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Warm Mineral Springs / Little Salt Spring Archaeological Society

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Purpose of Room Use:

Monthly meeting for the Warm Mineral Springs / Little Salt Spring Archaeological Society. Open to the public.

Veranda Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Purpose of Room Use

Monthly meeting for the Warm Mineral Springs / Little Salt Spring Archaeological Society. Open to the public.

Plant

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
North Port Library
Program Type:
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Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Join Sarasota Extension Services Master Gardeners for questions pertaining to Florida-friendly gardening, composting, and identifying insects.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: , ,
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Join Sarasota Extension Services Master Gardeners for questions pertaining to Florida-friendly gardening, composting, and identifying insects.

Toddler Reading

Arts & Crafts Storytime -

Wednesday, March 11, 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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
,
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families

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: 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: ,
:

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.

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

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Games, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, 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: Youth, 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.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room B at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
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: 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)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning

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 you enjoy parenting even more. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event.

Busy Little Hands Activity Hour

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Games, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and their families can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room.

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Games, Lifelong Learning
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Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and their families can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room.

Copy of North Port CHAT

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Creation Station at North Port Library
Purpose of Room Use:

CHAT meetings

Creation Station
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Purpose of Room Use

CHAT meetings

2 animated children playing with toys

Let's Pretend Day

Wednesday, March 11, 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.

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes
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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.

Photos of Gail Berenson and Jeff Sebeika

The Sarasota Music Archive presents the John Goodman Performance and Lecture Series

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Age Group:
Adults

The Sarasota Music Archive presents the John Goodman Performance and Lecture Series:

Please register for each event separately AND each name attending. (Duplicate registrations are deleted.)

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Registration Required
:

The Sarasota Music Archive presents the John Goodman Performance and Lecture Series:

Please register for each event separately AND each name attending. (Duplicate registrations are deleted.)

Taxes

AARP Tax-Aide

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Tax Help
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free assistance for federal returns at Elsie Quirk Library.

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Tax Help
:

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free assistance for federal returns at Elsie Quirk Library.

Genealogy Assistance

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Come and get assistance from knowledgeable volunteers

Bring your questions!

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Genealogy
:

Come and get assistance from knowledgeable volunteers

Bring your questions!

Sarasota County Health in Motion Bus

Health in Motion

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages

The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, Health in Motion staff will be on-site to provide no-cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellness.

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Healthy Living
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The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, Health in Motion staff will be on-site to provide no-cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellness.

Toddler Reading

Storytime

Wednesday, March 11, 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! 

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
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Join us at the North Port Library for storytime!  Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed! 

book with coffee beside it

Off the Shelf Book Club - Venice

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 11:45am - 12:45pm
Conference Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us for friendly discussion, book recommendations, and insight! Come with any recommendations and to discuss the book of the month: "Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America’s Shining Women" by Kate Moore.

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
:

Join us for friendly discussion, book recommendations, and insight! Come with any recommendations and to discuss the book of the month: "Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America’s Shining Women" by Kate Moore.

Toddler Playing

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
,
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families

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: 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: ,
:

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.

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

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Games, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, 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: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Games, 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.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room B at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
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: 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)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning

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 you enjoy parenting even more. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event.

Homeschoolers: Wednesday Meetup

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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 Meetup

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 Meetup

colored pencils

Adult Coloring

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Get into the adult coloring craze! Join us for a fun and unique way to unwind, reduce stress, and express your creativity at the Shannon Staub Library.

All supplies will be provided. Artistic talent is not required.

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
:

Get into the adult coloring craze! Join us for a fun and unique way to unwind, reduce stress, and express your creativity at the Shannon Staub Library.

All supplies will be provided. Artistic talent is not required.

GULFCOAST SOUTH AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER

Quit Smoking Now

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Trivia at the library in neon

Trivia at the Library #3

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Games, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join the fun and test your knowledge! Work together to answer questions with your team. Topics will range from history, music, literature, film, and more, and the winning team receives a prize! Doors open at 2:45 pm.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
:

Join the fun and test your knowledge! Work together to answer questions with your team. Topics will range from history, music, literature, film, and more, and the winning team receives a prize! Doors open at 2:45 pm.

Pixelated clouds hovering over a play button and some Pac-Man ghosts

Game Night at the Library

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Center at Selby Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Play Nintendo Switch games, ping pong, and board games, including chess!

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Games
:

Play Nintendo Switch games, ping pong, and board games, including chess!

Disclaimer(s)

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

7 Individuals doing yoga

Beginning Yoga for Teens

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Unwind and get fit with this beginner-friendly guided yoga class for teens and tweens! Join us for an hour-long lesson and learn basic yoga and breathing exercises that can be used in your everyday life. Registration required.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
:

Unwind and get fit with this beginner-friendly guided yoga class for teens and tweens! Join us for an hour-long lesson and learn basic yoga and breathing exercises that can be used in your everyday life. Registration required.