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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Meeting Room
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group
Mar
16
2026
Mon
Storytime
10:30am–11:15am
Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type:
Storytimes
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Join us for storytime! Stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts for little ones and their special grownup.
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Families
Meeting Room
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Mar
16
2026
Mon
Preschool Storytime
10:30am–11:30am
Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Shannon Staub Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Families
Program Type:
Storytimes
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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.
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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Youth,
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Families
Meeting Room- Classroom A
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Mar
17
2026
Tue
Cancelled -Preschool Storytime
10:30am–11:15am
Meeting Room- Classroom A
Library Branch:
Osprey Library
Room:
Meeting Room- Classroom A
Age Group:
Youth,
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Families
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Lifelong Learning,
Storytimes
:
This storytime activity is geared towards children ages three to five. However, other family members may come in to enjoy the story as well.
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Meeting Room B
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group
Mar
17
2026
Tue
Stories & Fun
10:30am–11:30am
Meeting Room B
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Meeting Room B
Age Group:
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning,
Storytimes
:
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, and fun activities. Best for ages 0-5, but the whole family is welcome!
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This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Room
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group
Mar
18
2026
Wed
Let's Pretend Day
10:30am–11:30am
Program Room
Library Branch:
Elsie Quirk Library
Room:
Program Room
Age Group:
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type:
Storytimes
:
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.
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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Storytime Room
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group
Mar
19
2026
Thu
Baby Storytime
10:15am–11:00am
Storytime Room
Library Branch:
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning,
Storytimes
:
Early literacy begins in infanthood - join Miss Taylor for a storytime specifically dedicated to babies ages 0-24 months.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Meeting Room
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group
Mar
19
2026
Thu
Preschool Jamboree
10:30am–11:00am
Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Shannon Staub Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type:
Storytimes
:
Jump and wiggle, twist and shout, Stories come alive, that's what we're all about.
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Meeting Room II
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group
Mar
19
2026
Thu
Musical Motion
10:30am–11:30am
Meeting Room II
Library Branch:
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room:
Meeting Room II
Age Group:
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning,
Storytimes
:
Musical Motion is a FREE bilingual learn & play class that encourages bonding while developing early learning and literacy skills in children.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Room
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group
Mar
19
2026
Thu
Story Time
10:30am–11:30am
Program Room
Library Branch:
Elsie Quirk Library
Room:
Program Room
Age Group:
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Games,
Storytimes
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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.
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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Meeting Room B
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group
Mar
20
2026
Fri
Library Babies
10:15am–11:00am
Meeting Room B
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Meeting Room B
Age Group:
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning,
Storytimes
:
Every baby can be a library baby!
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This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Youth Program Room
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group
Mar
17
2026
Tue
Words and Wiggles Storytime
11:00am–11:30am
Youth Program Room
Library Branch:
Selby Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning,
Storytimes
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This preschool-aged story time is led by a library staff member. Enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes, and fun activities!
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Veranda Room
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group
Mar
18
2026
Wed
Storytime
11:15am–11:45am
Veranda Room
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Veranda Room
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type:
Storytimes
:
Join us at the North Port Library for storytime! Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed!
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This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Youth Program Room
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group
Mar
20
2026
Fri
Learn and Play Storytime
11:00am–11:30am
Youth Program Room
Library Branch:
Selby Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning,
Storytimes
:
Join your friends for stories, rhymes, sign language, and other activities.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Families,
All Ages
Youth Activity Room
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Mar
17
2026
Tue
Read with the Dogs
3:30pm–4:30pm
Youth Activity Room
Library Branch:
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room:
Youth Activity Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Families,
All Ages
Program Type:
Special Events,
Storytimes
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Calling all families with readers! Our dog friends from the Suncoast Humane Society are returning to the Jacaranda Library, and they want you to read to them!
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