Day Calendar

Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees?

Need a plant or insect identified?

Drop in to receive research-based lawn, landscape and pest management help from the University of Florida.

Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified? Homeowners can receive research-based lawn, landscape and pest management help from the University of Florida.

Having trouble with your device? Need help syncing your eBooks? Come see Luis, our in-house tech expert! See the Reference Desk for more information.

For mobile babies to 5 years old.

Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators.

This program is geared toward babies from newborn to age 2 ½ years. The 45 minute program includes songs, baby sign language, a book and playtime. Older siblings are welcome.

Students who attend Part 1 will continue to research their family history on the second day in Part 2 during which the class instructor is available to answer questions and help the students in their research. Basic computer skills are required.

Sign Language program for children 0 - 2 1/2 years old. Learn with Beebo the Signing Bear using songs, books, and toys. Older siblings welcome.

Drop in to enjoy special play ti

Books, puppets, songs, dance and more surprises to get your child excited and prepared for school.  Special programs:

Oct. 8: Stretch and Grow Exercise Class

Nov. 19: Wiggles and Giggles Early Learning Activity Event

Haven't hoola-hooped in ages?  Try it with Amy!  She can teach you the techniques to get back in this fun game all while strengthening your core and burning calories.  Amy is a dynamo who travels the country making hoola-hoopin

Laughter Yoga requires no mats or poses and instead emphasizes, you guessed it, laughter!  Sitting or standing, Laughter Yoga includes some stretching, deep breathing, clapping but, for the most part, lots of healthy laughter and fu

Drop in for assistance using library technology including e-Books and audiobooks from Overdrive and the Cloud Library.

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Learn to download library eBooks and audio books onto your device.

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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office will be here to discuss topics critical to senior citizens including:

Protecting Bank Accounts, Frauds and Scams, Tax Return and Social Security, and How to Prevent Robo Calls and Block Callers.

Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified?

New movies every Tuesday in the meeting room. Movie schedules are published bimonthly and available at the front circulation desk. 

Learn to download library eBooks and audio books onto your device.

Drop in to get assistance with and ask questions about downloading library books to your computer and other devices, such as the Kindle, Nook, iPad, iPod, iPhone and Android phones and tablets.

Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.

Come create, play, or just relax at the library after school.  Our Teen Room is open from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Come to the teen room and choose from a variety of board games like Apples to Apples, Balderdash, Uno, Scattergories, Scrabble and more.

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.

Teens and tweens take over the Creation Station. Drop in to explore electronic music, digital design, sewing, podcasting and more. 

Children ( ages 7-9) can register for this program and experiment with a 3D Doodler pen.

A different project every week!

Call or visit to find out what it is this week!

Ages 6+.

Hola! Join us for an evening of learning intermediate Spanish grammar and vocabulary and practicing conversational skills.

Kids will learn computer basics and how to type correctly in this fun and interactive class. This event is for ages 5-9.

Ages 11-18. Drop by to create new crafts each month. No registration required. Snacks will be provided.

See attached flyer for specific crafts this month!

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.

Enjoy a movie with your friends in the Teen Zone! Popcorn and other snacks will be provided. 

This program is recommended for ages 11-18.

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. The dogs love the attention and the kids love the interactions.