University of Florida/IFAS Extension Master Gardener Plant Clinic

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type:
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The Plant Clinic meets in the library lobby.

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VITA Tax Assistance

10:00am–2:00pm
Meeting Room II
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Purpose of Room Use

Tax Assistance with VITA Volunteers.

To schedule an appointment please visit www.UWSvita.org or call 1-833-897-8482 beginning Thursday, January 16, 2025. 

Florida Humanities Festival

10:00am–3:00pm
Adults, Families, All Ages
Rotunda
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Rotunda
Age Group: Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Author Event, History & Culture, Performances, Special Events, ,
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Join Florida Humanities and Selby Library for a celebration of the Suncoast region at the second annual Florida Humanities Festival!

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

Story Trails in the Reading Garden

10:00am–4:00pm
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Reading Garden
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Reading Garden
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: , , One Book Sarasota, Storytimes
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Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller.

Intermediate Origami

10:30am–12:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Creation Station
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station,
Registration Required
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Join Teresa as she teaches even more difficult origami than she does in her beginner class.

She likes to create items to decorate a home or to give away as a gift. She brings in her own extra work as examples and sometimes to give away.

AARP Income Tax Assistance

10:30am–2:30pm
All Ages
Meeting Room A
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Tax Help

Cephapalooza! with Mote Marine

11:00am–12:00pm
Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families, All Ages
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families, All Ages
Program Type: , One Book Sarasota, Special Events
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Did you know that there are over 84 species of Cephalopods found in the Gulf of Mexico? From octopuses to cuttlefish to squids – discover the incredible, sneaky skills of these ocean adventurers through a presentation and hands-on learning.

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Ad-Hoc Protest Planning Discussion

11:00am–12:30pm
Conference Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Conference Room
Purpose of Room Use

Initial Ad-Hoc Protest Planning Discussion about holding a peaceful protest in Venice to save social security, Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits.

Music Club

12:00pm–1:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Music in the Libraries, Performances,
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Jam and learn with your teen teacher, Anni Szantosi, and her numerous instruments! This club is for music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who enjoy music. 

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

Stories for Sea Lovers

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Veranda Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: , Author Event, , , One Book Sarasota, Special Events
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Explore the deep connection between storytelling and the sea! From its mesmerizing beauty to its untamed power, the ocean has inspired countless unforgettable tales.

Coding Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Color Our World (Summer 2025), Games, , Technology Instruction
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Meet other coders and work on your coding project. Share with others and troubleshoot as a team. Led by Levi Szantosi whose top picks are Python, Scratch, and Unreal Engine.

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

One Book One Community - The Garbage-Men Celebrate the Ocean

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music in the Libraries, One Book Sarasota, Performances,
Registration Required
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Local band The Garbage-Men perform nautical numbers such as The Beatles’ “Octopus's Garden” and “Yellow Submarine”, a selection of SpongeBob classics, and The Beach Boys’ sea shanties on their unique homemade recycled instruments.

 

Let's Go Outside: Outdoor STEAM

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, One Book Sarasota, Special Events, ,
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Join us each month for some fresh air and a fun outdoor STEAM activity in our youth garden space each month. Best for ages 5 – 12 

The Book Dragons

2:15pm–3:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Book Discussions, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
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Calling all young book lovers! Come join the book dragons, where we dive into the latest and greatest YA novels, classics, and everything in between.

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

Goofy Gamers March

3:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Youth Activity Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Creation Station, Games, Special Events
Registration Required
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Celebrate the weekend with an hour of open gaming time with video games and board games!

Teen Advisory Board

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Volunteer Orientations & Programs
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Want to get more involved with the library?

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.