This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 21 2026 Thu 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 May 21 2026 Thu 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.
May 25 2026 Mon Libraries and History Center Closure All Day Closing May 25 2026 Mon 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, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library Description: Libraries and History Center ClosureWe will resume normal hours on Tuesday, May 26.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 26 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 May 26 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 "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group May 26 2026 Tue Fun to be Fit: BIGS 4:00pm–5:00pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Community Room Upcoming 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 May 26 2026 Tue Fun to be Fit: BIGS 4:00pm–5:00pm Community Room Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Healthy Living, Special Events Registration Required : Join Ms. Adrianne in her Fun To Be Fit Kids "BIGS" class. Experience an action-packed class filled with obstacle courses, fitness games, and team-building challenges designed to boost your athletic skills while having lots of fun.
This event is in the "All Ages" group May 26 2026 Tue Read With The Dogs 4:00pm–5:00pm All Ages Rotunda This event is in the "All Ages" group May 26 2026 Tue Read With The Dogs 4:00pm–5:00pm Rotunda Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Rotunda Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Healthy Living : Read with the Dogs Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. The dogs love the attention and the kids love the interactions. Meet therapy dogs and their owners, and enjoy the benefits of socializing and reading. 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 May 27 2026 Wed A Matter of Balance #6 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 27 2026 Wed A Matter of Balance #6 2:00pm–4:00pm Meeting Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lectures : A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to help people learn practical strategies to manage falls and increase physical activity levels. Participants will learn:
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 28 2026 Thu 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 May 28 2026 Thu 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 Jun 3 2026 Wed A Matter of Balance #7 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jun 3 2026 Wed A Matter of Balance #7 2:00pm–4:00pm Meeting Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lectures : A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to help people learn practical strategies to manage falls and increase physical activity levels. Participants will learn:
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 Jun 4 2026 Thu Blood Pressure & BMI Screenings 10:30am–2:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Creation Station 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 Jun 4 2026 Thu Blood Pressure & BMI Screenings 10:30am–2:00pm Creation Station Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living : The Sarasota Department of Health will be performing various health screenings to improve the health of our Sarasota County residents. This is a complimentary service. They will be set up in the Creation Station for their sessions.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jun 4 2026 Thu Chair Yoga with Manching 11:00am–12:00pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room A This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jun 4 2026 Thu Chair Yoga with Manching 11:00am–12:00pm Meeting Room A Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living : Come join us in this exciting Chair Yoga practice to explore gentle yoga poses with the support of a chair. This class is perfect for anyone who’s new to yoga, living with limited mobility, or coming back from injury.
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 Jun 8 2026 Mon The Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet 2:00pm–3:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Classroom A/B Upcoming 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 Jun 8 2026 Mon The Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet 2:00pm–3:30pm Classroom A/B Upcoming 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: Cooking & Nutrition, Green Living, Healthy Living, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026) Registration Required : Join Jordan Sage Colbert, MPH, RDN in discovering the benefits of a plant - based diet.
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 Jun 9 2026 Tue Nutrition Cooking Class 12:00pm–1:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Dr. Edward James II Meeting 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 Jun 9 2026 Tue Nutrition Cooking Class 12:00pm–1:00pm Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Cooking & Nutrition, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026) Registration Required : Learn how to make balanced, tasty, and nourishing meals get simple strategies for eating healthy, participate in fun activities!Registration required as space is limited. 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 Jun 9 2026 Tue Crystal Bowl Sound Bath 4:00pm–5:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Veranda 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 Jun 9 2026 Tue Crystal Bowl Sound Bath 4:00pm–5:00pm Veranda Room Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Healthy Living, Music in the Libraries Registration Required : Everything in our universe is information and energy vibrating at specific frequencies. Music is a powerful tool to guide consciousness into higher realms and induce healing.
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 Jun 10 2026 Wed Health in Motion 11:00am–3:00pm 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 Jun 10 2026 Wed Health in Motion 11:00am–3:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Healthy Living : 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 Jun 10 2026 Wed A Matter of Balance #8 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jun 10 2026 Wed A Matter of Balance #8 2:00pm–4:00pm Meeting Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lectures : A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to help people learn practical strategies to manage falls and increase physical activity levels. Participants will learn:
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 Jun 15 2026 Mon One- Pot Vegetarian Meals with Chef Warren 2:00pm–3:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Classroom A/B Upcoming 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 Jun 15 2026 Mon One- Pot Vegetarian Meals with Chef Warren 2:00pm–3:30pm Classroom A/B Upcoming 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, Cooking & Nutrition, Green Living, Healthy Living, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026) Registration Required : Learn how to make healthy, filling and delicious one-pot meals for two or two hundred. Whether stews, ragouts, or hearty soups, these recipe basics will provide you with dozens of options for every season.
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 Jun 15 2026 Mon Souper Homesteading 6:00pm–7:30pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting 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 Jun 15 2026 Mon Souper Homesteading 6:00pm–7:30pm Meeting Room Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Cooking & Nutrition, Healthy Living, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026) Registration Required : Summer Learning This event is one of this year's Summer Learning programs. Check out all of the fun programs at all of our library locations. There's something for everyone! Create a layered soup to take home, complete with directions on how to prepare and how to make again! All supplies provided and space is limited, so register today.
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 Jun 17 2026 Wed Summer Learning: Fun to be Fit: littles 10:15am–11:00am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Community 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 Jun 17 2026 Wed Summer Learning: Fun to be Fit: littles 10:15am–11:00am Community Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Healthy Living, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Special Events : Get ready for a music and movement adventure with Ms. Adrianne! In our Fun To Be Fit Kids “littles” classes (ages 1–5), you’ll enjoy a new theme every month with fresh songs, dances, and stories.
This event is in the "Youth" 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 Jun 17 2026 Wed Health in Motion: Sarasota Health Department 11:00am–3:00pm Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages This event is in the "Youth" 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 Jun 17 2026 Wed Health in Motion: Sarasota Health Department 11:00am–3:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Age Group: Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Healthy Living : The Health in Motion Bus offers free and low-cost public health services. A registered nurse is available at all visits. Individuals who need follow-up medical care are referred to a primary health care provider. No appointment needed.
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 Jun 17 2026 Wed Meditation and Guided Imagery 3:00pm–4:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Veranda 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 Jun 17 2026 Wed Meditation and Guided Imagery 3:00pm–4:30pm Veranda Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living : Self-care and maintenance will be enhanced through meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group Jun 18 2026 Thu Fun To Be Fit Kids 10:30am–11:15am Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Meeting Room This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group Jun 18 2026 Thu Fun To Be Fit Kids 10:30am–11:15am Meeting Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Healthy Living, Performances, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Storytimes : Summer Learning This event is one of this year's Summer Learning programs. Check out all of the fun programs at all of our library locations. There's something for everyone! Fun To Be Fit Kids is a music and movement program for children and their caregivers to attend together.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jun 24 2026 Wed Tools to Quit Smoking 3:00pm–5:00pm Adults, Seniors Creation Station This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jun 24 2026 Wed Tools to Quit Smoking 3:00pm–5:00pm Creation Station Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups, Healthy Living : Through Tobacco Free Florida’s Quit Your Way Program, Gulfcoast South AHEC (GSAHEC) offers free Group Quit sessions to tobacco users free of charge.
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 Jun 30 2026 Tue Summer Learning: Fun to be Fit: BIGS 2:00pm–3:00pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Community Room Upcoming 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 Jun 30 2026 Tue Summer Learning: Fun to be Fit: BIGS 2:00pm–3:00pm Community Room Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Healthy Living, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Special Events Registration Required : Join Ms. Adrianne in her Fun To Be Fit Kids "BIGS" class. Experience an action-packed class filled with obstacle courses, fitness games, and team-building challenges designed to boost your athletic skills while having lots of fun.
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 Jul 2 2026 Thu Cholesterol Screenings 10:30am–2:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Creation Station 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 Jul 2 2026 Thu Cholesterol Screenings 10:30am–2:00pm Creation Station Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living : The Sarasota Department of Health will be performing various health screenings to improve the health of our Sarasota County residents. This is a complimentary service. They will be set up in the Creation Station for their sessions.