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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
Rooms	Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room	Group Study Room	Meeting Room II	Meeting Room	Program Room	Youth Activity Room	Meeting Room	Learning Lab	Meeting Room A	Teen Room	Veranda Room	Conference Room	Creation Station	Sarasota Music Archive (formerly Group Study 2)	Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium	Conference Room	Meeting Room	No room assigned	Community Room
All Day														Reservation AARP Tax-Aide: Mon - Th 2pm - 5pm; Sat 11am - 2pm All Day 3/24–3/27 Sarasota Music Archive (formerly Group Study 2) This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Selby Library Room: Sarasota Music Archive (formerly Group Study 2) Purpose of Room Use AARP Tax Aide. Assistance at this location is first come-first serve. For more information: https://www.sarasotaaarptaxaide.com/home/selby-library				This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Teen Coloring Mural 03/19/2025 @ 3:00pm–03/31/2025 @ 8:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) 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 Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts : Calling all teens!
10:00am		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group SNAP Application Assistance 10:00am–5:30pm Adults, Seniors Group Study 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: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Group Study Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: : A representative from All Faiths Food Bank will be available to help with your SNAP application. Appointments are preferred but not required.																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 : Get genealogy research assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers, check out our unique genealogy collection, or log onto one of our computers to access a number of genealogy databases only available in the library.
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 : Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.														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				Reservation AARP Tax-Aide 10:30am–2:30pm Meeting Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Purpose of Room Use AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free assistance for federal returns at Elsie Quirk Library.		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 Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Youth Activity 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 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: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Storytimes : Join us for storytime! Stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts for little ones and their special grownup.	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 Preschool Playtime 10:30am–11:30am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 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 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: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Games, : Come join us for a fun time of playing and learning with varying toys and activities. Recommended for ages 0-5 and their caregivers.	This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Coloring Group 10:30am–12:00pm Adults Learning Lab 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: Learning Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts : Join us on Mondays of the month for adult coloring! We supply the coloring pages and the pencils. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Gulf Gate Library. Hope to see you there.				This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Cirque D'Book 10:30am–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: Selby Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups : Join a lively book club for inspiring conversations! Cirque D' Book meets on the fourth Monday of most months. A different book title is chosen every month to explore. Registration is not required. 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 "Families" group Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Meeting 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: Meeting 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.
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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 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						This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group This event is in the "Families" group Forty Carrots: Welcome to Our World 12:15pm–1:00pm Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Families Youth Activity Room This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" 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: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Families Program Type: , : Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and wonder.
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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
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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) 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.
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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.			This event is in the "Youth" 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Creation Station Youth Lab: Pressed Flowers Bookmarks and Cards 3:00pm–4:30pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Creation Station Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" 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 "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: Selby Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station Registration Required : Investigate nature’s delicate art of flowers and arrange pressed botanical wonders to create stickers, greeting cards, or bookmarks. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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3:30pm							This event is in the "Families" group Monday Game Nights: Fruitville Game Jam 3:30pm–5:30pm Families Meeting Room 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: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Families Program Type: Creation Station, Cultural Life, Games, Lifelong Learning, Special Events : Join us for a monthly rotation of family-oriented game show games, including Jeopardy, trivia, bingo, etc. All ages are welcome. The program runs from 3:30-5:30 p.m. on the 4th Monday of the month except holidays.												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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group Read with the Dogs 3:30pm–4:30pm Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Community 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 "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: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Program Type: Clubs, , Special Events : Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs from the Suncoast Humane Society Pet Therapy Team. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills.
3:45pm			This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group Level Up 3:45pm–4:45pm Children (5 to 9 years) Meeting Room II 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: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Creation Station, Games : Drop in to play games on our Nintendo Switch! Recommended for ages 5 and up. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
4:00pm				Reservation Englewood Artists Area Improvements Project--60% Design 4:00pm–7:00pm Meeting Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Purpose of Room Use Public meeting for the 60% completed design of the sidewalk project in the Englewood Artists Area.	This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Jam and Cram 4:00pm–5:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program 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: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: : Need a place to get some homework done, write that paper, or work on that group project? Come over to Elsie Quirk Library to study and listen to some tunes while you get your homework done!						This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Teen Writers Club 4:00pm–5:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Veranda 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: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: , Clubs, , Discussion Groups, : If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club! Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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4:30pm						This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Doodle Club 4:30pm–5:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Youth Activity 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: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Registration Required : Come draw with us! In this open hour have fun drawing your own doodle designs.
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5:30pm															This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jazz Jam SRQ 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults, Seniors Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium 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: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Music in the Libraries, Performances : Come to listen or to play at this bi-monthly open mic jazz jam session for amateur performers. No registration is required. Bring your instrument, and if you would like to play, you may sign up when you arrive. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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6:00pm																This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Shannon Staub Book Club: "The Violin Conspiracy" 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults, Seniors Conference 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: Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions, Registration Required : This month we will be reading and discussing "The Violin Conspiracy" by Brendan Slocumb.
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