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Adult Read with the Dogs

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Calling all readers: our dog friends from the Suncoast Humane Society are returning to the Jacaranda Library, and they want you to read to them!

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Special Events
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Calling all readers: our dog friends from the Suncoast Humane Society are returning to the Jacaranda Library, and they want you to read to them!

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Green Living
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them.

Get expert advice on your landscaping needs.

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Green Living
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Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them.

Get expert advice on your landscaping needs.

plant a seed

Plant a Seed | Creating your edible garden

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Green Living, Healthy Living, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Summer Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Are you craving crisp, fresh, and tasty veggies you can harvest yourself? Wondering what items, you need to start a veggie garden, or how to find the perfect spot for it? In this program, you will learn tips to create your very own veggie garden.

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Green Living, Healthy Living, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Summer Learning
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Are you craving crisp, fresh, and tasty veggies you can harvest yourself? Wondering what items, you need to start a veggie garden, or how to find the perfect spot for it? In this program, you will learn tips to create your very own veggie garden.

Black and white photo of forty people standing in front of Methodist-Episcopal Church, Knights Chapel, Nokomis, built 1903.

The Knight Family Legacy in Sarasota County

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Classroom A/B at Osprey Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, America's 250th Celebration, Cultural Life, Genealogy, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

The Knight Family Legacy in Sarasota County

Presented by:

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Osprey Library
Room: Classroom A/B
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, America's 250th Celebration, Cultural Life, Genealogy, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
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The Knight Family Legacy in Sarasota County

Presented by:

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Mystery Board Game

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Games, Summer Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Summer Learning:

This event is one of this year's Summer Learning programs. Check out all of the fun programs at all of our library locations. There's something for everyone!

Join us every Thursday afternoon during summer for an exciting mystery board game. Each week features a different board game. No registration needed.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Games, Summer Learning
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Summer Learning

This event is one of this year's Summer Learning programs. Check out all of the fun programs at all of our library locations. There's something for everyone!

Join us every Thursday afternoon during summer for an exciting mystery board game. Each week features a different board game. No registration needed.

Disclaimer(s)

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

POP UP Library

POP STOP Old Miakka Pot Luck

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Pop-Up Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults, Families, All Ages

Full library service for residents Old Miakka.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Pop-Up Library
Age Group: Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Outreach
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Full library service for residents Old Miakka.

Chucko the All-American Clown

Chucko the All-American Clown

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Career Journeys, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Performances, Summer Learning, Special Events
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Meet Chuck Sidlow and watch, follow, and participate in his magical and musical LIVE TRANSFORMATION into CHUCKO THE ALL-AMERICAN CLOWN!

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Career Journeys, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Performances, Summer Learning, Special Events
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Meet Chuck Sidlow and watch, follow, and participate in his magical and musical LIVE TRANSFORMATION into CHUCKO THE ALL-AMERICAN CLOWN!

Steve Seibert

Florida Reflections: What is it About This Man? The Enduring Relevance of Abraham Lincoln

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
America's 250th Celebration, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

What Is It About This Man? The Enduring Relevance of Abraham Lincoln

Lawyer, elected official, and humanities scholar Steve Seibert discusses the enduring relevance of Abraham Lincoln.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: America's 250th Celebration, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
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What Is It About This Man? The Enduring Relevance of Abraham Lincoln

Lawyer, elected official, and humanities scholar Steve Seibert discusses the enduring relevance of Abraham Lincoln.

Literacy Volunteers of South Sarasota County - ESOL Class

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Conference Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults

Citizenship class

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
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Citizenship class

British Flag with words " Life after Downton Abbey."

Life After Downton Abbey

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Movies
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Enjoy a cup of tea while discussing British movies and television series with a very welcoming group.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Movies
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Enjoy a cup of tea while discussing British movies and television series with a very welcoming group.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Group of individuals in exercise outfits

Summer Learning: Forever Fit

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Summer Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. 

Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance.

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Summer Learning
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Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. 

Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Forty Carrots Logo

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

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

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Games, Lifelong Learning
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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.

Disco ball

Summer Kick-Off Party: DJ Music & Photo Booth with DJ Jamaal

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Music in the Libraries, Summer Learning, Special Events
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families, All Ages

Celebrate the start of summer learning with a photo booth and music from DJ Jam All Day! 

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families, All Ages
Program Type: Music in the Libraries, Summer Learning, Special Events
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Celebrate the start of summer learning with a photo booth and music from DJ Jam All Day! 

Forty Carrots Logo

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

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

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
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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.

Illustration of a bee and a honeycomb

Teen Summer Learning: Beeswax Luminaries

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Green Living, Lectures, Summer Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Summer Learning:

This event is one of this year's Summer Learning programs. Check out all of the fun programs at all of our library locations. There's something for everyone!

Teens and tweens, come join us for a special craft presented by Maria McIntyre from Juniper Moon Apiary! Learn all about local pollinators and how beeswax is made.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Green Living, Lectures, Summer Learning
Registration Required
:

Summer Learning

This event is one of this year's Summer Learning programs. Check out all of the fun programs at all of our library locations. There's something for everyone!

Teens and tweens, come join us for a special craft presented by Maria McIntyre from Juniper Moon Apiary! Learn all about local pollinators and how beeswax is made.

Crafting

Make and Take

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Join us for an enjoyable craft session in the Veranda Room at the North Port Public Library! It will be a fun time of learning and building new crafting skills.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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Join us for an enjoyable craft session in the Veranda Room at the North Port Public Library! It will be a fun time of learning and building new crafting skills.

POP UP Library

POP STOP SRQ Con

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Pop-Up Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Outreach
Age Group:
Families, All Ages

Join us and the POP UP for the annual pop culture convention at Selby Library, SRQCon! 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Pop-Up Library
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Life, Outreach
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Join us and the POP UP for the annual pop culture convention at Selby Library, SRQCon! 

SRQ Con

SRQ Con 2026

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Author Event, Creation Station, Games, History & Culture, Lectures, Performances, Special Events, Summer Learning
Age Group:
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families

Join us for the annual pop culture convention at Selby Library, SRQCon! 

Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Author Event, Creation Station, Games, History & Culture, Lectures, Performances, Special Events, Summer Learning
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Join us for the annual pop culture convention at Selby Library, SRQCon! 

leaf prints

Nature Printing with Florida Nature

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Classroom A/B at Osprey Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Summer Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Students will learn about the basics of nature printing. Paint will be applied to leaves, ferns, and other plants. The painted nature will then be placed face down on a piece of paper and pressed down firmly.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Osprey Library
Room: Classroom A/B
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Summer Learning
Registration Required
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Students will learn about the basics of nature printing. Paint will be applied to leaves, ferns, and other plants. The painted nature will then be placed face down on a piece of paper and pressed down firmly.

Summer Learning Ice Cream Kickoff

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Summer 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), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

What better way to celebrate the beginning of summer than FREE ICE CREAM? We're excited to kick off our 2026 Summer Learning Program with a visit from The Q Ice Cream Truck.

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
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), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Life, Summer Learning, Special Events
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What better way to celebrate the beginning of summer than FREE ICE CREAM? We're excited to kick off our 2026 Summer Learning Program with a visit from The Q Ice Cream Truck.

POP UP Library

Agency Site

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Pop-Up Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Outreach, Summer Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years)

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

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Pop-Up Library
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Outreach, Summer Learning
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An Agency Site is a stop such as a senior living community, nursing home or school that is not accessible to the public.

Group of individuals in exercise outfits

Summer Learning: Forever Fit

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Summer Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. 

Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance.

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Summer Learning
:

Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. 

Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Toddler reading

Storytime

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting 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)

Join us for storytime! Stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts for little ones and their special grownup. 

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)
Program Type: Storytimes
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Join us for storytime! Stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts for little ones and their special grownup. 

Princess Storytime

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Performances, Summer Learning, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families

LET IT GOOOOO!

Beat the summer heat, and join us for a magical, musical storytime hosted by your favorite cold-weather princesses.

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: Cultural Life, Performances, Summer Learning, Storytimes
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LET IT GOOOOO!

Beat the summer heat, and join us for a magical, musical storytime hosted by your favorite cold-weather princesses.