This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Master Gardener Plant Clinic 1:30pm–3:30pm Adults, Seniors Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Master Gardener Plant Clinic 1:30pm–3:30pm Conference Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Green Living : Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them.Get expert advice on your landscaping needs.
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 Jan 29 2026 Thu Cookbook Club | Dinner In One 2:00pm–3:00pm 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 Jan 29 2026 Thu Cookbook Club | Dinner In One 2:00pm–3:00pm 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: Book Discussions, Cooking & Nutrition, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning : Discuss new recipes, share pictures of your own creations, and connect with fellow food (and cookbook) lovers.January Theme: One-Pot WondersJanuary Cookbook: Dinner In One by Melissa Clark
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Palmistry and Soulmates 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults, Seniors Community Room This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Palmistry and Soulmates 2:00pm–3:30pm Community Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lectures : Demonstration of palm reading and how it can help you find your soulmate.
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 Jan 29 2026 Thu Creation Station Craft: Personalize a Tote Bag with the Cricut and the EasyPress (session 2) 2:00pm–4:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room 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 Jan 29 2026 Thu Creation Station Craft: Personalize a Tote Bag with the Cricut and the EasyPress (session 2) 2:00pm–4:00pm Meeting Room Full Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
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 Jan 29 2026 Thu What's on MyPlate! 2:15pm–3:15pm Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Youth Program Room Registration Open Registration Required 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 Jan 29 2026 Thu What's on MyPlate! 2:15pm–3:15pm Youth Program Room Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Cooking & Nutrition, Cultural Life, Healthy Living Registration Required : Join us for a variety of activities and lessons that explain the 5 food groups! Stay till the end for a scavenger hunt.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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Pokémon™ Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Veranda 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 Jan 29 2026 Thu Pokémon™ Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Veranda Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Clubs, Cultural Life, Games : Do you wanna be the very best? Like no one ever was? 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group Jan 29 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 Jan 29 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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Unleashing Imagination: Art Media - Week 3 4:30pm–5:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Unleashing Imagination: Art Media - Week 3 4:30pm–5:30pm Program Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Curious about Cursive 4:30pm–6:00pm All Ages Creation Station Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Curious about Cursive 4:30pm–6:00pm Creation Station Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning Registration Required : Ever wanted to learn how to write in cursive? Ever wanted to improve your cursive handwriting? This is a ten week course to learn and or practice the art of cursive handwriting.
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 Jan 29 2026 Thu Sarasota Playwrights Society - Play reading 5:30pm–7:30pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium 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 Jan 29 2026 Thu Sarasota Playwrights Society - Play reading 5:30pm–7:30pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Cultural Life, Performances : The motto of the Sarasota Area Playwrights Society is "Making Plays Better". Come see the developmental process in action: a new play by a local playwright read by member actors with feedback from theatre professionals and the audience.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 29 2026 Thu LVSSC Course: Citizenship preparation 6:00pm–7:45pm Adults Community Room This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 29 2026 Thu LVSSC Course: Citizenship preparation 6:00pm–7:45pm Community Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lifelong Learning : Citizenship test preparation by the Literacy Volunteers of South Sarasota County.
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 Jan 29 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 Jan 29 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 "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 Jan 30 2026 Fri 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 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 Jan 30 2026 Fri Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am–11:15am Meeting Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Games, Lifelong Learning : 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.
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 Jan 30 2026 Fri Adult Craft Workshop 10:30am–12:30pm 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 Jan 30 2026 Fri Adult Craft Workshop 10:30am–12:30pm 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 Registration Required : Mark your reading spot in style and spell out your creativity by mixing and matching letter tiles to design your Scrabble® bookmark! All supplies provided.Registration required.
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group Jan 30 2026 Fri Toy Time 11:00am–11:30am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years) Youth Program Room This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group Jan 30 2026 Fri Toy Time 11:00am–11:30am Youth Program Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years) Program Type: Storytimes : Play with toys and enjoy being social with friends! 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 Jan 30 2026 Fri Chair Yoga with Didi McKay 11:00am–12:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room Registration Closed 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 Jan 30 2026 Fri Chair Yoga with Didi McKay 11:00am–12:00pm Meeting Room Registration Closed Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living Registration Required : Chair Yoga with Didi McKay!
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 Jan 30 2026 Fri Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 12:00pm–1:00pm Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Meeting Room 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 Jan 30 2026 Fri Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 12:00pm–1:00pm Meeting Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Lifelong Learning : 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.
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 Jan 30 2026 Fri The Industrial Eye: an Art Talk with Eric Hilton 3:00pm–4:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Community Room 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 Jan 30 2026 Fri The Industrial Eye: an Art Talk with Eric Hilton 3:00pm–4:00pm Community Room Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures Registration Required : For over 20 years, Eric traveled around the US and Canada photographing military bases, NASA, shipyards, and more.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Jan 30 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 Jan 30 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Public Utilities: New Help Using the New Portal? 10:00am–3:30pm Adults, Seniors Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Public Utilities: New Help Using the New Portal? 10:00am–3:30pm Conference Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Guitar Groove: A Fun 6-week Beginner Guitar Course, Week 3 10:15am–11:15am Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Guitar Groove: A Fun 6-week Beginner Guitar Course, Week 3 10:15am–11:15am Program Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Career Journeys, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries : Ready to rock? Join us for a fun and family-friendly 6-week guitar class designated for complete beginners! Learn to play some of your favorite songs while making music and memories. 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 "All Ages" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Let's Converse: Meet Sarasota's Superbowl Champion, Richie James! 11:00am–1:30pm Children (5 to 9 years), All Ages Rotunda This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Let's Converse: Meet Sarasota's Superbowl Champion, Richie James! 11:00am–1:30pm Rotunda Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Rotunda Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), All Ages Program Type: Career Journeys, Games, Special Events : Drop in for a chat with Newtown Sarasota native, Richie James, and learn about his journey from Riverview High School to the NY Giants and Kansas City Chiefs, and all the way to Superbowl LVIII!
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 Jan 31 2026 Sat Friends of Selby Library Silent Auction 11:00am–4:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium 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 Jan 31 2026 Sat Friends of Selby Library Silent Auction 11:00am–4:00pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Book Sales, Special Events : Save the date for the Friends of Selby Library Silent Auction! All proceeds go toward library programming including arts and crafts, youth storytime supplies, music performances, and more.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Guitar Groove Level 2: The Next Step Week 3 11:30am–12:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Guitar Groove Level 2: The Next Step Week 3 11:30am–12:30pm Program Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Career Journeys, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries : Already know a few chords? Let's take your guitar skills to the next level! In this fun, family-friendly 6-week class, you'll learn to play your favorite songs, learn more chords and move forward with guitar techniques. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.