tips for Becoming More Sustainable

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Green Living, Lectures
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

There are many opportunities for becoming more sustainable in the way we live our lives, but where should you start?

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Green Living, Lectures
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There are many opportunities for becoming more sustainable in the way we live our lives, but where should you start?

Junk Journals

Arts & Crafts: Junk Journal Junkies

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Green Living
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

A Junk Journal Club for enthusiasts.  Please bring your own journal and glue.  Meet new friends and carve out some time for yourself and your thoughts.... 

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Green Living
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A Junk Journal Club for enthusiasts.  Please bring your own journal and glue.  Meet new friends and carve out some time for yourself and your thoughts.... 

Fish in an aquarium

Discover Undersea Creatures with MISS

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Green Living
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Learn more about the day of the life of a marine biologist in this exciting workshop with shark scientist Norah Mendoza!

Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Green Living
Registration Required
:

Learn more about the day of the life of a marine biologist in this exciting workshop with shark scientist Norah Mendoza!

Breaking the Rules with One Seed! - Herb Trio

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Green Living, Lectures
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Why grow just one herb when you can grow three? Let's get together and talk about growing and preparing herbs.
 
Join us for One Seed and explore how to grow and use a special edible crop.
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Green Living, Lectures
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Why grow just one herb when you can grow three? Let's get together and talk about growing and preparing herbs.
 
Join us for One Seed and explore how to grow and use a special edible crop.

UF/IFAS: Florida-Friendly Landscaping™: Planting for Suncoast Hummingbirds

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Green Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Learn how to attract and ID local Hummingbirds. 

Then learn about what plants you can place in your landscape to help them thrive.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Green Living, Lifelong Learning
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Learn how to attract and ID local Hummingbirds. 

Then learn about what plants you can place in your landscape to help them thrive.

Libraries and History Center Closure

All Day 12/24 - 12/26
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 and History Center ClosureWednesday, Dec. 24 - Friday, Dec. 26We will resume normal hours on Saturday, Dec. 27.

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 and History Center Closure

Wednesday, Dec. 24 - Friday, Dec. 26

We will resume normal hours on Saturday, Dec. 27.

Libraries and History Center Closure

All Day 1/1 - 1/2
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 and History Center ClosureThursday, Jan. 1 - Friday, Jan. 2.We will resume normal hours on Saturday, Jan. 3.

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 and History Center Closure

Thursday, Jan. 1 - Friday, Jan. 2.

We will resume normal hours on Saturday, Jan. 3.

Plant

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Green Living
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join Sarasota Extension Services Master Gardeners for questions pertaining to Florida-friendly gardening, composting, and identifying insects.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Green Living
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Join Sarasota Extension Services Master Gardeners for questions pertaining to Florida-friendly gardening, composting, and identifying insects.

UF/IFAS: One Seed - Herb Trio

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Nutrition, Green Living, Lectures, Special Events
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Why grow just one herb when you can grow three? Let's get together and talk about growing and preparing herbs.
 

Join us for One Seed and explore how to grow and use a special edible crop.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Cooking & Nutrition, Green Living, Lectures, Special Events
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Why grow just one herb when you can grow three? Let's get together and talk about growing and preparing herbs.
 

Join us for One Seed and explore how to grow and use a special edible crop.

UF/IFAS: One Seed Gardening

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Green Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join us for One Seed and explore how to grow and use a special edible crop. Free seed packets of our One Seed selection will be provided to participants. Lots of free informational resources will be shared, too.

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, Green Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
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Join us for One Seed and explore how to grow and use a special edible crop. Free seed packets of our One Seed selection will be provided to participants. Lots of free informational resources will be shared, too.

Junk Journals

Arts & Crafts: Junk Journal Junkies

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Green Living
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

A Junk Journal Club for enthusiasts.  Please bring your own journal and glue.  Meet new friends and carve out some time for yourself and your thoughts.... 

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Green Living
:

A Junk Journal Club for enthusiasts.  Please bring your own journal and glue.  Meet new friends and carve out some time for yourself and your thoughts.... 

nature collage depicting a fish

Kids Craft: Nature Collage

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Green Living
Age Group:
Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families

Come make a vibrant collage celebrating the natural world!

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Green Living
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Come make a vibrant collage celebrating the natural world!

Plant

UF/IFAS: Edible Gardening

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Green Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Are you craving crisp, fresh, and tasty veggies harvested from your own yard or community garden?  Wondering what items you need to start your edible garden and how to find the perfect spot for it?  You will learn tips to 

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, Green Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
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Are you craving crisp, fresh, and tasty veggies harvested from your own yard or community garden?  Wondering what items you need to start your edible garden and how to find the perfect spot for it?  You will learn tips to 

homemade crayons

Kids Craft: Make Your Own Multicolored Crayons

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Green Living
Age Group:
Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families

Melt and mold recycled crayons from the Shannon Staub Children's Department into special cosmic swirled crayons you can take home.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Green Living
Registration Required
:

Melt and mold recycled crayons from the Shannon Staub Children's Department into special cosmic swirled crayons you can take home.

Libraries and History Center Closure

All Day
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 and History Center ClosureWe will resume normal hours on Tuesday, Jan. 20.

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 and History Center Closure

We will resume normal hours on Tuesday, Jan. 20.

One Seed-Herb Trio

UF/IFAS: One Seed-Herb Trio

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Green Living, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join us for One Seed-Herb Trio and learn how to grow and use this season’s featured crop... herbs, which are beneficial to both people and pollinators!

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Green Living, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
:

Join us for One Seed-Herb Trio and learn how to grow and use this season’s featured crop... herbs, which are beneficial to both people and pollinators!

Plant

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Green Living
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join Sarasota Extension Services Master Gardeners for questions pertaining to Florida-friendly gardening, composting, and identifying insects.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Green Living
:

Join Sarasota Extension Services Master Gardeners for questions pertaining to Florida-friendly gardening, composting, and identifying insects.

chicken

Happy Birthday Bluey the Chicken

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Green Living
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

Come meet a sentential chicken from the Sarasota County Mosquito Management Service. 

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
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: Green Living
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Come meet a sentential chicken from the Sarasota County Mosquito Management Service. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Libraries and History Center Closure

All Day
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 and History Center ClosureWe will resume normal hours on Tuesday, Feb. 17.

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 and History Center Closure

We will resume normal hours on Tuesday, Feb. 17.

A colorful owl looking towards the person taking the picture

'Owl' About Florida's Owls- Owl Pellet Dissection!

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Green Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Join UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County for a fun, hands-on program to learn 'owl' about Florida's native owl species.

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Green Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
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Join UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County for a fun, hands-on program to learn 'owl' about Florida's native owl species.

Creation Station Adult Lab: Wooden Bird House

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Creation Station, Green Living
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Celebrate Earth month and make an adorable bird house! Assemble these unfinished wooden birdhouses, paint them however you please and then display them in your yard or as decoration. 

Registration Required

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Creation Station, Green Living
Registration Required
:

Celebrate Earth month and make an adorable bird house! Assemble these unfinished wooden birdhouses, paint them however you please and then display them in your yard or as decoration. 

Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

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

Creation Station Youth Lab: Wooden Bird House

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Creation Station, Green Living
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families

Celebrate Earth month and make an adorable bird house! Assemble these unfinished wooden birdhouses, paint them however you please and then display them in your yard or as decoration. 

Registration Required

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Creation Station, Green Living
Registration Required
:

Celebrate Earth month and make an adorable bird house! Assemble these unfinished wooden birdhouses, paint them however you please and then display them in your yard or as decoration. 

Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

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

native plants

RMLD Earth Day Celebration- Pollinator Friendly Native Plants

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Classroom A/B at Osprey Library and History Center
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Green Living, Healthy Living, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, 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

Happy Earth Day!

Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Room: Classroom A/B
Age Group: Youth, 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: Active Older Adult Living, Green Living, Healthy Living, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
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Happy Earth Day!

sea turtle toys and notecards

Remake Learning: Little Marine Biology Lab

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Green Living, Remake Learning Days, Special Events
Age Group:
Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)

Kids can get ready to explore undersea life in this hands-on program. Learn about how bioluminescence makes some animals glow in the dark, and some amazing facts about sea turtles. It's sure to be a splash!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Green Living, Remake Learning Days, Special Events
Registration Required
:

Kids can get ready to explore undersea life in this hands-on program. Learn about how bioluminescence makes some animals glow in the dark, and some amazing facts about sea turtles. It's sure to be a splash!