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Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Group Study Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Technology Instruction, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person or distance appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Technology Instruction, Virtual
:

Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person or distance appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.

Sewing

Creation Station: Experienced Sewing Lab

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Creation Station at Selby Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Do you need access to a sewing machine for practice? Or do you need help with a sewing or mending project? This is an open lab for adults with basic sewing machine experience. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
:

Do you need access to a sewing machine for practice? Or do you need help with a sewing or mending project? This is an open lab for adults with basic sewing machine experience. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Resume Building Workshop

Resume Building Workshop

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Career Journeys, Job Search Assistance, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join SHRM workplace professionals for an interactive Resume Building workshop!

Registration Open
Registration Required
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: Career Journeys, Job Search Assistance, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
:

Join SHRM workplace professionals for an interactive Resume Building workshop!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Tablet and Laptop

Tech Navigator

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
North Port Library
Program Type:
, , Technology Instruction
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: , , Technology Instruction
:

Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.

Creation Station

Creation Station Adult Lab: Papercrafting - cards and scrapbooking

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Creation Station at Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Use a variety of paper and collage materials to make scrapbook pages, greeting cards, and more. Bring your old tickets, receipts, and greeting cards to incorporate them into art.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
:

Use a variety of paper and collage materials to make scrapbook pages, greeting cards, and more. Bring your old tickets, receipts, and greeting cards to incorporate them into art.

Resume Building Workshop

Resume Building Workshop

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Career Journeys, Job Search Assistance, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Join SHRM workplace professionals for an interactive Resume Building workshop!
 
  • Learn the Do's and Don'ts of effective resume writing.
  • Practice with hands-on assistance to help kick-start or r
Registration Open
Registration Required
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: Career Journeys, Job Search Assistance, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
:
Join SHRM workplace professionals for an interactive Resume Building workshop!
 
  • Learn the Do's and Don'ts of effective resume writing.
  • Practice with hands-on assistance to help kick-start or r

Disclaimer(s)

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

Public Utilities: Need Help using the New Portal?

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:30pm
Conference Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Need help paying your utilities bill? Sarasota County Public Utilities has set up local opportunities for in-person assistance with the recent transition to our new customer billing system.

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
:

Need help paying your utilities bill? Sarasota County Public Utilities has set up local opportunities for in-person assistance with the recent transition to our new customer billing system.

Coding Club

Coding Club

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Center at Selby Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Games, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Meet other coders in the Teen Center 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.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Games, Technology Instruction
:

Meet other coders in the Teen Center 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.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Tech Navigator

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Group Study Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Technology Instruction, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person or distance appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Technology Instruction, Virtual
:

Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person or distance appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.

Sewing

Creation Station: Experienced Sewing Lab

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Creation Station at Selby Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Do you need access to a sewing machine for practice? Or do you need help with a sewing or mending project? This is an open lab for adults with basic sewing machine experience. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
:

Do you need access to a sewing machine for practice? Or do you need help with a sewing or mending project? This is an open lab for adults with basic sewing machine experience. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Creation Station Craft: Personalize a Tote Bag with the Cricut and the EasyPress (session 1)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Each monthly session explores a different piece of Creation Station equipment. 

This month we will use the Cricut and the EasyPress to personalize a tote bag! Limited to 8 participants, and all supplies provided.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
:

Each monthly session explores a different piece of Creation Station equipment. 

This month we will use the Cricut and the EasyPress to personalize a tote bag! Limited to 8 participants, and all supplies provided.

Tablet and Laptop

Tech Navigator

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
North Port Library
Program Type:
, , Technology Instruction
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: , , Technology Instruction
:

Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.

Creation Station

Creation Station Adult Lab: Beaded Jewelry

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Creation Station at Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Make a pair of beaded earrings or upcycle a piece of jewelry you own. Bring your own beads or use ours.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
:

Make a pair of beaded earrings or upcycle a piece of jewelry you own. Bring your own beads or use ours.

Creation Station Craft: Personalize a Tote Bag with the Cricut and the EasyPress (session 2)

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Each monthly session explores a different piece of Creation Station equipment. 

This month we will use the Cricut and the EasyPress to personalize a tote bag! Limited to 8 participants, and all supplies provided.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
:

Each monthly session explores a different piece of Creation Station equipment. 

This month we will use the Cricut and the EasyPress to personalize a tote bag! Limited to 8 participants, and all supplies provided.

Public Utilities: New Help Using the New Portal?

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:30pm
Conference Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Need help paying your utilities bill? Sarasota County Public Utilities has set up local opportunities for in-person assistance with the recent transition to our new customer billing system.

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
:

Need help paying your utilities bill? Sarasota County Public Utilities has set up local opportunities for in-person assistance with the recent transition to our new customer billing system.

Coding Club

Coding Club

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Center at Selby Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Games, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Meet other coders in the Teen Center 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.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Games, Technology Instruction
:

Meet other coders in the Teen Center 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.

Disclaimer(s)

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

A tablet rests on a laptop.

Tech Basics: Internet Skills

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Do you feel overwhelmed every time you need to use the internet to search for information, accomplish daily tasks, or connect with others?

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
:

Do you feel overwhelmed every time you need to use the internet to search for information, accomplish daily tasks, or connect with others?

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Tech Navigator

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Group Study Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Technology Instruction, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person or distance appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Technology Instruction, Virtual
:

Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person or distance appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.

Tablet and Laptop

Tech Navigator

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
North Port Library
Program Type:
, , Technology Instruction
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: , , Technology Instruction
:

Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.

card

Creation Station Adult Lab: DIY Cricut Cards

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Learn how to design, personalize, and assemble beautiful cards using our Cricut cutting machine and various materials.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
:

Learn how to design, personalize, and assemble beautiful cards using our Cricut cutting machine and various materials.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Coding Club

Coding Club

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Center at Selby Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Games, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Meet other coders in the Teen Center 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.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Games, Technology Instruction
:

Meet other coders in the Teen Center 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.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Tech Navigator logo

Tech Navigator

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Group Study Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Technology Instruction, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person or distance appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Technology Instruction, Virtual
:

Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person or distance appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.

Tablet and Laptop

Tech Navigator

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
North Port Library
Program Type:
, , Technology Instruction
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: , , Technology Instruction
:

Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.

Creation Station

Creation Station Adult Lab: Valentine's Paper Roses

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Creation Station at Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join us in making paper roses for Valentine's Day!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
:

Join us in making paper roses for Valentine's Day!