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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!

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.

Florida Department of Health

Flu Shots & Glucose Screenings

Thursday, December 3, 2026 at 10:15am - 2:00pm
Creation Station at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

The Sarasota Department of Health will be performing various health screenings to improve the health of our Sarasota County residents. This is a complimentary service.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living
Registration Required
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The Sarasota Department of Health will be performing various health screenings to improve the health of our Sarasota County residents. This is a complimentary service.

Popcorn

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.

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
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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.

Open Book

Book Club

Friday, December 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Juliano Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Book Discussions, Clubs, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

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

Newcomers are always welcome. Please inquire about a copy of the book at the Information Desk.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Book Discussions, Clubs, Lifelong Learning
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Join us for the Friday Afternoon Monthly Book Discussion. Every 2nd Friday of the month.

Newcomers are always welcome. Please inquire about a copy of the book at the Information Desk.

Meditating on a Mountain at Sunrise

Meditation and Guided Imagery

Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, 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.

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

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.

Row of books on a pink background.

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.

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.

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.

Row of books on a pink background.

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.

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.

Library Program TBD

Tuesday, March 2, 2027 at 12:15pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living
Row of books on a pink background.

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.

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, May 31.We will resume normal hours on Tuesday, June 1.

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, May 31.

We will resume normal hours on Tuesday, June 1.