This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group Mar 4 2026 Wed Worms & Dirt Pudding Cups 4:30pm–5:30pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years) Story Time Room Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group Mar 4 2026 Wed Worms & Dirt Pudding Cups 4:30pm–5:30pm Story Time Room Waitlist Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Cooking & Nutrition, Lifelong Learning Registration Required : Spring is the perfect time for gardening, so why not have fun by digging up a chocolaty treat that looks just like a cup of soil? Young chefs will have fun preparing these dirt pudding cups complete with gummy worms.
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 10 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 Mar 10 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 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 "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 Mar 12 2026 Thu Read Em and Eat 3:45pm–4:45pm Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Meeting Room II 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 Mar 12 2026 Thu Read Em and Eat 3:45pm–4:45pm Meeting Room II Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Cooking & Nutrition, Creation Station, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning : Read for at least 10 minutes in our "lounge" and enjoy a sweet treat as a reward. Recommended for ages 6 and up. 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 18 2026 Wed Food Smarts for Adults 3:30pm–4:30pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Story Time Room Full 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 18 2026 Wed Food Smarts for Adults 3:30pm–4:30pm Story Time Room Full Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Cooking & Nutrition, Healthy Living Registration Required : Get tips on healthy eating and meal ideas during the Food Smarts program presented by All Faiths Food Bank! Each class will include a brief nutrition lesson, a fun activity, and a cooking dem
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 Mar 25 2026 Wed From Palmetto to Plate: The History of Swamp Cabbage 2:00pm–3:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families 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 This event is in the "Families" group Mar 25 2026 Wed From Palmetto to Plate: The History of Swamp Cabbage 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, Families Program Type: Cooking & Nutrition, Cultural Life, Green Living, Healthy Living, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning Registration Required : From Palmetto to Plate: The History of Swamp CabbagePresented by:
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 Mar 26 2026 Thu What's on MyPlate! 2:15pm–3:15pm Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Youth Program Room Upcoming Registration Required 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 Mar 26 2026 Thu What's on MyPlate! 2:15pm–3:15pm Youth Program Room Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Cooking & Nutrition, Cultural Life, Healthy Living Registration Required : Join us for a variety of activities and lessons that explain the 5 food groups! Stay till the end for a scavenger hunt.Registration required.
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 Apr 9 2026 Thu Read Em and Eat 3:45pm–4:45pm Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Meeting Room II 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 Apr 9 2026 Thu Read Em and Eat 3:45pm–4:45pm Meeting Room II Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Cooking & Nutrition, Creation Station, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning : Read for at least 10 minutes in our "lounge" and enjoy a sweet treat as a reward. Recommended for ages 6 and up. 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 Apr 14 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 Apr 14 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 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 Apr 15 2026 Wed Food Smarts for Adults 3:30pm–4:30pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room Full 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 Apr 15 2026 Wed Food Smarts for Adults 3:30pm–4:30pm Meeting Room Full 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 Registration Required : Get tips on healthy eating and meal ideas during the Food Smarts program presented by All Faiths Food Bank! Each class will include a brief nutrition lesson, a fun activity, and a cooking dem
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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Remake learning Chef Warren draft 4:30pm–5:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Families, All Ages Meeting 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 "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Remake learning Chef Warren draft 4:30pm–5:30pm Meeting Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Families, All Ages Program Type: Cooking & Nutrition, Cultural Life, Remake Learning Days
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 Apr 30 2026 Thu What's on MyPlate! 2:15pm–3:15pm Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Youth Program Room Upcoming Registration Required 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 Apr 30 2026 Thu What's on MyPlate! 2:15pm–3:15pm Youth Program Room Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Cooking & Nutrition, Cultural Life, Healthy Living Registration Required : MyPlate youth program, pending more info by presenter
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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Remake Learning: Delicious Science With Sub Zero 6:00pm–7:00pm 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, All Ages Meeting Room Registration Open Registration Required 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Remake Learning: Delicious Science With Sub Zero 6:00pm–7:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room 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, All Ages Program Type: Cooking & Nutrition, Lifelong Learning, Remake Learning Days, Special Events Registration Required : Witness the incredible freezing power of liquid nitrogen, as it is used to prepare ice cream before your very eyes in this fascinating and educational demonstration. Science has never been so delicious!
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group May 5 2026 Tue Baked into History: Stories Grown in Sarasota 4:30pm–6:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Story Time Room Registration Open 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 5 2026 Tue Baked into History: Stories Grown in Sarasota 4:30pm–6:00pm Story Time Room Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Cooking & Nutrition, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026) Registration Required : Teens and tweens, come join us to bake cookies and learn about Sarasota's agricultural history at this special program presented by the Sarasota County History Center!
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 12 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 May 12 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 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 May 13 2026 Wed Food Smarts for Adults 3:30pm–4:30pm 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 May 13 2026 Wed Food Smarts for Adults 3:30pm–4:30pm 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 Registration Required : Get tips on healthy eating and meal ideas during the Food Smarts program presented by All Faiths Food Bank! Each class will include a brief nutrition lesson, a fun activity, and a cooking dem
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 May 14 2026 Thu Read Em and Eat 3:45pm–4:45pm Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Meeting Room II 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 May 14 2026 Thu Read Em and Eat 3:45pm–4:45pm Meeting Room II Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Cooking & Nutrition, Creation Station, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning : Read for at least 10 minutes in our "lounge" and enjoy a sweet treat as a reward. Recommended for ages 6 and up. 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 "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 "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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Jun 30 2026 Tue Baked into History: Stories Grown in Sarasota 4:30pm–6:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Story Time Room Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Jun 30 2026 Tue Baked into History: Stories Grown in Sarasota 4:30pm–6:00pm Story Time Room Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Cooking & Nutrition, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, 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! Teens and tweens, come join us to bake cookies and learn about Sarasota's agricultural history at this special program presented by the Sarasota County History Center!
Jul 3 - 4 2026 Libraries and History Center Closure All Day 7/3–7/4 Closing Jul 3 - 4 2026 Closing Libraries and History Center Closure All Day 7/3–7/4 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: Sarasota County Libraries and the History Center will be closed on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4.We will resume normal hours on Monday, July 6.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Jul 15 2026 Wed Baked into History: Stories Grown in Sarasota 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Learning Lab Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Jul 15 2026 Wed Baked into History: Stories Grown in Sarasota 4:00pm–5:00pm Learning Lab Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Learning Lab Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Clubs, Cooking & Nutrition, Creation Station, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026) Registration Required : Baked into History is a hands-on history program designed especially for teens, combining local agriculture, gardening, and historic food traditions.