Day Calendar

Filters

The daily calendar might be wider than your screen, particularly if viewing a large number of locations or viewing on a smaller device. You can side-scroll this table to view calendar entries for the whole day. You can also use the filters to limit the number of locations you are viewing.

Branches	Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library		Elsie Quirk Library		Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library		Fruitville Library		Gulf Gate Library			North Port Library		Selby Library			Shannon Staub Library		William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library	Virtual Events
Rooms	Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room	Group Study Room	Meeting Room	Program Room	Meeting Room	Youth Activity Room	Conference Room	Meeting Room	No room assigned	Meeting Room A	Meeting Room B	Teen Room	Veranda Room	Sarasota Music Archive (formerly Group Study 1)	Sarasota Music Archive (formerly Group Study 2)	Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium	Meeting Room	Story Time Room	Community Room	No room assigned
All Day														This event is in the "Adults" group AARP Tax Aide All Day 1/31–2/19 Adults Sarasota Music Archive (formerly Group Study 1) 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: Selby Library Room: Sarasota Music Archive (formerly Group Study 1) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Tax Help : AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) Tax-Aide Selby Library is first come, first served. Dates of Operation- January 30th, 2023, through April 18th, 2023	This event is in the "Adults" group AARP Tax Aide All Day 1/31–2/19 Adults Sarasota Music Archive (formerly Group Study 2) 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: Selby Library Room: Sarasota Music Archive (formerly Group Study 2) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Tax Help : AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) Tax-Aide Selby Library is first come, first served. Dates of Operation- January 30th, 2023, through April 18th, 2023
10:00am									This event is in the "Adults" group Master Gardener Plant Clinic 10:00am–12:00pm Adults 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: Gulf Gate Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: : Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or an insect identified? On the first and the third Monday mornings of the month, from 10am to 12 pm, Gulf Gate Library hosts the Master Garde
10:15am				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 Forty Carrots: Partners in Play® 10:15am–11:15am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program Type: , Storytimes : For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.				This event is in the "Adults" group Tai Chi Easy TM with Gail Pettit, MS, LDO Certified Instructor 10:15am–11:15am Adults Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Registration Required : Tai Chi Easy TM with Gail Pettit, MS, LDO Certified Instructor											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 Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am–11:00am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Community 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Special Events : For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.
10:30am			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Lemon Bay Fest: The Great Florida Invasion: From Pythons to Pepper! 10:30am–11:30am Adults, Seniors Meeting Room 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: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: , , Lectures, Special Events : All are welcome to hear Sanibel-based author Charles Sobczak as he shares an exciting lecture on invasive spec															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 Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Story Time 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program Type: Storytimes : 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.
10:45am
11:00am					This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group What's It Worth Antique Appraisals 11:00am–1:00pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: , Lectures, Special Events Registration Required : Author, auctioneer, appraiser, and radio show host Mike Ivankovich will introduce you to “What Determines Value" and reveal what your antiques, collectibles, and personal treasures are really worth today.
11:15am
11:30am
11:45am
12:00pm																			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 Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 12:00pm–1:00pm Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Community 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Special Events : For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.
12:15pm
12:30pm											This event is in the "Adults" group Socrates Cafe 12:30pm–2:00pm Adults Meeting Room B 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: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Groups :		This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group North Port Library: Welcome to Our World® 12:30pm–1:15pm Babies (Birth to 1 year) Veranda Room This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year) Program Type: Discussion Groups, , : Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and wonder.
12:45pm
1:00pm										This event is in the "All Ages" group AARP Income Tax Assistance 1:00pm–5:00pm All Ages Meeting Room A This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Tax Help :							This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group AARP Tax Assistance 1:00pm–5:30pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room 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: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Tax Help : AARP is providing free tax preparation at the Shannon Staub Library again this year. The tax returns will be prepared by IRS-certified tax counselors.			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Mystery Lover's Book Club: "Grave Reservations" (Live) 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults, Seniors Registration Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" 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 Program Type: Book Discussions, Virtual Registration Required : Join us for our monthly book club that delves deep into mysteries!
1:15pm
1:30pm						This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Intro to Writing Life Stories 1:30pm–2:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Youth Activity Room This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group 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: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: , Special Events : Register for this program here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-intro-to-writing-life-stories-mem
1:45pm
2:00pm	This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Teen Room 2:00pm–4:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, , Games, Movies : Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.		This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Lemon Bay Fest: Seashells 101 2:00pm–3:00pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages Meeting Room This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: , , Lectures, Special Events : The Englewood Shell club will share their enthusiasm for shells and the local environment in this all ages program.
2:15pm
2:30pm												This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group LAST Stop @ North Port Library (Teen Hang Out) 2:30pm–4:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen Room This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Clubs, , Games : LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games. The program is open to any teen who agrees to follow the Teen Room Code of Conduct.
2:45pm
3:00pm		Reservation SNAP Application Assistance 3:00pm–5:00pm Group Study Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Group Study Room Purpose of Room Use SNAP/ Medicaid application assistance will be provided through All Faiths Food Bank Mondays from 3-5 p.m.											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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Crystal Bowl Sound Bath 3:00pm–4:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Veranda Room Registration Closed Registration Required 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: , Registration Required : Everything in our universe is information and energy vibrating at specific frequencies. Music is a powerful tool to guide consciousness into higher realms and induce healing.			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Novel Writing: Revising 3:00pm–5:00pm Adults, Seniors Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions, , Lectures Registration Required : From planning to publishing, this series will take you through all the essentials you need to help turn your book idea into a reality.
3:15pm
3:30pm
3:45pm
4:00pm							This event is in the "Adults" group Knit and Crocheting Group 4:00pm–7:00pm Adults Conference Room 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: Fruitville Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts : Learn to knit or crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! It is recommended to bring your own yarn and needles. Instructor-supplied yarns remain with the instructor weekly until piece is completed.	This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group OzoBot Coding for Kids 4:00pm–5:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Registration Required : *Hack creativity and learn basic coding concepts with markers and Ozobot, a tiny robot.*
4:15pm
4:30pm
4:45pm
5:00pm
5:15pm
5:30pm
5:45pm
6:00pm																Reservation SRQ Jazz Jammers 6:00pm–7:00pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Purpose of Room Use SRQ Jazz Jam Open Mike
6:15pm
6:30pm
6:45pm

Fruitville Library CLOSED Dec. 18, 2025-July 19, 2026

Day Calendar

Primary tabs