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This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
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Meet Bluey: The Mosquito Chicken

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
*Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning*, Special Events
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Details:

Families are invited to learn all about how chickens help us learn about mosquitos with an educational presentation from Carly Dufficy from the Sarasota County Mosquito Management ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Program Type: *Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning*, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Details:

Families are invited to learn all about how chickens help us learn about mosquitos with an educational presentation from Carly Dufficy from the Sarasota County Mosquito Management Team followed by fun activities and a special visit with Bluey, the

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

A Matter of Balance #5

Friday, March 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, *Healthy Living*
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

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 lea...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, *Healthy Living*
Details:

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 "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 

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 "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...

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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Forty Carrots: Welcome to Our World

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
*Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning*
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Families
Details:

Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and wonder. Join other families navigating the newborn phase in a supportive and ...

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Families
Program Type: *Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning*
Details:

Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and wonder.

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.

Serenity Sound Healing by Blue Lotus Buddhist Meditation Center

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
*Cultural Life*, *Green Living*, *Healthy Living*, History & Culture, Lectures, *Lifelong Learning*
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Serenity Sound Healing is an auditory journey that immerses participants in a sea of harmonious sounds, created by a variety of instruments such as crystal bowls, Tibetan singing b...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Cultural Life*, *Green Living*, *Healthy Living*, History & Culture, Lectures, *Lifelong Learning*
Required
Seats Remaining: 86
Details:

Serenity Sound Healing is an auditory journey that immerses participants in a sea of harmonious sounds, created by a variety of instruments such as crystal bowls, Tibetan singing bowls, gong, chimes, drums, and even human vocal tones.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Meet the Pups!

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
Color Our World (Summer 2025), *Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning*
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

Meet therapy dogs and their owners.  Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets!

Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), *Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning*
Details:

Meet therapy dogs and their owners.  Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets!

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
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...

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

Roaming Readers (Outside Program)

Wednesday, March 26, 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
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 "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, March 26, 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...

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

Food Smarts for Adults

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
*Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning*
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Get tips on healthy eating and meal ideas during the Food Smarts program presented by All Faiths Food Bank and go home with a free bag of groceries! Each class will ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning*
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Details:

Get tips on healthy eating and meal ideas during the Food Smarts program presented by All Faiths Food Bank and go home with a free bag of groceries! Each class will include a brief nutri

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 - Fun to Be Fit Kids

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
*Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning*, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Details:

Join Ms. Adrianne for songs, music, and lots of movement. Ages 0-5. Space is limited. Get your ticket at the Youth desk starting at 10 a.m.

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

Join Ms. Adrianne for songs, music, and lots of movement. Ages 0-5. Space is limited. Get your ticket at the Youth desk starting at 10 a.m.

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

Tai Chi

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
*Healthy Living*
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Go with the flow, learn Tai Chi, a low-impact exercise for your mind and body. Registration required. For adults.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Healthy Living*
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Details:

Go with the flow, learn Tai Chi, a low-impact exercise for your mind and body. 

Registration required. For adults.

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

A Matter of Balance #6

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, *Healthy Living*
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

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 lea...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, *Healthy Living*
Details:

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 "Seniors" group.

One Book TBA

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 4:30pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, *Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning*
Age Group:
Seniors
Details:

One Book TBA

Cancelled
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, *Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning*
Details:

One Book TBA

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.

Seafood 101 with Chef Warren

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
*Healthy Living*, One Book Sarasota
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Something smells fishy, but it won’t be your cooking! Are you intimidated by seafood? These tips, hints, and recipes from Chef Warren Caterson will take the mystery and frustration...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: *Healthy Living*, One Book Sarasota
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Details:

Something smells fishy, but it won’t be your cooking! Are you intimidated by seafood? These tips, hints, and recipes from Chef Warren Caterson will take the mystery and frustration out of cooking this healthy entree.

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

Teen Writing Group

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
*Career Journeys*, *Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning*
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Unleash your creativity in a supportive space!Share your work, get feedback, and participate in fun writing exercises to boost your confidence and spark your imagination. Whether y...

Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: *Career Journeys*, *Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning*
Details:

Unleash your creativity in a supportive space!

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.

Fun to be Fit: BIGS

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
*Healthy Living*, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Details:

Join Ms. Adrianne and her Fun To Be Fit Bigs Class for ages 6 - 12.Join us for a class full of dancing, fitness games and a whole lot of fun!

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: *Healthy Living*, Special Events
Details:

Join Ms. Adrianne and her Fun To Be Fit Bigs Class for ages 6 - 12.

Join us for a class full of dancing, fitness games and a whole lot of fun!

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

SNAP Application Assistance

Monday, March 31, 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...

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 "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.

Fun to be Fit Kids

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
*Healthy Living*, Special Events
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Fun To Be Fit Kids:

Fun To Be Fit Kids is a music and movement program for children and their caregivers to attend together. Classes are designed for children and their caregiver(s) to send quality ti...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: *Healthy Living*, Special Events

Fun To Be Fit Kids is a music and movement program for children and their caregivers to attend together. Classes are designed for children and their caregiver(s) to send quality time together singing, dancing, getting some exercise and having fun!

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Forty Carrots: Welcome to Our World

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
*Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning*
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Families
Details:

Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and wonder. Join other families navigating the newborn phase in a supportive and ...

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Families
Program Type: *Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning*
Details:

Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and wonder.

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.

Brain Health 101

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Selby Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, *Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning*
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Everything we do begins in the brain.  In this neuroscience research-based presentation, you will learn about the different parts of the brain, the function of each area and t...

Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, *Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning*
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Everything we do begins in the brain.  In this neuroscience research-based presentation, you will learn about the different parts of the brain, the function of each area and the type of fuel the brain needs for optimal function throughout the

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Meet the Pups!

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
Color Our World (Summer 2025), *Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning*
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

Meet therapy dogs and their owners.  Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets!

Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), *Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning*
Details:

Meet therapy dogs and their owners.  Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets!

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
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...

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.