This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Roaming Readers (Outside Program) Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:30am Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Book Discussions, Healthy Living Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Let's walk and talk about books, those we have read, what we are reading now or even what we want to read!Please meet us at the library front desk 5-10 minutes early to fill out a ... Registration Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Feb 12 2025 Wed Roaming Readers (Outside Program) 10:15am - 11:30am Registration Open Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Book Discussions, Healthy Living Required Seats Remaining: 10 Details: Let's walk and talk about books, those we have read, what we are reading now or even what we want to read!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Knit and Crocheting Group Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 10:15am - 12:00pm Conference Room at Fruitville Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults Details: Join us at the Fruitville Library with your knit/crochet projects. All ages and skills are welcome. Supplies and knowledgeable members are on hand to help anyone interested in lear... This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 12 2025 Wed Knit and Crocheting Group 10:15am - 12:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Details: Join us at the Fruitville Library with your knit/crochet projects. All ages and skills are welcome. Supplies and knowledgeable members are on hand to help anyone interested in learning to knit or crochet.
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. Busy Little Hands Activity Hour Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Creation Station, Games, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Details: Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and their families can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room. 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. Feb 12 2025 Wed Busy Little Hands Activity Hour 10:30am - 11:30am Story Time Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Creation Station, Games, Lifelong Learning Details: Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and their families can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room.
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. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Creation Station Open House Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Creation Station at Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Creation Station Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Details: Drop by the Creation Station to learn about some of the different equipment we have available! Equipment demo only. 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. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Feb 12 2025 Wed Creation Station Open House 10:30am - 11:30am Creation Station Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Creation Station Details: Drop by the Creation Station to learn about some of the different equipment we have available! Equipment demo only.
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. Let's Pretend Day Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Details: Children ages 2-8 and their caregivers are invited for Wednesday morning free-play time, with an assortment of toys and props to inspire the young imagination! Drop-in anytime betw... 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. Feb 12 2025 Wed Let's Pretend Day 10:30am - 11:30am Program Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Lifelong Learning Details: Children ages 2-8 and their caregivers are invited for Wednesday morning free-play time, with an assortment of toys and props to inspire the young imagination! Drop-in anytime between 10:30am and 11:30am.
This event is in the "Adults" group. The Sarasota Music Archive presents the John Goodman Performance and Lecture Series. Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library Program Type: Cultural Life, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries Age Group: Adults Details: The Sarasota Music Archive presents the John Goodman Performance and Lecture Series:Please register for each event separately AND each name attending. (Duplicate registrations are ... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 12 2025 Wed The Sarasota Music Archive presents the John Goodman Performance and Lecture Series. 10:30am - 11:30am Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cultural Life, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries Required Seats Remaining: 150 Details: The Sarasota Music Archive presents the John Goodman Performance and Lecture Series:Please register for each event separately AND each name attending. (Duplicate registrations are deleted.)
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Creation Station: Experienced Sewing Lab Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Creation Station at Selby Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Do you need access to a sewing machine for practice? Or do you need help with a sewing or mending project? This is an open lab for adults with basic sewing machine experience. ... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Feb 12 2025 Wed Creation Station: Experienced Sewing Lab 10:30am - 12:00pm Creation Station Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction Required Seats Remaining: 5 Details: Do you need access to a sewing machine for practice? Or do you need help with a sewing or mending project? This is an open lab for adults with basic sewing machine experience. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
AARP Tax-Aide Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 2:30pm Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library Purpose of Room Use: AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free assistance for federal returns at Elsie Quirk Library.IRS-certified Tax-Aide volunteers will be at the library on Mondays and Wednesdays 10:30a... Meeting Room Feb 12 2025 Wed AARP Tax-Aide 10:30am - 2:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Purpose of Room Use AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free assistance for federal returns at Elsie Quirk Library.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Genealogy Assistance Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Genealogy, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults Details: Assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers Bring your questions This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 12 2025 Wed Genealogy Assistance 11:00am - 1:00pm Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy, Lifelong Learning Details: Assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers Bring your questions
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 Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Details: Join us at the North Port Library for storytime! Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed! 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. Feb 12 2025 Wed Storytime 11:15am - 11:45am Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Storytimes Details: Join us at the North Port Library for storytime! Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Off the Shelf Book Club - Venice Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 11:45am - 12:45pm Conference Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups Age Group: Adults Details: Join us for friendly discussion, book recommendations, and insight! Come with any recommendations and to discuss the book of the month: "Unbroken” by Laura Hillenbrand. This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 12 2025 Wed Off the Shelf Book Club - Venice 11:45am - 12:45pm Conference Room Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups Details: Join us for friendly discussion, book recommendations, and insight! Come with any recommendations and to discuss the book of the month: "Unbroken” by Laura Hillenbrand.
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 Wednesday, February 12, 2025 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) 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 yo... 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. Feb 12 2025 Wed Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 12:00pm - 1:00pm Meeting Room 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 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.
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. This event is in the "Families" group. Forty Carrots: Partners in Play Wednesday, February 12, 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... 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. This event is in the "Families" group. Feb 12 2025 Wed Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 12:00pm - 1:00pm Meeting Room 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.
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Writer's Circle (Live) Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Virtual Events Program Type: Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning, Virtual Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Details: The Writer's Circle was created for writers of all types and genres. Whether you write Fiction, Poetry, Lyrics even Stand-Up Comedy; here, you will find a welcoming place via Zoom ... Registration Open Required Virtual Event This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Feb 12 2025 Wed Writer's Circle (Live) 1:00pm - 2:00pm Registration Open Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning, Virtual Required Seats Remaining: 11 Details: The Writer's Circle was created for writers of all types and genres. Whether you write Fiction, Poetry, Lyrics even Stand-Up Comedy; here, you will find a welcoming place via Zoom to share and if you wish to, discuss your work.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Book Folding with Laurie Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room at Fruitville Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Fruitville Library’s Adult Services Librarian, Laurie, will lead a class on Book Folding, using primarily recycled materials. Some possible creations include a heart, hedgehog, and... Registration Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Feb 12 2025 Wed Book Folding with Laurie 1:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning Required Seats Remaining: 7 Details: Fruitville Library’s Adult Services Librarian, Laurie, will lead a class on Book Folding, using primarily recycled materials. Some possible creations include a heart, hedgehog, and mouse.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Socrates Cafe: Open Topic Discussions Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm Conference Room at Fruitville Library Program Type: Discussion Groups Age Group: Adults Details: Everyone is welcome to the open-topic discussions of the Socrates Cafe. At each meeting participants may suggest topics, and we vote to choose the topic. Then we have a moder... This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 12 2025 Wed Socrates Cafe: Open Topic Discussions 1:30pm - 3:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Groups Details: Everyone is welcome to the open-topic discussions of the Socrates Cafe.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Fall Prevention 101 Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lectures, Special Events Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Join us for "Fall Prevention 101," a dynamic and informative workshop designed to empower individuals with the knowledge and tools to reduce the risk of falls. Falls are a common c... Registration Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Feb 12 2025 Wed Fall Prevention 101 2:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lectures, Special Events Required Seats Remaining: 73 Details: Join us for "Fall Prevention 101," a dynamic and informative workshop designed to empower individuals with the knowledge and tools to reduce the risk of falls.
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. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mayhem in Manatee County Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Classroom A/B (both rooms) at Osprey Library and History Center Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Genealogy, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Details: Mayhem in Manatee CountyPresented by:Krystin Miner, Supervisor of Manatee Village Historical Park, Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court & ComptrollerA Florida History Lect... Required 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. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Feb 12 2025 Wed Mayhem in Manatee County 2:00pm - 3:30pm Classroom A/B (both rooms) Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center Room: Classroom A/B (both rooms) Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Genealogy, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning Required Seats Remaining: 50 Details: Mayhem in Manatee CountyPresented by:
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Teen Room Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning, Movies Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Details: Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Feb 12 2025 Wed Teen Room 2:30pm - 4:30pm Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning, Movies Details: Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Last Stop Teen Hangout Wednesday, February 12, 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) 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. The program is open to... This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Feb 12 2025 Wed Last Stop Teen Hangout 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Room 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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Energy Upgrade Workshop Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Green Living, Lectures, Lifelong Learning Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Details: Learn energy-, water-, and cost-saving strategies at home. Receive a DIY kit to help you get started on your savings! Join us for this 1-hour workshop where you'll learn energ... This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Feb 12 2025 Wed Energy Upgrade Workshop 3:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Green Living, Lectures, Lifelong Learning Details: Learn energy-, water-, and cost-saving strategies at home.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. LEGO® Explorers Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Creation Station, Games Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years) Details: Unleash your inner architect with LEGO® and DUPLO® building! Come over and let's paint the town brick red with our creative construction skills. You can either go with our cool mon... This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. Feb 12 2025 Wed LEGO® Explorers 3:45pm - 4:45pm Meeting Room II Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Creation Station, Games Details: Unleash your inner architect with LEGO® and DUPLO® building! Come over and let's paint the town brick red with our creative construction skills.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Genealogy Assistance Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Genealogy Age Group: Adults Details: Come and get one-on-one experienced and expert genealogy research assistance.Bring your questions! This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 12 2025 Wed Genealogy Assistance 4:15pm - 5:15pm Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy Details: Come and get one-on-one experienced and expert genealogy research assistance.Bring your questions!
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Craft Club for Tweens and Teens: Book Lovers bookmarks Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Details: Book lovers unite for a crafting celebration! Use the cricut to create your own bookmarks! Registration Open Required This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Feb 12 2025 Wed Craft Club for Tweens and Teens: Book Lovers bookmarks 4:30pm - 5:30pm Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station Required Seats Remaining: 10 Details: Book lovers unite for a crafting celebration! Use the cricut to create your own bookmarks!
