Week Calendar

On the second and fourth Tuesday each month, the Pop-Up partners with All Faith’s Food Bank. It can be spotted at the Church of the Palms Food Pantry signing people up for library cards and checking out books!

Every Second Sunday the Sarasota Art Museum offers a free, community day where visitors can not only see exhibits but also participate in family friendly art classes!

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

Join us for songs, rhymes, play, and of course great stories! Engage kids in visual literacy, language development, and social skills in a fun class presented by our Youth Services team.

Ages 2-5. Join certified instructor Sheila Blake for yoga poses with fun active storytelling and creative movement for preschoolers. Please bring your own mat. Limit 24. 

Join us for storytime! Stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts for little ones with their special grownup.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free assistance for federal returns. By appointment only. You must schedule your appointment in person at Elsie Quirk Library's front desk.

Join us to sew a Soup Bowl Cozy. Ages 13 and Up welcome. Must Know How to Sew.

Registration is required.

Meet new friends at Baby Playtime! Children and families are welcome to explore and develop early literacy skills through free play with educational toys.

Recommended for ages 2 and under. Registration is not required.

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

The Friends of the Venice Public Library and Venice Area Audubon have partnered this year to increase education about local birds for children and adults throughout South Sarasota County.

Looking to try something new and maybe make a friend or two?  Join the library book club! 

AARP is providing free tax preparation at the Shannon Staub Library again this year. The tax returns will be prepared by IRS-certified tax counselors.

Drop in to receive research-based lawn, landscape, pest management, and gardening help from the University of Florida.

These sessions are made possible through a partnership with UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County.

Join Fun To Be Fit Kids with Ms. Adrianne! This is a music and movement program for children (ages 0 - 5) and their caregivers to attend together.

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.

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.

Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and their families can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room.

February 14 — Musical performance:  Russian Duo

Children ages 2-8 and their caregivers are invited for Wednesday morning free-play time, with an assortment of toys and props to inspire the young imagination! Drop-in anytime between 10:30am and 11:30am.

Do you need access to a sewing machine for practice? Or do you need help with a sewing or mending project? This is an open lab for adults with basic sewing machine experience.

Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County invites you to this FREE workshop!

You will learn:

AARP Volunteer Tax Assistance at Fruitville Library will be provided on Wednesdays and Thursdays from Feb 1 - April 11, 2024  from 10:30 a.m - 1:30 p.m..

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free assistance for federal returns. By appointment only. You must schedule your appointment in person at Elsie Quirk Library's front desk.

Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.

Come and get assistance with your genealogy questions from a knowledgeable and experienced volunteer

Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

For infants to five years, attending with caregiver. The storytime includes simple stories, nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and crafts. Space is limited. Free tickets are available at the youth desk beginning at 10 a.m.

For ages 2-5. Join us for story time filled with a variety of early literacy activities that include music, stories, movement, crafts and school readiness. 

AARP Volunteer Tax Assistance at Fruitville Library will be provided on Wednesdays and Thursdays from Feb 1 - April 11, 2024  from 10:30 a.m - 1:30 p.m..

Prescription Assistance for income qualified individuals.

Enjoy a cup of tea while discussing British movies and television series with a very welcoming group.

No Cost Health Screening

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.

Join Little Medical School and learn about how to care for your teeth. Future dentists will learn about mouth structure, oral care, and more. Each participant will take home a toothbrush, floss, and an anatomy of mouth sheet.

Join us for a relaxing guided chair yoga session!

*Registration required

No mats needed, liability waivers required before each class.

This series runs every Friday from February 2 to March 8.

Get ready to create: you bring the idea, we bring the tools! 

Create Simple Optical Illusion drawings and artwork. 

AARP is providing free tax preparation at the Shannon Staub Library again this year. The tax returns will be prepared by IRS-certified tax counselors.

The Selby Library houses a treasure of music recordings and memorabilia which are maintained by the Sarasota Music Archive, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of music.

VITA by United Way Suncoast is here to help with your simple tax return! 

Curious about the Creation Station? Drop by to see all the tools and equipment we have to get your creativity flowing! This event is to view the Creation Station only; all patron use of the Creation Station is by appointment.

Drop in and crochet! Beginners and experienced crocheters welcome. Bring your own supplies or use ours. Recommended for ages 9 and up.

Meeting spot will vary. Please ask at a service desk for today's location.

Investigate the incredible world of insects. Learn about what kinds there are, how and what they eat, how they see, how they've adapted to survive, and more.

Join Teresa as she teaches the art of origami. She likes to create items to decorate a home or to give away as a gift. She brings in her own extra work as examples and sometimes to give away.

Get ready for school with stories, activities, and socialization. Sometimes, there's even a puppet show! Recommended for ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome as needed. 

Assistance with genealogy questions from knowledgeable and experienced volunteers

Join us at the North Port Library for storytime!  Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed! 

Join us for friendly discussion, book recommendations, and insight! 

We will be discussing Isaac's Storm: A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History by Erik Larson.

Join us at the North Port Library for a kid's sensory playtime.  

A fun interactive, educational time designed for children with autism and/or sensory challenges.  

A variety of fun learning activities and stories geared for toddlers. All ages are welcome as needed. 

Join us for storytime with real kittens from Cat Depot! Participants will have the chance to pet the cats. 

For ages 4 - 7 attending with adult caregiver or parent. 

Come join us in the Teen Room and spend some time enjoying, reading and watching anime and manga! Ages 8-12 welcome! 

AARP Tax help will be available January 29 - April 15 to assist in tax preparation.

Monday - Thursday: 2 - 5 p.m.

Saturdays: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

CLOSED Fridays, Sundays, and Holidays.

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and wonder.

Get ready to create: you bring the idea, we bring the tools! 

The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, Health in Motion staff will be on-site to provide no-cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellness.

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.

Join us for an afternoon of canvas art. You will have your choice of creating an acrylic geometric painting or freestyle canvas art. All materials will be provided.

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.

This club is for music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who like music as well. Anni Szantosi will teach and jam with participants.

Join Amy B. to learn to make a heart by folding book pages based on a template. Make a this special gift for yourself or a loved one. 

Learn about the magic of palmistry and soulmates with Master Palmist Myrna Lou Goldbaum!

Wear your beads and join us on Fat Tuesday as Vermont's Easy Street celebrates Mardi Gras.

Join us for a two-part class to learn how to make your very own pine needle basket! All materials are provided and the natural materials used are rescued from Hurricane Ian debris.

Join Sarasota Extension Services Master Gardeners for questions pertaining to Florida-friendly gardening, composting, and identifying insects.

Ann & Alan Votta - "Reunited" and "Real Stories from a Nuclear Submariner"

Play Mah Jongg with other experienced players in the Rotunda and make new friends! Cards and game supplies are provided.

Everyone is welcome to the open-topic discussions of the Socrates Cafe.

Join us in-person as we discuss "Lincoln in the Bardo" by George Saunders for our monthly Book Club!

Come and get assistance with your genealogy research from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.

Bring your projects, patterns, and questions to Elsie Quirk Library and join the Quirky Knitters for an afternoon of knitting and crochet.  All skill levels welcome.  Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!

Join us for a two-part class to learn how to make your very own pine needle basket! All materials are provided and the natural materials used are rescued from Hurricane Ian debris.

--- ADVANCE APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED.

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.

Join Katherine R. Willson to learn about the types of DNA tests currently marketed by top genealogy companies and the pros and cons (and ethics) of DNA testing. 

Adult Programming - Lisa Backer

On the third Saturday each month, the Pop-Up gets an education by going to the Old Miakka School House. With books and services for all ages, it’s a truly informative experience!

Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.

AARP Tax help will be available January 29 - April 15 to assist in tax preparation.

Monday - Thursday: 2 - 5 p.m.

Saturdays: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

CLOSED Fridays, Sundays, and Holidays.

Selling Sarasota County: Early Tourism Advertisements

Presented by Leah Lapszynski, Assistant Manager of the Sarasota County History Center

A Florida History Lecture Series Winter 2024 "Going Places" Program

Come make some beautiful paper flowers for your loved ones this Valentine’s Day!

Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person or distance appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.

Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.

AARP Tax help will be available January 29 - April 15 to assist in tax preparation.

Monday - Thursday: 2 - 5 p.m.

Saturdays: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

CLOSED Fridays, Sundays, and Holidays.

Come in for a brain break and watch The Hunger Games! Let's see how the movie is different from the book.

TBD Adult Program

Join the fun as we explore various arts and craft formats!  Sponsored by the Friends of the North Port Library.

Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.

AARP Tax help will be available January 29 - April 15 to assist in tax preparation.

Monday - Thursday: 2 - 5 p.m.

Saturdays: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

CLOSED Fridays, Sundays, and Holidays.

Take a brain break with us! Watch Holes and compare it to the book.

Learn about the history and culture of Poland as Thomas Swick discusses his book "Falling into Place."

Interested in your family's genealogy but don't know where to start?

Folded Book Animals

As part of the 2024 OBOC selection join us as we celebrated the animal world by making your own Book Animal. 

Seating is limited. Registration required. Open to adults and teens 13 years and older.

Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.

AARP Tax help will be available January 29 - April 15 to assist in tax preparation.

Monday - Thursday: 2 - 5 p.m.

Saturdays: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

CLOSED Fridays, Sundays, and Holidays.

Learn how to research and document your ancestors using online genealogical resources. No prior research experience is necessary.

We will begin with you and your immediate family.

Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.

Meet other coders and work on your coding project. Share with others and troubleshoot as a team. Led by Levi Szantosi whose top picks are Python, Scratch, and Unreal Engine.

Calling all young scientists! Grow your scientific knowledge and dazzle with some cool science experiments with the help of Miss Jenny and the other librarians at Selby.

Want to get more involved with the library?

Self-care and maintenance will be enhanced through meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques.

LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games.

Join Big Cat Habitat for an interactive experience that adds a wild touch to learning.

Join us to watch the movie Chicken Run while doing a fun craft!

A representative from All Faiths Food Bank will be available to help with your SNAP application. 

Appointments are preferred but not required. 

Dr. Pete Carney and his Jazz Quartet Present ---  "The Devil's Horn: How the Saxophone changed American History"

LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games.

Feeling more Salty Than Sweet?

For our Anti-Romance Fans Join Us for games, prizes and chocolate!

LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games.

LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games.

Curious about what your handwriting says about someone’s personality?

Join us as handwriting pro: Judy Kaplan helps us unlock mysteries and find clues within the words we write.

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. The program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills.

This program is intended for children who can read independently