Event List

Spanish Moss in Florida: A Social and Economic History

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The Secrets of the Underground Railroad…revealed!

The Underground Railroad was a network of safe houses that led enslaved people in the south escape to freedom in the north.

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.

When life gives you lemons, make some art! Learn how to make lemon prints on fabric, and then use the juice to add an acidic pop of color to a watercolor painting. Recommended for ages 9 to adult. 

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

Join us for an afternoon of STEM fun! Explore electricity and make a circuit using glitter glue, salt, LED lights, and batteries.  Best for ages 5-12, under 7 best with adult supervision.

Children and families are invited to come craft a beeswax candle with bee expert Maria McIntyre of Juniper Moon Apiary. 

Join us for an unforgettable art class that uses hands-on techniques alongside art history, while fostering self-expression, innovation and creativity. Try out a variety of art styles across six sessions!

Citizenship test preparation by the Literacy Volunteers of South Sarasota County. 

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.

Discover an enthusiasm for shells and the local environment with the Englewood Shell Club. Shells from the Club's collection will be on display as members share an overview of local shells and best conservation practices on the beach.

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.

Join us in wrapping up Lemon Bay Fest with a double movie feature and light refreshments. These films highlight the importance of preserving Florida’s unique past, showcasing the lives of those who embody its "Florida Cracker" heritage.

India is often called a land of paradoxes—“Whatever you can rightly say about India, the opposite is also true.” It’s a sensory tapestry: vibrant, chaotic, and deeply moving.

Join us for the Friday Afternoon Monthly Book Discussion. Every 2nd Friday of the month.

Newcomers are always welcome. This month we will be discussing: The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd. 

Take a slash at a chilling Valentine’s Day murder mystery! Solve puzzles to escape a killer’s lair in the library and uncover their identity. Join us for an
after-hours celebration of teamwork, scares, and fun!

Ready to rock? Join us for a fun and family-friendly 6-week guitar class designated for complete beginners! Learn to play some of your favorite songs while making music and memories. 

Already know a few chords? Let's take your guitar skills to the next level! In this fun, family-friendly 6-week class, you'll learn to play your favorite songs, learn more chords and move forward with guitar techniques.

Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. 

Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance.

Enjoy this free storytime program from The Ringling that connects art with early literacy. At this program, we read together, make art, and learn about an object in the museum. Best for ages 0-5. Space is limited.

Join us to discuss Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad

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.

Join us on the third Tuesday of every month for a new art project! 

In this hands-on art program, our young artists will be given an assortment of craft supplies to let their imaginations and creativity run wild!