Baby Rhyme & Sign
This special storytime features baby sign language, rhymes, songs, books, and playtime.
Registration is not required. Attendance is first come, first serve as room capacity is limited. Please see youth staff the morning of the program.
40 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 and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event.
Forty Carrots: Partners in Play
For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.
Too Cool Tuesdays: Ringling Museum Story and Art
This free storytime program engages toddlers, preschoolers, and primary school students in activities that connect art and early literacy. Join us for a story and accompanying art activity based on a work of art in the museum collection.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Come get assistance with your genealogy research. Bring your questions!
Forty Carrots: Partners in Play
For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.
Open Lab in the Creation Station
Get ready to create: you bring the idea, we bring the tools!
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, Health in Motion staff will be on-site to provide no-cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellness.
“The Sky Was Filled with Airplanes: A History of the Venice Army Air Base”
Explore the history of the former Venice Army Air Base, created during World War II.
Clarke Pressly
Join Sarasota Extension Services Master Gardeners for questions pertaining to Florida-friendly gardening, composting, and identifying insects.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Join us as we travel to Egypt with Jane Mahler.
Teen Room
Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.
Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person or distance appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.
LEGO Club
Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.
For children ages 5-12. Space is limited and registration is required.
A different project every week!
Ages 6+.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Teens and tweens can play video games with Wii, Switch and Playstation consoles.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Family Game Night
Join us for Family Game Night in the Storytime Room on Tuesdays from 5 - 7.
Various board games/tabletop games will be available.
Creation Station Wood Craft Workshop
Join us for the Monthly Creation Station Wood Craft. Each month, attendees will assemble and paint an item themed for the month. Advance registration is required due to limited seats.