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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			Pop-Up Library	Virtual Events
Rooms	No room assigned		Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room	Meeting Room II	Program Room	Creation Station	Conference Room	Meeting Room	Learning Lab	Meeting Room AB (Staff only)	No room assigned	Teen Room	Veranda Room	No room assigned	Creation Station	Story Time Room	No room assigned	Community Room	Conference Room	No room assigned	No room assigned
All Day			Reservation Early Voting for 2024 Primary Election All Day Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Purpose of Room Use Early Voting for 2024 Primary Election 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily, August 10, 2024 to August 18, 2024							This event is in the "Adults" group Early Voting All Day 8/10–8/18 Adults Meeting Room AB (Staff only) 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 AB (Staff only) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Voting
10:00am	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Master Gardener: Drop In Plant Clinic 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: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: : Drop in to receive research-based lawn, landscape, pest management, and gardening help from the University of Florida. These sessions are made possible through a partnership with UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County.										This event is in the "Youth" 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 "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Sertoma Speech and Hearing Bus 10:00am–12:00pm Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages This event is in the "Youth" 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 "Families" 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: North Port Library Age Group: Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: , : The hearing bus will be available for all ages to get a free hearing test!
10:15am							This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Knit and Crocheting Group 10:15am–12:00pm Adults Conference Room 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: Fruitville Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, : 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.
10:30am		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Tech Navigator 10:30am–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: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: , Technology Instruction : Do you want help with... eBooks, movies, eAudiobooks Email how-to Using your device Library Database Resources Cyber Security Questions Printing Questions or something else?			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 This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group Let's Pretend Day 10:30am–11:30am Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program 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 This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 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: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: : Children ages 2-8 and their caregivers are invited for Wednesday morning free-play time, with an assortment of toys and props to inspire the young imagination! Drop-in anytime between 10:30am and 11:30am.										This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Creation Station: Experienced Sewing Lab 10:30am–12:00pm Adults, Seniors Creation Station 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: Creation Station Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction Registration Required : Do you need access to a sewing machine for practice? Or do you need help with a sewing or mending project? This is an open lab for adults with basic sewing machine experience. 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 "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 "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group Busy Little Hands Activity Hour 10:30am–11:30am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 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 "Children (5 to 9 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), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games : 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 "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 Rescheduled Pop-up: Longboat Key Summer Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Offsite Event 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: Pop-Up Library Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: , Storytimes : Drop by Bayfront Park Recreation Center for our Pop-up Summer Storytime. There will be stories, songs, and a craft for ages 0-5.
10:45am
11:00am																	This event is in the "Adults" group Genealogy Assistance 11:00am–1:00pm 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 from knowledgeable and experienced volunteer researchers. Bring your questions!
11:15am													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 Storytime 11:15am–11:45am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Veranda 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: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Storytimes : Join us at the North Port Library for storytime! Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed!
11:30am																			This event is in the "Adults" group Off the Shelf Book Club - Venice 11:30am–12:30pm 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: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups : Join us for friendly discussion, book recommendations, and insight!
11:45am
12:00pm
12:15pm
12:30pm
12:45pm
1:00pm														This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Mah Jongg for Experienced Players 1:00pm–3:30pm Adults, Seniors 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 Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Games Registration Required : Play Mah Jongg with other experienced players in the Rotunda and make new friends! Please bring your own NMJL card with your name on it.							This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Writer's Circle (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: Discussion Groups, Virtual Registration Required : The Writer's Circle was created for writers of all types and genres. Whether you write Fiction, Poetry, Lyrics even Stand-Up Comedy; here, you will find a welcoming place via Zoom to share and if you wish to, discuss your work.
1:15pm
1:30pm								This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Socrates Cafe: Open Topic Discussions 1:30pm–3:00pm Adults Meeting Room 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: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Groups : Everyone is welcome to the open-topic discussions of the Socrates Cafe.
1:45pm
2:00pm																		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group David Levy Yulee: Father of Florida Railroads 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults, Seniors Community 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: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: , Lectures Registration Required : The first Jewish-American to serve in the United States Senate, Florida politician David Levy Yulee was a slave-owning, fiery-tongued Confederate sympathizer who also happened to be a visionary when it came to building railroads.
2:15pm
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.
2:45pm
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.
3:15pm
3:30pm
3:45pm
4:00pm
4:15pm
4:30pm						This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Tiny Wearable Journals: Elizabeth Goodwill 4:30pm–5:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Creation Station Registration Closed Registration Required 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: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: Artists in the Libraries, Special Events Registration Required : Learn to create your own tiny, wearable journal. Artist Goodwill leads this program as pert of the “Artists in the Libraries” series.
4:45pm
5:00pm									This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Graphic Novel Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Learning Lab Registration Closed Registration Required 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: Gulf Gate Library Room: Learning Lab Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Book Discussions, Registration Required : Do you have a love of Manga, Comics or Anime? Join us the 2nd Wednesday of the month for conversation and camaraderie. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Gulf Gate Library.
5:15pm
5:30pm
5:45pm
6:00pm											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 "Families" group LEGO® Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families 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 "Families" 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), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Games : Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO® bricks, you provide the imagination.
6:15pm
6:30pm
6:45pm

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

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