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This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Doodle Club

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Come draw with us! In this open hour have fun drawing your own doodle designs.

Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Details:

Come draw with us! In this open hour have fun drawing your own doodle designs.

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

Fun Home! Art imitating Life through Graphic Novels

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Art Displays & Exhibits, Artists in the Libraries, Cultural Life, Healthy Living, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Performances, Special Events
Age Group:
Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Details:

Join The Sarasota Players as they explore the concept of "art imitating life" by examining the graphic novel format through the lens of Fun Home, the Tony Award-winning musical bas...

Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Art Displays & Exhibits, Artists in the Libraries, Cultural Life, Healthy Living, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Performances, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Details:

Join The Sarasota Players as they explore the concept of "art imitating life" by examining the graphic novel format through the lens of Fun Home, the Tony Award-winning musical based on Alison Bechdel's graphic memoir.

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

North Port Library Chess Club

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Cultural Life, Games, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Details:

Want to play chess? Can’t find someone or somewhere to play?  Open to chess players of all ages and abilities. Chess experience is recommended. First & Fourth Tuesda...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Clubs, Cultural Life, Games, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Want to play chess? Can’t find someone or somewhere to play? 

Open to chess players of all ages and abilities. Chess experience is recommended.

First & Fourth Tuesday of every month. 5 - 7 p.m.

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.

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

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

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 ...

Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Life, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries
Required
Seats Remaining: 130
Details:

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.)

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, March 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Career Journeys, Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

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 ex...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Career Journeys, Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Details:

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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Doodle Club

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Come draw with us! In this open hour have fun drawing your own doodle designs.

Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Details:

Come draw with us! In this open hour have fun drawing your own doodle designs.

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.

Stahl's Stolen Stations

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Classroom A/B (both rooms) at Osprey Library and History Center
Program Type:
Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Stahl's Stolen StationsPresented by:Leah Lapszynski, Assistant Manager, Sarasota County History CenterA Florida History Lecture Series Winter 2025 "Unsolved Histories" ProgramProgr...

Required
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: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Details:

Stahl's Stolen Stations

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This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Teen Mario Kart Gaming Tournament

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Games
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Unleash your inner racer as you compete for glory in a fun-filled, bracket-style competition reminiscent of March Madness!Event Highlights:- Bracket-Style Tournament: Similar to NC...

Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Cultural Life, Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Details:

Unleash your inner racer as you compete for glory in a fun-filled, bracket-style competition reminiscent of March Madness!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

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 ...

Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Life, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries
Required
Seats Remaining: 130
Details:

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.)

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.

Trivia at the Library

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Games, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join the fun and test your knowledge! Work together to answer questions from 10 categories. Topics will range from history, music, sports, literature, current events, and more, and...

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, Games, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Details:

Join the fun and test your knowledge! Work together to answer questions from 10 categories. Topics will range from history, music, sports, literature, current events, and more, and the winning team receives a prize! Doors open at 4:15 pm.

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

Let's Get Crafty

Friday, March 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

This program is a unique and sustainable way to explore your creativity and imagination. In this drop-in event, participants are given a variety of leftover materials such as scrap...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Details:

This program is a unique and sustainable way to explore your creativity and imagination.

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, March 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Career Journeys, Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

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 ex...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Career Journeys, Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Details:

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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Doodle Club

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Come draw with us! In this open hour have fun drawing your own doodle designs.

Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Details:

Come draw with us! In this open hour have fun drawing your own doodle designs.

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

Puzzle Time

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Games
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join us for a page or two of your favorite word puzzles! We'll have crosswords, sudoku, word searches, and more. 

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Life, Games
Details:

Join us for a page or two of your favorite word puzzles! We'll have crosswords, sudoku, word searches, and more.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

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 ...

Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Life, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries
Required
Seats Remaining: 150
Details:

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.)

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

Time Sifters Presents: “The Wreck of the Steamboat St. Lucie” Archaeology Lecture

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 5:45pm - 7:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Archaeology, Cultural Life, Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Free Archaeology Lecture presented by the Time Sifters Archaeology Society: March 19, 2025 “The Wreck of the Steamboat St. Lucie” Joshua L. Marano M.A., RPA National Pa...

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Archaeology, Cultural Life, Lectures
Details:

Free Archaeology Lecture presented by the Time Sifters Archaeology Society:

March 19, 2025

“The Wreck of the Steamboat St. Lucie”

Joshua L. Marano M.A., RPA

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.
This event is in the "Families" group.

The Ghosts of the Curse of de Soto

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Classroom A/B (both rooms) at Osprey Library and History Center
Program Type:
Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Details:

The Ghosts of the Curse of de SotoPresented by:Christopher Balzano, writer, researcher, folklorist, and host of the podcast "Tripping on Legends"A Florida History Lecture Series Wi...

Required
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, Families
Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Details:

The Ghosts of the Curse of de Soto

Presented by:

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

Let's Get Crafty

Friday, March 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

This program is a unique and sustainable way to explore your creativity and imagination. In this drop-in event, participants are given a variety of leftover materials such as scrap...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Details:

This program is a unique and sustainable way to explore your creativity and imagination.

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, March 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Career Journeys, Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

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 ex...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Career Journeys, Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Details:

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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Doodle Club

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Come draw with us! In this open hour have fun drawing your own doodle designs.

Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Details:

Come draw with us! In this open hour have fun drawing your own doodle designs.

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

North Port Library Chess Club

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Cultural Life, Games, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Details:

Want to play chess? Can’t find someone or somewhere to play?  Open to chess players of all ages and abilities. Chess experience is recommended. First & Fourth Tuesda...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Clubs, Cultural Life, Games, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Want to play chess? Can’t find someone or somewhere to play? 

Open to chess players of all ages and abilities. Chess experience is recommended.

First & Fourth Tuesday of every month. 5 - 7 p.m.

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, March 31, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Career Journeys, Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

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 ex...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Career Journeys, Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Details:

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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Doodle Club

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Come draw with us! In this open hour have fun drawing your own doodle designs.

Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Details:

Come draw with us! In this open hour have fun drawing your own doodle designs.

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

Into the Woods: Fractured Fairytales and the Magic of Storytelling

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Performances, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Details:

In this interactive class, join The Sarasota Players as they delve into fractured fairytales through the lens of Into the Woods, Stephen Sondheim's beloved musical that reimagines ...

Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Performances, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

In this interactive class, join The Sarasota Players as they delve into fractured fairytales through the lens of Into the Woods, Stephen Sondheim's beloved musical that reimagines classic fairytale characters and stories.