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Genealogy Assistance

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Come and get expert assistance from knowledgeable volunteers.

Bring your questions!

REGISTER AT INFORMATION DESK AT THE VENICE LIBRARY.

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

Come and get expert assistance from knowledgeable volunteers.

Bring your questions!

REGISTER AT INFORMATION DESK AT THE VENICE LIBRARY.

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

Last Stop Teen Hangout

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
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LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games.

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

Teen Writers Club

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups
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If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

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

Jazz Jam SRQ

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Come to listen or to play at this bi-monthly open mic jazz jam session for amateur performers. No registration is required. Bring your instrument, and if you would like to play, you may sign up when you arrive.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries, Performances
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Come to listen or to play at this bi-monthly open mic jazz jam session for amateur performers. No registration is required. Bring your instrument, and if you would like to play, you may sign up when you arrive.

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

Spring Classical Concert: Lyric Fantasy

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, History & Culture, Music in the Libraries
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Ilana Zaks, violin - "LYRIC FANTASY" – Acclaimed violinist Ilana Zaks presents a concert where opera meets virtuosity with Fantasy pieces on music from Carmen, La Traviata, Porgy and Bess, West Side Story, and more.

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: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Music in the Libraries
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Ilana Zaks, violin - "LYRIC FANTASY" – Acclaimed violinist Ilana Zaks presents a concert where opera meets virtuosity with Fantasy pieces on music from Carmen, La Traviata, Porgy and Bess, West Side Story, and more.

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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Remake Learning: Ghostly Secrets

All Day
North Port Library
Program Type:
Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Remake Learning Days, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
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

A ghostly presence has infiltrated the library's computer system, causing strange glitches and digital chaos. To free the ghost—and yourself—you must solve a series of clues hidden around the library.

Participants will receive a prize.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: 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: Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Remake Learning Days, Technology Instruction
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A ghostly presence has infiltrated the library's computer system, causing strange glitches and digital chaos. To free the ghost—and yourself—you must solve a series of clues hidden around the library.

Participants will receive a prize.

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

Open Sewing Lab

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults

Use 1 of 5 Brother sewing machines on Your Own ProjectMust Know How to Sew.  

Machines Available on first come first serve basis.

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
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Use 1 of 5 Brother sewing machines on Your Own ProjectMust Know How to Sew.  

Machines Available on first come first serve basis.

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

Forever Fit

Tuesday, April 21, 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, Lifelong 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, Lifelong 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.

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

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
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 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.

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes
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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 "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

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
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: 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: Games, Special Events

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.

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

Genealogy Assistance

Tuesday, April 21, 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 and experienced volunteers.

Bring your questions!

REGISTER AT THE INFORMATION DESK AT THE VENICE LIBRARY.

 

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

Come and get assistance from knowledgeable and experienced volunteers.

Bring your questions!

REGISTER AT THE INFORMATION DESK AT THE VENICE LIBRARY.

 

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

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
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: 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: Games, Special Events

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.

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
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Jazz Masters Series: Michael Ross & Band Present the music of Charles Mingus

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Charles Mingus was a pioneering bassist, composer, and bandleader known for his fiery spirit and boundary-pushing works. His music blends hard-swinging jazz, gospel roots, blues, avant-garde experimentation, and deep emotional power.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Registration Required
:

Charles Mingus was a pioneering bassist, composer, and bandleader known for his fiery spirit and boundary-pushing works. His music blends hard-swinging jazz, gospel roots, blues, avant-garde experimentation, and deep emotional power.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Creative Spirit Art Club

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Classroom A/B at Osprey Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults

This group of local professional artists helps to spread the love of art, creativity, and human connection by presenting a new art project/technique each month. No prior experience is necessary.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Osprey Library
Room: Classroom A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
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This group of local professional artists helps to spread the love of art, creativity, and human connection by presenting a new art project/technique each month. No prior experience is necessary.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Tech Navigator

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Group Study Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Technology Instruction, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person or distance appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Technology Instruction, Virtual
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Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person or distance appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.

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
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Read with the Dogs

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Special Events, Storytimes
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, All Ages

Calling all families with 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: 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, All Ages
Program Type: Special Events, Storytimes
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Calling all families with readers! Our dog friends from the Suncoast Humane Society are returning to the Jacaranda Library, and they want you to read to them!

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Tinker Tuesday

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Families

A different project every week!

Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
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A different project every week!

Recommended for ages 6 and up.

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

Tween Make Your Own Zine Workshop

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
America's 250th Celebration, Arts & Crafts, Career Journeys, Remake Learning Days, Special Events
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years)

Come learn about zines: booklets or small magazines that are created to explore unique topics. Zines, short for magazines, are DIY, self-published works that evolved from 1930s science fiction fan publications (fanzines).

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: America's 250th Celebration, Arts & Crafts, Career Journeys, Remake Learning Days, Special Events
Registration Required
:

Come learn about zines: booklets or small magazines that are created to explore unique topics. Zines, short for magazines, are DIY, self-published works that evolved from 1930s science fiction fan publications (fanzines).

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

Anime Club

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Center at Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Movies
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Join us in the teen center to watch anime, discuss our favorite characters, and enjoy a small craft or art activity!

This is recommended for tweens and teens, ages 9-18.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Movies
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Join us in the teen center to watch anime, discuss our favorite characters, and enjoy a small craft or art activity!

This is recommended for tweens and teens, ages 9-18.

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

Focus on Creativity: Creative Dramatics - Week 5

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Career Journeys, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years)

"For every action there is a reaction" isn't just a saying in this class! Learn how to react confidently to whatever life throws at you on and off the stage!

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Career Journeys, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
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"For every action there is a reaction" isn't just a saying in this class! Learn how to react confidently to whatever life throws at you on and off the stage!

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
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Remake learning Chef Warren draft

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Nutrition, Cultural Life, Remake Learning Days
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Families, All Ages
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Cooking & Nutrition, Cultural Life, Remake Learning Days
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group

Teen DIY Lab: Cricut Creations

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

Join us at Teen DIY Lab! 

Each month we will try out a new DIY project you can make and take home.

This month we will be using the Cricut and infusible ink to personalize a variety of items (materials provided).

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
:

Join us at Teen DIY Lab! 

Each month we will try out a new DIY project you can make and take home.

This month we will be using the Cricut and infusible ink to personalize a variety of items (materials provided).

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

Saint Jordi Day with Perpignan, France and Sister Cities of Sarasota!

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Pending more information from presenter - Kellen W

 

Join Sarasota Sister Cities as they present a video for public viewing. 

Cancelled
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures
:

Pending more information from presenter - Kellen W

 

Join Sarasota Sister Cities as they present a video for public viewing. 

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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Remake Learning: Ghostly Secrets

All Day
North Port Library
Program Type:
Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Remake Learning Days, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
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

A ghostly presence has infiltrated the library's computer system, causing strange glitches and digital chaos. To free the ghost—and yourself—you must solve a series of clues hidden around the library.

Participants will receive a prize.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: 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: Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Remake Learning Days, Technology Instruction
:

A ghostly presence has infiltrated the library's computer system, causing strange glitches and digital chaos. To free the ghost—and yourself—you must solve a series of clues hidden around the library.

Participants will receive a prize.

Disclaimer(s)

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