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May
25
2026
Mon
Closing
Libraries and History Center Closure
Branches:
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library,
Elsie Quirk Library,
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library,
Fruitville Library,
Gulf Gate Library,
North Port Library,
Osprey Library and History Center,
Selby Library,
Shannon Staub Library,
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library,
Pop-Up Library
Description:
Libraries and History Center Closure We will resume normal hours on Tuesday, May 26.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Adults,
Seniors
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
May
26
2026
Tue
Forever Fit
10:15am–11:00am
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room:
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living,
Healthy Living,
Lifelong Learning
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Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance.
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 "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
Dr. Edward James II Meeting 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
May
27
2026
Wed
Drop-In Jewelry Making for Adults
10:30am–12:30pm
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room:
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station
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Get your bling on! Looking to try a new craft/art form? Join us for our monthly Creation Station drop-in DIY jewelry making sessions!
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 "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
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
May
28
2026
Thu
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Technology Instruction
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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.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Adults,
Seniors
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
May
28
2026
Thu
Forever Fit
10:15am–11:00am
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room:
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living,
Healthy Living,
Lifelong Learning
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Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance.
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
May
26
2026
Tue
Library Branch:
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Genealogy
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Come and get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers. Bring your questions!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
This event is in the "Adults" group
May
26
2026
Tue
Cine Selby
1:30pm–3:30pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Library Branch:
Selby Library
Room:
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Movies
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Enjoy some award winning international films with English subtitles.
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 "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
May
27
2026
Wed
In-Person Writer's Circle
1:00pm–2:00pm
Conference Room
Library Branch:
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room:
Conference Room
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Discussion Groups,
Lifelong Learning
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The in-person Betty J. Johnson Library writing group is for anyone seeking dedicated time to work on new or continuing writing projects.
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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Room
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
May
28
2026
Thu
Quirky Knitters
1:00pm–3:00pm
Program Room
Library Branch:
Elsie Quirk Library
Room:
Program Room
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Clubs
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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!
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Adults,
Seniors
Conference Room
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
May
28
2026
Thu
Master Gardener Plant Clinic
1:30pm–3:30pm
Conference Room
Library Branch:
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room:
Conference Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Green Living
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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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Adults,
Seniors,
All Ages
Group Study Room
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
May
26
2026
Tue
Tech Navigator
2:00pm–4:00pm
Group Study Room
Library Branch:
Elsie Quirk Library
Room:
Group Study Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors,
All Ages
Program Type:
Technology Instruction,
Virtual
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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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Adults,
Seniors
Meeting Room
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
May
27
2026
Wed
A Matter of Balance #6
2:00pm–4:00pm
Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Elsie Quirk Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living,
Healthy Living,
Lectures
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A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to help people learn practical strategies to manage falls and increase physical activity levels. Participants will learn:
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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
Cancelled
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
May
28
2026
Thu
Cancelled
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.
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
Juliano 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
May
28
2026
Thu
Movie Club
2:00pm–4:00pm
Juliano Room
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Juliano Room
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living,
Clubs,
Cultural Life,
Movies
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Movie Club is every 4th Thursday of each month. Enjoy a movie with a short discussion afterwards about what you liked or disliked about the movie. There will be popcorn and snacks available.
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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
Creation Station
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
May
27
2026
Wed
Quit Smoking Now
3:00pm–4:00pm
Creation Station
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Creation Station
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
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The Multi-session program meets weekly for 4 weeks and will provide you with the valuable tools you need to help you quit tobacco.
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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
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
Teens (13 to 18 years),
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Veranda Room
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
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
May
26
2026
Tue
Karaoke Night
5:30pm–7:30pm
Veranda Room
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Veranda Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years),
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living,
Cultural Life,
Music in the Libraries
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Let your inner star shine at Karaoke Night! Join us at the North Port Library every fourth Tuesday of the month for a fun-filled evening of music and self-expression. Tonight’s theme: Hits of the 90's!
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