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Anime/Manga Club

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Clubs, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Movies, 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!

Do you want to share your anime/manga obsession with other Otaku? Come to the club! We will enjoy talking about Japanese culture, eating Japanese snacks, and of course, watching anime!

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Movies, Summer Learning
:

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 want to share your anime/manga obsession with other Otaku? Come to the club! We will enjoy talking about Japanese culture, eating Japanese snacks, and of course, watching anime!

Disclaimer(s)

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

knitted items

Yak and Yarn

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Conference Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
:

Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.

Coastline of Hawai'i.

Travelogues with Jane Mahler: Hawai'i

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
America's 250th Celebration, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

 

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: America's 250th Celebration, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
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Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Friday, July 24, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Games, 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 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: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Games, 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.

Forty Carrots Logo

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Friday, July 24, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub 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 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: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: 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.

Yoga with Manching

Chair Yoga With Manching

Friday, July 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), 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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
:

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.

POP UP Library

Agency Site

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Pop-Up Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Outreach, Summer Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)

An Agency Site is a stop such as a senior living community, nursing home or school that is not accessible to the public.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Pop-Up Library
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Outreach, Summer Learning
:

An Agency Site is a stop such as a senior living community, nursing home or school that is not accessible to the public.

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Fluid Art Mastery | Learning Acrylic Pour Painting

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Discover the vibrant world of fluid art in this hands-on acrylic pouring class.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
:

Discover the vibrant world of fluid art in this hands-on acrylic pouring class.

an illustration of the flower "caesar's weed," a tropical plant known for its hairy leaves, pink flowers, and burr-like fruits that stick to fur and clothes

Where Wildflowers Grow: Watercoloring Sarasota’s Past

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Learning Lab at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Summer Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Where Wildflowers Grow: Watercolors of Sarasota’s Past explores Sarasota’s history through historic wildflower illustrations by local artists and botanists.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Summer Learning
Registration Required
:

Where Wildflowers Grow: Watercolors of Sarasota’s Past explores Sarasota’s history through historic wildflower illustrations by local artists and botanists.

POP UP Library

Agency Site

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Pop-Up Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Outreach, Summer Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)

An Agency Site is a stop such as a senior living community, nursing home or school that is not accessible to the public.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Pop-Up Library
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Outreach, Summer Learning
:

An Agency Site is a stop such as a senior living community, nursing home or school that is not accessible to the public.

Mahjong Tiles on a wood table.

Quirky Mahjong

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 10:15am - 12:15pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Games, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Whether you're an experienced player or a newcomer to this tile-based game of luck and strategy, we welcome you to join this friendly group! Please bring your National Mahjong League card if you have one.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Life, Games, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
:

Whether you're an experienced player or a newcomer to this tile-based game of luck and strategy, we welcome you to join this friendly group! Please bring your National Mahjong League card if you have one.

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Watercolor Hibiscus Art Class

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Classroom A/B at Osprey Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Please join us for this fun class with artist, Shelly Augsbury. She will be covering the techniques used to create a watercolor hibiscus.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Osprey Library
Room: Classroom A/B
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
:

Please join us for this fun class with artist, Shelly Augsbury. She will be covering the techniques used to create a watercolor hibiscus.

Creation Station Craft: Cricut Hat Press (Session 1)

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Summer Learning, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Learn how to create a unique design from vinyl using the Cricut, then iron it onto a baseball cap using the Cricut Hat Press!
All supplies will be provided. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Summer Learning, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
:

Learn how to create a unique design from vinyl using the Cricut, then iron it onto a baseball cap using the Cricut Hat Press!
All supplies will be provided. 

Forty Carrots Logo

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, July 29, 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.

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
:

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

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Conference Room B at Selby Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The Socrates Cafe is a discussion group in which everyone is welcome! Feel free to join in and propose topics that interest you. We vote on the topic and then take turns offering viewpoints and questions.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Conference Room B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
:

The Socrates Cafe is a discussion group in which everyone is welcome! Feel free to join in and propose topics that interest you. We vote on the topic and then take turns offering viewpoints and questions.

Forty Carrots Logo

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, July 29, 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.

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
:

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.

Summer Finale: Bug Bash

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Summer Learning
Age Group:
All Ages

Celebrate the end of summer with a bug-themed bash featuring interactive stations, crafts, games, and some creepy-crawly surprises for the whole family. 

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Summer Learning
:

Celebrate the end of summer with a bug-themed bash featuring interactive stations, crafts, games, and some creepy-crawly surprises for the whole family. 

sakura flowers

Anime/Manga Club

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Clubs, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Movies, 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!

Do you want to share your anime/manga obsession with other Otaku? Come to the club! We will enjoy talking about Japanese culture, eating Japanese snacks, and of course, watching anime!

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Movies, Summer Learning
:

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 want to share your anime/manga obsession with other Otaku? Come to the club! We will enjoy talking about Japanese culture, eating Japanese snacks, and of course, watching anime!

Disclaimer(s)

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

knitted items

Yak and Yarn

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Conference Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
:

Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.

POP UP Library

Agency Site

Friday, July 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Pop-Up Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning, Outreach, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Seniors

An Agency Site is a stop such as a senior living community, nursing home or school that is not accessible to the public.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Pop-Up Library
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning, Outreach, Technology Instruction
:

An Agency Site is a stop such as a senior living community, nursing home or school that is not accessible to the public.

Yoga with Manching

Chair Yoga With Manching

Friday, July 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), 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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
:

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.

Forty Carrots Logo

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, August 5, 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.

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
:

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

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Conference Room B at Selby Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The Socrates Cafe is a discussion group in which everyone is welcome! Feel free to join in and propose topics that interest you. We vote on the topic and then take turns offering viewpoints and questions.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Conference Room B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
:

The Socrates Cafe is a discussion group in which everyone is welcome! Feel free to join in and propose topics that interest you. We vote on the topic and then take turns offering viewpoints and questions.

Forty Carrots Logo

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, August 5, 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.

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
:

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.