Get genealogy research assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers, check out our unique genealogy collection, or log onto one of our computers to access a number of genealogy databases only available in the library.
A representative from All Faiths Food Bank will be available to help with your SNAP application.
Appointments are preferred but not required.
Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and more!
Recommended ages 3-5 and their families.
40 Carrots: Partners in Play
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 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®
Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.
Preschool Storytime
Join us for songs, rhymes, play, and of course great stories! Engage kids in visual literacy, language development, and social skills in a fun class presented by our Youth Services team.
Storytime
Join us for storytime! Stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts for little ones and their special grownup.
How Money Works
Join us for a free financial literacy program designed to help you take control of your money and build a secure future with the essentials of the 7 Money Milestones.
Join us on Mondays of the month for adult coloring! We supply the coloring pages and the pencils. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Gulf Gate Library. Hope to see you there.
A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to help people learn practical strategies to manage falls and increase physical activity levels.
Participants will learn:
40 Carrots: Partners in Play
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 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®
Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.
Youth Lab: Puppets
Use various craft tools to make your own hand puppet.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Read with the Dogs
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.
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.
If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club! Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Color Changing Notebooks
Tweens and Teens can write in style this school year by coming to our program that will let them create their very own color changing notebook.
Come to listen or to play at this bi-monthly open mic jazz jam session for amateur performers. No registration is required. Bring your instrument, and if you would like to play, you may sign up when you arrive.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Fall Classical Concert Series: Low & Behold
Duo NONA - Nadine Trudel (cello) Gil Katz (double bass) - Duo NONA presents an interesting program of music for cello and double bass by composers from France, Germany, Hungary, Czech Republic and Finland.