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Biorational Pesticides

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Classroom A/B (both rooms) at Osprey Library and History Center
Program Type:
Lectures, Green Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join us for an hour-long discussion around biorational pesticides: alternative options to conventional pesticides. Biorational pesticides cover a broad range of low environmental i...

Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Room: Classroom A/B (both rooms)
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures, Green Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Join us for an hour-long discussion around biorational pesticides: alternative options to conventional pesticides.

therapy dog

Meet the Pups!

Tuesday, May 27, 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.

Tools to Quit Smoking

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Through Tobacco Free Florida’s Quit Your Way Program, Gulfcoast South AHEC (GSAHEC) offers free Group Quit sessions to tobacco users free of charge. GSAHEC’s Tobacco...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Through Tobacco Free Florida’s Quit Your Way Program, Gulfcoast South AHEC (GSAHEC) offers free Group Quit sessions to tobacco users free of charge.

health - salad

Food Smarts for Adults

Wednesday, May 28, 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: 18
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

water safety

Water Safety Session 3

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Water Safety Session 3: Think So You Don't Sink + Reach or Throw, Don't Go + Stay CalmRed Cross Longfellow's WHALE Tales is a dynamic water safety program designed to educate child...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Healthy Living
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Water Safety Session 3: Think So You Don't Sink + Reach or Throw, Don't Go + Stay Calm

Disclaimer(s)

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

SNAP Application Assistance

Monday, June 2, 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. 

 

Meditation on top of a mountain looking at sunrise

Meditation and Guided Imagery

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Healthy Living
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Self-care and maintenance will be enhanced through meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques. In a fast-paced world of stressors, people can use this time to quiet down a...

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, Healthy Living
Details:

Self-care and maintenance will be enhanced through meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques.

Matter of balance (1 of 8)

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Selby Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Please Register for Matter of Balance! You only need to sign up for the FIRST offering, this program is a series.Matter of Balance is an award-winning evidence-based fall preventio...

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
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Details:

Please Register for Matter of Balance! You only need to sign up for the FIRST offering, this program is a series.

Fun to be Fit: littles

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Color Our World (Summer 2025), Cultural Life, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Details:

Join Ms. Adrianne for a fun program featuring music and movement! For ages 0-5.

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Cultural Life, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Details:

Join Ms. Adrianne for a fun program featuring music and movement! For ages 0-5.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, June 4, 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
Details:

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
Details:

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.

Toddler Playing

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, June 4, 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
Details:

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
Details:

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.

SAM Free Second Sunday

Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Pop-Up Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, Outreach, Special Events
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

Every Second Sunday the Sarasota Art Museum offers a free, community day where visitors can not only see exhibits but also participate in family friendly art classes! Come see the ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Pop-Up Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, Outreach, Special Events
Details:

Every Second Sunday the Sarasota Art Museum offers a free, community day where visitors can not only see exhibits but also participate in family friendly art classes! Come see the libraries at our information table and grab a craft to work on!

SNAP Application Assistance

Monday, June 9, 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. 

 

Sarasota County Health in Motion Bus

Health in Motion

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Details:

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. Nurs...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Details:

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.

Yoga teacher teaching yoga class

Beginning Yoga for Teens

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Come join us Teens and Tweens for a beginning yoga class that will teach you basic yoga and breathing exercises that can be used in your everyday life. Registration required.Note: ...

Registration Open
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Details:

Come join us Teens and Tweens for a beginning yoga class that will teach you basic yoga and breathing exercises that can be used in your everyday life. Registration required.

Matter of balance (2 of 8)

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Selby Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Please Register for Matter of Balance! You only need to sign up for the FIRST offering, this program is a series.Matter of Balance is an award-winning evidence-based fall preventio...

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living
Details:

Please Register for Matter of Balance! You only need to sign up for the FIRST offering, this program is a series.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, June 11, 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
Details:

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
Details:

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.

Toddler Playing

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, June 11, 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
Details:

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
Details:

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.

The Moogician

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Color Our World (Summer 2025), Cooking & Nutrition, Cultural Life, Healthy Living, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Special Events
Age Group:
Youth, 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
Details:

Milk is magical, cheese is juggle-able, and cows are cool!This non-stop, quick moving, high-energy show is all about FUN for kids (and kids at heart) of all ages!Marvel as milk app...

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, 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: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Cooking & Nutrition, Cultural Life, Healthy Living, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Special Events
Details:

Milk is magical, cheese is juggle-able, and cows are cool!

This non-stop, quick moving, high-energy show is all about FUN for kids (and kids at heart) of all ages!

Fun to be Fit: BIGS

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Color Our World (Summer 2025), Healthy Living, Special Events
Age Group:
Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Details:

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

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Healthy Living, Special Events
Details:

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

SNAP Application Assistance

Monday, June 16, 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. 

 

Meditating on a mountain during sunrise

Meditation and Guided Imagery

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Healthy Living
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Self-care and maintenance will be enhanced through meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques. In a fast-paced world of stressors, people can use this time to quiet down a...

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, Healthy Living
Details:

Self-care and maintenance will be enhanced through meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques.

Matter of balance (3 of 8)

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Selby Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Please Register for Matter of Balance! You only need to sign up for the FIRST offering, this program is a series.Matter of Balance is an award-winning evidence-based fall preventio...

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living
Details:

Please Register for Matter of Balance! You only need to sign up for the FIRST offering, this program is a series.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, June 18, 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
Details:

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
Details:

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.