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Teen Movie Afternoon

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Clubs, Movies
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Drop by the teen room and watch this week's requested movie. Add more wishlist movies to our clipboard request page in the teen room!

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Book Discussions, Clubs, Movies
Details:
Drop by the teen room and watch this week's requested movie. Add more wishlist movies to our clipboard request page in the teen room! ...
People talking

Socrates Café: Open Topic Discussions

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at Selby Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Everyone is welcome to the open-topic discussions of the Socrates Cafe. At each meeting participants may suggest topics, and we vote to choose the topic.  Then we have a moder

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Details:
Everyone is welcome to the open-topic discussions of the Socrates Cafe. At each meeting participants may suggest topics, and we vote to choose the topic.  Then we have a moderated discussion, in which everyone may address the topic and the issue...

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

CANCELLED - Book Discussion

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Join us on the first Thursday of the month to discuss our selection. Limited to 20 participants. Register at the Fruitville Reference Desk or call 941 861-2518

Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Details:
Join us on the first Thursday of the month to discuss our selection. Limited to 20 participants. Register at the Fruitville Reference Desk or call 941 861-2518 ...

North Port Library CLOSED

All Day 5/6 - 5/11
North Port Library

North Port Library is CLOSED for maintenance May 6-11.

Closing
Branches:
North Port Library
Description:
North Port Library is CLOSED for maintenance May 6-11. ...

Mystery Lover's Book Club: "What Rose Forgot" (Live)

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Events
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join us for our monthly book club that delves deep into mysteries!  Each month we will explore a different genre within the mystery book category, such as Nordic Noir, Cozy,

Registration Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Details:
Join us for our monthly book club that delves deep into mysteries!  Each month we will explore a different genre within the mystery book category, such as Nordic Noir, Cozy, Thriller, Historical and Private Eye. Read some old favorites and disc...
Popcorn

Teen Movie Afternoon: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Clubs, Movies
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Drop by the teen room and watch this week's requested movie. Add more wishlist movies to our clipboard request page in the teen room!

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Book Discussions, Clubs, Movies
Details:
Drop by the teen room and watch this week's requested movie. Add more wishlist movies to our clipboard request page in the teen room! ...
an open book sits beside a cup of coffee

Off the Shelf Book Club - Venice

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Conference Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Join us for friendly discussion, book recommendations, and insight!  We will be discussing Lion by Saroo Brierley Ask at the front desk for a copy of the book of th

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups
Details:
Join us for friendly discussion, book recommendations, and insight!  We will be discussing Lion by Saroo Brierley Ask at the front desk for a copy of the book of the month or to be placed on hold for it. Titles are subject to change d...
Open book

Book Club

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Juliano Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

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

Cancelled
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Details:
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. ...
The words BOOK CLUB on a black background in the center of a circle of books.

Quirky Readers Book Club

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Looking to try something new and maybe make a friend or two?  Join the library book club!  Today we'll discuss the book: "Black Buck" by Mateo Askaripour Askaripour

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Details:
Looking to try something new and maybe make a friend or two?  Join the library book club!  Today we'll discuss the book: "Black Buck" by Mateo Askaripour Askaripour has created a skillfully written, biting, witty, and absurdist novel ...
Popcorn

Teen Movie Afternoon: Ms. Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Clubs, Movies
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Drop by the teen room and watch this week's requested movie. Add more wishlist movies to our clipboard request page in the teen room!

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Book Discussions, Clubs, Movies
Details:
Drop by the teen room and watch this week's requested movie. Add more wishlist movies to our clipboard request page in the teen room! ...
People talking

Socrates Café: Open Topic Discussions

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at Selby Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Everyone is welcome to the open-topic discussions of the Socrates Cafe. At each meeting participants may suggest topics, and we vote to choose the topic.  Then we have a moder

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Details:
Everyone is welcome to the open-topic discussions of the Socrates Cafe. At each meeting participants may suggest topics, and we vote to choose the topic.  Then we have a moderated discussion, in which everyone may address the topic and the issue...

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Book Club

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join us  as we discuss "Sourdough" by Robin Sloan for our monthly Book Club! Copies of the book will be available through the Sarasota County Libraries catalog https:/

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups
Details:
Join us  as we discuss "Sourdough" by Robin Sloan for our monthly Book Club! Copies of the book will be available through the Sarasota County Libraries catalog https://sarac.scgov.net/   ...
"The Moon and Sixpence" by W. Somerset Maugham

Cirque D'Book

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Conference Room at Selby Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join a lively book club for inspiring conversations! Cirque D' Book meets on the fourth Monday of most months. A different book title is chosen every month to explore. Registration

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups
Details:
Join a lively book club for inspiring conversations! Cirque D' Book meets on the fourth Monday of most months. A different book title is chosen every month to explore. Registration is not required. Come with your book suggestions for months to fol...

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

buttons on a jean surface.

Button Making for Teens

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teen Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Discussions, Movies
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Teens! Join us in the teen room to make some buttons. Choose designs from books, tv shows, and more! 

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussions, Movies
Details:
Teens! Join us in the teen room to make some buttons. Choose designs from books, tv shows, and more!  ...
stacked books

Book Swap with the Shannon Staub Book Club

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Have too many books in your "to be read" pile, or looking for new recommendations to check out? Join us for a book swap, sponsored by the Shannon Staub Book Club. Bring in any b

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions, Lifelong Learning
Details:
Have too many books in your "to be read" pile, or looking for new recommendations to check out? Join us for a book swap, sponsored by the Shannon Staub Book Club. Bring in any books you no longer want to keep, or want to pass along to someone new....
Popcorn

Teen Movie Afternoon: Insurgent

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Clubs, Movies
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Drop by the teen room and watch this week's requested movie. Add more wishlist movies to our clipboard request page in the teen room!

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Book Discussions, Clubs, Movies
Details:
Drop by the teen room and watch this week's requested movie. Add more wishlist movies to our clipboard request page in the teen room! ...
Stack of cookies

Read 'Em and Eat

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Details:

Read for at least 10 minutes in our "lounge" and enjoy a sweet treat as a reward. For ages 6+.

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Book Discussions, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Details:
Read for at least 10 minutes in our "lounge" and enjoy a sweet treat as a reward. For ages 6+. ...
dragon

The Book Dragons

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Clubs, Cultural Life
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Calling all young book lovers! Come join the book dragons, where we dive into the latest and greatest YA novels, classics, and everything in between. This is a space for teens to s

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Book Discussions, Clubs, Cultural Life
Details:
Calling all young book lovers! Come join the book dragons, where we dive into the latest and greatest YA novels, classics, and everything in between. This is a space for teens to share their love for reading, engage in lively discussions, and connect...

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

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 CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

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 CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY ...
Popcorn

Teen Movie Afternoon: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Clubs, Movies
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Drop by the teen room and watch this week's requested movie. Add more wishlist movies to our clipboard request page in the teen room!

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Book Discussions, Clubs, Movies
Details:
Drop by the teen room and watch this week's requested movie. Add more wishlist movies to our clipboard request page in the teen room! ...
A very smart puppy

Read With The Dogs

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Details:

Drop in during this one-hour session to meet certified pet therapy dogs from Suncoast Humane Society and their parents. Children are encouraged to read to the dogs to build communi

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Book Discussions, Lifelong Learning
Details:
Drop in during this one-hour session to meet certified pet therapy dogs from Suncoast Humane Society and their parents. Children are encouraged to read to the dogs to build communication and literacy skills in a fun, pressure-free way, but all are we...
Popcorn

Teen Movie Afternoon

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Clubs, Movies
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Drop by the teen room and watch this week's requested movie. Add more wishlist movies to our clipboard request page in the teen room!

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Book Discussions, Clubs, Movies
Details:
Drop by the teen room and watch this week's requested movie. Add more wishlist movies to our clipboard request page in the teen room! ...
People talking

Socrates Café: Open Topic Discussions

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at Selby Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Everyone is welcome to the open-topic discussions of the Socrates Cafe. At each meeting participants may suggest topics, and we vote to choose the topic.  Then we have a moder

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Details:
Everyone is welcome to the open-topic discussions of the Socrates Cafe. At each meeting participants may suggest topics, and we vote to choose the topic.  Then we have a moderated discussion, in which everyone may address the topic and the issue...

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

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SRQCon 2024

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Author Event, Book Discussions, Creation Station, Games, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Movies, Outreach, Performances, Special Events
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

Save the date for Selby Public Library's annual pop culture convention returning on June 8!  Selby Library's annual pop culture convention, SRQCon, returns again on Saturda

Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Author Event, Book Discussions, Creation Station, Games, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Movies, Outreach, Performances, Special Events
Details:
Save the date for Selby Public Library's annual pop culture convention returning on June 8!  Selby Library's annual pop culture convention, SRQCon, returns again on Saturday, June 8th! This all-ages event will feature panels, demonstrations,&...