This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 12 2025 Sat Fresh, Easy, Healthy Snacks 1:00pm–3:00pm Families, All Ages Teen Center This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 12 2025 Sat Fresh, Easy, Healthy Snacks 1:00pm–3:00pm Teen Center Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Teen Center Age Group: Families, All Ages Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Cooking & Nutrition, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Details: Join Chef Rocco Cartia and Chef Warren Caterson in the Teen Center, who will provide fresh, easy, healthy snacks to inspire you to make your own at home.
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 Jul 15 2025 Tue Foodsmarts Bank 2:00pm–3:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room A Full 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 Jul 15 2025 Tue Foodsmarts Bank 2:00pm–3:30pm Meeting Room A Full Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Cooking & Nutrition, Discussion Groups, Healthy Living Registration Required Details: Get tips on healthy eating and meal ideas during the Food Smarts program.
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 Jul 17 2025 Thu Chef Warren: seafood 101 2:00pm–3:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room AB 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 Jul 17 2025 Thu Chef Warren: seafood 101 2:00pm–3:00pm Meeting Room AB Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Cooking & Nutrition, Discussion Groups, , Details: Something smells fishy, but it won't be your cooking! Are you intimidated by seafood? These tips, hints, and recipes from Chef Warren Caterson will take the mystery and frustration out of cooking this healthy entree.
This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 26 2025 Sat Fresh, Easy, Healthy Snacks 1:00pm–3:00pm Families, All Ages Teen Center This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 26 2025 Sat Fresh, Easy, Healthy Snacks 1:00pm–3:00pm Teen Center Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Teen Center Age Group: Families, All Ages Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Cooking & Nutrition, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Details: Join Chef Rocco Cartia and Chef Warren Caterson in the Teen Center, who will provide fresh, easy, healthy snacks to inspire you to make your own at home.
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 30 2025 Wed Food Smarts for Adults 3:30pm–5:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Story Time 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 Jul 30 2025 Wed Food Smarts for Adults 3:30pm–5:00pm Story Time Room Registration Open 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 Details: Get tips on healthy eating and meal ideas during the Food Smarts program presented by All Faiths Food Bank and go home with a free bag of groceries! Each class will include a brief nutri
This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 9 2025 Sat Fresh, Easy, Healthy Snacks 1:00pm–3:00pm Families, All Ages Teen Center This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 9 2025 Sat Fresh, Easy, Healthy Snacks 1:00pm–3:00pm Teen Center Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Teen Center Age Group: Families, All Ages Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Cooking & Nutrition, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Details: Join Chef Rocco Cartia and Chef Warren Caterson, who will provide fresh, easy, healthy snacks to inspire you to make your own at home.
This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 23 2025 Sat Fresh, Easy, Healthy Snacks 1:00pm–3:00pm Families, All Ages Teen Center This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 23 2025 Sat Fresh, Easy, Healthy Snacks 1:00pm–3:00pm Teen Center Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Teen Center Age Group: Families, All Ages Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Cooking & Nutrition, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Details: Join Chef Rocco Cartia and Chef Warren Caterson in the Teen Center, who will provide fresh, easy, healthy snacks to inspire you to make your own at home.
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 Aug 27 2025 Wed Food Smarts for Adults 3:30pm–5:00pm 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 Aug 27 2025 Wed Food Smarts for Adults 3:30pm–5:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open 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 Details: Get tips on healthy eating and meal ideas during the Food Smarts program presented by All Faiths Food Bank and go home with a free bag of groceries! Each class will include a brief nutri
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 Aug 28 2025 Thu Cookbook Club: Forever Summer 2:00pm–3:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Learning Lab 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 Aug 28 2025 Thu Cookbook Club: Forever Summer 2:00pm–3:00pm Learning Lab Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Learning Lab Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cooking & Nutrition, Lifelong Learning Details: Discuss new recipes, share pictures of your own creations, and connect with fellow food (and cookbook) lovers.August Theme: Summer Flavors
Sep 1 2025 Mon Libraries and History Center Closure All Day Closing Sep 1 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, Sept. 2.
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 Sep 17 2025 Wed Food Smarts for Adults 3:30pm–5:00pm 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 Sep 17 2025 Wed Food Smarts for Adults 3:30pm–5:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open 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 Details: Get tips on healthy eating and meal ideas during the Food Smarts program presented by All Faiths Food Bank and go home with a free bag of groceries! Each class will include a brief nutri
Oct 13 2025 Mon Closure: Staff Development Day All Day Closing Oct 13 2025 Mon Closing Closure: Staff Development Day 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, Virtual Events Description: We will be closed on Monday, Oct. 13 for Staff Development Day.We will resume normal hours on Tuesday, Oct. 14.
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 Oct 29 2025 Wed Food Smarts for Adults 3:30pm–5:00pm 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 Oct 29 2025 Wed Food Smarts for Adults 3:30pm–5:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open 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 Details: Get tips on healthy eating and meal ideas during the Food Smarts program presented by All Faiths Food Bank and go home with a free bag of groceries! Each class will include a brief nutri
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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Nov 24 2025 Mon Food Smarts for Adults 3:30pm–5:00pm 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 Nov 24 2025 Mon Food Smarts for Adults 3:30pm–5:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open 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 Details: Get tips on healthy eating and meal ideas during the Food Smarts program presented by All Faiths Food Bank and go home with a free bag of groceries! Each class will include a brief nutri
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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Food Smarts for Adults 3:30pm–5:00pm 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 Dec 15 2025 Mon Food Smarts for Adults 3:30pm–5:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open 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 Details: Get tips on healthy eating and meal ideas during the Food Smarts program presented by All Faiths Food Bank and go home with a free bag of groceries! Each class will include a brief nutri
Dec 24 - 25 2025 Libraries and History Center Closure All Day 12/24–12/25 Closing Dec 24 - 25 2025 Closing Libraries and History Center Closure All Day 12/24–12/25 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 - Thursday, Dec. 25We will resume normal hours on Friday, Dec. 26.
Jan 1 2026 Thu Libraries and History Center Closure All Day Closing Jan 1 2026 Thu 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 Friday, Jan. 2.
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.
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 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 26.
