Event List

Crystal Bowl Sound Bath

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Healthy Living, Music in the Libraries

Age Group:

Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Everything in our universe is information and energy vibrating at specific frequencies. Music is a powerful tool to guide consciousness into higher realms and induce healing.

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Healthy Living, Music in the Libraries

Registration Required

Details:

Everything in our universe is information and energy vibrating at specific frequencies. Music is a powerful tool to guide consciousness into higher realms and induce healing.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, December 10, 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.

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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 10, 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.

SAM Free Second Sunday

Sunday, December 14, 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, December 15, 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, December 15, 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.

Teen Writing Group

Friday, December 19, 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!

SNAP Application Assistance

Monday, December 22, 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 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 and History Center, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library

Libraries and History Center ClosureWednesday, Dec. 24 - Thursday, Dec. 25We will resume normal hours on Friday, 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 and History Center, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library

Description:

Libraries and History Center Closure

Wednesday, Dec. 24 - Thursday, Dec. 25

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

Tools to Quit Smoking

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Creation Station at North Port Library

Program Type:

Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Through Tobacco Free Florida’s Quit Your Way Program, Gulfcoast South AHEC (GSAHEC) offers free Group Quit sessions to tobacco users free of charge.

Cancelled

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Cancelled

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning

Details:

Through Tobacco Free Florida’s Quit Your Way Program, Gulfcoast South AHEC (GSAHEC) offers free Group Quit sessions to tobacco users free of charge.

SNAP Application Assistance

Monday, December 29, 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 Friday, Jan. 2.

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 Friday, Jan. 2.

Teen Writing Group

Friday, January 2, 2026 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!

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 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, January 7, 2026 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.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 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, January 14, 2026 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.

Teen Writing Group

Friday, January 16, 2026 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!

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 Tuesday, Jan. 20.

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 Tuesday, Jan. 20.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 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, January 21, 2026 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.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 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, January 28, 2026 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.

Tools to Quit Smoking

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Creation Station at North Port Library

Program Type:

Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Through Tobacco Free Florida’s Quit Your Way Program, Gulfcoast South AHEC (GSAHEC) offers free Group Quit sessions to tobacco users free of charge.

View Details

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living

Details:

Through Tobacco Free Florida’s Quit Your Way Program, Gulfcoast South AHEC (GSAHEC) offers free Group Quit sessions to tobacco users free of charge.

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