Closing Libraries and History Center Closure All Day 7/3–7/4 Jul 3 - 4 2026 Closing Libraries and History Center Closure All Day 7/3–7/4 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, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library Description: Sarasota County Libraries and the History Center will be closed on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4.We will resume normal hours on Monday, July 6.
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 Tech Navigator 10:00am–12:00pm 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 Jul 2 2026 Thu Tech Navigator 10:00am–12:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Technology Instruction : 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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Cholesterol Screenings 10:00am–2:00pm 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 Jul 2 2026 Thu Cholesterol Screenings 10:00am–2:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living : The Sarasota Department of Health will be performing various health screenings to improve the health of our Sarasota County residents. They will be set up in the LOBBY for their sessions.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Cancelled Life After Downton Abbey 10:00am–1:00pm Adults, Seniors Veranda Room This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jul 3 2026 Fri Cancelled Life After Downton Abbey 10:00am–1:00pm Veranda Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups, Movies : Enjoy a cup of tea while discussing British movies and television series with a very welcoming group. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Master Gardener Plant Clinic 1:30pm–3:30pm Adults, Seniors Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jul 2 2026 Thu Master Gardener Plant Clinic 1:30pm–3:30pm Conference Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Green Living : 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Tech Navigator 2:00pm–4:00pm 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 Jun 30 2026 Tue Tech Navigator 2:00pm–4:00pm Group Study Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Group Study Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Technology Instruction, Virtual : 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.
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 Summer Learning UF/IFAS: The Tale of Atala and Coontie 4:00pm–5:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Veranda 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 Jul 1 2026 Wed Summer Learning UF/IFAS: The Tale of Atala and Coontie 4:00pm–5:00pm Veranda Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026) : The coontie plant, historically utilized by Florida's indigenous people, was driven close to extinction due to European settlers' commercial exploitation. It has now rebounded as a staple in Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ practices.