Event List

The Plant Clinic meets in the library lobby. Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified? Homeowners can r

Children will role-play the key responsibilities of a veterinarian and perform a whisker-to-tail exam on their newly adopted plush cat.  These future veterinarians will learn

The Audience is amazed when the Mad Scientist defies gravity in this energetic and spectacular event. Children are enthralled by a genie in a bottle, soda geysers foam fountains an

Participants will learn that the sun is an energy source in the form of heat  and light. They will directly observe an example of how the heat can be captured and used  f

Join professional artist Judy Levine to explore printmaking with leaves. Then head to the Glowforge laser cutter area to have your design engraved on a wooden coaster or pendant.

Join Teresa as she teaches even more difficult origami than she does in her beginner class. She likes to create items to decorate a home or to give away as a gift. She brings in

Help us create a miniature golf course throughout the library using our Creation Station tools, cardboard and other recyclable materials. Have fun decorating and creating obstacles

Please join us to explore the art of Ikebana in this day-long exhibition sponsored by the Sarasota Chapter of Ikebana International. There are many schools of Ikebana, and 5 of the

Artist Melissa Hoseman will be demonstrating the watercolor technique that will help you to create a watercolor sunset. All materials will be provided.

This club is for music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who like music as well. Anni Szantosi will teach and jam with participants.

This course is an advanced Little Doctor School for middle and high school students.  Participants will learn about the human heart, skin, blood, digestion, disease, surgery t

Meet other coders and work on your coding project. Share with others and troubleshoot as a team. Led by Levi Szantosi whose top picks are Python, Scratch, and Unreal Engine.

Join us to enjoy music produced by local band 'The Garbage-Men'. The band encourages recycling and makes their own instruments from garbage and recycled materials. The band plays r

Using thrifted and ordinary materials, make these objects for cosplay or everyday wear: hats, capes, swords, tunics, arm and leg guards, animal ears and antennae, tails and MORE! G

Join Melina and learn how to make your own paper creation! Instructions and supplies provided, just bring your imagination! 

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educator

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups. Meet our Friendly Parenting Educators and discover how

Join us for storytime! Stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts for little ones with their special grownup.

Fun To Be Fit Kids is a music and movement program for children and their caregivers to attend together. Classes are designed for children and their caregiver(s) to send quality ti

Join us for songs, rhymes, play, and of course great stories! Engage kids in visual literacy, language development, and social skills in a fun class presented by our Youth Services

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educator