Feb 17 2025 Mon LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY All Day Closing Feb 17 2025 Mon Closing LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY All Day 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
Feb 18 - 20 2025 AARP Tax-Aide: Tues - Th 2pm - 5pm; Sat 11am - 2pm All Day 2/18 - 2/20 Group Study 2 Feb 18 - 20 2025 AARP Tax-Aide: Tues - Th 2pm - 5pm; Sat 11am - 2pm All Day 2/18 - 2/20 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Selby Library Room: Group Study 2 Purpose of Room Use AARP Tax-Aide.Assistance at this location is first come-first serve.For more information:https://www.sarasotaaarptaxaide.com/home/selby-library
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Pop-Up Stop: Longboat Key 10:00am - 11:30am All Ages Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Pop-Up Stop: Longboat Key 10:00am - 11:30am Library Branch: Pop-Up Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Outreach, Storytimes Details: On the first and third Tuesday of each month, the Pop-Up will be at the Town Center Green of Longboat Key with books for all ages and a Storytime for children at 10:30 AM. Swing by to sign up for a library card and read a book with us!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue CANCELLED What’s It Worth: Appraisal 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults Meeting Room Cancelled Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Cancelled CANCELLED What’s It Worth: Appraisal 10:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, History & Culture, *Lifelong Learning* Details: CANCELLED as of 1/21/2025
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Creation Station - Open Sewing Lab 10:00am - 12:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults Conference Room This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Creation Station - Open Sewing Lab 10:00am - 12:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, *Lifelong Learning* Details: Use 1 of 5 Brother sewing machines on Your Own Project. Must Know How to Sew. Machines Available on first come first serve basis.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Feb 18 - 28 2025 Teen Take & Make: Felt Pom-Pom Ice Cream Keychains 02/18/2025 @ 10:00am - 02/28/2025 @ 5:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Feb 18 - 28 2025 Teen Take & Make: Felt Pom-Pom Ice Cream Keychains 02/18/2025 @ 10:00am - 02/28/2025 @ 5:00pm Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: 🍦✨ Create Your Own Felt Pom Pom Ice Cream Key Chains! ✨🍦
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Forty Carrots Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:15am Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Veranda Room This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Forty Carrots Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:15am Veranda Room 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: Games, Special Events 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. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event.
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:15am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Meeting Room II This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:15am Meeting Room II Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: *Lifelong Learning*, Storytimes Details: 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 Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue It's Library Time! 10:15am - 11:15am Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue It's Library Time! 10:15am - 11:15am Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Storytimes Details: What time is it? It's library time! Join us in the youth area for stories, songs and rhymes, fun activities, and a craft. Best for ages 0-5, but the whole family is welcome!
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Chair Yoga 10:30am - 11:30am New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Community Room Registration Open Registration This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Chair Yoga 10:30am - 11:30am Community Room Registration Open Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, *Cultural Life*, *Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning* Registration Required Seats Remaining: 5 Details: Join Mrs. Bee from Bumble Bee Yoga for a 1-hour yoga session to help build strength and stability. No materials or experience required.Registration Required.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Quirky Readers Book Club 10:30am - 11:30am Adults, Seniors Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Quirky Readers Book Club 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Puzzle Time 10:30am - 12:00pm Adults, Seniors Story Time Room This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Puzzle Time 10:30am - 12:00pm Story Time Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: *Cultural Life*, Games Details: Join us for a page or two of your favorite word puzzles! We'll have crosswords, sudoku, word searches, and more.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Genealogy Assistance 11:00am - 1:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Genealogy Assistance 11:00am - 1:00pm Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy Details: Get expert and experienced genealogy research assistance.Bring your questions
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Health in Motion 11:00am - 3:00pm Adults, Seniors Cancelled This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Cancelled Health in Motion 11:00am - 3:00pm Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: *Healthy Living* Details: Stop by the Health in Motion Bus to talk to a Nurse with the Florida Health Department with any questions you might have! No appointment required. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Too Cool Tuesdays: Stretch-n-Grow 11:15am - 11:45am Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Too Cool Tuesdays: Stretch-n-Grow 11:15am - 11:45am Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: *Healthy Living* Details: Join a fun exercise class with a coach from Stretch and Grow of Sarasota. Recommended for ages 3-6; all ages welcome in the room as needed. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Forty Carrots Partners in Play 12:00pm - 1:00pm Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Veranda Room This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Forty Carrots Partners in Play 12:00pm - 1:00pm Veranda Room 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: Games, Special Events 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. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event.
Feb 18 2025 Tue Art in the Afternoon 1:15pm - 4:30pm Community Room Feb 18 2025 Tue Art in the Afternoon 1:15pm - 4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Purpose of Room Use A performance combining music, storytelling and art. Free and open to the public.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue A History of Manasota Key 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults Meeting Room Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue A History of Manasota Key 2:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: *Cultural Life*, History & Culture, Lectures Registration Required Seats Remaining: 2 Details: Manasota Key is more than just a beautiful barrier island—it has a fascinating history as well! Join Dr.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Tech Navigator 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults, Seniors, All Ages Group Study Room This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Tech Navigator 2:00pm - 4:00pm Group Study Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Group Study Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: *Lifelong Learning*, Technology Instruction, Virtual Details: 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.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Teen Movie Afternoon 2:30pm - 4:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen Room This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Teen Movie Afternoon 2:30pm - 4:00pm Teen Room Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: 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!
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Teen Room 2:30pm - 4:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Teen Room 2:30pm - 4:30pm Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games, *Lifelong Learning*, Movies Details: Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Harriet Beecher Stowe: Yankee Abolitionist, and Florida Promoter 3:00pm - 4:00pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room AB This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Harriet Beecher Stowe: Yankee Abolitionist, and Florida Promoter 3:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room AB Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lectures, *Lifelong Learning* Details: The world knows Harriet Beecher Stowe as the internationally famous author of Uncle Tom’s Cabin. What is not so well known is that Mrs.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Last Stop Teen Hangout 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen Room This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Last Stop Teen Hangout 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games Details: LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games.
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Read with the Dogs 3:30pm - 4:30pm Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Youth Activity Room This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Read with the Dogs 3:30pm - 4:30pm Youth Activity Room Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Program Type: *Lifelong Learning*, Special Events, Storytimes Details: Calling all families with readers! Our dog friends from the Suncoast Humane Society are returning to the Jacaranda Library, and they want you to read to them!