Early literacy begins at birth. Bond with your baby through stories, songs, parachute time and peek-a-boo scarf songs. For ages 0-2 years old.

Tax Assitance in the public area.

 Ask Bob, our local Windows expert, any questions about your PC or Laptop.

SHINE counselors provide free, unbiased, and confidential counseling to Medicare beneficiaries, their caregivers, and those soon to be eligible.

For mobile babies to 5 years old.

Join Forty Carrots for a time of sharing and meaningful play. Your child can practice social and motor skills while you chat with trained parenting educators.

The Great Books Discussion group meets the first Thursday of each month. Discussions will be from Great Conversations 2 and Great Conversations 4. A copy of Great Conversations 2 and 4 are available at the Reference desk.

For infants to five years, attending with caregiver. The storytime includes simple stories, nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and crafts. Space is limited to 80 people. Free tickets are available at the youth desk beginning at 10 a.m.

 Featuring great stories, singing, dancing, and movement activities young children learn valuable skills and enjoy being with other children. For ages 2-3.

Your iPad or iPhone has many settings and options to select to help you get the most out of your device, such as backing up to the cloud, screen rotation, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Personal Hotspot and more. We'll cover the most popular settings.

Prescription Medication & Health Care Assistance for those that are uninsured and qualify financially.

Ages 0-5. Interact and participate with your child in a variety of early literacy activities that include music, stories, movement, crafts and school readiness activities.

 Join us for a fun-filled morning of reading, songs, dancing, learning Kindergarten readiness skills and craft activities. For ages 3-6.

For mobile babies to 5 years old.

Join Forty Carrots for a time of sharing and meaningful play. Your child can practice social and motor skills while you chat with trained parenting educators.

Volunteers from the AARP Tax Aide Program will be available for free individual tax preparation and e-filing. Any age/income level welcome. Please bring a photo ID (required), and any other documents that apply.

Join us on the first Thursday of the month to discuss our selection. Limited to 20 participants. Register at the Fruitville Reference Desk or call 941 861-2518

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.

On the first Thursday of every month, everyone is welcome to share and discuss a book. A different book title is chosen every month to explore. This book club is sponsored by Friends of Gulf Gate Library.

For people who want to improve their Spanish speaking skills. Come practice your pronunciation and oral understanding through conversation and instruction of this romantic language. Everyone is welcome.

Are you a movie buff? Interested in watching critically acclaimed films and learning a little bit about the movie industry as well?

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free assistance for federal returns.

Join us after school and follow a guided activity to make a slimy creation or use our art supplies to work on your own project.

Open to ages 7 and up.

The Sister Cities Association of Sarasota fosters international relationships between Sarasota and cities that have similar interests by creating exchanges in areas of culture, education, tourism, business and government.

Each month we will have someone new that has an interesting life experience/job.

Sign up and enjoy this unique twenty minute "Check Out Session" - chatting one on one.

Do It Yourself and experience the joy of creation. A variety of projects and materials will be available to explore. Thursdays from 5 - 7:30 p.m.

April 5: Decorate wooden blocks with collage, paint and poems to make personalized gifts.

Join us for our weekly board game night! LEGOs are also available upon request. A great way to spend time with the family.

Learn how to design simple 3D objects online! Create and print your own!

Brainstorm inventions inspired by monthly challenges. Use the Creation Station to make your ideas a reality!

Open to ages 7 and up.