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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 19 2025 Mon Brain Health 101 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 19 2025 Mon Brain Health 101 2:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lectures, Healthy Living Registration Required Details: Join Kelly Ward from the Florida Department of Health in this neuroscience researched-based workshop to learn how
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. May 21 2025 Wed Time Sifters Presents: “Fantastic Archaeology: What Inquiring Minds Should Know” Archaeology Lecture 5:45pm - 7:00pm Adults, Seniors Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 21 2025 Wed Time Sifters Presents: “Fantastic Archaeology: What Inquiring Minds Should Know” Archaeology Lecture 5:45pm - 7:00pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Archaeology, Cultural Life, Lectures Details: Free Archaeology Lecture presented by the Time Sifters Archaeology Society: May 21, 2025 “Fantastic Archaeology: What Inquiring Minds Should Know” Dr. Rob Tykot 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. May 22 2025 Thu How to Write a Book and Get it Published 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Community Room Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 22 2025 Thu How to Write a Book and Get it Published 2:00pm - 3:00pm Community Room Registration Open Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lectures, Career Journeys Registration Required Details: Have you wanted to write a book and get it published?Presenter Ed Scott will share information on how to write your book and get it in the hands of a publisher who will say 'yes'.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 22 2025 Thu Preserving Your Family Treasures at Home 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 22 2025 Thu Preserving Your Family Treasures at Home 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lectures, Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living Registration Required Details: Family photographs, home movies, scrapbooks, and heirlooms provide lots of joy, but as they get older it is essential that they be cared for properly to prevent damage or loss.
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. May 22 2025 Thu Emergency Disaster Preparation 3:30pm - 4:30pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 22 2025 Thu Emergency Disaster Preparation 3:30pm - 4:30pm Veranda Room Registration Open Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Discussion Groups, Lectures, Special Events, Strategic Plan Initiative, Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Details: Prepare early, plan ahead!Hurricane season is June 1-Nov. 30.Come meet your North Port Emergency Management Chief, Stacy Aloisio, and learn how to get ready BEFORE disaster strikes.
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 23 2025 Fri Lecture | Little Known African American History 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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. May 23 2025 Fri Lecture | Little Known African American History 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room A Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: History & Culture, Lectures, Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning Details: Join Librarian, Jyna Johnson, as she shares her informative, interesting, and uncanny discoveries pertaining to African American History.
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 "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 24 2025 Sat Jacob Winge Presents: Florida Shipwrecks 3:00pm - 4:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium 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 "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 24 2025 Sat Jacob Winge Presents: Florida Shipwrecks 3:00pm - 4:00pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Lectures, Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning Details: With more than 2000 documented shipwrecks in its waters, Florida ranks second in the U.S. only surpassed by Michigan. Join us for a look at thirty shipwrecks that influenced Florida history through the ages.
May 26 2025 Mon Libraries and History Center Closure All Day Closing May 26 2025 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 and History Center, 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 27.
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 27 2025 Tue Biorational Pesticides 2:00pm - 3:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Classroom A/B (both rooms) 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 27 2025 Tue Biorational Pesticides 2:00pm - 3:00pm Classroom A/B (both rooms) 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: Lectures, Green Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Details: Join us for an hour-long discussion around biorational pesticides: alternative options to conventional pesticides.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. May 27 2025 Tue Lecture | "Having fun, Wish you Were Here! A History of the Postcard in Florida." 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults, Seniors, Families Meeting Room AB This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. May 27 2025 Tue Lecture | "Having fun, Wish you Were Here! A History of the Postcard in Florida." 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room AB Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families Program Type: History & Culture, Lectures, Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning Details: Postcards, as we are familiar with them today, have taken a considerable amount of time to develop. First restricted by size, color, and other regulations, postcard production blossomed in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 28 2025 Wed Civilian Conservation Corps 10:30am - 11:30am Adults, Seniors Meeting Room Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 28 2025 Wed Civilian Conservation Corps 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lectures, Performances, Green Living, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Details: Join us as we chronicle the impact of the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression, focusing on the conservation projects carried out in Florida’s natural landscapes, leave a lasting legacy of environmental preservation.
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 28 2025 Wed Florida-Friendly Landscaping for Newcomers 3:00pm - 4:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Community 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. May 28 2025 Wed Florida-Friendly Landscaping for Newcomers 3:00pm - 4:00pm Community Room Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lectures, Green Living Details: The Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program was designed to help residents create and maintain beautiful yards using research-based, environmentally-sustainable landscaping practices.
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 "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 "Families" group. Jun 7 2025 Sat SRQCon 10:45am - 4:00pm Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families 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 "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 "Families" group. Jun 7 2025 Sat SRQCon 10:45am - 4:00pm Library Branch: Selby Library Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Author Event, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Creation Station, Games, History & Culture, Lectures, Performances, Special Events, Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life Details: Join us for the annual pop culture convention at Selby Library, SRQCon!
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 "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 7 2025 Sat SRQCon: Cosplay Tips Panel 2:00pm - 2:45pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Conference Room 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 "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 7 2025 Sat SRQCon: Cosplay Tips Panel 2:00pm - 2:45pm Conference Room Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Lectures, Special Events, Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life Details: After our cosplay contest downstairs at 1 p.m., join us in the upstairs conference room at 2 p.m. for a brief panel discussing cosplay creation and tips for creating your own cosplay! Recommended for ages 8 and up.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 10 2025 Tue Dementia Care and Sensitivity Training 10:30am - 12:00pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 10 2025 Tue Dementia Care and Sensitivity Training 10:30am - 12:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lectures, Healthy Living Registration Required Details: Danielle Valery of the Memory Disorder Clinic of Sarasota Memorial Hospital will help us gain a better understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, including common symptoms, causes, and progressive stages.
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 12 2025 Thu Travelogues with Jane Mahler: South America 10:30am - 12:00pm 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. Jun 12 2025 Thu Travelogues with Jane Mahler: South America 10:30am - 12:00pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Lectures, Lifelong Learning Details: Join world traveler, Jane Mahler, for a trip to two scenic locations in South America!
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 "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 13 2025 Fri History of Storytelling 11:00am - 12:00pm Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Veranda Room 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 "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 13 2025 Fri History of Storytelling 11:00am - 12:00pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning Details: Join Dr. Joel Ying in a presentation exploring the origins and evolution of storytelling.
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 "Families" group. Jun 19 2025 Thu Fire-Up a Writing Practice! Writing Workshop 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jun 19 2025 Thu Fire-Up a Writing Practice! Writing Workshop 4:00pm - 5:00pm Conference Room Registration Open Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families Program Type: Author Event, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Lectures, Remake Learning Days, Career Journeys, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Details: Join Kristin Owens as she walks you through a creative writing session with helpful writing prompts guaranteed to produce words on paper.
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 26 2025 Thu Emergency Disaster Preparation 10:30am - 11:30am New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages Veranda Room Upcoming 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 26 2025 Thu Emergency Disaster Preparation 10:30am - 11:30am Veranda Room Upcoming Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Discussion Groups, Lectures, Special Events, Strategic Plan Initiative, Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Details: Prepare early, plan ahead!Hurricane season is June 1-Nov. 30.Come meet your Sarasota County Emergency Management team and learn how to get ready BEFORE disaster strikes.
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 26 2025 Thu Baila Miller Presents: Artistic Rivals: Henri Matisse & Pablo Picasso 11:00am - 12:15pm 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. Jun 26 2025 Thu Baila Miller Presents: Artistic Rivals: Henri Matisse & Pablo Picasso 11:00am - 12:15pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lectures, Lifelong Learning Details: In the early 20th century, French born Henri Matisse (1869-1954) and Spanish born Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) became leading figures in the visual arts.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jul 1 2025 Tue Color Our World: Renaissance Artists 11:00am - 12:00pm All Ages Teen Room This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jul 1 2025 Tue Color Our World: Renaissance Artists 11:00am - 12:00pm Teen Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning Details: This presentation explores the groundbreaking innovations and influential works of Renaissance artists, highlighting their contributions to art, science, and culture during a transformative period in history.
