Week Calendar

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

Appointments are preferred but not required. 

Learn the basic stitches of embroidery with local artist Elizabeth Goodwill, design your own pattern or start an embroidery journal. For new adults, adults, and seniors. Space is limited. Online registration required.

Discover how to navigate the site with ease and learn how to login and view your account, request and search for items, and other new features. 

Looking to try something new and maybe make a friend or two?  Join the library book club! 

Dive into the vibrant tradition of hojalata, Mexican tin art, celebrated for its bold colors and intricate designs. Learn techniques for cutting, scoring and shaping thin sheets of metal. Finish your unique tin art with bold, bright colors.

For people who want to improve their French speaking skills and enjoy reading French-language articles and discussing them.

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

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.

Join us for a monthly cozy catch-up on the third Thursday of every month!

Join presenter Debbie Papp and crafty friends to create a fun card that has the look of a quilted blanket. These make wonderful baby or get well cards. We will also make one card into a pop-up fold card. 

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

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

The Suncoast Writers Guild has been helping people develop the craft of writing for 35 years as a safe place to share stories and poems, get feedback, and build connections.

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.

Gelli printing is a form of mono printing that uses reusable printing plates to create interesting textures and layers of color. This form of printing does not require a press.

Stop by the Health in Motion Bus to talk to a nurse with the Florida Health Department with any questions you might have!

No appointment required. 

Color your world with a variety of materials including colored pencils, glitter pens, and markers, and choose from an array of beautiful coloring sheets or doodle your own!

Get genealogy research assistance from knowledgeable and experienced volunteers.

Bring your questions!

Join us for an informative presentation on Sarasota County's Housing Recovery Program (HRP) to learn how the HRP provides vital assistance—including rehabilitation, reconstruction, and reimbursement—to eligible homeowners affected by Hurricanes Ia

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

Color your world with interesting beads and make a unique piece of jewelry.

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!

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.

Best known for its lemurs, colorful chameleons, and towering baobab trees, the Republic of Madagascar is home to some of the world's most unique flora and fauna.

Join artist, Sarah Dean, and learn to draw to your heart's content and have fun creating art! This summer art series is open both experienced artists and complete beginners. Attend one or all!

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.

Dive into the enchanting world of Magic: The Gathering this summer! Join us every monday afternoon from 2-4 PM for our weekly free play sessions.

Discover how to navigate the site with ease and learn how to login and view your account, request and search for items, and other new features. 

Please Register for Matter of Balance! You only need to sign up for the FIRST offering, this program is a series.

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.

Join us for a calypso and steel drum performance with Johnny Lowery of the Caladesi Steel Band! Johnny will discuss the steel drum, its styles, sounds, and genre.

Registration required.

Drums of Unity is an opportunity for participants to join in a fun, dynamic, and positive group activity. Interaction, cognitive-motor connection, rhythm, active memory and fun are all part of this unique activity.

Enjoy games chosen by our staff from our library of digital, card and board games, karaoke, foosball and more!

Join Kristin Owens as she walks you through a creative writing session with helpful writing prompts guaranteed to produce words on paper.

Registration Required

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.

Learn how to make sourdough bread! Participants will take home bread to bake at home and a sourdough starter jar to feed.

Free supplies and seating are limited, so register today!

Movie Club is every 3rd Tuesday of each month.

Movie will begin promptly at 5:30pm.

Enjoy a movie with a short discussion afterwards about what you liked or disliked about the movie. There will be popcorn and snacks available.

Join us in-person as we discuss "The Paris Wife" by Paula McLain for our monthly Book Club!

Copies of the book will be available at the Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library.