Day Calendar

Learn how to make a recycled paper bag journal with local artist, Carolyn Robinette. There is an abundance of room to write and keep memories in the pockets of the journals. You can also create art, stencil, and collage in your journal too.

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.

Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.

Come and get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.

Bring your questions!

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.

Fun To Be Fit Kids is a music and movement program for children and their caregivers to attend together.

Calling all readers: our dog friends from the Suncoast Humane Society are returning to the Jacaranda Library, and they want you to read to them!

Come one Come all and Join us for a fun and exciting Storytime and Craft.  Ms. Caitlyn from The Ringling Museum and Art will read an exciting book that will be connected back to a special feature at the museum and followed by an fun craft.

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.

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!

Join us for a calming and therapeutic coloring session where you can unleash your creativity and unwind. 

Explore the intricate art of creating flowers and leaves with seed beads and other accent beads. Use the creations for earrings, pins, or even go on to make enough for a bouquet! (Remember to bring your readers for this program as needed!)

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.

Come and get assistance with your genealogy research from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.

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.

Join us on the first Thursday of the month to discuss our selection. Limited to 16 participants. Register at the Fruitville Reference Desk.

Join other local knitters and crocheters while working on individual projects and discussing all things knitting/crocheting. All skill levels welcome.  Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!

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.

Get your game face on and learn how to design and create your own board game. Take it home and test it out with your family and friends.

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.

Explore the intricate art of creating flowers and leaves with seed beads and other accent beads. Use the creations for earrings, pins, or even go on to make enough for a bouquet! No registration is necessary for this program.

ROAR! is The Ringling's free storytime that connects art with early literacy. At this program, we read together, make art, and learn about an object in the museum.

On the first Thursday each month, the Old Miakka School House hosts a community potluck dinner. Never to disappoint, the Pop-Up brings a dish of new reads and library services!

On the first Thursday of each month, the Old Miakka Schoolhouse hosts a community potluck dinner. Never to disappoint, the Pop-Up brings a dish of new reads and library services!

The Off The Page event with author Soman Chainani, will take place in the Suncoast Technical College connected to Shannon Staub Library.

Steve Kramer, award winning international concert cellist, recording artist and music pedagogue proudly presents: ‘Rachmaninoff String Quartet’.