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POP STOP - Big Truck Day

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 9:30am - 1:30pm
Pop-Up Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, Outreach, Remake Learning Days, Special Events
Age Group:
Families, All Ages

Join the POP UP as you Pull the levers, honk the horns and explore over 50 trucks at the 30th Annual Big Truck Day at CoolToday Park!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Pop-Up Library
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Life, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, Outreach, Remake Learning Days, Special Events
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Join the POP UP as you Pull the levers, honk the horns and explore over 50 trucks at the 30th Annual Big Truck Day at CoolToday Park!

POP UP Library

POP STOP - Healthy Kids Day Sarasota YMCA

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Pop-Up Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Outreach, Remake Learning Days, Special Events
Age Group:
Youth, Families, All Ages

Join the POP UP for Healthy Kids Day, a FREE annual event that promotes health and wellness activities for children, such as summer camp, youth sports, swim lessons, etc., as well as provides a fun-filled day of family activities for the

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Pop-Up Library
Age Group: Youth, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Healthy Living, Outreach, Remake Learning Days, Special Events
:

Join the POP UP for Healthy Kids Day, a FREE annual event that promotes health and wellness activities for children, such as summer camp, youth sports, swim lessons, etc., as well as provides a fun-filled day of family activities for the

POP UP Library

City of Venice Public Safety Day

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Pop-Up Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, Outreach, Special Events
Age Group:
Youth, Families, All Ages

Join the POP UP as the City of Venice presents its 5th Fire and Police Public Safety Day event.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Pop-Up Library
Age Group: Youth, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, Outreach, Special Events
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Join the POP UP as the City of Venice presents its 5th Fire and Police Public Safety Day event.

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Forever Fit

Tuesday, April 21, 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.

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.

A Brain in workout attire stretching.

Brain Health 101

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

This neuroscience-research based workshop dispels outdated myths about the brain and brain function, specifically through the foundational concept of neuroplasticity.  This workshop describes new and exciting brain activation alternatives to

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
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This neuroscience-research based workshop dispels outdated myths about the brain and brain function, specifically through the foundational concept of neuroplasticity.  This workshop describes new and exciting brain activation alternatives to

A made up creature using craft supplies

EQ Craft Crew: Mythical Mayhem

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years)

Join us on the third Tuesday of every month for a new art project! 

In this hands-on art program, our young artists will be given an assortment of craft supplies to create their own mythical creatures!

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
:

Join us on the third Tuesday of every month for a new art project! 

In this hands-on art program, our young artists will be given an assortment of craft supplies to create their own mythical creatures!

A group of tweens stand on a stage holding scripts.

Focus on Creativity: Creative Dramatics - Week 5

Tuesday, April 21, 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!

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.

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Fun to be Fit: littles

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Special Events
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Get ready for a music and movement adventure with Ms. Adrianne! In our Fun To Be Fit Kids “littles” classes (ages 1–5), you’ll enjoy a new theme every month with fresh songs, dances, and stories.

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Healthy Living, Special Events
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Get ready for a music and movement adventure with Ms. Adrianne! In our Fun To Be Fit Kids “littles” classes (ages 1–5), you’ll enjoy a new theme every month with fresh songs, dances, and stories.

Florida Health Department

Health in Motion: Sarasota Health Department

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 2:00pm
Rotunda at Selby Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living
Age Group:
Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

The Health in Motion Bus offers free and low-cost public health services. A registered nurse is available at all visits. Individuals who need follow-up medical care are referred to a primary health care provider. No appointment needed.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Rotunda
Age Group: Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living
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The Health in Motion Bus offers free and low-cost public health services. A registered nurse is available at all visits. Individuals who need follow-up medical care are referred to a primary health care provider. No appointment needed.

wildflowers

RMLD Earth Day Celebration- Pollinator Friendly Container Garden

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Classroom A/B at Osprey Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Green Living, Healthy Living, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Happy Earth Day!

Library Branch: Osprey Library
Room: Classroom A/B
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Green Living, Healthy Living, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
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Happy Earth Day!

Flyer for Veterans Benefits event on April 22, 2026

Attention Veterans: Your Service Matters and So Do Your Benefits!

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Job Search Assistance, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

As the Sarasota County Veteran’s Services Outreach Officer,  Aretha Gipson will provide an overview of VA benefits available to veterans and their families.

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Healthy Living, Job Search Assistance, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
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As the Sarasota County Veteran’s Services Outreach Officer,  Aretha Gipson will provide an overview of VA benefits available to veterans and their families.

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A Matter of Balance #1

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to help people learn practical strategies to manage falls and increase physical activity levels. 

Participants will learn:

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lectures
Registration Required
:

A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to help people learn practical strategies to manage falls and increase physical activity levels. 

Participants will learn:

QUIT TOBACCO WITH GROUP QUIT

Tools to Quit Smoking

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, 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.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Healthy Living
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Through Tobacco Free Florida’s Quit Your Way Program, Gulfcoast South AHEC (GSAHEC) offers free Group Quit sessions to tobacco users free of charge.

7 Individuals doing yoga

Beginning Yoga for Teens

Wednesday, April 22, 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
Registration Required
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.

Group of individuals in exercise outfits

Forever Fit

Thursday, April 23, 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.

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.

Colored pencils in a circle with a sharpener on top.

Unleashing Imagination: Art Media Week 5

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Career Journeys, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Join us for an unforgettable art class that uses hands-on techniques alongside art history, while fostering self-expression, innovation and creativity. Try out a variety of art styles across six sessions!

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Career Journeys, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
:

Join us for an unforgettable art class that uses hands-on techniques alongside art history, while fostering self-expression, innovation and creativity. Try out a variety of art styles across six sessions!

Disclaimer(s)

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

watercolor and paintbrush

Watercolor Meditation

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Healthy Living
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join us for an open-ended, mindful painting session set to relaxing music. Wear your painting clothes and come with all your creativity! We will start with a meditation exercise and then paint whatever subject you like.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Healthy Living
Registration Required
:

Join us for an open-ended, mindful painting session set to relaxing music. Wear your painting clothes and come with all your creativity! We will start with a meditation exercise and then paint whatever subject you like.

children participating in an activity

Remake Learning: Fun to be Fit Kids

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Remake Learning Days, Special Events
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Fun To Be Fit Kids:

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...

This event is one of the many programs happening throughout Sarasota County for the Remake Learning Days Festival. Support for this program has been provided by the Patterson Foundation. 

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Healthy Living, Remake Learning Days, Special Events
:

Fun To Be Fit Kids

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 time together singing, dancing, getting some exercise and having fun!

This event is one of the many programs happening throughout Sarasota County for the Remake Learning Days Festival. Support for this program has been provided by the Patterson Foundation. 

Remake Learning: Book Bites

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Remake Learning Days, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Remake Learning:

This event is one of the many programs happening throughout Sarasota County for the Remake Learning Days Festival. Support for this program has been provided by the Patterson Found...

Join us for a fun, hands-on family storytime at the Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library featuring one of our

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Healthy Living, Remake Learning Days, Storytimes
:

Remake Learning

This event is one of the many programs happening throughout Sarasota County for the Remake Learning Days Festival. Support for this program has been provided by the Patterson Foundation. 

Join us for a fun, hands-on family storytime at the Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library featuring one of our

Image of Big Red Bus.

OneBlood Blood Drive

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults

OneBlood bus will be in the Venice Library parking lot taking blood donations. 

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults
Program Type: Healthy Living
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OneBlood bus will be in the Venice Library parking lot taking blood donations. 

Group of individuals in exercise outfits

Forever Fit

Tuesday, April 28, 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.

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.

A group of individuals sitting in a circle with five dogs in the middle.

Read With The Dogs

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rotunda at Selby Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living
Age Group:
All Ages
Read with the Dogs:

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. The dogs love the attention and th...

Meet therapy dogs and their owners, and enjoy the benefits of socializing and reading. 

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Rotunda
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Healthy Living
:

Read with the Dogs

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. The dogs love the attention and the kids love the interactions.

Meet therapy dogs and their owners, and enjoy the benefits of socializing and reading. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

A group of tweens stand on a stage holding scripts.

Focus on Creativity: Creative Dramatics - Week 6

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Program 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!

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program 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.

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A Matter of Balance #2

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to help people learn practical strategies to manage falls and increase physical activity levels. 

Participants will learn:

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lectures
:

A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to help people learn practical strategies to manage falls and increase physical activity levels. 

Participants will learn: