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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
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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
Jan
5
2026
Mon
Preschool Storytime
10:30am–11:00am
Meeting Room
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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:
Lifelong Learning,
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 "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
Jan
6
2026
Tue
Forever Fit
10:15am–11:00am
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
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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
:
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.
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
Jan
6
2026
Tue
Preschool Storytime
10:30am–11:15am
Meeting Room- Classroom A
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Library Branch:
Osprey Library and History Center
Room:
Meeting Room- Classroom A
Age Group:
Youth,
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Families
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Lifelong Learning,
Storytimes
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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
Jan
6
2026
Tue
Stories and Fun
10:30am–11:30am
Meeting Room B
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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
:
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, and fun activities. Best for ages 0-5, but the whole family is welcome!
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
Jan
6
2026
Tue
Tech Basics: Discover our New Catalog and Printing System!
10:30am–11:30am
Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Elsie Quirk Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning,
Technology Instruction
:
New to the area or just coming back to town? Join us for a demo of our new computer catalog, as well as our new printing system!
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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
Jan
7
2026
Wed
Forty Carrots: Partners in Play
10:15am–11:15am
Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Shannon Staub Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type:
Games,
Lifelong Learning
:
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.
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
Jan
7
2026
Wed
Forty Carrots: Partners in Play
10:15am–11:15am
Meeting Room B
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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.
This event is in the "Youth" 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
Youth,
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years)
Storytime Room
This event is in the "Youth" 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
Jan
7
2026
Wed
Play & Learn Storytime
10:15am–11:15am
Storytime Room
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Library Branch:
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning,
Storytimes
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Join Miss Taylor for a special Play & Learn Storytime! Each storytime will feature books and songs as well as play time at the end.
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)
Story Time 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
Jan
7
2026
Wed
Busy Little Hands Activity Hour
10:30am–11:30am
Story Time Room
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Library Branch:
Shannon Staub Library
Room:
Story Time Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type:
Games,
Lifelong Learning
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Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and their families can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time 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
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
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
Jan
7
2026
Wed
Travelogues with Jane Mahler: Japan Part 2
10:30am–12:00pm
Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Elsie Quirk Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
History & Culture,
Lectures,
Lifelong Learning
:
Koyasan and Nara are cultural, spiritual and artistic treasures in the Kii Peninsula of Japan. Japan's history and culture were shaped by the introduction of Buddhism in the 6th century, which became intertwined in th
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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
Jan
8
2026
Thu
Forever Fit
10:15am–11:00am
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
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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
:
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.
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
Jan
8
2026
Thu
Forty Carrots: Partners in Play
10:15am–11:15am
Meeting Room B
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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.
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
Jan
8
2026
Thu
Great Books Discussion Group
10:15am–12:00pm
Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Elsie Quirk Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Book Discussions,
Clubs,
Discussion Groups,
Lifelong Learning
:
The Great Books Discussion Group meets the 1st Thursday of each month from January through March and is moderated by Ross Ament. Reading selections will be from the Great Books Foundation's Great Conversations 1.
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
Jan
8
2026
Thu
Musical Motion
10:30am–11:30am
Meeting Room II
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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.
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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)
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
Jan
9
2026
Fri
Forty Carrots: Partners in Play
10:15am–11:15am
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)
Program Type:
Games,
Lifelong Learning
:
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.
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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
Jan
6
2026
Tue
Words and Wiggles Storytime
11:00am–11:30am
Youth Program Room
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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
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
Jan
9
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
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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 "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
This event is in the "Families" group
Teens (13 to 18 years),
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors,
Families
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
This event is in the "Families" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
Asian Spice Tea Tasting
11:00am–11:45am
Veranda Room
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Veranda Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years),
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors,
Families
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living,
Cooking & Nutrition,
Cultural Life,
Healthy Living,
Lifelong Learning
:
Discover the rich traditions of spice and herbal tea-making in diverse Asian cultures. Enjoy your original herbal tea blend and enjoy tasting it in class.
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
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
Jan
7
2026
Wed
Forty Carrots: Partners in Play
12:00pm–1:00pm
Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Shannon Staub Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type:
Games,
Lifelong Learning
:
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.
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
Jan
7
2026
Wed
Forty Carrots: Partners in Play
12:00pm–1:00pm
Meeting Room B
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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
Jan
8
2026
Thu
Forty Carrots: Partners in Play
12:00pm–1:00pm
Meeting Room B
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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 "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)
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
Jan
9
2026
Fri
Forty Carrots: Partners in Play
12:00pm–1:00pm
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)
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
:
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.
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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
Jan
5
2026
Mon
Writing Your Memoir
1:00pm–2:00pm
Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Lectures,
Lifelong Learning,
Special Events
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This fun introductory class is geared for those serious about writing their memoirs.
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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
Jan
5
2026
Mon
Teen Craft Zone: Make Your Own Candle
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Teen Zone
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station,
Lifelong Learning
:
Find out how easy it is to make your own candle using beeswax and essential oils!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
6
2026
Tue
Travelogue | Japan III - Ise-Shima, Kyoto
2:00pm–3:30pm
Meeting Room AB
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Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Meeting Room AB
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living,
Cultural Life,
History & Culture,
Lectures,
Lifelong Learning
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In the final part of this series, we journey to Ise-Shima, a region of profound spiritual heritage and natural beauty.
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
Jan
6
2026
Tue
Arts & Crafts: Party Central Bowl
2:00pm–4:00pm
Learning Lab
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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,
Lifelong Learning
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Add a little sparkle to your life. Celebrate the new year with a fun party centerpiece! Make a bowl out of confetti for your party table. All materials are provided. These classes 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
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
Jan
8
2026
Thu
Arts & Crafts: Party Central Bowl
2:00pm–4:00pm
Learning Lab
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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,
Lifelong Learning
:
Add a little sparkle to your life. Celebrate the new year with a fun party centerpiece! Make a bowl out of confetti for your party table. All materials are provided. These classes 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
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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
Jan
8
2026
Thu
IANDS: International Association for Near-Death Experiences - The Latest Research (monthly meeting)
3:00pm–5:15pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Selby Library
Room:
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Author Event,
Book Discussions,
Clubs,
History & Culture,
Lectures,
Lifelong Learning,
Special Events
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As an educational nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, the International Association for Near-Death Studies (IANDS) focuses most of its resources into providing the highest quality information available about NDE-related subjects.
This event is in the "Youth" 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
Youth,
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Meeting Room II
This event is in the "Youth" 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
Jan
8
2026
Thu
Read Em and Eat
3:45pm–4:45pm
Meeting Room II
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Library Branch:
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room:
Meeting Room II
Age Group:
Youth,
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type:
Cooking & Nutrition,
Creation Station,
Healthy Living,
Lifelong Learning
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Read for at least 10 minutes in our "lounge" and enjoy a sweet treat as a reward. Recommended for ages 6 and up.
Disclaimer(s)
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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
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
Jan
9
2026
Fri
Book Club
3:00pm–4:30pm
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,
Book Discussions,
Clubs,
Lifelong Learning
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Join us for the Friday Afternoon Monthly Book Discussion. Every 2nd Friday of the month. Newcomers are always welcome. Please inquire about a copy of the book at the Information Desk.
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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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors,
Families
Creation Station
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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Jan
6
2026
Tue
Get to Know the Creation Station
4:00pm–5:00pm
Creation Station
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Shannon Staub Library
Room:
Creation Station
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors,
Families
Program Type:
Creation Station,
Lifelong Learning
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Drop by the Creation Station to learn about some of the different equipment we have available and get a tour of the space!
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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
Jan
7
2026
Wed
Read with the Dogs
4:00pm–5:00pm
Meeting Room B
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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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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 "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
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
Jan
8
2026
Thu
UF/IFAS: One Seed Gardening
4:00pm–5:30pm
Veranda Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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,
Healthy Living,
Lifelong Learning
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Join us for One Seed and explore how to grow and use a special edible crop. Free seed packets of our One Seed selection will be provided to participants. Lots of free informational resources will be shared, too.
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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Learning Lab
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Jan
7
2026
Wed
Teen Writing Club
5:00pm–6:15pm
Learning Lab
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Learning Lab
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Clubs,
Creation Station,
Lifelong Learning
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Writers unite! This club meets the first Wednesday of every month to give teens the opportunity to hone their creative writing skills.
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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
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
Jan
6
2026
Tue
Cancelled
Arts & Crafts
6:30pm–7:30pm
Learning Lab
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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,
Lifelong Learning
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
8
2026
Thu
LVSSC Course: Citizenship preparation
6:00pm–7:45pm
Conference Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room:
Conference Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
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Citizenship test preparation by the Literacy Volunteers of South Sarasota County.
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