For people who want to improve their French speaking skills and enjoy reading French-language articles and discussing them. Come practice speaking the romantic language of French.

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.

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.

Get into the adult coloring craze ! Join us for a fun and unique way to unwind, reduce stress, and express your creativity at the Shannon Staub Library. All supplies will be provided. Artistic talent is not required. Refreshments are included.

After completing Computer Basics, Parts 1 and 2, the student is ready to learn File Management. The basics of file creating and organizing will be demonstrated.

Socrates Café are gatherings around the world where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of the Socratic method: that we learn more when we respectfully list

Come use our Adobe/ Mac software and sewing machines on your own personal projects. Time slots are filled on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Come explore music with local business, Troll Music! They will be bringing a wide variety of instruments to explore with kids and tweens. Recommended for kids ages 5-12, but families of all ages are welcome.

A six-part class to help children stay more focused and to concentrate better, important skills that can lead to enhanced student performance.

 Learn the basics of using your iPad and iPhone. Class will cover the buttons, navigating and understanding the settings menus/options, connecting to the internet, navigating internet menus (Safari), and basic sharing features.

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.

Free lunches for anyone up to age 18 will be served in the youth program room June 4-Aug. 3 excluding July 4. Hot lunches are served on Monday through Thursday, and bagged lunches are served on Fridays.  

Audience members will learn that exercise is not only important for our bodies, but for our minds as well.  Living an active lifestyle can and should be fun.   This class will show how it is "Fun To Be Fit" for ages 5 - 10.

Want to learn more about using a computer or your device?

Sign up for your 30 minute session with one of our librarians.

Sessions are set up for Wednesdays starting at 1:00 pm.

Call 941-861-1360 to sign up.

Loss of friends and family, work, physical ability or a sense of identity ... these realities signal critical life changes, but can also be catalysts for personal growth.

Come to our Rockin' Luau and enjoy lots of fun activities! Make your own lei! Learn the hula! Visit the Hawaiian Islands without leaving the library!

Learn all about the traits and behaviors of reptiles in this fun, engaging presentation by John Storms and his live reptilian assistants. Children and families of all ages welcome!

“Novelist of Provocative Political Thrillers”

Sally Fernadez will discuss both Climatized, soon to be a movie, and her latest release The Beekeeper’s Secret.

Ages 5-12. Please pick up free ticket at the youth desk half hour before the program. 

In this three-week class, you will create your own tote bag from scratch! Ages 12 and up, participants must attend each session. Registration is required, limit six participants. 

Drop in to get assistance with and ask questions about downloading library books to your computer and other devices, such as the Kindle, Nook, iPad, iPod, iPhone and Android phones and tablets.

Come see the movie where a hero played by Kevin Bacon shakes up a small town, and teaches everyone that dancing is the greatest thing on Earth!

Train to be a teen volunteer at Selby Public Library to get hours for school and scholarships. Please fill out the online application and select "LSEL-Teen Team Volunteer" as your opportunity preference.

Come make beautiful beaded jewelry with artist Judy Levine as part of our Artists in the Library summer program. Seating is limited. Registration is required.

Children, tweens, and teens can drop in and learn how to play chess!

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs.  This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. The dogs love the attention and the kids love the interactions.

All teens interested in volunteering at the Jacaranda Library can learn the ropes in this group orientation.

Medicare 101 is a well-rounded presentation covering the basics of Medicare.  For anyone becoming eligible for Medicare or currently on Medicare.  Presented by SHINE - Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders.

Come have fun trying out some new technologies, gadgets and devices! Invent or create something new and unique.

Join other Anime and Manga fans for discussion and refreshments. This event is for teens 13-18 years old. Anime viewing titles will be selected by attendees. Please see Robert at the library for more details.

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination!  For ages 8 and up; younger children may attend with a caregiver.

Monthly discussion of the Evening Book Club. Book discussion schedules are available at by the front circulation desk at the Jacaranda Public Library.