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UF/IFAS: Meet the Milkweeds!

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

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There are over 20 kinds of milkweeds in Florida; most of them are native!Get to know the milkweeds that are suitable for growing in Sarasota County. Learn why these amazing native ...

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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

There are over 20 kinds of milkweeds in Florida; most of them are native!

Get to know the milkweeds that are suitable for growing in Sarasota County.

Time capsule can with lid positioned in front

Lemon Bay Fest Quirky Crafters: Time Capsule Making

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:45pm - 5:45pm

Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library

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Define the present for the future with a time capsule! Fill it with your most important memories, a playlist of your favorite songs, or anything else that you want the world to rem...

Registration Open

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning

Registration Required

Define the present for the future with a time capsule! Fill it with your most important memories, a playlist of your favorite songs, or anything else that you want the world to remember.

Nesting Shorebirds and Seabirds of Tampa Bay

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library

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Do you enjoy birdwatching? Come learn about Florida’s nesting shorebirds and seabirds during a lecture presented by Audubon Florida. You’ll learn skills, such as how to identify bi...

Registration Open

Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Lectures

Registration Required

Do you enjoy birdwatching? Come learn about Florida’s nesting shorebirds and seabirds during a lecture presented by Audubon Florida.

Bales of spanish moss being loaded onto a truck.

Spanish Moss in Florida: A Social and Economic History

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Classroom A/B at Osprey Library

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Spanish Moss in Florida: A Social and Economic HistoryPresented by:David John Turner, writer, researcher, and retired antiquarian booksellerA Florida History Lecture Series Winter ...

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Library Branch: Osprey Library

Room: Classroom A/B

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Cultural Life, Green Living, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning

Registration Required

Spanish Moss in Florida: A Social and Economic History

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Drop-In Valentine's Card Making

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm

Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

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Stop by to create personalized handmade cards for family, friends, or someone special! All supplies provided.For adults. No registration required.

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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, Lifelong Learning

Stop by to create personalized handmade cards for family, friends, or someone special! All supplies provided.

For adults. No registration required.

One Book: Writing Your Obituary; Past, Present, and Future

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

One Book Sarasota:

This event is offered as part of the One Book Sarasota programming. Read the Book, Join the Discussion, Share the Story. Learn more at SarasotaCountyLibraries.org/OneBook.  &n...

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What if your obituary was not just a summary of your life but a road map to your future? Come review some unusual obituaries and explore the craft of obituary writing, either for y...

Registration Open

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Lectures, Lifelong Learning, One Book Sarasota

Registration Required

What if your obituary was not just a summary of your life but a road map to your future? Come review some unusual obituaries and explore the craft of obituary writing, either for yourself or for someone you care about.

Road Scholar: Forging a Friendship — Jefferson & Madison’s Northern Journey

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

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Enjoy a free one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about Jefferson and Madison’s 1791 journey and enduring friendship.

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Program Type: History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning

Enjoy a free one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about Jefferson and Madison’s 1791 journey and enduring friendship.

Enhancing Your Reading Experience With Digital Apps

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library

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Are you an avid e-book reader? Come learn about popular reading apps, book clubs, author chats, and personalized book recommendations. Note: This program requires that participants...

Registration Open

Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction

Registration Required

Are you an avid e-book reader? Come learn about popular reading apps, book clubs, author chats, and personalized book recommendations. Note: This program requires that participants are proficient with using phones and tablets.

OREO® Cookie Taste Test

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

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Celebrate the month of February with a sweet and exciting OREO® cookie taste test adventure! Teens are invited to explore a variety of OREO® flavors, from classic favorites to limi...

Registration Open

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Cooking & Nutrition, Healthy Living

Registration Required

Celebrate the month of February with a sweet and exciting OREO® cookie taste test adventure! Teens are invited to explore a variety of OREO® flavors, from classic favorites to limited-edition varieties.

Karaoke Night

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

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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...

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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

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: Family Fun Night!

Cheryl Coleman: Bold Black Pioneers

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

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Embark on a journey of discovery! Join Cheryl Coleman and travel alongside the thousands who ventured north during the Great Migration. Along the way, catch a glimpse of the brilli...

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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning

Embark on a journey of discovery! Join Cheryl Coleman and travel alongside the thousands who ventured north during the Great Migration. Along the way, catch a glimpse of the brilliant innovators who reshaped music and literature.

Attention Veterans: Your Service Matters and So Do Your Benefits!

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

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As the Sarasota County Veteran’s Services Outreach Officer, Aretha Gipson will provide an overview of VA benefits available to veterans and their families. The seminar will c...

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Job Search Assistance, Lifelong Learning, Special Events

As the Sarasota County Veteran’s Services Outreach Officer, Aretha Gipson will provide an overview of VA benefits available to veterans and their families.

Rune Writings of the Viking Era to Present: North America and Europe

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:30pm

Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

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Join Loraine Jensen and Anne Louise Thompson from the American Association for Runic Studies to discover the fascinating world of runes used around 1 A.D. through the Viking Age an...

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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: History & Culture, Lifelong Learning

Join Loraine Jensen and Anne Louise Thompson from the American Association for Runic Studies to discover the fascinating world of runes used around 1 A.D. through the Viking Age and beyond.

Portraits of animals made out of egg cartons

EQ Craft Crew: Egg Carton Critters

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm

Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library

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Join us the third Tuesday of every month for a new art project!In this hands-on art program, our young artists will be given egg cartons and other supplies to make a new friend, a ...

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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Program Room

Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Green Living, Lifelong Learning

Join us the third Tuesday of every month for a new art project!

One Book - "Emma" Watercolor Tea Party with the Venice Theatre

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

One Book Sarasota:

This event is offered as part of the One Book Sarasota programming. Read the Book, Join the Discussion, Share the Story. Learn more at SarasotaCountyLibraries.org/OneBook.  &n...

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Watercolor to the sounds of baroque music as we enjoy tea and treats with the cast of the Venice Theatre’s “Emma”. Free free to bring your own fancy tea cup and reference photos or...

Registration Open

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, One Book Sarasota

Registration Required

Watercolor to the sounds of baroque music as we enjoy tea and treats with the cast of the Venice Theatre’s “Emma”.

SRQ Con

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm

Selby Library

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Join us for the annual pop culture convention at Selby Library, SRQCon! Activities will be held throughout the library including a scavenger hunt, button making, and more. Ven...

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Library Branch: Selby Library

Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families

Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Author Event, Creation Station, Games, History & Culture, Lectures, Performances, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Special Events

Join us for the annual pop culture convention at Selby Library, SRQCon!

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All Day	This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group Artists In The Libraries: 3-D Pop-Up Puppets (On Demand) All Day 8/6–8/20 Children (5 to 9 years) Virtual Event This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Virtual : Teaching artist Judy Levine shows you how to make some folded paper 3-D puppets! How This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group From the Inside Out: Shoulder Stability (On Demand) All Day 8/12–8/19 Adults, Seniors Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: , Virtual : Are you experiencing shoulder pain or dysfunction? Working as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor for nearly 40 years I have met many people just like you! This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Artists In The Libraries: Magic-The Hand is Quicker Than the Eye! (On Demand) All Day 8/15–8/31 Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: Performances, Virtual : Karen Bell teaches her friend Rikki three magic tricks, and then you get a chance to learn them yourself! Learn them and amaze your friends and family! Brought to you by The Circus Arts Conservatory. Supply list is attached. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group Artists In The Libraries: Origami in Action for Kids (Age 7 and up) ON DEMAND All Day 8/15–8/31 Children (5 to 9 years) Virtual Event This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Virtual : Origami toy Spinner Top DIY video. For age 7 up or younger children with grown-ups helping out. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group Artists In The Libraries: Olivia Saves the Circus! (On Demand) All Day 8/17–8/31 Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years) Virtual Event This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Performances, Virtual : "Follow Olivia and her family to the circus! But wait! Can it be? The entire circus is out with an ear infection! This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Adult Crafts--Marbled Bookmarks (On Demand) All Day Adults, Seniors Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Virtual : Join us for a fast and fun craft geared toward adults! How did you like our program? This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group Story Time From Space! (On Demand) All Day Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Virtual Event This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Storytimes, Virtual : Story Time from Space is a project of the Global Space Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit education foundation.
10:30am	This event is in the "Adults" group The Art of Piano Playing Summer Series (Live) 10:30am–11:30am Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Adults Program Type: , Music in the Libraries : The Sarasota Music Archive presents The Art of Piano Playing Summer Series: Insightful Commentary and Performances by Professional Pianists
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12:00pm	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group SHINE Presents: Medicare Part D (Live) 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults, Seniors Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: , , Virtual : SHINE invites you to their Lunch & Learn series focusing on Medicare options available in Florida. This week SHINE talks about Medicare Part D.
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3:00pm	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Grow With Google Presents: Create and Deliver Compelling Presentations - Part 2 (Live) 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults, Seniors Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: , , Lectures, Virtual : In this two-part workshop, you will learn how to communicate information and engage your audience with an effective presentation. You will gain best practices and build a visually appealing presentation in Google Slides.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Preserving Your Treasures (Live) 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Registration Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: , Virtual Registration Required : Staff from Sarasota County Historical Resources share ideas for ways that you can preserve your treasured items at home.
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5:00pm	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group Zoom Trivia Night! (Live) 5:00pm–6:00pm Adults, Families Registration Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Adults, Families Program Type: , Games, Virtual Registration Required : Zoom Trivia Night is moving to a biweekly schedule! The programs will be on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month; registration for each program will begin on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month.
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8:00pm	This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group PBS Books Trailblazing Women: Emily Dickinson in Poetry In America and Panel Discussion (Live) 8:00pm–9:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: Book Discussions, , Virtual : PBS Books will host a virtual engagement to highlight trailblazing poet Emily Dickinson (1830-1885) in partnership with Poetry In America.
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Teaching artist Judy Levine shows you how to make some folded paper 3-D puppets!

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Are you experiencing shoulder pain or dysfunction?

Working as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor for nearly 40 years I have met many people just like you!

Karen Bell teaches her friend Rikki three magic tricks, and then you get a chance to learn them yourself! Learn them and amaze your friends and family! Brought to you by The Circus Arts Conservatory. Supply list is attached.

Origami toy Spinner Top DIY video. For age 7 up or younger children with grown-ups helping out.

"Follow Olivia and her family to the circus! But wait! Can it be? The entire circus is out with an ear infection!

Join us for a fast and fun craft geared toward adults!

How did you like our program?

Staff from Sarasota County Historical Resources share ideas for ways that you can preserve your treasured items at home.

PBS Books will host a virtual engagement to highlight trailblazing poet Emily Dickinson (1830-1885) in partnership with Poetry In America.