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 Fun to be Fit: BIGS Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Healthy Living, Special Events Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Join Ms. Adrianne in her Fun To Be Fit Kids "BIGS" class. Experience an action-packed class filled with obstacle courses, fitness games, and team-building challenges designed to boost your athletic skills while having lots of fun. Upcoming View Details Registration Required 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 May 26 2026 Tue Fun to be Fit: BIGS 4:00pm–5:00pm Community Room Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Healthy Living, Special Events Registration Required : Join Ms. Adrianne in her Fun To Be Fit Kids "BIGS" class. Experience an action-packed class filled with obstacle courses, fitness games, and team-building challenges designed to boost your athletic skills while having lots of fun.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Read With The Dogs Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Rotunda at Selby Library Program Type: Healthy Living Age Group: All Ages Read with the Dogs: Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. The dogs love the attention and th... Meet therapy dogs and their owners, and enjoy the benefits of socializing and reading. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group May 26 2026 Tue Read With The Dogs 4:00pm–5:00pm Rotunda Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Rotunda Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Healthy Living : Read with the Dogs Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. The dogs love the attention and the kids love the interactions. Meet therapy dogs and their owners, and enjoy the benefits of socializing and reading. 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 "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group Family Game Night Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm Storytime Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Cultural Life Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families We provide the games, you bring the family! Family game night is sure to be fun for everyone! View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group May 26 2026 Tue Family Game Night 4:00pm–7:00pm Storytime Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Program Type: Cultural Life : We provide the games, you bring the family! Family game night is sure to be fun for everyone!
Historic Preservation Board Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm Conference Room at Selby Library Purpose of Room Use: Monthly Meeting Conference Room May 26 2026 Tue Historic Preservation Board 4:30pm–6:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Selby Library Room: Conference Room Purpose of Room Use Monthly Meeting
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 Karaoke Night Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Let your inner star shine at Karaoke Night!Join us at the North Port Library every fourth Tuesday of the month for a fun-filled evening of music and self-expression.Tonight’s theme: Hits of the 90's! View Details 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 May 26 2026 Tue Karaoke Night 5:30pm–7:30pm Veranda Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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, Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries : Let your inner star shine at Karaoke Night!Join us at the North Port Library every fourth Tuesday of the month for a fun-filled evening of music and self-expression.Tonight’s theme: Hits of the 90's!
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 Master Gardener: Drop In Plant Clinic Wednesday, May 27, 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. View Details 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 May 27 2026 Wed Master Gardener: Drop In Plant Clinic 10:00am–12:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Green Living : 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Creation Station Appointments Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm Learning Lab at Gulf Gate Library Program Type: Creation Station Age Group: All Ages Creation Stations are the makerspaces in Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources. Makerspaces make it possible for people of all ages to explore, design and create! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group May 27 2026 Wed Creation Station Appointments 10:00am–5:00pm Learning Lab Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Learning Lab Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Creation Station : Creation Stations are the makerspaces in Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources. Makerspaces make it possible for people of all ages to explore, design and create!
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group Arts & Crafts Storytime - Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am Storytime Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years) Join Miss Taylor for Arts & Crafts Storytime! Featuring a special craft each month this storytime fosters creativity, engages learnings, and creates special bonds between children and their caretakers. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group May 27 2026 Wed Arts & Crafts Storytime - 10:15am–11:00am Storytime Room Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes Registration Required : Join Miss Taylor for Arts & Crafts Storytime! Featuring a special craft each month this storytime fosters creativity, engages learnings, and creates special bonds between children and their caretakers.
This event is in the "Seniors" group Agency Site Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Pop-Up Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning, Outreach 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. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Seniors" group May 27 2026 Wed Agency Site 10:30am–11:30am Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Pop-Up Library Age Group: Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning, Outreach : An Agency Site is a stop such as a senior living community, nursing home, or school that is not accessible to the public.
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, May 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) 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. View Details This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group May 27 2026 Wed Let's Pretend Day 10:30am–11:30am Program Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Storytimes : 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 This event is in the "Seniors" group Socrates Cafe Wednesday, May 27, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 27 2026 Wed Socrates Cafe 10:30am–11:30am Conference Room B Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
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 Creation Station: Experienced Sewing Lab Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Creation Station at Selby Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors 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 sewing machine experience. Upcoming View Details Registration Required 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 May 27 2026 Wed Creation Station: Experienced Sewing Lab 10:30am–12:00pm Creation Station Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction Registration Required : 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 sewing machine experience. 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 Drop-In Jewelry Making for Adults Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Get your bling on! Looking to try a new craft/art form? Join us for our monthly Creation Station drop-in DIY jewelry making sessions! View Details 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 May 27 2026 Wed Drop-In Jewelry Making for Adults 10:30am–12:30pm Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station : Get your bling on! Looking to try a new craft/art form? Join us for our monthly Creation Station drop-in DIY jewelry making sessions! 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 Homeschoolers: Wednesday Meetup Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm Teen Room at North Port Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Homeschool MeetupHomeschool families are invited to stop by to enjoy crafts and games with other homeschool families. View Details This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group May 27 2026 Wed Homeschoolers: Wednesday Meetup 10:30am–12:30pm Teen Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station : Homeschool MeetupHomeschool families are invited to stop by to enjoy crafts and games with other homeschool families.
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, May 27, 2026 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) Join us at the North Port Library for storytime! Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed! View Details 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 May 27 2026 Wed Storytime 11:15am–11:45am Veranda Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 : Join us at the North Port Library for storytime! Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed!
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 In-Person Writer's Circle Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Conference Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors The in-person Betty J. Johnson Library writing group is for anyone seeking dedicated time to work on new or continuing writing projects. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required 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 May 27 2026 Wed In-Person Writer's Circle 1:00pm–2:00pm Conference Room Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning Registration Required : The in-person Betty J. Johnson Library writing group is for anyone seeking dedicated time to work on new or continuing writing projects. 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 Agency Site Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Pop-Up Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Outreach Age Group: Adults, Seniors An Agency Site is a stop such as a senior living community, nursing home, or school that is not accessible to the public. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 27 2026 Wed Agency Site 1:00pm–2:30pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Pop-Up Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Outreach : An Agency Site is a stop such as a senior living community, nursing home, or school that is not accessible to the public.
Library Advisory Board Meeting Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm Conference Room at Selby Library Purpose of Room Use: Quarterly Meeting Conference Room May 27 2026 Wed Library Advisory Board Meeting 1:30pm–3:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Selby Library Room: Conference Room Purpose of Room Use Quarterly Meeting
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group A Matter of Balance #6 Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lectures Age Group: Adults, Seniors A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to help people learn practical strategies to manage falls and increase physical activity levels. Participants will learn: View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 27 2026 Wed A Matter of Balance #6 2:00pm–4:00pm Meeting Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lectures : A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to help people learn practical strategies to manage falls and increase physical activity levels. Participants will learn:
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 Creation Station Craft: Edible Printer (Session 2) Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Check out our monthly Creation Station crafts! Each month, experiment with a different piece of equipment in the Creation Station. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required 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 May 27 2026 Wed Creation Station Craft: Edible Printer (Session 2) 2:00pm–4:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction Registration Required : Check out our monthly Creation Station crafts! Each month, experiment with a different piece of equipment in the Creation Station.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group LEGO® Explorers Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Unleash your inner architect with LEGO® and DUPLO® building! Come over and let's paint the town brick red with our creative construction skills. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group May 27 2026 Wed LEGO® Explorers 3:45pm–4:45pm Meeting Room II Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Creation Station, Lifelong Learning : Unleash your inner architect with LEGO® and DUPLO® building! Come over and let's paint the town brick red with our creative construction skills. 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 "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group Read with the Dogs Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room B at Gulf Gate Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Children are invited for a special opportunity to share a story with a furry friend! Take advantage of this no-pressure, judgment-free zone to practice reading with a certified therapy dog. Space is limited. First come, first seated. View Details 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 May 27 2026 Wed Read with the Dogs 4:00pm–5:00pm Meeting Room B Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Lifelong Learning : Children are invited for a special opportunity to share a story with a furry friend! Take advantage of this no-pressure, judgment-free zone to practice reading with a certified therapy dog. Space is limited. First come, first seated.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group 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 "Families" group LEGO® Club Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm North Port Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Games Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO® bricks, you provide the imagination. View Details This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group 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 "Families" group May 27 2026 Wed LEGO® Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Games : Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO® bricks, you provide the imagination.
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 Yak and Yarn Thursday, May 28, 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. View Details 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 May 28 2026 Thu Yak and Yarn 10:00am–11:30am Conference Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.