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 Feb 26 2026 Thu CRAFTernoon: Make Your Own Kaleidoscope 4:00pm–5:00pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Meeting Room B 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 Feb 26 2026 Thu CRAFTernoon: Make Your Own Kaleidoscope 4:00pm–5:00pm Meeting Room B Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning : Who doesn't love a good CRAFTernoon? Join us each month for a fun craft. All you need to bring is your creativity! This month, make your own kaleidoscope! Best for ages 5 to 12, under 7 may need adult assistance.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group Feb 26 2026 Thu Sketchbook Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years) Teen Center This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group Feb 26 2026 Thu Sketchbook Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Teen Center Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Teen Center Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning : Enjoy an open workshop for upcoming artists interested in 2D art and drawing. There will be a brief warm up and lesson for approximately 15 minutes, followed by open drawing time to work on a portfolio or simply draw for fun! 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 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 26 2026 Thu LEGO® Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Story Time 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 26 2026 Thu LEGO® Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Story Time Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Games LEGO Club Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.
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 27 2026 Fri Book Folding Class 10:30am–12:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults Learning Lab 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 27 2026 Fri Book Folding Class 10:30am–12:00pm Learning Lab Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Learning Lab Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning : Book Folding Class. Learn how to fold books into beautiful designs. All materials will be provided. Please note that the class is capped at 12 persons. Please pick up your line-up tickets at the Reference Desk. First come, first served.
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 27 2026 Fri Adult Craft Workshop 10:30am–12:30pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room II Full Registration Required 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 27 2026 Fri Adult Craft Workshop 10:30am–12:30pm Meeting Room II Full Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Registration Required : Fold, craft, and fall in love with a charming, book-folded vase. Learn how repurpose old books with a creative and sustainable craft.Registration 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 "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 Feb 27 2026 Fri One Book: Drawing with Dean - Intro to Creativity Session 4 1:00pm–3:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Creation Station Waitlist Registration Required 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 Feb 27 2026 Fri One Book: Drawing with Dean - Intro to Creativity Session 4 1:00pm–3:00pm Creation Station Waitlist Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, One Book Sarasota, Special Events Registration Required : One Book Sarasota This event is offered as part of the One Book Sarasota programming. Read the Book, Join the Discussion, Share the Story. Learn more at SarasotaCountyLibraries.org/OneBook. Learn how to draw the basics with professional methods. Building off of different skills and approaches, each class builds off of each other while still being approachable and unique!
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Feb 27 2026 Fri Last Stop Teen Hangout 3:30pm–5:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen Room This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Feb 27 2026 Fri Last Stop Teen Hangout 3:30pm–5:00pm Teen Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games : 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. 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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 28 2026 Sat Intermediate Origami 10:30am–12:30pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Creation Station Registration Open Registration Required 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 28 2026 Sat Intermediate Origami 10:30am–12:30pm Creation Station Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Registration Required : Join Teresa as she teaches even more difficult origami than she does in her beginner class.She likes to create items to decorate a home or to give away as a gift. She brings in her own extra work as examples and sometimes to give away.
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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Feb 28 2026 Sat Kid's Origami Workshop 3:00pm–3:45pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Veranda Room Registration Open 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Feb 28 2026 Sat Kid's Origami Workshop 3:00pm–3:45pm Veranda Room Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Creation Station Registration Required : Join Melina and learn how to make your own paper creation! Instructions and supplies provided, just bring your imagination!
This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 2 2026 Mon Adult Coloring Group 10:30am–12:00pm Adults Meeting Room B This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 2 2026 Mon Adult Coloring Group 10:30am–12:00pm Meeting Room B Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts : Join us for Adult Coloring Group the first and third Monday of every month! All materials provided.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Mar 2 2026 Mon Last Stop Teen Hangout 3:30pm–5:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen Room This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Mar 2 2026 Mon Last Stop Teen Hangout 3:30pm–5:00pm Teen Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games : 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. 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 Mar 2 2026 Mon Doodle Club 4:30pm–5:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Mar 2 2026 Mon Doodle Club 4:30pm–5:30pm Teen Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts : Come draw with us! During this open hour, you can have fun drawing your own doodle designs.
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 Mar 3 2026 Tue 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 Mar 3 2026 Tue Open Sewing Lab 10:00am–12:00pm Conference Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 : 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 "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group Mar 3 2026 Tue Tinker Tuesday 4:00pm–5:00pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Families Meeting Room II This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group Mar 3 2026 Tue Tinker Tuesday 4:00pm–5:00pm Meeting Room II Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station : A different project every week!Recommended for ages 6 and up. 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 Mar 3 2026 Tue Anime Club 4:00pm–5:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen Center This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Mar 3 2026 Tue Anime Club 4:00pm–5:30pm Teen Center Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Teen Center Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Movies : Join us in the teen center to watch anime, discuss our favorite characters, and enjoy a small craft or art activity!This is recommended for tweens and teens, ages 9-18. 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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Mar 3 2026 Tue Adult Craft After Dark 5:30pm–7:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room II Registration Open Registration Required 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 Mar 3 2026 Tue Adult Craft After Dark 5:30pm–7:00pm Meeting Room II Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Registration Required : Fold, craft, and fall in love with a charming, book-folded vase. Learn how repurpose old books with a creative and sustainable craft.Registration 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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Mar 4 2026 Wed Creation Station: Experienced Sewing Lab 10:30am–12:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Creation Station Registration Open Registration Required 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 Mar 4 2026 Wed Creation Station: Experienced Sewing Lab 10:30am–12:00pm Creation Station Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 sewing machine experience. 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 Mar 4 2026 Wed Homeschoolers: Wednesday Meetup 1:30pm–2:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Mar 4 2026 Wed Homeschoolers: Wednesday Meetup 1:30pm–2:30pm Teen Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station : Homeschool Meetup
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 Mar 4 2026 Wed Spring Embroidered Card 2:00pm–4:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Learning Lab 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 Mar 4 2026 Wed Spring Embroidered Card 2:00pm–4:00pm Learning Lab Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Learning Lab Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning : Want to share a special moment with a special someone? Here's your chance.... No registration is required. These programs are popular. Seating is limited. First Come, first seated.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 4 2026 Wed Ukrainian Pysanka (Easter Egg) Demo and Lecture 3:00pm–4:30pm All Ages Teen Center This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 4 2026 Wed Ukrainian Pysanka (Easter Egg) Demo and Lecture 3:00pm–4:30pm Teen Center Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Teen Center Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Lectures : Join Bohdana Puzyk from the Ukrainian National Women's League for a demonstration of the traditional Ukrainian art of egg dying. 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 "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group Mar 4 2026 Wed One Book: The Ringling Inspires 3:45pm–4:45pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Program Room Registration Open Registration Required 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 Mar 4 2026 Wed One Book: The Ringling Inspires 3:45pm–4:45pm Program Room Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning, One Book Sarasota Registration Required : The Ringling brings the museum experience directly to afterschool programs, libraries, and community organizations, exploring works of art from various collections including European Art, Asian Art, Circus, Contemporary, and Photography.
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 Mar 4 2026 Wed Knit and Stitch 5:30pm–7:30pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Rotunda 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 Mar 4 2026 Wed Knit and Stitch 5:30pm–7:30pm Rotunda Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Rotunda Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts : Join other fiber arts enthusiasts on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Selby Rotunda. Bring your crochet, spinning, knitting, or any needle work you enjoy. Note: there is two hour parking.
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 "Families" group Mar 4 2026 Wed LEGO® Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families 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 "Families" group Mar 4 2026 Wed LEGO® Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Games : Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO® bricks, you provide the imagination.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Mar 5 2026 Thu Yak and Yarn 10:00am–11:30am Adults, Seniors Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Mar 5 2026 Thu Yak and Yarn 10:00am–11:30am Conference Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups : Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.