Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified? On the first and third Monday mornings of every month, from 10:00 a.m.
Free unbiased counseling for Medicare from 10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Then from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Keep calm and create with self-directed arts and crafts projects. Ask for the cart at the youth desk.
Forty Carrots Partners in Play
Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.
Forty Carrots: Partners In Play®
Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.
Story Time: Cowboys and Cowgirls
Join us for a morning of songs, stories and a themed craft! Ages 0-5 welcome with caregivers!
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Drop in and use our laptops and tablets to play on the popular online website Roblox. Hang out with friends while you build your games and characters. Recommended for ages 5+.
Space Odyssey: Painting the Universe with Inks for Adults
Adults join us as we paint vivid images of the universe!
Chess Club
The chess club is an opportunity to play friendly games of chess in a low-stress environment. Patrons of all ages and levels are welcome to come, as help is given to those who need it! Chess boards and pieces will be provided.
Forty Carrots Partners in Play
Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.
Forty Carrots: Partners In Play®
Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.
Summer Breakspot Lunches
Summer Breakspot Lunches for children and teens ages 0-18. Provided by Sarasota County Food and Nutrition Services.
Come join us for our Space Themed teen movie. Continuous Showing of The Space Between Us, from Noon - 7:30pm. Snacks will be provided.
Summer Lunch Program
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.
VPL patrons playing chess and teaching the game to others
Monday Crafternoon: Space Shuttle
Come build space and galaxy themed crafts at the library!
Space Odyssey: Painting the Universe with Inks for Adults
Adults join us to paint your own vivid images of the universe!
Come challenge other teens in a variety of electronic and board games. Refreshments will be provided and no advance sign up is required.
Come to the teen room and choose from a variety of board games like Apples to Apples, Balderdash, Uno, Scattergories, Scrabble and more.
LEGOs at the Library
Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.
Looking for something a little more advanced than basic Spanish lessons? Every Monday from 3:30-5, join an open group of intermediate Spanish speakers for a small discussion-oriented lecture.
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.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination. Duplo Blocks are available for younger children. Ages 2-12.
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.
Open Lab in the Creation Station
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.