Week Calendar

The land of Genghis Khan, who changed the world as we know it today, is a kaleidoscope of vast steppe (grasslands), beautiful horses, Buddhist temples, camels and nomadic culture.

Get genealogy research assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers, check out our unique genealogy collection, or log onto one of our computers to access a number of genealogy databases only available in the library.

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

Appointments are preferred but not required. 

Join us on Mondays of the month for adult coloring!  We supply the coloring pages and the pencils. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Gulf Gate Library. Hope to see you there.

Join us and learn how to Sew an Origami Basket.

Registration is Required

Join us to decorate your very own cookies with the Cookie Cottage! No experience or materials required.

Registration required.

This workshop is for those who are new to using a computer or want to build more confidence using Microsoft Windows.

Join us at the Fruitville Library with your knit/crochet projects. All ages and skills are welcome. Supplies and knowledgeable members are on hand to help anyone interested in learning to knit or crochet. 

The Sarasota Music Archive presents the John Goodman Performance and Lecture Series:

Please register for each event separately AND each name attending. (Duplicate registrations are deleted.)

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

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

Come and get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.

Bring your questions!

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.

The Great Books Discussion Group moderated by Ellen Bilangi, meets the 1st Thursday of each month, December through April. Reading selections will be from the Great Books Foundation's Great Conversations 1.

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

Join us for an enjoyable craft session in the Veranda Room at the North Port Public Library! It will be a fun time of learning and building new crafting skills.

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 expert and experienced genealogy research assistance.

Bring your questions

Chair Yoga with Didi McKay!

The Health in Motion Bus offers free and low-cost public health services. A registered nurse is available at all visits. Individuals who need follow-up medical care are referred to a primary health care provider. No appointment needed.

Learn to play Mah Jongg in this 4-week series. Please plan to attend all four sessions, and cancel your registration if you cannot come so that people on the waitlist can come. 

Jam and learn with your teen teacher, Anni Szantosi, and her numerous instruments! This club is for music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who enjoy music. 

Join us for this two-part class to learn the basics of pine needle basket weaving!

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

Assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers

Bring your questions

Join us as we discuss "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone" by Lori Gottlieb for our monthly Book Club!

Copies of the book will be available through the Sarasota County Libraries catalog. 

Suminigashi is a Japanese printmaking technique that dates back to the 12th century. The printmaking technique will be demonstrated at the beginning of the workshop.

Get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers

Bring your questions

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 other local knitters and crocheters while working on personal projects and discussing all things knitting/crocheting. All skill levels welcome. 

Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!

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 this two-part class to learn the basics of pine needle basket weaving!

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.

A woman of mystery, a socialite, and a noted philanthropist, Mable Ringling was one of the most glamorous settlers in the Sarasota area during the 1920s.

The Death Cafe returns to the Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library every third Saturday of the month! Join us for an open discussion about death and life, dying, end-of life topics and their place in our lives. Come and share.

A Matter of Balance: Jan. 13 - March 17. No classes on Jan. 20 and Feb. 17 due to the holidays. 

Get your year in gear by creating your own dry erase calendar for the new year.

All supplies will be provided.

Creation Station event.

If one of your New Year's resolutions is to learn a new skill, the is the perfect activity for you! We'll be teaching the basics of how to use a sewing machine to sew your own apron, no pattern required.

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.

The Arts & Cultural Alliance Play Readers perform "Over the River and Through the Woods." The play follows Nick, a single Italian-American from New Jersey, as he navigates his grandparents' schemes to prevent him from moving to Seattle, includ

Make this simple basket from just two pieces of decorative fabric and pompom trim. These baskets have multiple uses and are great for gifting.

The town of Venice, Florida was incorporated in 1926, but the history of its settlement stretches back much farther and involves a whole cast of fascinating characters. Join Dr.

Ever wanted to learn how photographers compose the perfect shot? Curious about terms like shutter speed, aperture, and ISO? If so, then this program is for you!

As a yoga instructor and mindfulness coach, Didi integrates balance, strengthening, stretching, and breathwork into her chair yoga classes.

My Father’s Glory by Marcel Pagnol is an autobiographical tale which describes a summer the author spent in the Provençal countryside with his family.

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

Learn about unique Asian garden styles. Make a miniature Zen garden and take it home.

Fruitville Library is excited to welcome Dr. Pete Carney, Director of Jazz Studies at State College of Florida for a series of lecture-concerts on four topics throughout jazz history. Join Dr.

The Multi-session program meets weekly for 4 weeks and will provide you with the valuable tools you need to help you quit tobacco.

Come hear the Fleetwood Mac tribute band, Sweet Fleet.

Drop by the Creation Station to learn about some of the different equipment we have available! Equipment demo only.

Learn basic skills you can use to defend yourself and avoid dangerous situations. Another class is scheduled for January 11th at 3:30 p.m.  This registration will allow you to attend both classes.

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.

Have you experienced hearing loss? Is it affecting how you communicate with friends and loved ones? Do you find it harder to ask questions or respond to questions at a store or a place of business?

A WWII Survival Story: Author Agnes Schipper presents Sabine’s Odyssey, A Hidden Child and Her Dutch Rescuers.    

Come to listen or to play at this bi-monthly open mic jazz jam session for amateur performers. No registration is required. Bring your instrument, and if you would like to play, you may sign up when you arrive.

Join us for the monthly Creation Station PM Craft Workshop. Each month, attendees will create an item themed for the month. Advance registration is required due to limited seats. This is a Friends of the Gulf Gate Library sponsored event.

Free Archaeology Lecture presented by the Time Sifters Archaeology Society:

January 15, 2025

Join us as we discuss "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone" by Lori Gottlieb for our monthly Book Club!