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Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Green Living
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them.

Get expert advice on your landscaping needs.

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Green Living
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Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them.

Get expert advice on your landscaping needs.

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Arts & Crafts: Hearts on Fire Votives

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Learning Lab at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Sparkles and twinkles, all you could ask for from a vision of love.   All materials provided.  Nor registration is required.  These programs are popular.  Seating is limited.  First Come, first seated.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
:

Sparkles and twinkles, all you could ask for from a vision of love.   All materials provided.  Nor registration is required.  These programs are popular.  Seating is limited.  First Come, first seated.

Writing Journal

Selby Writing Club

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Artists in the Libraries, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Come participate in our monthly creative writing workshop, where will practice various techniques. This month’s topic: strengthening and developing imagery. Please bring paper and pen with you. For adults.  

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Artists in the Libraries, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
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Come participate in our monthly creative writing workshop, where will practice various techniques. This month’s topic: strengthening and developing imagery. Please bring paper and pen with you. For adults.  

British Flag with words " Life after Downton Abbey."

Life After Downton Abbey

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Juliano Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Movies
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Enjoy a cup of tea while discussing British movies and television series with a very welcoming group.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Movies
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Enjoy a cup of tea while discussing British movies and television series with a very welcoming group.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Creation Station Adult Lab: DIY Cricut Cards

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Learn how to design, personalize, and assemble beautiful cards using our Cricut cutting machine and various materials.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
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Learn how to design, personalize, and assemble beautiful cards using our Cricut cutting machine and various materials.

Disclaimer(s)

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

A person writing in a notebook.

Introduction to Writing Legacy Letters

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

More seniors are adding legacy letters with their wills and estates than ever before. Often called ethical wills, they are non-legal documents that help you leave your values and life lessons to your family and friends.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Registration Required
:

More seniors are adding legacy letters with their wills and estates than ever before. Often called ethical wills, they are non-legal documents that help you leave your values and life lessons to your family and friends.

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One Book: Medicine in Art presented by Dr. Jose Gaudier

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Art Displays & Exhibits, Book Discussions, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, One Book Sarasota
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Join Dr. Jose Gaudier as he discusses important aspects of medical history as it has been displayed in some of the greatest works of art. Medicine, art, and history are combined to discuss the history of medicine.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Book Discussions, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, One Book Sarasota
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Join Dr. Jose Gaudier as he discusses important aspects of medical history as it has been displayed in some of the greatest works of art. Medicine, art, and history are combined to discuss the history of medicine.

cinema

First Friday Film: Breaking News Film Series

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

On the first Friday afternoon of the month, watch a movie that is hosted by film professor Maryann Dahlen, who will invite the audience to discuss the movie after its showing.

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
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On the first Friday afternoon of the month, watch a movie that is hosted by film professor Maryann Dahlen, who will invite the audience to discuss the movie after its showing.

glittered mason jars for votives

Arts & Crafts: Hearts on Fire Votives

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Learning Lab at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Sparkles and twinkles, all you could ask for from a vision of love.   All materials provided.  Nor registration is required.  These programs are popular.  Seating is limited.  First Come, first seated.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
:

Sparkles and twinkles, all you could ask for from a vision of love.   All materials provided.  Nor registration is required.  These programs are popular.  Seating is limited.  First Come, first seated.

Valentine's Flower Arrangement Class

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required

VITA Tax Assistance

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Tax Help
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Tax Assistance with VITA Volunteers.

To schedule an appointment please visit www.UWSvita.org or call 1-833-897-8482 beginning Friday, January 16, 2026. 

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Tax Help
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Tax Assistance with VITA Volunteers.

To schedule an appointment please visit www.UWSvita.org or call 1-833-897-8482 beginning Friday, January 16, 2026. 

books on a shelf

Love Our Library! Love Our Sale! Book Sale

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Book Sales
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

All books will be sold at an amazing $1.00 each. If you love to read or give books as gifts, our Love Our Library … Love Our Sale! is your opportunity to share lots of love just in time for Valentine’s Day!

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Book Sales
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All books will be sold at an amazing $1.00 each. If you love to read or give books as gifts, our Love Our Library … Love Our Sale! is your opportunity to share lots of love just in time for Valentine’s Day!

Crafting

Make and Take

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Join us for an enjoyable craft session in the Veranda Room at the North Port Public Library! It will be a fun time of learning and building new crafting skills.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
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Join us for an enjoyable craft session in the Veranda Room at the North Port Public Library! It will be a fun time of learning and building new crafting skills.

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AARP Income Tax Assistance

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Tax Help
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
--- ADVANCE APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. ---

Call (941) 500-9181 to set up your appointment!

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Tax Help
:
--- ADVANCE APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. ---

Call (941) 500-9181 to set up your appointment!

chicken

Happy Birthday Bluey the Chicken

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Green Living
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Come meet a sentential chicken from the Sarasota County Mosquito Management Service. 

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Green Living
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Come meet a sentential chicken from the Sarasota County Mosquito Management Service. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Lemon Bay Fest: The Lives of Rose Huddleston Tate and May Wetherall

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join Betty Nugent from the Englewood Museum to learn about these long-time residents who made a big difference in their community through their activity in the Lemon Bay Women’s Club.

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
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Join Betty Nugent from the Englewood Museum to learn about these long-time residents who made a big difference in their community through their activity in the Lemon Bay Women’s Club.

Monday Morning Movie: Rebel Without a Cause

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join us for a relaxed Monday morning screening of "Rebel Without a Cause" (1955). 

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: Movies
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Join us for a relaxed Monday morning screening of "Rebel Without a Cause" (1955). 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Genealogy Assistance

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:45am - 12:00pm
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Get help from knowledgeable and experienced volunteer researchers.

Bring your questions!

Register at the information desk.

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Genealogy
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Get help from knowledgeable and experienced volunteer researchers.

Bring your questions!

Register at the information desk.

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UF/IFAS: Meet the Milkweeds!

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Green Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
There are over 20 kinds of milkweeds in Florida; most of them are native!

Get to know the milkweeds that are suitable for growing in Sarasota County.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Green Living, Lifelong Learning
:
There are over 20 kinds of milkweeds in Florida; most of them are native!

Get to know the milkweeds that are suitable for growing in Sarasota County.

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AARP Income Tax Assistance

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Tax Help
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
--- ADVANCE APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. ---

Call (941) 500-9181 to set up your appointment!

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Tax Help
:
--- ADVANCE APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. ---

Call (941) 500-9181 to set up your appointment!

Lemon Bay Fest: American Roots Music Roadshow

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Special Events
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families

Lisa Brande and Mark Trichka of Vermont have been strummin' and singing together professionally for 30 years, and when they bring their travelling American Roots Music Roadshow to their audiences, they also bring along a wagon full of knowledge to

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Special Events
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Lisa Brande and Mark Trichka of Vermont have been strummin' and singing together professionally for 30 years, and when they bring their travelling American Roots Music Roadshow to their audiences, they also bring along a wagon full of knowledge to

CHAT Information Table

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join Andre from the Sarasota Health Department for information about CHAT in the lobby.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
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Join Andre from the Sarasota Health Department for information about CHAT in the lobby.

Nick Fiasco performing

Cupid’s Crooner: Sinatra for Lovers

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Music in the Libraries, Performances
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Nick Fiasco returns to Jacaranda Library! 

This time Nick's masterful vocals and engaging showmanship will focus on romance just in time for Valentine's Day. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Music in the Libraries, Performances
Registration Required
:

Nick Fiasco returns to Jacaranda Library! 

This time Nick's masterful vocals and engaging showmanship will focus on romance just in time for Valentine's Day. 

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Jazz Jam SRQ

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

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.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries, Performances
:

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.