Fun to be Fit: Littles

10:15am–11:00am
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Meeting Room AB
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Program Type: Healthy Living
Registration Required
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Join presenter Adrianne Pezzella for a special music and movement program especially for children and their caregivers to attend together. Enjoy quality time together singing, dancing, getting some exercise, and having fun!

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

10:15am–11:15am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Games, Lifelong Learning
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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.

Drop-In Valentine's Card Making

10:30am–12:30pm
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
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Stop by to create personalized handmade cards for family, friends, or someone special! All supplies provided.

For adults. No registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Lemon Bay Fest: Seashells 101

11:00am–12:00pm
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Clubs, Green Living, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
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Discover an enthusiasm for shells and the local environment with the Englewood Shell Club. Shells from the Club's collection will be on display as members share an overview of local shells and best conservation practices on the beach.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

12:00pm–1:00pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
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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.

Palmistry and Soulmates: How to Find Yours

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Event, Lectures, Special Events
Registration Required
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Learn about the magic of palmistry and soulmates with Master Palmist Myrna Lou Goldbaum!

Lemon Bay Fest Movies: “Patrick Smith’s Florida” and “Cracker”

1:30pm–3:45pm
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Movies, Special Events
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Join us in wrapping up Lemon Bay Fest with a double movie feature and light refreshments. These films highlight the importance of preserving Florida’s unique past, showcasing the lives of those who embody its "Florida Cracker" heritage.

Travelogue | India I Delhi-Punjab-Rajaji

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room AB
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
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India is often called a land of paradoxes—“Whatever you can rightly say about India, the opposite is also true.” It’s a sensory tapestry: vibrant, chaotic, and deeply moving.

Book Club

3:00pm–4:30pm
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Juliano Room
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Book Discussions, Clubs, Lifelong Learning
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Join us for the Friday Afternoon Monthly Book Discussion. Every 2nd Friday of the month.

Newcomers are always welcome. This month we will be discussing: The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd. 

Last Stop Teen Hangout

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Room
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
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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.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Night at the Library Escape Room

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Meeting Room AB
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Cultural Life, Games, Lifelong Learning, Special Events, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Registration Required
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Take a slash at a chilling Valentine’s Day murder mystery! Solve puzzles to escape a killer’s lair in the library and uncover their identity. Join us for an
after-hours celebration of teamwork, scares, and fun!