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This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
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 a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Details:

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.

Storytime - ROAR Ringling Museum Storytime and Craft

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
:

Come one Come all and Join us for a fun and exciting Storytime and Craft.  A special guest from The Ringling Museum and Art will read an exciting book that will be connected back to a special feature at the museum and followed by an fun craft

Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Come one Come all and Join us for a fun and exciting Storytime and Craft.  A special guest from The Ringling Museum and Art will read an exciting book that will be connected back to a special feature at the museum and followed by an fun craft

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Adult Reading with the Dogs

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
:

Calling all readers: our dog friends from the Suncoast Humane Society are returning to the Jacaranda Library, and they want you to read to them!

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Special Events
Details:

Calling all readers: our dog friends from the Suncoast Humane Society are returning to the Jacaranda Library, and they want you to read to them!

Good Samaritan Pharmacy

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Purpose of Room Use:

Prescription Assistance for income qualified individuals.

Meeting Room II
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Purpose of Room Use

Prescription Assistance for income qualified individuals.

This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Preschool Bilingual Story Time with Evan and Vanessa

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Performances, Remake Learning Days, Spanish/En Español, Storytimes, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
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Join Evan and Vanessa as they bring all of the fun of their podcast to the library with fun sing-along songs, engaging stories, interactive sound games and much more!

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Performances, Remake Learning Days, Spanish/En Español, Storytimes, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Join Evan and Vanessa as they bring all of the fun of their podcast to the library with fun sing-along songs, engaging stories, interactive sound games and much more!

This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
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 a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Details:

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Creation Station Adult Lab: Beginner Sewing - Water Bottle Pouch

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Creation Station at Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
:

Learn to thread the sewing machine and make a water bottle pouch!

Experienced and beginner sewers welcome.

Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Details:

Learn to thread the sewing machine and make a water bottle pouch!

Experienced and beginner sewers welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Beginners Day with Quirky Knitters

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
:

Bring your projects, patterns, and questions to Elsie Quirk Library and join the Quirky Knitters for an afternoon of knitting and crochet.  All skill levels welcome.  Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Bring your projects, patterns, and questions to Elsie Quirk Library and join the Quirky Knitters for an afternoon of knitting and crochet.  All skill levels welcome.  Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Genealogy Assistance

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Genealogy, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults
:

Get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers

Bring your questions

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers

Bring your questions

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

The Knit Happens Club

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Active Older Adult Living
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
:

Join other local knitters and crocheters while working on personal projects and discussing all things knitting/crocheting. All skill levels welcome. 

Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Active Older Adult Living
Details:

Join other local knitters and crocheters while working on personal projects and discussing all things knitting/crocheting. All skill levels welcome. 

Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Discussion

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
:

Join us on the first Thursday of the month to discuss our selection. Limited to 20 participants. Register at the Fruitville Reference Desk or call 941 861-2518

Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Details:

Join us on the first Thursday of the month to discuss our selection. Limited to 20 participants. Register at the Fruitville Reference Desk or call 941 861-2518

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Green Living, Lifelong Learning
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, Lifelong Learning
Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Baila Miller Presents: Yiddish Language and Literature

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
History & Culture, Lectures, Cultural Life
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
:

Baila Miller gives a program on the Yiddish language.

Come and learn about this language which is experiencing a rebirth around the world.

 

Shtetls, the small, Yiddish-speaking 

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History & Culture, Lectures, Cultural Life
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Details:

Baila Miller gives a program on the Yiddish language.

Come and learn about this language which is experiencing a rebirth around the world.

 

Shtetls, the small, Yiddish-speaking 

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bullet Journaling Session #5

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Healthy Living
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults
:

We're back with Session #5! If you weren't at our last sessions, don't worry! Everyone starts somewhere. ✨

If you were with us before, continue meeting your goals and designing more pages with us. 

~*~

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Healthy Living
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Details:

We're back with Session #5! If you weren't at our last sessions, don't worry! Everyone starts somewhere. ✨

If you were with us before, continue meeting your goals and designing more pages with us. 

~*~

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Level Up Your LinkedIn: Boost Your Network and Job Searching Strategies

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Career Journeys
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
:

Join us for an interactive workshop where you'll learn how to craft a standout LinkedIn profile, expand your professional network, and learn how to leverage career opportunities

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Career Journeys
Details:

Join us for an interactive workshop where you'll learn how to craft a standout LinkedIn profile, expand your professional network, and learn how to leverage career opportunities

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Last Stop Teen Hangout

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
:

LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Details:

LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.

Little Medical School - Journey Through the Human Body

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Remake Learning Days
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
:

Come take a journey through the human body with Little Medical School Suncoast! Learn about organs, the importance of the heart, how to calculate your pulse, and assemble a working stethoscope. 

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Remake Learning Days
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Details:

Come take a journey through the human body with Little Medical School Suncoast! Learn about organs, the importance of the heart, how to calculate your pulse, and assemble a working stethoscope. 

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Bon Appetit!-Making Mini Burger Cookies for Tweens and Teens

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Special Events, Cultural Life, Green Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
:

We will be making some silly cookies in this fun filled program!

Come hungry and leave with your very own burger shaped cookie!

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Special Events, Cultural Life, Green Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

We will be making some silly cookies in this fun filled program!

Come hungry and leave with your very own burger shaped cookie!

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.

Focus on Creativity: "Something Theatrical" Creative Dramatics - Class 12

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Career Journeys, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
:

Tweens are invited to engage in theatre games and improv, exploring and expressing ideas through interactive non-competitive participation. They'll have fun learning about the actor's "instrument": voice, body, mind, and imagination.

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Career Journeys, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Tweens are invited to engage in theatre games and improv, exploring and expressing ideas through interactive non-competitive participation. They'll have fun learning about the actor's "instrument": voice, body, mind, and imagination.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Sister Cities Association of Sarasota Lecture Series

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
:

Enjoy lectures about various towns that celebrate sisterhood with Sarasota. 

Provided by Sister Cities Association of Sarasota.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures
Details:

Enjoy lectures about various towns that celebrate sisterhood with Sarasota. 

Provided by Sister Cities Association of Sarasota.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Pop-Up Stop: Old Miakka Schoolhouse Potluck

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Pop-Up Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Discussion Groups, Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages
:

On the first Thursday of each month, the Old Miakka Schoolhouse hosts a community potluck dinner. Never to disappoint, the Pop-Up brings a dish of new reads and library services!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Pop-Up Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Outreach
Details:

On the first Thursday of each month, the Old Miakka Schoolhouse hosts a community potluck dinner. Never to disappoint, the Pop-Up brings a dish of new reads and library services!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Life After Downton Abbey

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Juliano Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Movies
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
:

Enjoy a cup of tea while discussing British movies and television series with a very welcoming group.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Movies
Details:

Enjoy a cup of tea while discussing British movies and television series with a very welcoming group.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Chair Yoga with Manching

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
:

A new class designed for everyone regardless of age or fitness level. Join us to explore basic yoga poses to develop strength, flexibility and balance.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Healthy Living
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Details:

A new class designed for everyone regardless of age or fitness level. Join us to explore basic yoga poses to develop strength, flexibility and balance.

This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
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.

Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:

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.