This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Mar 16 2026 Mon Teen Writers Club 4:00pm–5:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Veranda Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Mar 16 2026 Mon Teen Writers Club 4:00pm–5:30pm Veranda Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups : If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club! Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work. 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 This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 16 2026 Mon Jazz Fundamentals & Beyond workshop series 5:30pm–7:30pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, 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 "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 16 2026 Mon Jazz Fundamentals & Beyond workshop series 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, Families, All Ages Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Music in the Libraries, Performances : Join the Jazz Club of Sarasota for a monthly jazz jam session that provides an introduction to jazz jamming. Perfect for beginners! 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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Mar 16 2026 Mon Spring Classical Concert: Velvet 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Community 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 This event is in the "Seniors" group Mar 16 2026 Mon Spring Classical Concert: Velvet 6:00pm–7:00pm Community Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Music in the Libraries : Sebastian Stefanovic, viola - "VELVET"
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Quirky Readers Book Club 10:00am–12:00pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Quirky Readers Book Club 10:00am–12:00pm Meeting Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions, Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups : Looking to try something new and maybe make a friend or two? Join the library book club! 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 17 2026 Tue Health in Motion Bus 10:00am–2:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors 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 17 2026 Tue Health in Motion Bus 10:00am–2:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Healthy Living : 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Mar 17 2026 Tue AARP Tax-Aide 10:00am–4:00pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Mar 17 2026 Tue AARP Tax-Aide 10:00am–4:00pm Meeting Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Tax Help : Tax help by appointment.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Forever Fit 10:15am–11:00am Adults, Seniors Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Forever Fit 10:15am–11:00am Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning : Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance. 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 Mar 17 2026 Tue Short Story Discussion Group 10:15am–12:00pm Adults, Seniors Program Room This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Short Story Discussion Group 10:15am–12:00pm Program Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups : The Short Story Discussion group meets once a month from January through March and is moderated by Eileen Kohut. Readings will be from "That Glimpse of Truth: the 100 Finest Short Stories Ever Written" selected and introduced by David Miller.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Cancelled -Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:15am Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Meeting Room- Classroom A This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Cancelled -Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:15am Meeting Room- Classroom A Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Osprey Library Room: Meeting Room- Classroom A Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes : This storytime activity is geared towards children ages three to five. However, other family members may come in to enjoy the story as well.
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 Mar 17 2026 Tue Stories & Fun 10:30am–11:30am Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Meeting Room B 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 Mar 17 2026 Tue Stories & Fun 10:30am–11:30am Meeting Room B Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes : Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, and fun activities. 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 Mar 17 2026 Tue AARP Tax-Aide 10:30am–3:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room 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 17 2026 Tue AARP Tax-Aide 10:30am–3:00pm Meeting Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Tax Help : AARP is providing free tax preparation at the Shannon Staub Library again this year. The tax returns will be prepared by IRS-certified tax counselors.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Words and Wiggles Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Youth Program Room This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Words and Wiggles Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Youth Program Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes : This preschool-aged story time is led by a library staff member. Enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes, and fun activities! 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 17 2026 Tue FOL Tours 11:00am–12:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors 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 17 2026 Tue FOL Tours 11:00am–12:00pm Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Outreach, Volunteer Orientations & Programs Registration Required : Join the Friends of The Venice Library for a tour of our beautiful library. It is guaranteed you will be surprised and impressed with all of the special features we have for all ages.
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 17 2026 Tue Veterans' Benefits Seminar 11:00am–12:15pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Youth Activity 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 Mar 17 2026 Tue Veterans' Benefits Seminar 11:00am–12:15pm Youth Activity Room Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lectures, Lifelong Learning Registration Required : Thank you for your service! Not sure that you are getting all the benefits you are entitled to as a Veteran? Sarasota County
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Genealogy Assistance 11:00am–1:00pm Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Genealogy Assistance 11:00am–1:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Genealogy : Come and get assistance from knowledgeable volunteers.Bring your questions!REGISTER AT INFORMATION DESK AT THE VENICE LIBRARY.
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 17 2026 Tue Monthly Book Club | Mrs. Dalloway 1:00pm–2:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Conference Room 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 17 2026 Tue Monthly Book Club | Mrs. Dalloway 1:00pm–2:00pm Conference Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning : Join us to discuss Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Teen Craft Zone: Macrame Wristlets 1:00pm–2:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen Zone Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Teen Craft Zone: Macrame Wristlets 1:00pm–2:30pm Teen Zone Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Teen Zone Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Registration Required : Learn macrame techniques to create your own macrame wristlets, led by local artist Christine Gilkey!Registration required. For ages 12-18.
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 Mar 17 2026 Tue Pine Needle Basket Weaving Part 1 1:00pm–4:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Creation Station Full Registration Required 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 Mar 17 2026 Tue Pine Needle Basket Weaving Part 1 1:00pm–4:00pm Creation Station Full Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Events Registration Required : Join us for this two-part class to learn the basics of pine needle basket weaving!
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 17 2026 Tue AARP Income Tax Assistance 1:00pm–5:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room A 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 17 2026 Tue AARP Income Tax Assistance 1:00pm–5:00pm Meeting Room A Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Tax Help : --- ADVANCE APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. ---Call (941) 500-9181 to set up your appointment!
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 17 2026 Tue FOL Tours 2:00pm–3:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors 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 17 2026 Tue FOL Tours 2:00pm–3:00pm Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Outreach, Volunteer Orientations & Programs Registration Required : Join the Friends of The Venice Library for a tour of our beautiful library. It is guaranteed you will be surprised and impressed with all of the special features we have for all ages.
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 Mar 17 2026 Tue One Book: The Florida Highwaymen - Old Florida Captured in Oil 2:00pm–3:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Classroom A/B Waitlist Registration Required 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 Mar 17 2026 Tue One Book: The Florida Highwaymen - Old Florida Captured in Oil 2:00pm–3:00pm Classroom A/B Waitlist Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Osprey Library Room: Classroom A/B Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Art Displays & Exhibits, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, One Book Sarasota 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. The Highwaymen: A group of African American artists who earned their living by selling their Florida landscape paintings out of the trunks of their cars in the 1960s.
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 Mar 17 2026 Tue CRAFTernoon: Paint a St. Patrick's Day Gnome w/ Shelly Augsbury 2:00pm–3:30pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Meeting Room B Full 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 Mar 17 2026 Tue CRAFTernoon: Paint a St. Patrick's Day Gnome w/ Shelly Augsbury 2:00pm–3:30pm Meeting Room B Full 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 Registration Required : Join us for a fun painting lesson from local artist Shelly Augsbury. Learn how to paint a gnome for St. Patrick's Day. Don't forget to wear green! Best for ages 7-12. 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 17 2026 Tue Arts & Crafts: Falling to Pieces Mosaic Coasters 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 17 2026 Tue Arts & Crafts: Falling to Pieces Mosaic Coasters 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 : Re-purpose glass to make something useful and beautiful. All materials are provided. No registration is required. These programs are popular. Seating is limited. First Come, first seated.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 17 2026 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 Mar 17 2026 Tue Tech Navigator 2:00pm–4:00pm Group Study Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Group Study Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Technology Instruction, Virtual : 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.