Upcoming Events

Spanish Group Conversation.

Spanish Moss in Florida: A Social and Economic History

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Sweet nothings on canvas...what a better way to enjoy this month of love.  All materials provided.  No registration is required.  These programs are popular.  Seating is limited.  First Come, first seated.

Selby Library dates of Tax Preparation: February 2nd - April 15th. Located on the 2nd floor.

Days and Hours of Operation: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays - 2-5pm. Saturdays 11am-2pm.

The Secrets of the Underground Railroad…revealed!

The Underground Railroad was a network of safe houses that led enslaved people in the south escape to freedom in the north.

As an educational nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, the International Association for Near-Death Studies (IANDS) focuses most of its resources into providing the highest quality information available about NDE-related subjects.

When life gives you lemons, make some art! Learn how to make lemon prints on fabric, and then use the juice to add an acidic pop of color to a watercolor painting. Recommended for ages 9 to adult. 

Read for at least 10 minutes in our "lounge" and enjoy a sweet treat as a reward. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Join us for an afternoon of STEM fun! Explore electricity and make a circuit using glitter glue, salt, LED lights, and batteries.  Best for ages 5-12, under 7 best with adult supervision.

Children and families are invited to come craft a beeswax candle with bee expert Maria McIntyre of Juniper Moon Apiary. 

Kids can build and decorate gingerbread houses with valentines candy. How sweet!

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!

Citizenship test preparation by the Literacy Volunteers of South Sarasota County. 

Visit the Pop Up library at the Wellen Park Night Market!  The market takes place on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 6-9pm in Downtown Wellen Park. 

Join presenter Adrianne Pezzella for a special music and movement program especially for children and their caregivers to attend together. Enjoy quality time together singing, dancing, getting some exercise, and having fun!

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.

Stop by to create personalized handmade cards for family, friends, or someone special! All supplies provided.

For adults. No registration required.

Discover an enthusiasm for shells and the local environment with the Englewood Shell Club. Shells from the Club's collection will be on display as members share an overview of local shells and best conservation practices on the beach.

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.

Learn about the magic of palmistry and soulmates with Master Palmist Myrna Lou Goldbaum!

Join us in wrapping up Lemon Bay Fest with a double movie feature and light refreshments. These films highlight the importance of preserving Florida’s unique past, showcasing the lives of those who embody its "Florida Cracker" heritage.

India is often called a land of paradoxes—“Whatever you can rightly say about India, the opposite is also true.” It’s a sensory tapestry: vibrant, chaotic, and deeply moving.

Join us for the Friday Afternoon Monthly Book Discussion. Every 2nd Friday of the month.

Newcomers are always welcome. This month we will be discussing: The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd.