Week Calendar

For people who want to improve their French speaking skills and enjoy reading French-language articles and discussing them. Come practice speaking the romantic language of French.

Drop-in Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10am - 4pm, and  Thursday from 10am - 7pm for winter coloring.  Coloring pages and material will be supplied.

Keep calm and create. Current self-directed projects include: embroidery and friendship bracelets, beads, origami, mini artworks, crochet and color pencils.  Ask for the cart at the youth desk.

Learn to knit or crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! It is recommended to bring your own yarn and needles. Instructor-supplied yarns remain with the instructor weekly until piece is completed.

Join us as we watch The Polar Express  at 10:15am. 

Join us for a movie and popcorn!

Come use our Adobe/ Mac software and sewing machines on your own personal projects. Time slots are filled on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Continue your learning over Winter Break with ABCmouse, iReady, and other educational websites!

 Ask Bob, our local Windows expert, any questions about your PC or Laptop.

A Reference Librarian will be available for help with e-books, computer basics, or questions about your electronic devices. Reserve a 30-minute session today by calling 941-861-1207 or by signing up at the Reference Desk.

SHINE counselors provide free, unbiased and confidential counseling to Medicare beneficiaries, their caregivers and those soon to be eligible.

Drop-in Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10am - 4pm, and  Thursday from 10am - 7pm for winter coloring.  Coloring pages and material will be supplied.

Keep calm and create. Current self-directed projects include: embroidery and friendship bracelets, beads, origami, mini artworks, crochet and color pencils.  Ask for the cart at the youth desk.

Enjoy a challenging two day workshop with VEXiQ Robotics!

Build a Clawbot in teams and compete in the robotics course.

Ages 12-18

Funny things happen when a creature from outer space visits Earth

Prescription Medication & Health Care Assistance for those that are uninsured and qualify financially.

Learn how to create a document using Microsoft Word.  Use fonts, point size, color, insert photos, print and save.  

Must be proficient with a keyboard.

Drop-in Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10am - 4pm, and  Thursday from 10am - 7pm for winter coloring.  Coloring pages and material will be supplied.

For children 18 months to 4 years old and their caregivers. Interact with your child in a variety of early literacy activities including music, movement, stories, crafts and games.

Preschoolers, ages 2 ½ - 5 and their parent, guardian or caregiver are invited to join us for stories, songs, finger plays, rhymes, and crafts. There is a different theme every week.

Join us as we watch Paw Patrol: Winter Rescue at 10:15am. 

Enjoy a challenging two day workshop with VEXiQ Robotics!

Build a Clawbot in teams and compete in the robotics course.

Ages 12-18

Learn how to use iMovie to film your own movie trailer.

Learn about genealogy research through Ancestry, Heritage Quest, and other databases. Students need names, dates, and locations of people to be researched on the databases. Bring your own thumb drive for articles to be printed.

Drop-in Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10am - 4pm, and  Thursday from 10am - 7pm for winter coloring.  Coloring pages and material will be supplied.

Join us as we watch  Frozen: The Sing Along at 10:15am. 

Practice speaking English in a group setting. Sponsored by the Literacy Council of Sarasota. Please call 941-955-0421 to register as an ESOL learner with the Literacy Council of Sarasota.

Drop-in arts and crafts with a splash of science! Recommended for ages 6 and  up.

Event canceled due to technical difficulties. We are truly sorry for the inconvenience. Please join us for our next video game tournament on Saturday, March 30th! 

Everyone has stories that shaped their lives. Writing down events, memories, conversations, news, or anything you want, will help you remember the good, strengthen your memory, and teach you more about yourself.

Come watch the movie on the library's big screen. Enjoy popcorn and hot chocolate. Make a conductor's hat, get a "Believe" bell and have a great time.

See 2-D images come to life in this demonstration of augmented reality with our Creation Station iPads.

Socrates Café is a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of Socratic teaching; the idea that we learn.

Can you escape the holidays?!

Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them.  Get expert advice on your landscaping needs.

The 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm genealogy session requires previous training from the introductory class at 10:30 am -12:30 pm.

Jack, The Computer Guy, will explain how your computer works and why it doesn't.

It's rock painting time! Drop-in to create your one of a kind master piece on a rock! All supplies provided. All ages welcome. 

Drop in to get assistance with and ask questions about downloading library books to your computer and other devices, such as the Kindle, Nook, iPad, iPod, iPhone and Android phones and tablets.

For people who want to improve their Spanish speaking skills. Come practice your pronunciation and oral understanding through conversation and instruction of this romantic language. Everyone is welcome.

The Help Desk on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018, has been cancelled as of 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 27.

Are you a movie buff? Interested in watching critically acclaimed films and learning a little bit about the movie industry as well?

GarageBand is an app which lets you turn an iPad into a recording studio. Come test it out and share your musical compositions. We will also have DropMixes available, which let you mix musical sounds creatively or use them to play games.

Join us to learn about and practice using all the cool things a Google/Gmail account allows you to do. This class is aimed at Beginners, new to using Google. It's also primarily for those with Android devices or Windows 10 computers.

Learn to code at your own pace in a fun, stress-free environment! Design games with Scratch, create your own invention with littleBits, build your own computer with Raspberry Pi, or build and program LEGO robots. 

Join us for our monthly movie night!

Join us as we watch Ice Age: Collision Course at 5:30pm.

This program is open to teens and tweens in grades 6-12, and counts as community service hours.  Join our monthly TAB Meeting to discuss & plan upcoming teen events, discuss collection needs, discuss volunteer issues and training, an