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.
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.
Having trouble with your device? Need help syncing your eBooks? Come see Luis, our in-house tech expert! See the Reference Desk for more information.
Keep calm and create with self-directed arts and crafts projects. Ask for the cart at the youth desk.
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.
Drop in for assistance using library technology including e-Books and audiobooks from Overdrive and the Cloud Library.
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?
New movies every Tuesday in the meeting room. Movie schedules are published bimonthly and available at the front circulation desk.
Teen Room
Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, have snacks, play games, and more.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
This group is great for teens who love creative writing. Some things that our meetings will cover include: designing characters, writing short stories (or even long ones!), poetry, plotlines, group projects, story prompts, games, and more!
Come in and choose from a variety of board games like Apples to Apple, Balderdash, Uno, Scattergories, Scabble and more.
Tuesdays, January-May 3 - 5:30 p.m.
Drop in and play a variety of board games including Harry Potter Clue, Ticket to Ride, Munchkin, and more!
Read with the Dogs
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.
Middle School Service Club
Are you in Grades 6-8 and need service hours for school? Club members should plan to attend the monthly meetings and assist with at least one additional program per month. A club agreement can be picked up at your first meeting.
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.
LEGOs at the Library
Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.
ASAP (Autism Spectrum Amazing Possibilities)
ASAP is a group coming together to fill the need for a FREE social play group for kids and teens on the Autism Spectrum.
We will have games, toys, music, singing, dancing, puzzles, Legos and more!
Lego Club
Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Creativity Unleashed
Let your creativity run wild. Use our 3-D printer, laptops, coding robots, writing tablets, sketch pads, canvases, modeling clay, and more, or bring your own supplies.
Watch anime, eat snacks and explore Japanese culture!
Teen programs are recommended for grades 6-12.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.