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Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room B at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Age Group:
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: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, 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

Roaming Readers (Outside Program)

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:30am
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Let's walk and talk about books, those we have read, what we are reading now or even what we want to read!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
:

Let's walk and talk about books, those we have read, what we are reading now or even what we want to read!

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

Storytime - Fun to be Fit with Ms. Adrianne

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

For infants to five years, attending with caregiver. The storytime includes simple stories, nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and crafts. Space is limited. Free tickets are available at the youth desk beginning at 10 a.m.

Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Storytimes
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For infants to five years, attending with caregiver. The storytime includes simple stories, nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and crafts. Space is limited. Free tickets are available at the youth desk beginning at 10 a.m.

This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group

Little Adventures Story Time

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, , Storytimes
Age Group:
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

For ages 2-5. Join us for story time filled with a variety of early literacy activities that include music, stories, movement, crafts and school readiness. 

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, , Storytimes
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For ages 2-5. Join us for story time filled with a variety of early literacy activities that include music, stories, movement, crafts and school readiness. 

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

Musical Motion

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Musical Motion is a FREE bilingual learn & play class that encourages bonding while developing early learning and literacy skills in children.

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
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Musical Motion is a FREE bilingual learn & play class that encourages bonding while developing early learning and literacy skills in children.

Good Samaritan Pharmacy

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Conference Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Purpose of Room Use:

Prescription Assistance for income qualified individuals.

Conference Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Conference Room
Purpose of Room Use

Prescription Assistance for income qualified individuals.

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

Breaking the Rules with One Seed! - Herb Trio

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Green Living, Lectures
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Why grow just one herb when you can grow three? Let's get together and talk about growing and preparing herbs.
 
Join us for One Seed and explore how to grow and use a special edible crop.
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Green Living, Lectures
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Why grow just one herb when you can grow three? Let's get together and talk about growing and preparing herbs.
 
Join us for One Seed and explore how to grow and use a special edible crop.
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

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
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: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type:
:

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.

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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

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room B at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Age Group:
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: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, 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 "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

Book Shop Bingo

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join us for a fun game of Bingo at the library! Book prizes graciously donated by the Friends of the Jacaranda Public Library Book Shop. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
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Join us for a fun game of Bingo at the library! Book prizes graciously donated by the Friends of the Jacaranda Public Library Book Shop. 

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

Creation Station Adult Lab: Book Folding - Trees and Wreaths

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Creation Station at Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

PLEASE NOTE - registration will open 1 day early, on Wednesday 11/26 @ 10am, due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
:

PLEASE NOTE - registration will open 1 day early, on Wednesday 11/26 @ 10am, due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Genealogy Assistance

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Come and get one-on-one genealogy research assistance from expert and experienced volunteers.

Bring your questions!

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
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Come and get one-on-one genealogy research assistance from expert and experienced volunteers.

Bring your questions!

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

Quirky Knitters

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Bring your projects, patterns, and questions to Elsie Quirk Library and join the Quirky Knitters for an afternoon of knitting and crochet.  All skill levels welcome.  Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning
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Bring your projects, patterns, and questions to Elsie Quirk Library and join the Quirky Knitters for an afternoon of knitting and crochet.  All skill levels welcome.  Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!

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

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
,
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: ,
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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.

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

Fierce People: The Calusa Kingdom of Southwest Florida

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

A powerful indigenous kingdom that dominated southwest Florida centuries before the Spanish arrived, the Calusa created a complex and sophisticated society based on fishing and hunting/gathering rather than agriculture.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
:

A powerful indigenous kingdom that dominated southwest Florida centuries before the Spanish arrived, the Calusa created a complex and sophisticated society based on fishing and hunting/gathering rather than agriculture.

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

Advanced Spanish Conversation Group

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room B at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Spanish/En Español
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Spanish Group Conversation.

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Spanish/En Español
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Spanish Group Conversation.

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

Adult Craft: Holiday Soapmaking - session 3

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Make your own glycerin soap with holiday scents and colors!

All supplies are provided, and space is limited.

 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
:

Make your own glycerin soap with holiday scents and colors!

All supplies are provided, and space is limited.

 

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

Arts & Crafts: Christmas Reed Diffuser

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Learning Lab at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Create a moment to add to your holidays.  Make a gift for a friend or share this with your family.  All materials provided.  Nor registration is required.  These programs are popular.  Seating is limited.

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
:

Create a moment to add to your holidays.  Make a gift for a friend or share this with your family.  All materials provided.  Nor registration is required.  These programs are popular.  Seating is limited.

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

IANDS: International Association for Near-Death Experiences - The Latest Research (monthly meeting)

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Author Event, Book Discussions, Clubs, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

As an educational nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, the International Association for Near-Death Studies (IANDS) focuses most of its resources into providing the highest quality information available about NDE-related subjects.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Event, Book Discussions, Clubs, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
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As an educational nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, the International Association for Near-Death Studies (IANDS) focuses most of its resources into providing the highest quality information available about NDE-related subjects.

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

Last Stop Teen Hangout

Thursday, December 11, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group

Read Em and Eat

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Nutrition, Creation Station, Healthy Living
Age Group:
Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)

Read for at least 10 minutes in our "lounge" and enjoy a sweet treat as a reward. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Cooking & Nutrition, Creation Station, Healthy Living
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Read for at least 10 minutes in our "lounge" and enjoy a sweet treat as a reward. 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 "Youth" 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

Holiday Craft Night

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families

Get into the holiday spirit with an afternoon of festive family crafts. Crafts include beaded snowflake ornaments, handprint Christmas trees, and paper plate Santa masks. 

 

 
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
:

Get into the holiday spirit with an afternoon of festive family crafts. Crafts include beaded snowflake ornaments, handprint Christmas trees, and paper plate Santa masks. 

 

 

SHIP (State Housing Initiative Program) Program

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Purpose of Room Use:

Get Help Applying for Affordable Housing Assistance at Your Local Library!The State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program is bringing $2.9 million in funding to expand saf...

Conference Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Conference Room
Purpose of Room Use

Get Help Applying for Affordable Housing Assistance at Your Local Library!

This event is in the "Youth" 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 "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

A Christmas Carol Read-Aloud

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Performances
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

Enjoy live music, carols, cookies, hot cocoa, and be a part of the abridged version of the beloved classic story by Charles Dickens!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
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
Program Type: Cultural Life, Performances
Registration Required
:

Enjoy live music, carols, cookies, hot cocoa, and be a part of the abridged version of the beloved classic story by Charles Dickens!