Event List

Jazz Fundamentals & Beyond workshop series

Monday, November 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library

Program Type:

Cultural Life, History & Culture, Music in the Libraries, Performances

Age Group:

New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Join the Jazz Club of Sarasota for a monthly jazz jam session that provides an introduction to jazz jamming. Perfect for beginners!

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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, History & Culture, Music in the Libraries, Performances

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Join the Jazz Club of Sarasota for a monthly jazz jam session that provides an introduction to jazz jamming. Perfect for beginners!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Libraries and History Center Closure

All Day

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Sarasota County Libraries and the History Center will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11.We will resume normal hours on Thursday, Nov. 12.

Closing

Branches:

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Description:

Sarasota County Libraries and the History Center will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11.

We will resume normal hours on Thursday, Nov. 12.

Movie Club

Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Juliano Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, America's 250th Celebration, Clubs, Cultural Life, Movies, Special Events

Age Group:

New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Movie Club is every 3rd Tuesday of each month.

Enjoy a movie with a short discussion afterwards about what you liked or disliked about the movie.

There will be popcorn and snacks available.

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Juliano Room

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, America's 250th Celebration, Clubs, Cultural Life, Movies, Special Events

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Movie Club is every 3rd Tuesday of each month.

Enjoy a movie with a short discussion afterwards about what you liked or disliked about the movie.

There will be popcorn and snacks available.

Jazz Jam SRQ

Monday, November 16, 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.

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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.

Monthly Book Club |

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Conference Room at Gulf Gate Library

Program Type:

Book Discussions, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join us to discuss TITLE by AUTHOR.

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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Book Discussions, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning

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Join us to discuss TITLE by AUTHOR.

Karaoke Night

Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries

Age Group:

Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Let your inner star shine at Karaoke Night!
Join us at the North Port Library every fourth Tuesday of the month for a fun-filled evening of music and self-expression.

Tonight’s theme: Country Roads!

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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, Music in the Libraries

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Let your inner star shine at Karaoke Night!
Join us at the North Port Library every fourth Tuesday of the month for a fun-filled evening of music and self-expression.

Tonight’s theme: Country Roads!

Libraries and History Center Closure

All Day 11/26 - 11/27

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library

Sarasota County Libraries and the History Center will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27.We will resume normal hours on Saturday, Nov. 28.

Closing

Branches:

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library

Description:

Sarasota County Libraries and the History Center will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27.

We will resume normal hours on Saturday, Nov. 28.

Movie Club

Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Juliano Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Clubs, Cultural Life, Movies, Special Events

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Movie Club is every 3rd Tuesday of each month.

Enjoy a movie with a short discussion afterwards about what you liked or disliked about the movie.

There will be popcorn and snacks available.

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Juliano Room

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Clubs, Cultural Life, Movies, Special Events

:

Movie Club is every 3rd Tuesday of each month.

Enjoy a movie with a short discussion afterwards about what you liked or disliked about the movie.

There will be popcorn and snacks available.

Jazz Fundamentals & Beyond workshop series

Monday, December 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library

Program Type:

Cultural Life, History & Culture, Music in the Libraries, Performances

Age Group:

New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Join the Jazz Club of Sarasota for a monthly jazz jam session that provides an introduction to jazz jamming. Perfect for beginners!

View Details

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, History & Culture, Music in the Libraries, Performances

:

Join the Jazz Club of Sarasota for a monthly jazz jam session that provides an introduction to jazz jamming. Perfect for beginners!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Free Second Sunday at SAM

Sunday, December 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm

Pop-Up Library

Program Type:

Cultural Life

Age Group:

All Ages

Free for ALL

Sarasota Art Museum

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Offsite Event

Library Branch: Pop-Up Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Cultural Life

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Free for ALL

Sarasota Art Museum

Jazz Jam SRQ

Monday, December 14, 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.

View Details

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

:

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.

Monthly Book Club |

Tuesday, December 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Conference Room at Gulf Gate Library

Program Type:

Book Discussions, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join us to discuss TITLE by AUTHOR.

View Details

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Book Discussions, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning

:

Join us to discuss TITLE by AUTHOR.

Libraries and History Center Closure

All Day 12/24 - 12/25

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library

Sarasota County Libraries and the History Center will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 25.We will resume normal hours on Saturday, Dec. 26.

Closing

Branches:

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library

Description:

Sarasota County Libraries and the History Center will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 25.

We will resume normal hours on Saturday, Dec. 26.

Libraries and History Center Closure

All Day

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library

Sarasota County Libraries and the History Center will be closed on Friday, Dec. 25.We will resume normal hours on Saturday, Dec. 26.

Closing

Branches:

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library

Description:

Sarasota County Libraries and the History Center will be closed on Friday, Dec. 25.

We will resume normal hours on Saturday, Dec. 26.

Sarasota Playwrights Society - Play Reading

Tuesday, January 12, 2027 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library

Program Type:

Cultural Life, Performances

Age Group:

New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

The motto of the Sarasota Area Playwrights Society is "Making Plays Better". Come see the developmental process in action: a new play by a local playwright read by member actors with feedback from theatre professionals and the audience.

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Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Cultural Life, Performances

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The motto of the Sarasota Area Playwrights Society is "Making Plays Better". Come see the developmental process in action: a new play by a local playwright read by member actors with feedback from theatre professionals and the audience.

Short Story Discussion Group

Thursday, January 14, 2027 at 10:15am - 11:15am

Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Book Discussions, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

The Short Story Discussion group meets once a month from January through March and is moderated by Eileen Kohut.

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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Book Discussions, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups

:

The Short Story Discussion group meets once a month from January through March and is moderated by Eileen Kohut.

Libraries and History Center Closure

All Day

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library

Sarasota County Libraries and the History Center will be closed on Monday, Jan. 18.We will resume normal hours on Tuesday, Jan 19.

Closing

Branches:

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library

Description:

Sarasota County Libraries and the History Center will be closed on Monday, Jan. 18.

We will resume normal hours on Tuesday, Jan 19.

Sarasota Playwrights Society - Play Reading

Wednesday, January 27, 2027 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library

Program Type:

Cultural Life, Performances

Age Group:

New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

The motto of the Sarasota Area Playwrights Society is "Making Plays Better". Come see the developmental process in action: a new play by a local playwright read by member actors with feedback from theatre professionals and the audience.

View Details

Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Cultural Life, Performances

:

The motto of the Sarasota Area Playwrights Society is "Making Plays Better". Come see the developmental process in action: a new play by a local playwright read by member actors with feedback from theatre professionals and the audience.

Sarasota Playwrights Society - Play Reading

Tuesday, February 9, 2027 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library

Program Type:

Cultural Life, Performances

Age Group:

New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

The motto of the Sarasota Area Playwrights Society is "Making Plays Better". Come see the developmental process in action: a new play by a local playwright read by member actors with feedback from theatre professionals and the audience.

View Details

Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Cultural Life, Performances

:

The motto of the Sarasota Area Playwrights Society is "Making Plays Better". Come see the developmental process in action: a new play by a local playwright read by member actors with feedback from theatre professionals and the audience.

Libraries and History Center Closure

All Day

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library

Sarasota County Libraries and the History Center will be closed on Monday, Feb. 15.We will resume normal hours on Tuesday, Feb. 16.

Closing

Branches:

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library

Description:

Sarasota County Libraries and the History Center will be closed on Monday, Feb. 15.

We will resume normal hours on Tuesday, Feb. 16.

Short Story Discussion Group

Tuesday, February 16, 2027 at 10:15am - 11:15am

Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Book Discussions, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

The Short Story Discussion group meets once a month from January through March and is moderated by Eileen Kohut.

View Details

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Program Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Book Discussions, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups

:

The Short Story Discussion group meets once a month from January through March and is moderated by Eileen Kohut.

Sarasota Playwrights Society - Play Reading

Wednesday, February 24, 2027 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library

Program Type:

Cultural Life, Performances

Age Group:

New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

The motto of the Sarasota Area Playwrights Society is "Making Plays Better". Come see the developmental process in action: a new play by a local playwright read by member actors with feedback from theatre professionals and the audience.

View Details

Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Cultural Life, Performances

:

The motto of the Sarasota Area Playwrights Society is "Making Plays Better". Come see the developmental process in action: a new play by a local playwright read by member actors with feedback from theatre professionals and the audience.

Sarasota Playwrights Society - Play Reading

Tuesday, March 9, 2027 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library

Program Type:

Cultural Life, Performances

Age Group:

New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

The motto of the Sarasota Area Playwrights Society is "Making Plays Better". Come see the developmental process in action: a new play by a local playwright read by member actors with feedback from theatre professionals and the audience.

View Details

Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Cultural Life, Performances

:

The motto of the Sarasota Area Playwrights Society is "Making Plays Better". Come see the developmental process in action: a new play by a local playwright read by member actors with feedback from theatre professionals and the audience.

Short Story Discussion Group

Thursday, March 11, 2027 at 10:15am - 11:15am

Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Book Discussions, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

The Short Story Discussion group meets once a month from January through March and is moderated by Eileen Kohut.

View Details

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Book Discussions, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups

:

The Short Story Discussion group meets once a month from January through March and is moderated by Eileen Kohut.

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