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. Let's Get Crafty Friday, March 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Creation Station at North Port Library Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, *Cultural Life*, *Lifelong Learning* Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Details: This program is a unique and sustainable way to explore your creativity and imagination. In this drop-in event, participants are given a variety of leftover materials such as scrap... 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. Mar 21 2025 Fri Let's Get Crafty 2:00pm - 4:00pm Creation Station Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, *Cultural Life*, *Lifelong Learning* Details: This program is a unique and sustainable way to explore your creativity and imagination.
Science Matters Friday, March 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Purpose of Room Use: Topic: Hair What gives some people curly hair? A look at the structure of hair and some other proteins that provide a framework for the body. Youth Activity Room Mar 21 2025 Fri Science Matters 2:00pm - 4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Purpose of Room Use Topic: Hair What gives some people curly hair? A look at the structure of hair and some other proteins that provide a framework for the body.
AARP Tax-Aide: Mon- Th 2pm - 5pm; Sat 11am - 2pm All Day Group Study 2 at Selby Library Purpose of Room Use: AARP Tax Aide.Assistance at this location is first come-first serve.For more information.https://www.sarasotaaarptaxaide.com/home/selby-library Group Study 2 Mar 22 2025 Sat AARP Tax-Aide: Mon- Th 2pm - 5pm; Sat 11am - 2pm All Day This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Selby Library Room: Group Study 2 Purpose of Room Use AARP Tax Aide.Assistance at this location is first come-first serve.For more information.https://www.sarasotaaarptaxaide.com/home/selby-library
This event is in the "Adults" group. University of Florida/IFAS Extension Master Gardener Plant Clinic Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Fruitville Library Program Type: *Green Living* Age Group: Adults Details: The Plant Clinic meets in the library lobby. Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified? Homeowners can r... This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 22 2025 Sat University of Florida/IFAS Extension Master Gardener Plant Clinic 10:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Fruitville Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: *Green Living* Details: The Plant Clinic meets in the library lobby.
VITA Tax Assistance Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Purpose of Room Use: Tax Assistance with VITA Volunteers.To schedule an appointment please visit www.UWSvita.org or call 1-833-897-8482 beginning Thursday, January 16, 2025. Meeting Room II Mar 22 2025 Sat VITA Tax Assistance 10:00am - 2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Purpose of Room Use Tax Assistance with VITA Volunteers.To schedule an appointment please visit www.UWSvita.org or call 1-833-897-8482 beginning Thursday, January 16, 2025.
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 "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. Story Trails in the Reading Garden Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm Reading Garden at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: *Green Living*, *Lifelong Learning*, One Book Sarasota, Storytimes Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years) Details: Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller. Enjoy a special story that takes place in the ocean to celebrate our One Book One Community se... 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 "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. Mar 22 2025 Sat Story Trails in the Reading Garden 10:00am - 4:00pm Reading Garden Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Reading Garden Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: *Green Living*, *Lifelong Learning*, One Book Sarasota, Storytimes Details: Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Intermediate Origami Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm Creation Station at North Port Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, *Lifelong Learning* Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Join Teresa as she teaches even more difficult origami than she does in her beginner class.She likes to create items to decorate a home or to give away as a gift. She brings in her... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 22 2025 Sat Intermediate Origami 10:30am - 12:30pm Creation Station Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, *Lifelong Learning* Required Seats Remaining: 6 Details: Join Teresa as she teaches even more difficult origami than she does in her beginner class.She likes to create items to decorate a home or to give away as a gift. She brings in her own extra work as examples and sometimes to give away.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. AARP Income Tax Assistance Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 2:30pm Meeting Room A at Gulf Gate Library Program Type: Tax Help Age Group: All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mar 22 2025 Sat AARP Income Tax Assistance 10:30am - 2:30pm Meeting Room A Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Tax Help
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. Music Club Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm Selby Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, *Lifelong Learning*, Music in the Libraries, Performances Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Details: Jam and learn with your teen teacher, Anni Szantosi, and her numerous instruments! This club is for music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who like mus... 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. Mar 22 2025 Sat Music Club 12:00pm - 1:30pm Library Branch: Selby Library Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, *Lifelong Learning*, Music in the Libraries, Performances Details: Jam and learn with your teen teacher, Anni Szantosi, and her numerous instruments! This club is for music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who like music as well. 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 "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. Stories for Sea Lovers Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, Author Event, *Cultural Life*, *Lifelong Learning*, One Book Sarasota, Special Events Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Details: Explore the deep connection between storytelling and the sea! From its mesmerizing beauty to its untamed power, the ocean has inspired countless unforgettable tales.Discover how bo... Registration Open 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. Mar 22 2025 Sat Stories for Sea Lovers 1:00pm - 2:00pm Veranda Room Registration Open 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*, Author Event, *Cultural Life*, *Lifelong Learning*, One Book Sarasota, Special Events Required Seats Remaining: 50 Details: Explore the deep connection between storytelling and the sea! From its mesmerizing beauty to its untamed power, the ocean has inspired countless unforgettable tales.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Coding Club Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Selby Library Program Type: Clubs, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Games, *Lifelong Learning*, Technology Instruction Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Details: Meet other coders and work on your coding project. Share with others and troubleshoot as a team. Led by Levi Szantosi whose top picks are Python, Scratch, and Unreal Engine. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Mar 22 2025 Sat Coding Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Selby Library Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Clubs, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Games, *Lifelong Learning*, Technology Instruction Details: Meet other coders and work on your coding project. Share with others and troubleshoot as a team. Led by Levi Szantosi whose top picks are Python, Scratch, and Unreal Engine. 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. One Book One Community - The Garbage-Men Celebrate the Ocean Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room at Fruitville Library Program Type: *Lifelong Learning*, Music in the Libraries, One Book Sarasota, Performances Age Group: Adults Details: Local band The Garbage-Men perform nautical numbers such as The Beatles’ “Octopus's Garden” and “Yellow Submarine”, a selection of SpongeBob classics, and The Beach Boys’ sea shant... Registration Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 22 2025 Sat One Book One Community - The Garbage-Men Celebrate the Ocean 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: *Lifelong Learning*, Music in the Libraries, One Book Sarasota, Performances Required Seats Remaining: 38 Details: Local band The Garbage-Men perform nautical numbers such as The Beatles’ “Octopus's Garden” and “Yellow Submarine”, a selection of SpongeBob classics, and The Beach Boys’ sea shanties on their unique homemade recycled instruments.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. Let's Go Outside: Outdoor STEAM Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Gulf Gate Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, *Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning*, One Book Sarasota, Special Events Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Details: Join us each month for some fresh air and a fun outdoor STEAM activity in our youth garden space each month. Best for ages 5 – 12 This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. Mar 22 2025 Sat Let's Go Outside: Outdoor STEAM 2:00pm - 4:00pm Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, *Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning*, One Book Sarasota, Special Events Details: Join us each month for some fresh air and a fun outdoor STEAM activity in our youth garden space each month. Best for ages 5 – 12
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. The Book Dragons Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 2:15pm - 3:00pm Teen Room at North Port Library Program Type: Book Discussions, Volunteer Orientations & Programs Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Details: Calling all young book lovers! Come join the book dragons, where we dive into the latest and greatest YA novels, classics, and everything in between. This is a space for teens to s... This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Mar 22 2025 Sat The Book Dragons 2:15pm - 3:00pm Teen Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Book Discussions, Volunteer Orientations & Programs Details: Calling all young book lovers! Come join the book dragons, where we dive into the latest and greatest YA novels, classics, and everything in between. 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. Goofy Gamers March Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Creation Station, Games, Special Events Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Details: Celebrate the weekend with an hour of open gaming time with video games and board games! 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. Mar 22 2025 Sat Goofy Gamers March 3:00pm - 4:00pm Youth Activity Room Registration Open 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: Creation Station, Games, Special Events Required Seats Remaining: 10 Details: Celebrate the weekend with an hour of open gaming time with video games and board games!
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Teen Advisory Board Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Teen Room at North Port Library Program Type: Volunteer Orientations & Programs Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Details: Want to get more involved with the library?The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) at our library is a dynamic program that empowers teens to shape and enhance their library experience. This... This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Mar 22 2025 Sat Teen Advisory Board 3:00pm - 4:00pm Teen Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Volunteer Orientations & Programs Details: Want to get more involved with the library? Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
AARP Tax-Aide: Mon - Th 2pm - 5pm; Sat 11am - 2pm All Day 3/24 - 3/27 Group Study 2 at Selby Library Purpose of Room Use: AARP Tax Aide.Assistance at this location is first come-first serve.For more information:https://www.sarasotaaarptaxaide.com/home/selby-library Group Study 2 Mar 24 - 27 2025 AARP Tax-Aide: Mon - Th 2pm - 5pm; Sat 11am - 2pm All Day 3/24 - 3/27 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Selby Library Room: Group Study 2 Purpose of Room Use AARP Tax Aide.Assistance at this location is first come-first serve.For more information:https://www.sarasotaaarptaxaide.com/home/selby-library
This event is in the "Adults" group. Genealogy Assistance Monday, March 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Genealogy Age Group: Adults Details: Get genealogy research assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.Bring your questions! This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 24 2025 Mon Genealogy Assistance 10:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy Details: Get genealogy research assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.Bring your questions!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. SNAP Application Assistance Monday, March 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:30pm Group Study Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: *Healthy Living* Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: A representative from All Faiths Food Bank will be available to help with your SNAP application. Appointments are preferred but not required. To make an appointment... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 24 2025 Mon SNAP Application Assistance 10:00am - 5:30pm Group Study Room Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Group Study Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: *Healthy Living* Details: A representative from All Faiths Food Bank will be available to help with your SNAP application. Appointments are preferred but not required.
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 Monday, March 24, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Special Events 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 a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educator... 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. Mar 24 2025 Mon Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:00am Community Room Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Special Events 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.
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® Monday, March 24, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Details: Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups. Meet our Friendly Parenting Educators and discover how... 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. Mar 24 2025 Mon Forty Carrots: Partners in Play® 10:15am - 11:15am 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), Families Program Type: Storytimes Details: Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.
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 Monday, March 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Details: Join us for storytime! Stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts for little ones and their special grownup. 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. Mar 24 2025 Mon Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Youth Activity Room Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Storytimes Details: Join us for storytime! Stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts for little ones and their special grownup.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Cirque D'Book Monday, March 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Conference Room at Selby Library Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Join a lively book club for inspiring conversations! Cirque D' Book meets on the fourth Monday of most months. A different book title is chosen every month to explore. Registration... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 24 2025 Mon Cirque D'Book 10:30am - 11:30am Conference Room Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups Details: Join a lively book club for inspiring conversations! Cirque D' Book meets on the fourth Monday of most months. A different book title is chosen every month to explore. Registration is not required. 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 "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. Preschool Storytime Monday, March 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Details: Join us for songs, rhymes, play, and of course great stories! Engage kids in visual literacy, language development, and social skills in a fun class presented by our Youth Services... 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. Mar 24 2025 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am 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), Families Program Type: Storytimes Details: Join us for songs, rhymes, play, and of course great stories! Engage kids in visual literacy, language development, and social skills in a fun class presented by our Youth Services team.
