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UF/IFAS Green Living Class

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room B at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Green Living
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, All Ages

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

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Green Living
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There are many opportunities for becoming more sustainable in the way we live our lives, but where should you start?

Summer Learning: UF/IFAS Palms: Fact and Fiction

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Summer Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

What is tropical, relaxing, and associated with white beaches and gorgeous sunsets (besides drinks with umbrellas)? Palms, of course!

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Summer Learning
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What is tropical, relaxing, and associated with white beaches and gorgeous sunsets (besides drinks with umbrellas)? Palms, of course!

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Green Living
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them.

Get expert advice on your landscaping needs.

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Green Living
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Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them.

Get expert advice on your landscaping needs.

plant a seed

Plant a Seed | Creating your edible garden

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Green Living, Healthy Living, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Summer Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Are you craving crisp, fresh, and tasty veggies you can harvest yourself? Wondering what items, you need to start a veggie garden, or how to find the perfect spot for it? In this program, you will learn tips to create your very own veggie garden.

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Green Living, Healthy Living, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Summer Learning
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Are you craving crisp, fresh, and tasty veggies you can harvest yourself? Wondering what items, you need to start a veggie garden, or how to find the perfect spot for it? In this program, you will learn tips to create your very own veggie garden.

Drum set made of discarded items.

The Garbage-Men

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Green Living, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Age Group:
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

Join us for a  concert experience with The Garbage-Men, the innovative band from Sarasota, FL!

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: 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, Music in the Libraries, Performances
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Join us for a  concert experience with The Garbage-Men, the innovative band from Sarasota, FL!

Illustration of a bee and a honeycomb

Teen Summer Learning: Beeswax Luminaries

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Green Living, Lectures, Summer Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Summer Learning:

This event is one of this year's Summer Learning programs. Check out all of the fun programs at all of our library locations. There's something for everyone!

Teens and tweens, come join us for a special craft presented by Maria McIntyre from Juniper Moon Apiary! Learn all about local pollinators and how beeswax is made.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Green Living, Lectures, Summer Learning
Registration Required
:

Summer Learning

This event is one of this year's Summer Learning programs. Check out all of the fun programs at all of our library locations. There's something for everyone!

Teens and tweens, come join us for a special craft presented by Maria McIntyre from Juniper Moon Apiary! Learn all about local pollinators and how beeswax is made.

leaf prints

Nature Printing with Florida Nature

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Classroom A/B at Osprey Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Summer Learning
Age Group:
Youth, 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

Students will learn about the basics of nature printing. Paint will be applied to leaves, ferns, and other plants. The painted nature will then be placed face down on a piece of paper and pressed down firmly.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Osprey Library
Room: Classroom A/B
Age Group: Youth, 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: Arts & Crafts, Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Summer Learning
Registration Required
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Students will learn about the basics of nature printing. Paint will be applied to leaves, ferns, and other plants. The painted nature will then be placed face down on a piece of paper and pressed down firmly.

plant based diet

The Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Classroom A/B at Osprey Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Nutrition, Green Living, Healthy Living, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Summer Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join Jordan Sage Colbert, MPH, RDN in discovering the benefits of a plant - based diet.

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Osprey Library
Room: Classroom A/B
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking & Nutrition, Green Living, Healthy Living, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Summer Learning
Registration Required
:

Join Jordan Sage Colbert, MPH, RDN in discovering the benefits of a plant - based diet.

 

Adult Craft: Decoupage a Flower Pot (session 1)

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Green Living, Summer Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Summer Learning:

This event is one of this year's Summer Learning programs. Check out all of the fun programs at all of our library locations. There's something for everyone!

Plant a seed in your own personalized terra cotta pot! Instead of buying a fancy flower pot, try making your own decoupage pot using mod podge and paper.

All supplies are provided, and space is limited.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Green Living, Summer Learning
Registration Required
:

Summer Learning

This event is one of this year's Summer Learning programs. Check out all of the fun programs at all of our library locations. There's something for everyone!

Plant a seed in your own personalized terra cotta pot! Instead of buying a fancy flower pot, try making your own decoupage pot using mod podge and paper.

All supplies are provided, and space is limited.

It says "Plant a seed, Read" in both English and Spanish

Summer Learning Kick-off Party!

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 10:45am - 12:30pm
Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Green Living, Performances, Summer Learning
Age Group:
All Ages

Plant the seed of curiosity with us at Elsie Quirk this summer! Join us for breakfast treats and rock painting outside.

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Life, Green Living, Performances, Summer Learning
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Plant the seed of curiosity with us at Elsie Quirk this summer! Join us for breakfast treats and rock painting outside.

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Green Living
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them.

Get expert advice on your landscaping needs.

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Green Living
:

Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them.

Get expert advice on your landscaping needs.

Adult Craft: Decoupage a Flower Pot (session 2)

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Green Living, Summer Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Plant a seed in your own personalized terra cotta pot! Instead of buying a fancy flower pot, try making your own decoupage pot using mod podge and paper.

All supplies are provided, and space is limited.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Green Living, Summer Learning
Registration Required
:

Plant a seed in your own personalized terra cotta pot! Instead of buying a fancy flower pot, try making your own decoupage pot using mod podge and paper.

All supplies are provided, and space is limited.

clay succulents

Summer Learning: Clay Succulents

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Creation Station, Green Living, Summer Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Summer Learning:

This event is one of this year's Summer Learning programs. Check out all of the fun programs at all of our library locations. There's something for everyone!

Discover the art of crafting beautiful, lifelike succulents!

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

Summer Learning

This event is one of this year's Summer Learning programs. Check out all of the fun programs at all of our library locations. There's something for everyone!

Discover the art of crafting beautiful, lifelike succulents!

Disclaimer(s)

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

felt flowers

Artists in the Libraries: Teen Felt Flowers

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Green Living, Summer Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Summer Learning:

This event is one of this year's Summer Learning programs. Check out all of the fun programs at all of our library locations. There's something for everyone!

Discover the art of crafting beautiful, lifelike flowers!  Learn the techniques of shaping, color blending, and assembling felt pieces to create stunning, realistic-looking flowers that make charming decorations or thoughtful gifts. 

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: Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Green Living, Summer Learning
Registration Required
:

Summer Learning

This event is one of this year's Summer Learning programs. Check out all of the fun programs at all of our library locations. There's something for everyone!

Discover the art of crafting beautiful, lifelike flowers!  Learn the techniques of shaping, color blending, and assembling felt pieces to create stunning, realistic-looking flowers that make charming decorations or thoughtful gifts. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

grow bag

How to Make a Container Garden for Pollinators

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Classroom A/B at Osprey Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Green Living, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Summer Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Participants will learn about pollinators and what attracts them and then create their own container gardens.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Osprey Library
Room: Classroom A/B
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Green Living, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Summer Learning
Registration Required
:

Participants will learn about pollinators and what attracts them and then create their own container gardens.

cooking

One- Pot Vegetarian Meals with Chef Warren

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Classroom A/B at Osprey Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Cooking & Nutrition, Green Living, Healthy Living, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Summer Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Learn how to make healthy, filling and delicious one-pot meals for two or two hundred with Chef Warren. Whether stews, ragouts, or hearty soups, these recipe basics will provide you with dozens of options for every season.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Osprey Library
Room: Classroom A/B
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cooking & Nutrition, Green Living, Healthy Living, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Summer Learning
Registration Required
:

Learn how to make healthy, filling and delicious one-pot meals for two or two hundred with Chef Warren. Whether stews, ragouts, or hearty soups, these recipe basics will provide you with dozens of options for every season.

Plant

Summer Learning: Bonsai 101

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Clubs, Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Summer Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Learn the basics of the art of Bonsai. Susan will go through a detailed presentation on what Bonsai is, how to achieve different artistic styles of Bonsai, and the kinds of trees/shrubs best suited for Bonsai.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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, Clubs, Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Summer Learning
Registration Required
:

Learn the basics of the art of Bonsai. Susan will go through a detailed presentation on what Bonsai is, how to achieve different artistic styles of Bonsai, and the kinds of trees/shrubs best suited for Bonsai.

A building made of cardboard

Teen Summer Learning: Cardboard City

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Green Living, Summer Learning
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Summer Learning:

This event is one of this year's Summer Learning programs. Check out all of the fun programs at all of our library locations. There's something for everyone!

Do you love miniatures, want to get into urban planning, or really enjoy crafting? Come hang out and use recycled materials to build the city of your dreams! 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Green Living, Summer Learning
Registration Required
:

Summer Learning

This event is one of this year's Summer Learning programs. Check out all of the fun programs at all of our library locations. There's something for everyone!

Do you love miniatures, want to get into urban planning, or really enjoy crafting? Come hang out and use recycled materials to build the city of your dreams! 

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Green Living
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them.

Get expert advice on your landscaping needs.

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Green Living
:

Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them.

Get expert advice on your landscaping needs.

Summer Learning: Rock Painting

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Green Living, Special Events, Summer Learning
Age Group:
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, Families, All Ages

Join us to paint your very own rock! We will be using acrylic paint, so wear your painting clothes. Materials provided, no experience required. For all ages.

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: 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, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Green Living, Special Events, Summer Learning
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Join us to paint your very own rock! We will be using acrylic paint, so wear your painting clothes. Materials provided, no experience required. For all ages.

Master Gardener: Drop In Plant Clinic

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Green Living
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Drop in to receive research-based lawn, landscape, pest management, and gardening help from the University of Florida.

These sessions are made possible through a partnership with UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County.

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Green Living
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Drop in to receive research-based lawn, landscape, pest management, and gardening help from the University of Florida.

These sessions are made possible through a partnership with UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County.

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Green Living
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them.

Get expert advice on your landscaping needs.

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Green Living
:

Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them.

Get expert advice on your landscaping needs.

Atala Butterfly

Summer Learning UF/IFAS: The Tale of Atala and Coontie

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Summer Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

The coontie plant, historically utilized by Florida's indigenous people, was driven close to extinction due to European settlers' commercial exploitation. It has now rebounded as a staple in Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ practices.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Summer Learning
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The coontie plant, historically utilized by Florida's indigenous people, was driven close to extinction due to European settlers' commercial exploitation. It has now rebounded as a staple in Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ practices.

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Green Living
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them.

Get expert advice on your landscaping needs.

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Green Living
:

Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them.

Get expert advice on your landscaping needs.