Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees?  Need a plant or an insect identified?  On the first and the third Monday mornings of the month, from 10am to 12 pm, Gulf Gate Library hosts the Master Garde

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

Join children's book illustrator John Herzog for a special storytime and interactive drawing lesson!

On the first and third Tuesday of each month, the Pop-Up will be at Longboat Key with books for all ages. Swing by to sign up for a library card and read a book by the beach! 

Use 1 of 5 Brother sewing machines on Your Own Project. Must Know How to Sew.  Machines Available on first come first serve basis.

For mobile babies to 5 years old.

Come join us for a fun time of stories, music and movement. We will read a featured book and do some fun activities.

It is geared for ages 3-5 but all are welcome.

Join us for a fun and unique way to unwind, reduce stress, and express your creativity at the Shannon Staub Library!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Do you want help with...

eBooks, movies, eAudiobooks

Email how-to

Using your device

Library Database Resources

Cyber Security Questions

Printing Questions

or something else? 

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

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.

We're kicking-off our Summer Learning events with a high-energy juggling and magic show featuring music and special lighting effects by Out of My Hands! 

All ages are welcome!

Come one Come all and Join us for a fun and exciting Storytime and Craft.  Ms. Caitlyn from The Ringling Museum and Art will read an exciting book that will be connected back to a special feature at the museum and followed by an fun craft.

Calling all readers: our dog friends from the Suncoast Humane Society are returning to the Jacaranda Library, and they want you to read to them!

The Adventure Begins at Your Library this summer!

Prescription Assistance for income qualified individuals.

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

For mobile babies to 5 years old.

Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller. Enjoy a different book the first Saturday of every month!

In case of rain, Story Trail will be set up in the Kids' Zone.

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

Selby Library's annual pop culture convention returns on June 8! 

Selby Library's annual pop culture

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.

This summer lunch program is sponsored by the Sarasota County School District. Free lunches are available for anyone up to age 18 in the Juliano room on weekdays.  

Join us for our Summer Teen Hangout!

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

Socrates Cafe is a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of Socratic method: we learn more when we respectfully listen to and debate ideas wit

This summer lunch program is sponsored by the Sarasota County School District. Free lunches are available for anyone up to age 18 in the Juliano room on weekdays.  

Join us for our Summer Teen Hangout!

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.

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.

This summer lunch program is sponsored by the Sarasota County School District. Free lunches are available for anyone up to age 18 in the Juliano room on weekdays.  

Join us for our Summer Teen Hangout!

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.

This summer lunch program is sponsored by the Sarasota County School District. Free lunches are available for anyone up to age 18 in the Juliano room on weekdays.  

Let's kick off summer with our Summer Kickoff Party!

Drop in and learn all about what we will have to offer this summer!

We will also have cupcakes and craft kits to take home!

Join us for our Summer Teen Hangout!

For mobile babies to 5 years old.

This summer lunch program is sponsored by the Sarasota County School District. Free lunches are available for anyone up to age 18 in the Juliano room on weekdays.  

Join us for a calming and therapeutic coloring session where you can unleash your creativity and unwind. 

Join us for our monthly book club that delves deep into mysteries! 

Join Kelly Ward from the Florida Department of Health in this neuroscience res

All ages are invited to begin their summer adventure at our FREE kickoff party! Embark on a quest to unravel the mysteries of Bigfoot, then enjoy a face painter, food, and more! Don’t forget to document all the fun with our 360° camera!

Play Mah Jongg with other experienced players in the Rotunda and make new friends! Please bring your own NMJL card with your name on it.

Join us for a calming and therapeutic coloring session where you can unleash your creativity and unwind. 

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!

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

Join us on the first Thursday of the month to discuss our selection. Limited to 20 participants. Register at the Fruitville Reference Desk or call 941 861-2518

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 us for a fun Cricut program and discover the endless possibilities of this innovative cutting machine. During the session, participants are encouraged to bring their own paper or other materials to create personalized crafts and projects.

Create a zippered crossbody or clutch canvas bag, perfect to carry your phone and other essentials or to give as a gift!

On the first Friday afternoon of the month, watch a movie that is hosted by film professor Maryann Dahlen, who will invite the audience to discuss the movie after its showing.

Join us on select Saturdays for adventure themed crafts!

June 8th-Mapmaking

June 22-Junk Journaling

July 20-Adventure Jars

August 3-Nature Bookmarks

Come celebrate world doll day with Barbie and join in a drawing for the newest Barbie inspired by the 2023 awarding winning film. The drawing is sponsored by the Venice Doll Club.

Join the Venice Area Audubon Society for an exciting birdwatching program at our library! Discover the incredible variety of bird species that inhabit our area and learn how to identify them by their unique calls and traits.

Explore the world of chemical reactions featuring liquid nitrogen, as Sub-Zero provides fun demonstrations of scientific principles, ending with a frozen treat! Be a part of these interactive scientific demonstrations of the power of liquid n

All ages. Move and dance to the music with DJ Jamaal Day. Put on funny props and pose in the free photo booth. 

Space is limited. First come, first served. Please come to the Youth Desk and get your stickets, starting at 1pm.

Sculpt and shape 2D and 3D figures using wool and special felting needles.

Please register for this unique crafting experience.

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.

Drop by the teen room and watch this week's requested movie. Add more wishlist movies to our clipboard request page in the teen room!

Join James Chartier and Wally the Wacky Word Bird from Showtime for Kids on a special mission to find the most spectacular vocabulary words ever. Includes magic, balloons, laugh-out-loud comedy, and audience participation.

Teens will have the opportunity to make a variety of items during the summer ranging from woodcrafts to 3D string art to resin projects. Each week will feature a different project as listed below.

AbraCOWdabra! Todd Charles, the Moogician is back! While living on a dairy farm, Todd learned all the ins and outs of dairy production. This inspired him to create his own dairy-themed show!

Misinformation and disinformation isn't new, from pre-Revolutionary era falsehoods and errors to the yellow journalism of the 1890s to the current age of social

This program is a unique and sustainable way to explore your creativity and imagination.

Drop-in to make a mini masterpiece on a rock! All you need is your imagination. All supplies provided for this FREE activity for all ages. 

New teen volunteer orientation.

This class will go over the basics of computer typing using the online platform typingclub.com.

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

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

Appointments are preferred but not required. 

Learn all about your summer volunteering adventure! Indulge in snacks and games. Select from a range of summer programs where you’d like to lend a hand.

Curious about cosplay? Whether it's your first build or your fifth (or even your fiftieth), join us to craft your own cosplay for SRQCon 2024!

Using our button maker machine, you'll have the opportunity to design and create your very own one-of-a-kind buttons. Express yourself, show off your artistic skills, or make a statement - the possibilities are endless!

In this exciting summer kickoff event, we will unmask super hero powers that we read about and see in the movies with exciting interactive demonstrations. Be amazed as minds are read, electricity is controlled, and magnetism is contained.

Jeffrey Shuster is a graduate of UCF with a MFA in creative writing. He will guide participants on how to write engaging adventure fiction. 

If you like watching Anime and are  interested in trying Japanese snacks, then join us every first Monday of the month from 4-5:30.

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to branch out and grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club! We will be meeting weekly on Mondays @ 4 p.m. Ages 11-18 welcome!

Come draw with us! In this open hour have fun drawing your own doodle designs.

Meet therapy dogs and their owners.  Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets!

A different project every week!

Ages 6+.

Plan and Volunteer At Library Events.

Provide Feedback on Library Services.

Earn Volunteer Hours and Resume credit

All while Meeting new Friends, Eating snacks and Playing Games!

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

Florida is home to an array of astounding owls. Get a better understanding of how they survive, with a closer look at what they eat but later regurgitate.

Join us in the Teen Center for Youth Video Gaming! Play together or compete on the Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Wii!

Everything in our universe is information and energy vibrating at specific frequencies. Music is a powerful tool to guide consciousness into higher realms and induce healing.

Watch anime and discuss your favorite characters. Explore anime-inspired, Asian snacks and crafts. Ages 9-18 are welcome!

A bi-monthly open mic jazz jam session for amateur jazz performers and listeners.

Want to play chess? Can’t find someone or somewhere to play? First & Fourth Tuesday of every month. 5 - 7 p.m. 

Come have some fun at LEGO Club: Summer Challenge! Each month we'll have a different adventurous theme for your builds.

Free classes for adults and seniors. 

Let your imagination run wild with other Lego fans using our massive collection of bricks and accessories.