Monthly book discussion. See the Book Club flier by the circulation desk for a complete list of future titles.
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.
Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified? Homeowners can receive research-based lawn, landscape and pest management help from the University of Florida.
Join other tweens this summer for Xbox and WiiU gaming. Play starts at 10 a.m. and runs until 1 p.m. Refreshments will be served and the program is restricted to youth ages 9-12 years old.
Baby Rhyme & Sign Time
Sign Language program for children 0 - 2 1/2 years old. Learn with Beebo the Signing Bear using songs, books, and toys. Older siblings welcome.
Baby Rhyme and Sign
This program is geared toward babies from newborn to age 2 ½ years. The 45 minute program includes songs, baby sign language, a book and playtime. Older siblings are welcome.
Forty Carrots Partners in Play
For mobile babies to 5 years old.
Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators.
Forty Carrots Partners in Play Session #1
For mobile babies to 5 years old.
Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.
Did you just finish a rockin' book? We want to hear about it! Join us Tuesday mornings to discuss what you are reading and maybe find some different recommendations!
Drop in for assistance using library technology including e-Books and audiobooks from Overdrive and the Cloud Library.
Infant Feeding Support Group
Infant Feeding Support Group Community group open to WIC moms and the public to receive support and information about infant feeding including breast feeding. No registration required.
Forty Carrots Partners in Play Session #2
For mobile babies to 5 years old.
Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.
Free lunch for children & teens age 0-18. Sponsored by All Faiths Food Bank, Department of Agriculture & the Sarasota County School System.
The Chess Club meets every Tuesday from 12-4 in the computer lab. No registration required.
Summer Lunch Program
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.
Ask an E-Help volunteer for all your technology-related questions and predicaments. Held every Tuesday in the public meeting area.
Socrates Café is a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of Socratic method: we learn more when we respectfully listen to and debate ideas wit
Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified?
Teen Tech Tuesdays: Digital Art with Wacom Tablets
Every week, we will focus on a form of tech, such as Coding Games, Let's MakeyMakey music games, and Introduction to 3D Design! Ages 11-18. Click the titles below to go to register for the specific event.
New movies every Tuesday in the meeting room. Movie schedules are published bimonthly and available at the front circulation desk.
A different project every week!
Call or visit to find out what it is this week!
Ages 6+.
Hola! Join us for an evening of learning intermediate Spanish grammar and vocabulary and practicing conversational skills.
Artists in the Libraries: Making Puppets Come Alive
Join Larry Engler, award-winning author, teacher, and performer, as he demonstrates the ancient art of puppetry from all over the world, and explains their cultural roots, method
LEGO Club
Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.
ASAP (Autism Spectrum Amazing Possibilities) - Elementary Age Children
ASAP is a group coming together to fill the need for a FREE social play group for kids on the Autism Spectrum. We will have games, toys, music, singing, dancing, puzzles, Legos and more! Ages 5-11 come from 5:15 pm to 6:15 pm.
ASAP (Autism Spectrum Amazing Possibilities) - Elementary Age Children
ASAP is a group coming together to fill the need for a FREE social play group for kids on the Autism Spectrum. We will have games, toys, music, singing, dancing, puzzles, Legos and more! Ages 5-11 come from 5:15 pm to 6:15 pm.
Practice speaking English! Please call 941-955-0421 to register as an ESOL learner with the Literacy Council of Sarasota.
Teen Bad Movie Night: Sound Effects
Because who doesn't love to watch and make fun of a terrible movie with friends? Popcorn will be provided!
ASAP (Autism Spectrum Amazing Possibilities) - Teens
ASAP is a group coming together to fill the need for a FREE social play group for kids on the Autism Spectrum. We will have games, toys, music, singing, dancing, puzzles, Legos and more! Ages 12 - 20 come from 6:30-7:30 pm.