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. May 19 2025 Mon Founding Fathers - The Rivalry that Shaped America 1:00pm - 2:30pm 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. May 19 2025 Mon Founding Fathers - The Rivalry that Shaped America 1:00pm - 2:30pm Veranda Room 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, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning Details: Join Louis Masur, Author and Professor, for the third in a series of three lectures on our Founding Fathers. In this final lecture, you’ll learn about the bitter rivalry between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 19 2025 Mon Sarasota Music Archive presents "Composer Fest" Part 1 1:30pm - 3:15pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 19 2025 Mon Sarasota Music Archive presents "Composer Fest" Part 1 1:30pm - 3:15pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Registration Open Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: Lifelong Learning Registration Required Details: Soundbox/Suncoast Composer Fellowship Program Conference Afternoon Session1:30 PM: Discovering Old Souls through Historical Recordings with Max Tan
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 19 2025 Mon Teen Room 2:30pm - 4:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 19 2025 Mon Teen Room 2:30pm - 4:30pm Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning, Movies Details: Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 19 2025 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. May 19 2025 Mon Teen Writers Club 4:00pm - 5:30pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Career Journeys, Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning Details: 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 19 2025 Mon Book Swap with the Shannon Staub Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 19 2025 Mon Book Swap with the Shannon Staub Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions, Lifelong Learning Details: Have too many books in your "to be read" pile, or looking for new recommendations to check out? Join us for a book swap, sponsored by the Shannon Staub Book Club.
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. May 20 2025 Tue Creation Station - 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. May 20 2025 Tue Creation Station - Open Sewing Lab 10:00am - 12:00pm Conference Room 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, Lifelong Learning Details: 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 "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. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. May 20 2025 Tue POP-UP: Storytime @ Longboat Key 10:30am - 11:00am Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Offsite Event 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. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. May 20 2025 Tue POP-UP: Storytime @ Longboat Key 10:30am - 11:00am Library Branch: Pop-Up Library Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Outreach, Storytimes, Lifelong Learning Details: Join the Pop-Up library staff at The Longboat Key Town Center Green for stories, songs and rhymes, and more!
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. This event is in the "Families" group. May 20 2025 Tue It's Library Time! 10:30am - 11:30am Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families 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. This event is in the "Families" group. May 20 2025 Tue It's Library Time! 10:30am - 11:30am Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes, Lifelong Learning Details: What time is it? It's library time! Join us in the youth area for stories, songs and rhymes, fun activities, and a craft. Best for ages 0-5, but the whole family is welcome!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 20 2025 Tue Quirky Readers Book Club 10:30am - 11:30am Adults, Seniors Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 20 2025 Tue Quirky Readers Book Club 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning Details: Looking to try something new and maybe make a friend or two? Join the library book club!
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2025 Tue Genealogy Assistance 11:00am - 1:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2025 Tue Genealogy Assistance 11:00am - 1:00pm Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy, Lifelong Learning Details: Get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers Bring your questions
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2025 Tue Sarasota Music Archive presents "Composer Fest" Part 2 1:30pm - 3:15pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2025 Tue Sarasota Music Archive presents "Composer Fest" Part 2 1:30pm - 3:15pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Registration Open Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: History & Culture, Lectures, Music in the Libraries, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Details: Soundbox/Suncoast Composer Fellowship Program Conference Afternoon Session Part 2
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. May 20 2025 Tue William Whitaker and the Settlement of Sarasota Bay 2:00pm - 3:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Classroom A/B (both rooms) 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. May 20 2025 Tue William Whitaker and the Settlement of Sarasota Bay 2:00pm - 3:30pm Classroom A/B (both rooms) Waitlist Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center Room: Classroom A/B (both rooms) Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Genealogy, History & Culture, Lectures, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Details: William Whitaker and the Settlement of Sarasota BayPresented by:
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 20 2025 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. May 20 2025 Tue Tech Navigator 2:00pm - 4:00pm Group Study Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Group Study Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction, Virtual Details: 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.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. May 20 2025 Tue Art & A Movie #1 2:30pm - 4:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years) Conference Room Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. May 20 2025 Tue Art & A Movie #1 2:30pm - 4:30pm Conference Room Registration Open Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Details: Come watch a movie and craft with us! No experience or materials required. This month we’re watching “Asteroid City” and crafting our own puffy paint tote bags. Registration required.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 20 2025 Tue Teen Room 2:30pm - 4:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 20 2025 Tue Teen Room 2:30pm - 4:30pm Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning, Movies Details: Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.
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. May 20 2025 Tue Read with the Dogs 3:30pm - 4:30pm Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Youth Activity 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. May 20 2025 Tue Read with the Dogs 3:30pm - 4:30pm Youth Activity Room Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Program Type: Special Events, Storytimes, Lifelong Learning Details: Calling all families with readers! Our dog friends from the Suncoast Humane Society are returning to the Jacaranda Library, and they want you to read to them!
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. May 20 2025 Tue EQ Craft Crew: Spring Edition 3:45pm - 4:30pm Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years) Program Room This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. May 20 2025 Tue EQ Craft Crew: Spring Edition 3:45pm - 4:30pm Program Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning Details: Hop into Spring with your creativity! Participants will rotate through different craft stations that will offer unique spring-themed projects.
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 20 2025 Tue LEGO Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Storytime Room 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 20 2025 Tue LEGO Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Storytime Room Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Details: Join us every other Tuesday in the Creation Station to show off your LEGO building talents. Use the hour to freely build or choose one of our challenge cards for inspiration! Best for ages 5-12.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 20 2025 Tue Teen Advisory Board May 4:30pm - 5:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Conference Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 20 2025 Tue Teen Advisory Board May 4:30pm - 5:30pm Conference Room Registration Closed Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Clubs, Special Events, Career Journeys, Lifelong Learning, Volunteer Orientations & Programs Registration Required Details: Plan and Volunteer At Library Events.Provide Feedback on Library Services.Earn Volunteer Hours and Resume creditAll while Meeting new Friends, Eating snacks and Playing Games!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 21 2025 Wed French Conversation Group 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room A This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 21 2025 Wed French Conversation Group 10:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room A Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning Details: For people who want to improve their French speaking skills and enjoy reading French-language articles and discussing them.
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. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. May 21 2025 Wed Fun to be Fit: littles 10:15am - 11:00am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 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. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. May 21 2025 Wed Fun to be Fit: littles 10:15am - 11:00am Community Room 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), Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Special Events, Cultural Life, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Details: Join Ms. Adrianne for a fun program featuring music and movement! For ages 0-5.
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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Families" group. May 21 2025 Wed Knit and Crocheting Group 10:15am - 12:00pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Families Conference 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. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Families" group. May 21 2025 Wed Knit and Crocheting Group 10:15am - 12:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Details: Join us at the Fruitville Library with your knit/crochet projects. All ages and skills are welcome. Supplies and knowledgeable members are on hand to help anyone interested in learning to knit or crochet.
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. May 21 2025 Wed Busy Little Hands Activity Hour 10:30am - 11:30am Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Story Time Room 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. May 21 2025 Wed Busy Little Hands Activity Hour 10:30am - 11:30am Story Time Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Creation Station, Games, Lifelong Learning Details: Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and their families can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time 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. May 21 2025 Wed Let's Pretend Day 10:30am - 11:30am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program 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. May 21 2025 Wed Let's Pretend Day 10:30am - 11:30am Program Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Lifelong Learning Details: Children ages 2-8 and their caregivers are invited for Wednesday morning free-play time, with an assortment of toys and props to inspire the young imagination! Drop-in anytime between 10:30am and 11:30am.
