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This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Creation Station Open House

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Creation Station at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Creation Station
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Details:

Drop by the Creation Station to learn about some of the different equipment we have available! Equipment demo only.

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Creation Station
Details:

Drop by the Creation Station to learn about some of the different equipment we have available! Equipment demo only.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Blazing a Trail to Congress — Historic Firsts for Women

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
*Cultural Life*, History & Culture, Lectures
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join us for a free one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about women who achieved historic “firsts” in the U.S. Congress.This program will be a Zoom lecture with a library staff me...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Cultural Life*, History & Culture, Lectures
Details:

Join us for a free one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about women who achieved historic “firsts” in the U.S. Congress.

This program will be a Zoom lecture with a library staff member available to facilitate audience questions.

This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Becoming an Empowered Patient

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Classroom A/B (both rooms) at Osprey Library and History Center
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, Author Event, *Healthy Living*, Lectures
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

There is overwhelming evidence that once-believed incurable diseases and illnesses can be managed and even reversed through alternative health modalities. Becoming an Empowered Pat...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Room: Classroom A/B (both rooms)
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, Author Event, *Healthy Living*, Lectures
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Details:

There is overwhelming evidence that once-believed incurable diseases and illnesses can be managed and even reversed through alternative health modalities.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

A Matter of Balance (7 of 8)

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Selby Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

A Matter of Balance: Jan. 13 - March 17. No classes on Jan. 20 and Feb. 17 due to the holidays. Please Register for Matter of Balance! You only need to sign up for the FIRST o...

Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Details:

A Matter of Balance: Jan. 13 - March 17. No classes on Jan. 20 and Feb. 17 due to the holidays. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

My Octopus Teacher - Documentary Showing

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Juliano Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, *Cultural Life*, History & Culture, *Lifelong Learning*, Movies, One Book Sarasota, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join us for a special screening of the Academy Award-winning documentary My Octopus Teacher. This breathtaking film follows filmmaker Craig Foster as he forms an extraordinary bond...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, *Cultural Life*, History & Culture, *Lifelong Learning*, Movies, One Book Sarasota, Special Events
Details:

Join us for a special screening of the Academy Award-winning documentary My Octopus Teacher. This breathtaking film follows filmmaker Craig Foster as he forms an extraordinary bond with a wild octopus in a South African kelp forest.

This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Creation Station Evening Workshop

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Learning Lab at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join us at our next Creation Station Evening Workshop. Attendees will create a unique craft project to take home at the end of the workshop. Advance registration is required due to...

Registration Closed
Required
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Join us at our next Creation Station Evening Workshop. Attendees will create a unique craft project to take home at the end of the workshop. Advance registration is required due to limited seats.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Jazz Jam SRQ

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Music in the Libraries, Performances
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

A bi-monthly open mic jazz jam session for amateur jazz performers and listeners.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Music in the Libraries, Performances
Details:

A bi-monthly open mic jazz jam session for amateur jazz performers and listeners.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Online Scam Awareness

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
*Lifelong Learning*, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

This workshop is for those who are interested in safety online and want to learn how to protect themselves from fraudsters and scams. Build your confidence when you are visiting we...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Lifelong Learning*, Technology Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

This workshop is for those who are interested in safety online and want to learn how to protect themselves from fraudsters and scams. Build your confidence when you are visiting websites, creating passwords and responding to email.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Free Nutrition and Cooking Class

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
*Healthy Living*
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Get simple strategies for eating healthy and learn how to make delicious, healthy food!  You get to eat what you make and take home a bag of groceries.Registration required.&n...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Healthy Living*
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Get simple strategies for eating healthy and learn how to make delicious, healthy food!  You get to eat what you make and take home a bag of groceries.

Registration required. 

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Health in Motion

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
*Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning*
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Details:

The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, Health in Motion staff will be on-site to provide no-cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellness. Nurs...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: *Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning*
Details:

The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, Health in Motion staff will be on-site to provide no-cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellness.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Pine Needle Basket Weaving Part 1

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Creation Station at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, *Lifelong Learning*, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join us for this two-part class to learn the basics of pine needle basket weaving! We will make a sample basket that will show you how to start, design, and finish a basket as well...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, *Lifelong Learning*, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Join us for this two-part class to learn the basics of pine needle basket weaving!

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Juliano Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, *Green Living*, *Lifelong Learning*
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join Sarasota Extension Services Master Gardeners for questions pertaining to Florida-friendly gardening, composting, and identifying insects. Homeowners can receive research-based...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, *Green Living*, *Lifelong Learning*
Details:

Join Sarasota Extension Services Master Gardeners for questions pertaining to Florida-friendly gardening, composting, and identifying insects.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Lecture Series "The American First Lady" - Part I. Eleanor Roosevelt to Jacqueline Kennedy.

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
History & Culture, Lectures, *Lifelong Learning*
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Fourteen women have served as first lady of the United States since Eleanor Roosevelt. These remarkable women are wives, mothers and confidants to the most powerful person in ...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History & Culture, Lectures, *Lifelong Learning*
Details:

Fourteen women have served as first lady of the United States since Eleanor Roosevelt. These remarkable women are wives, mothers and confidants to the most powerful person in the world, in addition to occupying their own place on the internat

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Stahl's Stolen Stations

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Classroom A/B (both rooms) at Osprey Library and History Center
Program Type:
*Cultural Life*, History & Culture, Lectures, *Lifelong Learning*
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Stahl's Stolen StationsPresented by:Leah Lapszynski, Assistant Manager, Sarasota County History CenterA Florida History Lecture Series Winter 2025 "Unsolved Histories" ProgramProgr...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Room: Classroom A/B (both rooms)
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Cultural Life*, History & Culture, Lectures, *Lifelong Learning*
Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Details:

Stahl's Stolen Stations

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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Tech Navigator

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Group Study Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
*Lifelong Learning*, Technology Instruction, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Details:

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 mem...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: *Lifelong Learning*, Technology Instruction, Virtual
Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Watercolor Undersea Living Treasures with Lori Loveberry George

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, *Lifelong Learning*, One Book Sarasota
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Artist Lori George will lead a painting with watercolor class exploring underwater ocean life with a focus on the shapes and colors of the octopus and its habitat. Learn fun a...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, *Lifelong Learning*, One Book Sarasota
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Details:

Artist Lori George will lead a painting with watercolor class exploring underwater ocean life with a focus on the shapes and colors of the octopus and its habitat. 

This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Fall Prevention 101

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, *Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning*
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join us for "Fall Prevention 101," a dynamic and informative workshop designed to empower individuals with the knowledge and tools to reduce the risk of falls. Falls are a common c...

Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, *Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning*
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Join us for "Fall Prevention 101," a dynamic and informative workshop designed to empower individuals with the knowledge and tools to reduce the risk of falls.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

One Book one Community | The Garbage-Men celebrate the Ocean

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Music in the Libraries, One Book Sarasota
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Families
Details:

Local musicians The Garbage-Men perform nautical numbers such as The Beatles Octopus's Garden & Yellow Submarine, a selection of SpongeBob classics, Beach Boys, sea shanties et...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Music in the Libraries, One Book Sarasota
Details:

Local musicians The Garbage-Men perform nautical numbers such as The Beatles Octopus's Garden & Yellow Submarine, a selection of SpongeBob classics, Beach Boys, sea shanties etc. on their unique homemade recycled instruments.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Creation Station: Experienced Sewing Lab

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Creation Station at Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Do you need access to a sewing machine for practice? Or do you need help with a sewing or mending project? This is an open lab for adults with basic sewing machine experience. ...

Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Details:

Do you need access to a sewing machine for practice? Or do you need help with a sewing or mending project? This is an open lab for adults with basic sewing machine experience. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

FOSPL Book Talk

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Author Event
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Friends of Selby Public Library Book Talks series. Author info coming soon!

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Event
Details:

Friends of Selby Public Library Book Talks series.

Author info coming soon!

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Writer's Circle (Live)

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Events
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, *Lifelong Learning*, Virtual
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

The Writer's Circle was created for writers of all types and genres. Whether you write Fiction, Poetry, Lyrics even Stand-Up Comedy; here, you will find a welcoming place via Zoom ...

Registration Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Groups, *Lifelong Learning*, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Details:

The Writer's Circle was created for writers of all types and genres. Whether you write Fiction, Poetry, Lyrics even Stand-Up Comedy; here, you will find a welcoming place via Zoom to share and if you wish to, discuss your work.

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Astralis Chamber Ensemble: Voyage

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
*Cultural Life*, History & Culture, *Lifelong Learning*, Music in the Libraries, One Book Sarasota, Performances
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Details:

The award-winning musicians of the Astralis Chamber Ensemble, Angela Massey (flute)and Haley Rhodeside (harp), present “Voyage” taking the audience on an exploration of music with ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: *Cultural Life*, History & Culture, *Lifelong Learning*, Music in the Libraries, One Book Sarasota, Performances
Required
Seats Remaining: 74
Details:

The award-winning musicians of the Astralis Chamber Ensemble, Angela Massey (flute)and Haley Rhodeside (harp), present “Voyage” taking the audience on an exploration of music with works by Mozart, the Italian film composer Rota, and a fantasy by t

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Travelogue with Jane Mahler - Jordan

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
*Cultural Life*, History & Culture, Lectures, *Lifelong Learning*
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

The Kingdom of Jordan is an adventure into ancient history. From one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities in the Middle east that traces its origins back to Neolithic times, to...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Cultural Life*, History & Culture, Lectures, *Lifelong Learning*
Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Details:

The Kingdom of Jordan is an adventure into ancient history.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Watercolor with Lori George

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Classroom A/B (both rooms) at Osprey Library and History Center
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, *Lifelong Learning*, One Book Sarasota
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join artist Lori Loveberry George as you takes you on a fun painting exploration of underwater ocean life focusing on the shapes and colors of the octopus and its habitat. Learn fu...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Room: Classroom A/B (both rooms)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, Artists in the Libraries, Arts & Crafts, *Lifelong Learning*, One Book Sarasota
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Details:

Join artist Lori Loveberry George as you takes you on a fun painting exploration of underwater ocean life focusing on the shapes and colors of the octopus and its habitat.