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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	Conference Room	Meeting Room II	Program Room	Conference Room	Creation Station	No room assigned	Meeting Room	Meeting Room A	Meeting Room B	No room assigned	Teen Room	Veranda Room	Sarasota Music Archive (formerly Group Study 1)	Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium	Conference Room	Meeting Room	Story Time Room	No room assigned	Community Room	Teen Room	No room assigned
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10:00am										This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Tech Navigator 10:00am–12:00pm Adults, Seniors 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: North Port Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Technology Instruction : 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.					This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Yak and Yarn 10:00am–11:30am Adults, Seniors Conference 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: Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups : Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.			This event is in the "Adults" group Genealogy Assistance 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: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy : Come and get assistance with your genealogy questions from a knowledgeable and experienced volunteer
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 Partners in Play® 10:15am–11:15am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Meeting Room B 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: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room B 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.					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–11:15am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium 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: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: : 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. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
10:30am	This event is in the "Adults" group Good Samaritan Pharmacy 10:30am–1:30pm 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: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: : Prescription Assistance for income qualified individuals.		This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group Little Adventures Story Time 10:30am–11:30am Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Room 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: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, , Storytimes : For ages 2-5. Join us for story time filled with a variety of early literacy activities that include music, stories, movement, crafts and school readiness.			This event is in the "Adults" group AARP Tax Assistance 10:30am–1:30pm 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: Fruitville Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Tax Help : AARP Volunteer Tax Assistance at Fruitville Library will be provided on Wednesdays and Thursdays from Feb 1 - April 11, 2024 from 10:30 a.m - 1:30 p.m..	This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 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 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: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years) Program Type: , Storytimes : For infants to five years, attending with caregiver. The storytime includes simple stories, nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and crafts. Space is limited. Free tickets are available at the youth desk beginning at 10 a.m.												This event is in the "Adults" group Great Decisions Group Discussion 10:30am–12:30pm Adults Community 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: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Groups :
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11:00am												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 Kid's Sensory Playtime 11:00am–12:00pm Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years) Veranda Room 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 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: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Games, , Special Events : Join us at the North Port Library for a kid's sensory playtime. A fun interactive, educational time designed for children with autism and/or sensory challenges.
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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 Partners in Play® 12:00pm–1:00pm Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Meeting Room B 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: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room B 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.					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) Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium 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: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: : 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. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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1:00pm		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Afternoon Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room II 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: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups : Join us in-person as we discuss "Verity" by Colleen Hoover for our monthly Book Club! Copies of the book are available through the Sarasota County Library catalog https://sarac.scgov.net/	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 Quirky Knitters 1:00pm–3:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Room 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 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: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, : 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!		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 Pine Needle Basket Weaving Part 2 1:00pm–4:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Creation Station 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: Creation Station Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, , Special Events : Join us for a two-part class to learn how to make your very own pine needle basket! All materials are provided and the natural materials used are rescued from Hurricane Ian debris.			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 : --- ADVANCE APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED.										This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Genealogy Assistance 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled 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 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy : Come and get assistance with your genealogy research from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.
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1:30pm				This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Master Gardener Plant Clinic 1:30pm–3:30pm Adults, Seniors Conference 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: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: , : 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.
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2:00pm							This event is in the "Adults" group The History of Pinecraft – Sarasota’s Amish Community 2:00pm–3:30pm 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: , History & Culture, Registration Required : The History of Pinecraft – Sarasota’s Amish Community						This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group AARP Tax Help 2:00pm–5:00pm Adults, Seniors Sarasota Music Archive (formerly Group Study 1) 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: Selby Library Room: Sarasota Music Archive (formerly Group Study 1) Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Tax Help : AARP Tax help will be available January 29 - April 15 to assist in tax preparation. Monday - Thursday: 2 - 5 p.m. Saturdays: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. CLOSED Fridays, Sundays, and Holidays. 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Adult Creation Station Craft: Sew Your Own Upcycled Easter Bunny 2:00pm–4:00pm 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: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: , Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Registration Required : Hop into sewing with this Calico Bunny Easter craft! We'll be covering basic embellishment, how to do sewing gathers, and how to sew along a curve with a sewing machine. Please make sure to bring an old pillowcase to upcycle for this craft!
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2:30pm		This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Teen Room 2:30pm–4:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Meeting Room II 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: Meeting Room II 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Teen Movie Afternoon: Ready Player One 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: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Book Discussions, Clubs, Movies : Stop by and watch Ready Player One!
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3:00pm											This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Last Stop Teen Hangout 3:00pm–5:00pm 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: Arts & Crafts, 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.
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3:30pm										This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group Read with the Dogs 3:30pm–4:30pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Special Events : Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. The program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. This program is intended for children who can read independently
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4:00pm																					This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Virtual Dungeons and Dragons (LIVE) 4:00pm–7:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Registration Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group 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: Virtual Events Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: Games, Virtual Registration Required : Play the classic role-playing game with a new group of players/adventurers.
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6:30pm																	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 This event is in the "Families" group Lego Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Story Time Room 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 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: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs : Let your imagination run wild with other Lego fans using our massive collection of bricks and accessories.
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Fruitville Library CLOSED Dec. 18, 2025-July 19, 2026

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