This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. 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. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr-May 2025 Galactic Escape: Alien Adventure in the Library All Day 4/19 - 5/3 Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. 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. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr-May 2025 Galactic Escape: Alien Adventure in the Library All Day 4/19 - 5/3 Library Branch: North Port Library Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Creation Station, Remake Learning Days, Special Events, Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning Details: Join us at the library for an exciting and immersive experience as we embark on a thrilling alien escape game. 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 "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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 24 2025 Thu Remake Learning: Science Club 3:30pm - 4:30pm Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Adults, Families, All Ages Meeting Room 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 24 2025 Thu Remake Learning: Science Club 3:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Adults, Families, All Ages Program Type: Clubs, Creation Station, Remake Learning Days, Lifelong Learning Details: Calling all young scientists! Grow your scientific knowledge and dazzle with some cool hands-on science experiments with the help of Miss Jenny and the other librarians at Fruitville.
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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. 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. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 26 2025 Sat Folk Tales and Fables, Interactive Storytelling 11:00am - 12:30pm Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), 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 Classroom A/B (both rooms) Registration Open Registration Required 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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. 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. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 26 2025 Sat Folk Tales and Fables, Interactive Storytelling 11:00am - 12:30pm Classroom A/B (both rooms) Registration Open Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center Room: Classroom A/B (both rooms) Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), 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: Music in the Libraries, Performances, Remake Learning Days, Storytimes, Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Details: Join storyteller Debra Weller on a fun and Interactive storytelling presentation with guitar accompaniment. Debra brings fables and folktales to life in an engaging way and will put a smile on your face.
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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 28 2025 Mon Monday Game Nights: Fruitville Game Jam 3:30pm - 5:30pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Families, All Ages Meeting Room 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 28 2025 Mon Monday Game Nights: Fruitville Game Jam 3:30pm - 5:30pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Families, All Ages Program Type: Games Details: Join us for a monthly rotation of family-oriented game show games, including Jeopardy, trivia, bingo, etc. All ages are welcome. The program runs from 3:30-5:30 p.m. on the 4th Monday of the month except holidays.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 29 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. Apr 29 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 "All Ages" group. Apr 29 2025 Tue Meet the Pups! 4:00pm - 5:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 29 2025 Tue Meet the Pups! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Selby Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Details: Meet therapy dogs and their owners. Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets! 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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 29 2025 Tue Creation Station Open House 6:00pm - 7:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Creation Station This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 29 2025 Tue Creation Station Open House 6:00pm - 7:00pm Creation Station Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Creation Station Details: Drop by the Creation Station to learn about some of the different equipment we have available! Equipment demo only.
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. 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. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed Art with the Ringling Museum 4:30pm - 5:30pm Youth, Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Youth Activity Room Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. 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. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed Art with the Ringling Museum 4:30pm - 5:30pm Youth Activity Room Registration Open Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Youth, Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Special Events, Lifelong Learning Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed Remake Learning: The Price is Right - Family Edition 6:30pm - 7:30pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families, All Ages Meeting Room AB This event is in the "Youth" 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed Remake Learning: The Price is Right - Family Edition 6:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room AB Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families, All Ages Program Type: Games, Remake Learning Days, Special Events Details: Come on down! Are you ready for some fun? Families are invited to be a contestant in this recreation of the classic game show "The Price is Right"!
This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 1 2025 Thu Pop-Up Stop: Old Miakka Schoolhouse Potluck 5:30pm - 7:00pm All Ages Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 1 2025 Thu Pop-Up Stop: Old Miakka Schoolhouse Potluck 5:30pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Pop-Up Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Outreach Details: On the first Thursday of each month, the Old Miakka Schoolhouse hosts a community potluck dinner. Never to disappoint, the Pop-Up brings a dish of new reads and library services!
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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. 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. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 3 2025 Sat Pieces of our Hearts Mural 11:00am - 12:30pm Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), 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 Classroom A/B (both rooms) Registration Open Registration Required 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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. 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. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 3 2025 Sat Pieces of our Hearts Mural 11:00am - 12:30pm Classroom A/B (both rooms) Registration Open Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center Room: Classroom A/B (both rooms) Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), 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: Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Remake Learning Days, Cultural Life Registration Required Details: Families come together to make a work of art together! Each participant will create a piece of a large mosaic heart using mixed media. We are each unique and we come together to make something extrao
This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 6 2025 Tue Pop-Up Stop: Longboat Key 10:00am - 11:30am All Ages Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 6 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. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 6 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. May 6 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 "All Ages" group. May 6 2025 Tue Meet the Pups! 4:00pm - 5:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 6 2025 Tue Meet the Pups! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Selby Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Details: Meet therapy dogs and their owners. Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets! Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
May 7 2025 Wed Libraries and History Center Closure All Day Closing May 7 2025 Wed Closing Libraries and History Center Closure 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 Description: Libraries and History Center ClosureWe will resume normal hours on Thursday, May 8.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 10 2025 Sat Pop-Up Stop: The Bay Park 10:00am - 12:00pm All Ages Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 10 2025 Sat Pop-Up Stop: The Bay Park 10:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Pop-Up Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Outreach, Storytimes Details: The Pop-Up will be at The Bay Park in Sarasota with books for all ages and storytimes for children at 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 11 2025 Sun SAM Free Second Sunday 11:00am - 4:00pm All Ages Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 11 2025 Sun SAM Free Second Sunday 11:00am - 4:00pm Library Branch: Pop-Up Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, Outreach, Special Events Details: Every Second Sunday the Sarasota Art Museum offers a free, community day where visitors can not only see exhibits but also participate in family friendly art classes! Come see the libraries at our information table and grab a craft to work on!
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. 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. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 12 2025 Mon New catalog patron demo: Vega searching 12:00pm - 1:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages Conference Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. 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. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 12 2025 Mon New catalog patron demo: Vega searching 12:00pm - 1:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction Details: Stop by to learn about our new library catalog, see a demonstration by a librarian, and ask any questions you might have about the new features we offer!
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. 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. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 12 2025 Mon New catalog patron demo: Vega searching 1:00pm - 2:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages Conference Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. 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. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 12 2025 Mon New catalog patron demo: Vega searching 1:00pm - 2:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction Details: Stop by to learn about our new library catalog, see a demonstration by a librarian, and ask any questions you might have about the new features we offer!
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 13 2025 Tue Health in Motion 12:00pm - 4:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 13 2025 Tue Health in Motion 12:00pm - 4:00pm Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Details: The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, Health in Motion staff will be on-site to provide no-cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellness.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 13 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. May 13 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 "All Ages" group. May 13 2025 Tue Meet the Pups! 4:00pm - 5:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 13 2025 Tue Meet the Pups! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Selby Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Details: Meet therapy dogs and their owners. Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets! 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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. 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. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 14 2025 Wed New catalog patron demo: Vega searching 1:00pm - 2:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages Community Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. 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. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 14 2025 Wed New catalog patron demo: Vega searching 1:00pm - 2:00pm Community Room Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction Details: Stop by to learn about our new library catalog, see a demonstration by a librarian, and ask any questions you might have about the new features we offer!
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. 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. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 14 2025 Wed New catalog patron demo: Vega searching 2:00pm - 3:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages Community Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. 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. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 14 2025 Wed New catalog patron demo: Vega searching 2:00pm - 3:00pm Community Room Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction Details: Stop by to learn about our new library catalog, see a demonstration by a librarian, and ask any questions you might have about the new features we offer!
