Nov 11 2025 Tue Libraries and History Center Closure All Day Closing Nov 11 2025 Tue 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 Description: Libraries and History Center ClosureWe will resume normal hours on Wednesday, Nov. 12.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Nov 12 2025 Wed TAB November 4:30pm–5:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen Room This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Nov 12 2025 Wed TAB November 4:30pm–5:30pm Teen Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Volunteer Orientations & Programs : 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Nov 15 2025 Sat Teen Advisory Board 3:00pm–4:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen Room This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Nov 15 2025 Sat Teen Advisory Board 3:00pm–4:00pm Teen Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Volunteer Orientations & Programs : Want to get more involved with the library? 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 Nov 18 2025 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 Nov 18 2025 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, 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 Nov 18 2025 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 Nov 18 2025 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, 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 "All Ages" group Nov 20 2025 Thu Morning Brew Coffee Club and Book Swap 10:15am–11:15am All Ages Creation Station This event is in the "All Ages" group Nov 20 2025 Thu Morning Brew Coffee Club and Book Swap 10:15am–11:15am Creation Station Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Volunteer Orientations & Programs : Join us for a monthly cozy catch-up on the third Thursday of every month!
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Nov 20 2025 Thu Gulf Gate Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting 4:30pm–5:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Conference Room This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Nov 20 2025 Thu Gulf Gate Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting 4:30pm–5:30pm Conference Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning, Volunteer Orientations & Programs : Join other teens at our monthly Teen Advisory Board Meeting. The Board will discuss topics related to teen library services, teen programs and the teen collections. Attendees will receive community service credit for their time at the meeting.
Nov 27 - 28 2025 Libraries and History Center Closure All Day 11/27–11/28 Closing Nov 27 - 28 2025 Closing Libraries and History Center Closure All Day 11/27–11/28 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 ClosureThursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28.We will resume normal hours on Saturday, Nov. 29.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Dec 3 2025 Wed Teen Advisory Board 4:30pm–5:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen Room This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Dec 3 2025 Wed Teen Advisory Board 4:30pm–5:30pm Teen Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Job Search Assistance, Special Events, Volunteer Orientations & Programs : 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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 4 2025 Thu 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 Dec 4 2025 Thu 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, 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 Dec 4 2025 Thu 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 Dec 4 2025 Thu 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, 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 Dec 13 2025 Sat The Book Dragons- Magical Realism 2:00pm–3:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen Room This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Dec 13 2025 Sat The Book Dragons- Magical Realism 2:00pm–3:00pm Teen Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Book Discussions, Volunteer Orientations & Programs : Calling all young book lovers! Come join the book dragons, where we dive into the latest and greatest YA novels, classics, and everything in between. 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 Dec 13 2025 Sat Teen Advisory Board 3:00pm–4:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Veranda Room This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Teen Advisory Board 3:00pm–4:00pm Veranda Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Volunteer Orientations & Programs : Want to get more involved with the library? 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 Dec 16 2025 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 Dec 16 2025 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, 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 Dec 16 2025 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 Dec 16 2025 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, 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 "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 "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Morning Brew Coffee Club and Book Swap 10:15am–11:15am Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All Ages Creation Station 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Morning Brew Coffee Club and Book Swap 10:15am–11:15am Creation Station Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All Ages Program Type: Volunteer Orientations & Programs : Join us for a monthly cozy catch-up on the third Thursday of every month!
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting 4:30pm–5:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Conference Room This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting 4:30pm–5:30pm Conference Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning, Volunteer Orientations & Programs : Join other teens at our monthly Teen Advisory Board Meeting. The Board will discuss topics related to teen library services, teen programs and the teen collections. Attendees will receive community service credit for their time at the meeting.
Dec 24 - 26 2025 Libraries and History Center Closure All Day 12/24–12/26 Closing Dec 24 - 26 2025 Closing Libraries and History Center Closure All Day 12/24–12/26 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 ClosureWednesday, Dec. 24 - Friday, Dec. 26We will resume normal hours on Saturday, Dec. 27.
Jan 1 - 2 2026 Libraries and History Center Closure All Day 1/1–1/2 Closing Jan 1 - 2 2026 Closing Libraries and History Center Closure All Day 1/1–1/2 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 ClosureThursday, Jan. 1 - Friday, Jan. 2.We will resume normal hours on Saturday, Jan. 3.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Jan 17 2026 Sat The Book Dragons- Cozy Mystery 2:00pm–3:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen Room This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Jan 17 2026 Sat The Book Dragons- Cozy Mystery 2:00pm–3:00pm Teen Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Book Discussions, Volunteer Orientations & Programs : Calling all young book lovers! Come join the book dragons, where we dive into the latest and greatest YA novels, classics, and everything in between. 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 Jan 17 2026 Sat Teen Advisory Board 3:00pm–4:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen Room This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Teen Advisory Board 3:00pm–4:00pm Teen Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Volunteer Orientations & Programs : Want to get more involved with the library? Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Jan 19 2026 Mon Libraries and History Center Closure All Day Closing Jan 19 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 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, Jan. 20.
Feb 16 2026 Mon Libraries and History Center Closure All Day Closing Feb 16 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 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, Feb. 17.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Feb 21 2026 Sat The Book Dragons- Memoir/Autobiography 2:00pm–3:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen Room This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Feb 21 2026 Sat The Book Dragons- Memoir/Autobiography 2:00pm–3:00pm Teen Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Book Discussions, Volunteer Orientations & Programs : Calling all young book lovers! Come join the book dragons, where we dive into the latest and greatest YA novels, classics, and everything in between. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
