Early Voting
Election Day is Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Polls are open from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Use 1 of 4 Brother sewing machines on Your Own Project. Must Know How to Sew.
Machines are available on a First Come First Serve Basis.
On the first and third Tuesday of each month, the Pop-Up will be at Longboat Key with books for all ages and a Storytime for children at 11:15 AM. Swing by to sign up for a library card and read a book by the beach!
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.
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.
CHATs are community led meetings where we discuss health issues people are facing and find ways to address them through projects and events.
This workshop is for those who have some experience with computers and who want to feel comfortable and confident managing their files. We will cover how to use flash drives, hard drives and cloud-based storage.
Join us for a cup of coffee and a page or two of your favorite word puzzles!
Get ready for school with stories, activities, and socialization. Sometimes, there's even a puppet show! Recommended for ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome as needed.
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Assistance with genealogy questions from knowledgeable and experienced volunteers
a ukulele duo sharing ukulele happiness with music from across the decades. At the end of our concert people are invited to play and sing along with us on a few songs. It is appropriate for people of all ages
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.
Join professional artist, Kat Sjogren, to create an Aboriginal-inspired artwork using dot painting.
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Join us for a two-part class to learn how to make your very own pine needle basket! All materials are provided and the natural materials used are rescued from Hurricane Ian debris.
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.
AARP Tax help will be available January 29 - April 15 to assist in tax preparation.
Monday - Thursday: 2 - 5 p.m.
Saturdays: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
CLOSED Fridays, Sundays, and Holidays.
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Stop by and watch Marvel's Avengers!
LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games.
Calling all families with readers! Our dog friends from the Suncoast Humane Society are returning to the Jacaranda Library, and they want you to read to them!
This is a meeting of the Gulf Gate Library Teen Advisory Board. If you are interested in attending, you must register with the Library System as a teen volunteer prior to attending.
Meet therapy dogs and their owners. Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets!
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Join us in the Teen Center for Teen Video Gaming! Play together or compete on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, or experience virtual reality with the Meta Quest 3!
Plan and Volunteer At Library Events.
Provide Feedback on Library Services.
Earn Volunteer Hours and Resume credit
All while Meeting new Friends, Eating snacks and Playing Games!
This month's movie is: Kong: Skull Island
Movie Club is every 3rd Tuesday of each month.
Movie will begin promptly at 5:30pm.
