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Your Hit Parade is Back!

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library

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Experience an hour-long collection of timeless tunes from the iconic "Hit Parade" radio and TV shows spanning 1935 to 1959. Take a nostalgic journey with this talented jazz duo, fe...

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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Music in the Libraries, Performances

Experience an hour-long collection of timeless tunes from the iconic "Hit Parade" radio and TV shows spanning 1935 to 1959.

Karaoke Night

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

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Let your inner star shine at Karaoke Night!Join us at the North Port Library every fourth Tuesday of the month for a fun-filled evening of music and self-expression.Tonight’s theme...

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries

Let your inner star shine at Karaoke Night!
Join us at the North Port Library every fourth Tuesday of the month for a fun-filled evening of music and self-expression.

Tonight’s theme: Hits of the 80's!

Drop-In Card Making

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

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Drop in to make beautiful handmade cards for someone special or to get ready for Mother’s Day. We’ve got everything you need to spread Springtime cheer!No registration or experienc...

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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Drop in to make beautiful handmade cards for someone special or to get ready for Mother’s Day. We’ve got everything you need to spread Springtime cheer!

No registration or experience required.

Holocaust Remembrance Night

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library

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In partnership with the Holocaust Museum and Cohen Education Center, Bernie King-Smith shares the story of his family's survival during the Holocaust. While his grandfather and cou...

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Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families

Program Type: Lectures, Lifelong Learning

Registration Required

In partnership with the Holocaust Museum and Cohen Education Center, Bernie King-Smith shares the story of his family's survival during the Holocaust.

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When Modernism Met the Gulf Coast

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Classroom A/B at Osprey Library

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When Modernism Met the Gulf CoastPresented by:Nicholas Dietz, Historic Preservation Specialist, Sarasota County History CenterProgram begins promptly at 2PMAbout this LectureThe Sa...

Registration Open

Library Branch: Osprey Library

Room: Classroom A/B

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, America's 250th Celebration, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning

Registration Required

When Modernism Met the Gulf Coast

Presented by:

Nicholas Dietz, Historic Preservation Specialist, Sarasota County History Center

Program begins promptly at 2PM

UF/IFAS: Lawn Ornaments - Alternative Lawns for Florida

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

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Discover how to swap out turfgrass in favor of beneficial alternatives, like Native Sunshine Mimosa, Florida-Friendly Perennial Peanut and more. These groundcovers can attract poll...

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Green Living, Lifelong Learning

Discover how to swap out turfgrass in favor of beneficial alternatives, like Native Sunshine Mimosa, Florida-Friendly Perennial Peanut and more.

Music | Love & Bossa Nova performed by Daniela Soledade and Nate Najar

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library

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Gulf Gate Library is pleased to welcome Daniela Soledade and Nate Najar, whose captivating Bossa Nova performances have delighted audiences from Paris to London. Blending English a...

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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Meeting Room AB

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Off the Page Literary Celebration, Performances

Gulf Gate Library is pleased to welcome Daniela Soledade and Nate Najar, whose captivating Bossa Nova performances have delighted audiences from Paris to London.

Fun with Flowers for Mothers Day

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library

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Led by the Sarasota Garden Club, children and teens can make their own floral arrangements to give to a mother, grandmother, or anyone they want to celebrate this Mother’s Day! &nb...

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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Meeting Room AB

Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning

Registration Required

Led by the Sarasota Garden Club, children and teens can make their own floral arrangements to give to a mother, grandmother, or anyone they want to celebrate this Mother’s Day! Best for ages 5-18. Registration required.

Audiobooks Come Alive!

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library

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Have you ever wondered how audiobooks come alive? Author Tamara Lush leads a panel of audiobook narrators Melissa Moran and Aaron Shedlock to share all the behind the scenes of aud...

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Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Author Event, Book Discussions, Cultural Life

Have you ever wondered how audiobooks come alive? Author Tamara Lush leads a panel of audiobook narrators Melissa Moran and Aaron Shedlock to share all the behind the scenes of audiobook creations.

Lecture: "Up from Slavery to Tea with the Queen: The Amazing Life of Booker T. Washington"

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room A at Gulf Gate Library

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Booker T. Washington was the most prominent African American educator and orator of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born a slave, Washington rose to a position of political...

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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning

Booker T. Washington was the most prominent African American educator and orator of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

OneBlood Big Red Bus

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm

North Port Library

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OneBlood donation drives helps maintain a steady and reliable blood supply for hospitals, especially in emergencies. By bringing donation opportunities directly into the commu...

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Special Events

OneBlood donation drives helps maintain a steady and reliable blood supply for hospitals, especially in emergencies.

AM Resume Building Workshop

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

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Join SHRM workplace professionals for an interactive Resume Building workshop!Learn the Do’s and Don’ts of effective resume writing.Practice with hands-on assistance to help kick-s...

Registration Open

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Career Journeys, Job Search Assistance, Technology Instruction

Registration Required

Join SHRM workplace professionals for an interactive Resume Building workshop!

Attention Veterans: Your Service Matters and So Do Your Benefits!

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

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As the Sarasota County Veteran’s Services Outreach Officer, Aretha will provide an overview of VA benefits available to veterans and their families. The seminar will cov...

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, America's 250th Celebration, Healthy Living, Job Search Assistance, Lifelong Learning, Special Events

As the Sarasota County Veteran’s Services Outreach Officer, Aretha will provide an overview of VA benefits available to veterans and their families.

A Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Success Story: The Tale of Atala & Coontie

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library

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The history of the Atala butterfly and its host plant, the coontie cycad. The story of how they were almost wiped out and how you can help!The Anthropocene era has caused the loss ...

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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Green Living, Lifelong Learning

The history of the Atala butterfly and its host plant, the coontie cycad. The story of how they were almost wiped out and how you can help!

PM Resume Building Workshop

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

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Join SHRM workplace professionals for an interactive Resume Building workshop!Learn the Do’s and Don’ts of effective resume writing.Practice with hands-on assistance to help kick-s...

Registration Open

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Career Journeys, Job Search Assistance, Technology Instruction

Registration Required

Join SHRM workplace professionals for an interactive Resume Building workshop!

Lecture | Dame Helen Mirren: A Queen in her own right

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room A at Gulf Gate Library

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Dame Helen Mirren - an international icon known for her extraordinary range - began her career with the Royal Shakespeare Company at 18 and has since appeared in more than 125 film...

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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Lectures, Lifelong Learning

Dame Helen Mirren - an international icon known for her extraordinary range - began her career with the Royal Shakespeare Company at 18 and has since appeared in more than 125 films and television productions.

Resume Workshop

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

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Learn how to write a standout resume and discover all the free resources that Sarasota County Libraries have to help you on your career journey! Whether you are just starting to pu...

Registration Open

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Career Journeys, Job Search Assistance, Lectures

Registration Required

Learn how to write a standout resume and discover all the free resources that Sarasota County Libraries have to help you on your career journey!

Movie Club

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Juliano Room at North Port Library

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Movie Club is every 4th Thursday of each month. Enjoy a movie with a short discussion afterwards about what you liked or disliked about the movie.There will be popcorn and sna...

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Juliano Room

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Clubs, Cultural Life, Movies

Movie Club is every 4th Thursday of each month.

Enjoy a movie with a short discussion afterwards about what you liked or disliked about the movie.

There will be popcorn and snacks available.

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Branches	Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library	Elsie Quirk Library		Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library	Gulf Gate Library	Selby Library	Shannon Staub Library
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10:00am							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.
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10:30am			This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group 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 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.
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1:00pm			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 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 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 this two-part class to learn the basics of pine needle basket weaving!		This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Creation Station Adult Lab: Beaded Jewelry 1:00pm–2:30pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Creation Station Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 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: Selby Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station Registration Required : Make a pair of beaded earrings or upcycle a piece of jewelry you own. Bring your own beads or use ours.
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2:00pm		This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Learn to sew a Basket 2:00pm–4:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Registration Closed Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Registration Required : Learn to sew a fabric basket, in this beginner friendly sewing class. Registration is required and limited to 6 adults. One name per registration, please. Sponsored by the Friends of Elsie Quirk Library.			This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Arts & Crafts: Paper Flower Lanterns 2:00pm–4:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Learning Lab This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Learning Lab Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning : Add a touch of romance to your yard or party. All materials provided. No registration is required. Seating is limited. First Come, first seated.
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2:30pm	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 "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 Remake Learning: Loud at the Library / Bulla en la Biblioteca 2:30pm–5:00pm Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages 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 "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 Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Remake Learning Days, Special Events : Leave your mark by exploring multiple interactive stations related to youth voice and self-expression.
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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 Unleashing Imagination: Art Media Week 5 4:30pm–5:30pm 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 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: Arts & Crafts, Career Journeys, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning : Join us for an unforgettable art class that uses hands-on techniques alongside art history, while fostering self-expression, innovation and creativity. Try out a variety of art styles across six sessions! Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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