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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 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
24
2026
Tue
ROAR! on the Road Storytime
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
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Enjoy this free storytime program from The Ringling that connects art with early literacy. At this program, we read together, make art, and learn about an object in the museum. Best for ages 0-5. Space is limited.
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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 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
25
2026
Wed
Forty Carrots: Partners in Play
10:15am–11:15am
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
Forty Carrots Partners in Play
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. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event.
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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 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
26
2026
Thu
Forty Carrots: Partners in Play
10:15am–11:15am
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
Forty Carrots Partners in Play
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. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event.
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This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Meeting Room A
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Mar
28
2026
Sat
AARP Income Tax Assistance
10:30am–2:30pm
Meeting Room A
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Meeting Room A
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Tax Help
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--- ADVANCE APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. ---Call (941) 500-9181 to set up your appointment!
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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 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
25
2026
Wed
Forty Carrots: Partners in Play
12:00pm–1:00pm
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
Forty Carrots Partners in Play
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. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event.
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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 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
26
2026
Thu
Forty Carrots: Partners in Play
12:00pm–1:00pm
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
Forty Carrots Partners in Play
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. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event.
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This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Meeting Room A
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Mar
23
2026
Mon
AARP Income Tax Assistance
1:00pm–5:00pm
Meeting Room A
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Meeting Room A
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Tax Help
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--- ADVANCE APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. ---Call (941) 500-9181 to set up your appointment!
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Meeting Room B
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Mar
23
2026
Mon
One Book: Artful Thinking; Wellness Through Visual Engagement
1:30pm–2:30pm
Meeting Room B
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Meeting Room B
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning,
One Book Sarasota
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One Book Sarasota
This event is offered as part of the One Book Sarasota programming. Read the Book, Join the Discussion, Share the Story. Learn more at SarasotaCountyLibraries.org/OneBook.
Giovana Pérez-Oliveras, the Arts & Health Program Coordinator at the Ringling Museum of Art leads this interactive presentation to help you explore the dynamic intersection of arts, health, and wellness through the lens of The Ringling Museum
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This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Meeting Room A
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Mar
24
2026
Tue
AARP Income Tax Assistance
1:00pm–5:00pm
Meeting Room A
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Meeting Room A
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Tax Help
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--- ADVANCE APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. ---Call (941) 500-9181 to set up your appointment!
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This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Meeting Room A
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Mar
26
2026
Thu
AARP Income Tax Assistance
1:00pm–4:30pm
Meeting Room A
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Meeting Room A
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Tax Help
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--- ADVANCE APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. ---Call (941) 500-9181 to set up your appointment!
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This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Zone
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Mar
23
2026
Mon
Teen Craft Zone: Button-Making
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Teen Zone
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station,
Lifelong Learning
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Drop in during this hour to draw your very own button badges at the library using our button maker! For ages 10-18.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Adults,
Seniors,
Families
Meeting Room B
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Mar
24
2026
Tue
Music | Vermont's Easy Street presents "American roots music roadshow"
2:00pm–3:00pm
Meeting Room B
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Meeting Room B
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors,
Families
Program Type:
Lectures,
Music in the Libraries
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Join Lisa and Mark for a lively one‑hour journey through American music—told through unforgettable stories and songs.
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Learning Lab
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Mar
24
2026
Tue
Arts & Crafts: "Fan"tasy Bags
2:00pm–4:00pm
Learning Lab
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Learning Lab
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living,
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station,
Discussion Groups,
Green Living,
Lifelong Learning
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You can add a touch of beauty to everyday tasks. Paint your all-purpose tote...put a stamp on your day! All materials are provided. No registration is required. These programs are popular. Seating is limited.
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This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Conference Room
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Mar
25
2026
Wed
Diamond Painters Anonymous
2:00pm–4:00pm
Conference Room
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Conference Room
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living,
Arts & Crafts,
Clubs,
Lifelong Learning
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Join us for an afternoon of creative expression and calm. Each month we will work on diamond painting a coaster based on a holiday/seasonal theme. This group is extremely popular, and seating is limited to 8.
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This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Meeting Room B
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Mar
26
2026
Thu
Advanced Spanish Conversation Group
2:00pm–3:30pm
Meeting Room B
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Meeting Room B
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Discussion Groups,
Spanish/En Español
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Spanish Group Conversation.
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This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Learning Lab
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Mar
27
2026
Fri
Arts & Crafts: "Fan"tasy Bags
2:00pm–4:00pm
Learning Lab
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Learning Lab
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living,
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station,
Discussion Groups,
Green Living,
Lifelong Learning
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You can add a touch of beauty to everyday tasks. Paint your all-purpose tote...put a stamp on your day! All materials are provided. No registration is required. These programs are popular. Seating is limited.
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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
Youth,
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Meeting Room B
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
Mar
24
2026
Tue
LEGO Club
4:00pm–5:00pm
Meeting Room B
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Meeting Room B
Age Group:
Youth,
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
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Join us every other Tuesday in the Creation Station to show off your LEGO building talents. Use the hour to freely build or choose one of our challenge cards for inspiration! Best for ages 5-12.
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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Youth" group
Mar
25
2026
Wed
Read with the Dogs
4:00pm–5:00pm
Meeting Room B
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Meeting Room B
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
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Children are invited for a special opportunity to share a story with a furry friend! Take advantage of this no-pressure, judgment-free zone to practice reading with a certified therapy dog. Space is limited. First come, first seated.
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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Zone
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Mar
26
2026
Thu
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Teen Zone
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Clubs,
Discussion Groups,
Lifelong Learning,
Volunteer Orientations & Programs
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Join other teens at our monthly Teen Advisory Board Meeting. The Board will discuss topics related to teen library services, teen programs and the teen collections. Attendees will receive community service credit for their time at the meeting.
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