Event List

Quit Smoking Now

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Creation Station at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Discussion Groups, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

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

The Multi-session program meets weekly for 4 weeks and will provide you with the valuable tools you need to help you quit tobacco.

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Creation Station

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

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Discussion Groups, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning

Details:

The Multi-session program meets weekly for 4 weeks and will provide you with the valuable tools you need to help you quit tobacco.

Teen Writing Group

Friday, November 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room at Fruitville Library

Program Type:

Career Journeys, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Teens (13 to 18 years)

Unleash your creativity in a supportive space!

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Library Branch: Fruitville Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Career Journeys, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Unleash your creativity in a supportive space!

SAM Free Second Sunday

Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm

Pop-Up Library

Program Type:

Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, Outreach, Special Events

Age Group:

All Ages

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!

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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, November 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:30pm

Group Study Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Program Type:

Healthy Living

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

A representative from All Faiths Food Bank will be available to help with your SNAP application.

Appointments are preferred but not required.

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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.

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 and History Center, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library

Libraries and History Center ClosureWe will resume normal hours on Wednesday, 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 and History Center, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library

Description:

Libraries and History Center Closure

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

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, November 12, 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

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.

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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.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, November 12, 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

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.

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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.

Quit Smoking Now

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Creation Station at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Discussion Groups, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

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

The Multi-session program meets weekly for 4 weeks and will provide you with the valuable tools you need to help you quit tobacco.

View Details

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Creation Station

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

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Discussion Groups, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning

Details:

The Multi-session program meets weekly for 4 weeks and will provide you with the valuable tools you need to help you quit tobacco.

SNAP Application Assistance

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:30pm

Group Study Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Program Type:

Healthy Living

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

A representative from All Faiths Food Bank will be available to help with your SNAP application.

Appointments are preferred but not required.

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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 and Guided Imagery

Monday, November 17, 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

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

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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, Healthy Living

Details:

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

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, November 19, 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

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.

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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.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, November 19, 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

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.

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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.

Quit Smoking Now

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Creation Station at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Discussion Groups, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

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

The Multi-session program meets weekly for 4 weeks and will provide you with the valuable tools you need to help you quit tobacco.

View Details

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Creation Station

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

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Discussion Groups, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning

Details:

The Multi-session program meets weekly for 4 weeks and will provide you with the valuable tools you need to help you quit tobacco.

Teen Writing Group

Friday, November 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room at Fruitville Library

Program Type:

Career Journeys, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Teens (13 to 18 years)

Unleash your creativity in a supportive space!

View Details

Library Branch: Fruitville Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Career Journeys, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Unleash your creativity in a supportive space!

SNAP Application Assistance

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:30pm

Group Study Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Program Type:

Healthy Living

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

A representative from All Faiths Food Bank will be available to help with your SNAP application.

Appointments are preferred but not required.

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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.

Quit Smoking Now

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Creation Station at North Port Library

Program Type:

Discussion Groups, Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

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

The Multi-session program meets weekly for 4 weeks and will provide you with the valuable tools you need to help you quit tobacco.

View Details

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Creation Station

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

Program Type: Discussion Groups, Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning

Details:

The Multi-session program meets weekly for 4 weeks and will provide you with the valuable tools you need to help you quit tobacco.

Libraries and History Center Closure

All Day 11/27 - 11/28

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

Libraries and History Center ClosureThursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28.We will resume normal hours on Saturday, Nov. 29.

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 and History Center, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library

Description:

Libraries and History Center Closure

Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28.

We will resume normal hours on Saturday, Nov. 29.

SNAP Application Assistance

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:30pm

Group Study Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Program Type:

Healthy Living

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

A representative from All Faiths Food Bank will be available to help with your SNAP application.

Appointments are preferred but not required.

View Details

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, December 1, 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

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

View Details

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.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, December 3, 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

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.

View Details

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.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, December 3, 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

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.

View Details

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.

Teen Writing Group

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room at Fruitville Library

Program Type:

Career Journeys, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Teens (13 to 18 years)

Unleash your creativity in a supportive space!

View Details

Library Branch: Fruitville Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Career Journeys, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Unleash your creativity in a supportive space!

SNAP Application Assistance

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:30pm

Group Study Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Program Type:

Healthy Living

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

A representative from All Faiths Food Bank will be available to help with your SNAP application.

Appointments are preferred but not required.

View Details

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.

Health in Motion

Tuesday, December 9, 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

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.

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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.

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