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.

Keep calm and create with self-directed arts and crafts projects.   Ask for the cart at the youth desk.

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

Learn to knit and crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! Bring your own yarn and needles. Supplies provided for beginners.

Patrons will learn how to create a basic landscape or still life with acrylic paints in this three week course. No previous painting experience is required - this course is geared towards beginners and people with limited art experience.

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.

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.

Children ages 2 - 7 and their caregiver can enjoy hula hooping fun with Ms. Amy!  Follow along with activities and exercises!

*Registration is required as space is limited*

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and wonder. Join other families navigating the newborn phase in a supportive, fun, and informative class with our Parenting Educators.

Summer Breakspot Lunches for children and teens ages 0-18.  Provided by Sarasota County Food and Nutrition Services.

Free lunches for anyone up to age 18 will be served in the youth program room on weekdays, June 3-Aug. 2 excluding July 4. Hot lunches are served on Monday through Thursday, and bagged lunches are served on Fridays.  

Dodad's Lab is a live interactive science show involving science experiments, puppetry, original music, and much more.

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.

Learn how to digitize 35mm, mounted slides, and 6x22 cm medium-format film. This program is a tutorial for the basic scanning and image editing process only.

Week #1 - Everything eBook!

First hour - technology tips and tricks on a weekly theme
Second hour - open for questions, sharing solutions

Start the summer off with an exciting dance party for the whole family.  Enjoy music with DJ Jamal Day, a photo booth, glow-in-the-dark fun, snacks and more.  For children ages birth to 12.

Ages 7 and up. Preview the Asolo’s summer production with fun activities based on the classic Jules Verne adventure story about a fictional 1873 race across the globe to win a bet.

He's back by popular demand!  Jiggleman is hard to describe- he's part mime, part comedian, part actor, part acrobat....but 100% outrageous fun!  He's a fan favorite for families of all ages!  Seating is limited and is first co

3...2...1... Blast off! Join us as we kick off our summer festivities with a glow in the dark party. Games, music, crafts, illusion lessons and more in a party that will be outta this world! Children and families welcome. 

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Come challenge other tweens in a variety of electronic and board games. Refreshments will be provided and no advance sign up is required.

Returning and potential new volunteers may learn about teen volunteer opportunities and take a tour that includes our Creation Station.  Volunteers who have already completed the application process will receive hours for this time.  Ema

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.

Join us for an afternoon of strategy, friends and fun! Recommended for ages 8+. All skill levels welcome!

Teens and tweens take over the Creation Station. Drop in to explore electronic music, digital design, sewing, podcasting and more. (No program on July 3).

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.

A club where reading and writing are fun! Using nature to inspire us as readers and writers.

For ages 6 and up.

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

Create success in your life through simple, but powerful yoga postures which soothe the mind and body. Please arrive promptly. A yoga mat is recommended.

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.

For ages 4 and up.

**Prizes will be awarded at this special builder's event!**

Join us on the first and third Wednesdays of the month to watch movies with an outer space theme.  Part of our "Universe of Stories" Summer Reading Program.

Spend time exploring some of the more advanced aspects of 3D design and printing. Prior experience with Tinkercad and 3D design is preferred.

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.