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 Art Club for Kids Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am Meeting Room- Classroom A at Osprey Library and History Center Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years) Every third Saturday of the month, this program will focus on a famous artist. Children will learn about famous artists and their methods and create their own masterpieces based on the style of that artist. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required 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 Feb 21 2026 Sat Art Club for Kids 10:15am–11:15am Meeting Room- Classroom A Waitlist Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center Room: Meeting Room- Classroom A Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning Registration Required : Every third Saturday of the month, this program will focus on a famous artist. Children will learn about famous artists and their methods and create their own masterpieces based on the style of that artist.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Guitar Groove: A Fun 6-week Beginner Guitar Course, Week 6 Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Career Journeys, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) 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. View Details This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Guitar Groove: A Fun 6-week Beginner Guitar Course, Week 6 10:15am–11:15am Program Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Career Journeys, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries : 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. 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 "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 Beginner Origami Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm Creation Station at North Port Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Join Teresa as she teaches the art of origami. She likes to create items to decorate a home or to give away as a gift. She brings in her own extra work as examples and sometimes to give away. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required 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 Feb 21 2026 Sat Beginner Origami 10:30am–12:30pm Creation Station Waitlist Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Registration Required : Join Teresa as she teaches the art of origami. She likes to create items to decorate a home or to give away as a gift. She brings in her own extra work as examples and sometimes to give away.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Guitar Groove Level 2: The Next Step Week 6 Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Career Journeys, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) 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. View Details This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Guitar Groove Level 2: The Next Step Week 6 11:30am–12:30pm Meeting Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Career Journeys, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries : 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. 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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Shannon Staub Book Club: "The Second Mrs. Astor" Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Conference Room at Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Book Discussions, Lifelong Learning Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors This month we will be reading and discussing "The Second Mrs. Astor" by Shana Abé. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required 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 Feb 23 2026 Mon Shannon Staub Book Club: "The Second Mrs. Astor" 6:00pm–7:00pm Conference Room Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions, Lifelong Learning Registration Required : This month we will be reading and discussing "The Second Mrs. Astor" by Shana Abé.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Forever Fit Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults, Seniors Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 24 2026 Tue Forever Fit 10:15am–11:00am Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning : Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance. 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Quirky Mahjong Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:15am - 12:15pm Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults, Seniors Whether you're an experienced play or a newcomer to this tile-based game of luck and strategy, we welcome you to join this friendly group! Please bring your National Mahjong League card if you have one. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 24 2026 Tue Quirky Mahjong 10:15am–12:15pm Meeting Room Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning Registration Required : Whether you're an experienced play or a newcomer to this tile-based game of luck and strategy, we welcome you to join this friendly group! Please bring your National Mahjong League card if you have one.
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 Stories & Fun Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room B at Gulf Gate Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, and fun activities. Best for ages 0-5, but the whole family is welcome! View Details 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 Feb 24 2026 Tue Stories & Fun 10:30am–11:30am Meeting Room B Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Lifelong Learning : Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, and fun activities. Best for ages 0-5, but the whole family is welcome!
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 Floral Design 101 Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Learning Lab at Gulf Gate Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults Come learn how to do floral design at Gulf Gate Library. This class is designed for novices. Please note that this class is capped at 12 participants. Please pick up your line-up tickets at the Reference Desk. First come, fist served. View Details 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 Feb 24 2026 Tue Floral Design 101 2:00pm–4:00pm Learning Lab Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Learning Lab Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning : Come learn how to do floral design at Gulf Gate Library. This class is designed for novices. Please note that this class is capped at 12 participants. Please pick up your line-up tickets at the Reference Desk. First come, fist served.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group Focus on Creativity: Creative Dramatics - Week 5 Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Career Journeys, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years) "For every action there is a reaction" isn't just a saying in this class! Learn how to react confidently to whatever life throws at you on and off the stage! View Details This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group Feb 24 2026 Tue Focus on Creativity: Creative Dramatics - Week 5 4:30pm–5:30pm Meeting Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Career Journeys, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning : "For every action there is a reaction" isn't just a saying in this class! Learn how to react confidently to whatever life throws at you on and off the stage! 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 "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 Cheryl Coleman: Bold Black Pioneers Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Embark on a journey of discovery! Join Cheryl Coleman and travel alongside the thousands who ventured north during the Great Migration. Along the way, catch a glimpse of the brilliant innovators who reshaped music and literature. View Details 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 Feb 24 2026 Tue Cheryl Coleman: Bold Black Pioneers 6:00pm–7:00pm Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning : Embark on a journey of discovery! Join Cheryl Coleman and travel alongside the thousands who ventured north during the Great Migration. Along the way, catch a glimpse of the brilliant innovators who reshaped music and literature.
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 Arts & Crafts Storytime Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am Storytime Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years) Join Miss Taylor for Arts & Crafts Storytime! Featuring a special craft each month this storytime fosters creativity, engages learnings, and creates special bonds between children and their caretakers. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required 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 Feb 25 2026 Wed Arts & Crafts Storytime 10:15am–11:00am Storytime Room Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes Registration Required : Join Miss Taylor for Arts & Crafts Storytime! Featuring a special craft each month this storytime fosters creativity, engages learnings, and creates special bonds between children and their caretakers.
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 Forty Carrots: Partners in Play Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Games, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Youth, 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 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 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 Feb 25 2026 Wed Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am–11:15am Meeting Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Games, Lifelong Learning : 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.
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 Forty Carrots: Partners in Play Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am Meeting Room B at Gulf Gate Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning Age Group: Youth, 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... View Details 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 Feb 25 2026 Wed Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am–11:15am Meeting Room B Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Lifelong Learning 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 "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 Busy Little Hands Activity Hour Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Games, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and their families can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room. View Details 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 Feb 25 2026 Wed Busy Little Hands Activity Hour 10:30am–11:30am Story Time Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Games, Lifelong Learning : Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and their families can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room.
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 Forty Carrots: Partners in Play Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Games, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Youth, 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 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 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 Feb 25 2026 Wed Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 12:00pm–1:00pm Meeting Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Games, Lifelong Learning : 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.
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 Forty Carrots: Partners in Play Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Meeting Room B at Gulf Gate Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning Age Group: Youth, 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... View Details 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 Feb 25 2026 Wed Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 12:00pm–1:00pm Meeting Room B Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Lifelong Learning 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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group In-Person Writer's Circle Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Conference Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors The in-person Betty J. Johnson Library writing group is for anyone seeking dedicated time to work on new or continuing writing projects. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required 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 Feb 25 2026 Wed In-Person Writer's Circle 1:00pm–2:00pm Conference Room Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning Registration Required : The in-person Betty J. Johnson Library writing group is for anyone seeking dedicated time to work on new or continuing writing projects. 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Adult programming | Beyond Downton Abbey: Gilded Age Society in New York & London Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room A at Gulf Gate Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults, Seniors Join Marilyn Carminio for a captivating lecture that journeys through three dazzling decades of high society—beginning in 1870s New York and culminating in the elegance of Edwardian London. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 25 2026 Wed Adult programming | Beyond Downton Abbey: Gilded Age Society in New York & London 2:00pm–3:00pm Meeting Room A Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning : Join Marilyn Carminio for a captivating lecture that journeys through three dazzling decades of high society—beginning in 1870s New York and culminating in the elegance of Edwardian London.
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 This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group Lego Explorers Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Unleash your inner architect with LEGO® and DUPLO® building! Come over and let's paint the town brick red with our creative construction skills. View Details 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 This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group Feb 25 2026 Wed Lego Explorers 3:45pm–4:45pm Meeting Room II Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Creation Station, Lifelong Learning : Unleash your inner architect with LEGO® and DUPLO® building! Come over and let's paint the town brick red with our creative construction skills. 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 Read with the Dogs Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room B at Gulf Gate Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning Age Group: Youth Children are invited for a special opportunity to share a story with a furry friend! Take advantage of this no-pressure, judgment-free zone to practice reading with a certified therapy dog. Space is limited. First come, first seated. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Feb 25 2026 Wed Read with the Dogs 4:00pm–5:00pm Meeting Room B Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Youth Program Type: Lifelong Learning : Children are invited for a special opportunity to share a story with a furry friend! Take advantage of this no-pressure, judgment-free zone to practice reading with a certified therapy dog. Space is limited. First come, first seated.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Beginning Yoga for Teens Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Unwind and get fit with this beginner-friendly guided yoga class for teens and tweens! Join us for an hour-long lesson and learn basic yoga and breathing exercises that can be used in your everyday life. Registration required. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Feb 25 2026 Wed Beginning Yoga for Teens 4:30pm–5:30pm Meeting Room Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Registration Required : Unwind and get fit with this beginner-friendly guided yoga class for teens and tweens! Join us for an hour-long lesson and learn basic yoga and breathing exercises that can be used in your everyday life. Registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Forever Fit Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults, Seniors Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 26 2026 Thu Forever Fit 10:15am–11:00am Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning : Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance. 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 "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, February 26, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am Meeting Room B at Gulf Gate Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning Age Group: Youth, 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... View Details 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 Feb 26 2026 Thu Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am–11:15am Meeting Room B Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Lifelong Learning 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.