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.
Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees?
Need a plant or insect identified?
Drop in to 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.
Tax help.
Please note AARP volunteers at the library begin assisting the final client of the day 30 minutes to one hour before the last time listed.
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.
Fun To Be Fit Kids
Fun To Be Fit Kids is a music and movement program for children and their caregivers to attend together.
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
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.
Students who attend Part 1 will continue to research their family history on the second day in Part 2 during which the class instructor is available to answer questions and help the students in their research. Basic computer skills are required.
Family Stories and More
Books, puppets, songs, dance and more surprises to get your child excited and prepared for school. Recommended for ages 3-5. Younger siblings are welcome to join.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Friends of the Selby Public Library invites you to their monthly book presentation and discussion. This month: Dr.
Learn to download library eBooks and audio books onto your device.
For the twenty minute appointment, you will need:
1. Your Sarasota County Library Card number and pin number
Drop in for assistance using library technology including e-Books and audiobooks from Overdrive/Libby, Cloud Library, and Hoopla.
Weekly meeting of local chess enthusiasts. Join in the fun! Questions? Call Heather at 941-861-1273.
Forty Carrots:Partners in Play
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.
Help with laptops, cell phones
Open time for questions, sharing solutions
Bring your device and library staff will try to answer your questions in an informal group setting.
Come get advice and help with how to use your electronic gadgets such as cell phones, tablets. Meet at table in public area near the Reference Desk. First come, first serve.
Moral Heroes of the Holocaust
Presented as part of the Butterflies of Hope and Remembrance initiative.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free assistance for federal returns.
We want YOU to use our 3D PRINTER!
Come get started printing 3-dimensionally!
Come create, play, or just relax at the library after school. Our Teen Room is open from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Come to the teen room and choose from a variety of board Games like Apples to Apples, Balderdash, Uno, Scattergories, Scrabble, and more.
Live Music Presented by Sonny & Perley: "A Tribute to the Female Singers and Composers from the Great American and International Songbooks"
Sonny & Perley Present: "A Tribute to the Female Singers and Composers from the Great American and International Songbooks"
LEGOs at the Library
Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.
Tween/Teen Open Lab in the Creation Station
Teens and tweens take over the Creation Station. Drop in to explore electronic music, digital design, sewing, podcasting and more.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Middle School Service Club
Interested in earning services hours while in middle school? Join the Middle School Service Club!
Attend any meeting to get started, then we will work to develop your own schedule, in one-hour increments or helping with programs!
A different project every week!
Call or visit to find out what it is this week!
Ages 6+.
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!
Spanish Learning Group: Group: Grammar (Intermediate)
Hola! Join us for an evening of learning intermediate Spanish grammar and vocabulary and practicing conversational skills.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
For ages 8-18. 2nd Tuesday of the month in the Young Adults section. Relieve stress by getting in tune with your inner child and tap into your creative, happy place.
STEM fun just right for kids!
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Teen Craft Night 2020
Ages 11-18. Drop by to create new crafts each month. No registration required. Snacks will be provided.
Enjoy a movie with your friends in the Teen Zone! Popcorn and other snacks will be provided.
This program is recommended for ages 11-18.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Game Night
Come out and play Chess, Magic the Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, one of our collaborative board games, or bring your own. Discuss the latest console and/or mobile game offerings and strategies. Enjoy free snacks and a great time.
Monthly board meeting.
Yoga Safari
Kids get to chill out on yoga mats while listening to stories about animals around the world. Simple yoga poses and breathing activities are incorporated. Followed by a simple craft.
Recommended for ages 5 - 8.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.