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AARP Income Tax Aide | Appointment Scheduling

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Tax Help
Age Group:
All Ages

Attend this sign-up session to register for an AARP Income Tax Assistance appointment. 

Advance appointments are required to utilize AARP's tax assistance services this tax season.

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Tax Help
:

Attend this sign-up session to register for an AARP Income Tax Assistance appointment. 

Advance appointments are required to utilize AARP's tax assistance services this tax season.

Exploring Jazz: A Family Friendly Concert

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries
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
Enjoy a family-friendly afternoon of jazz with Dr.
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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: Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries
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Enjoy a family-friendly afternoon of jazz with Dr.
Taxes

AARP Income Tax Aide | Appointment Scheduling

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Tax Help
Age Group:
All Ages

Attend this sign-up session to register for an AARP Income Tax Assistance appointment. 

Advance appointments are required to utilize AARP's tax assistance services this tax season.

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Tax Help
:

Attend this sign-up session to register for an AARP Income Tax Assistance appointment. 

Advance appointments are required to utilize AARP's tax assistance services this tax season.

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Road Scholar: Georgia O’Keeffe — Visions of an American Pioneer

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Enjoy a free one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about the iconic paintings of Georgia O'Keeffe.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
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Enjoy a free one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about the iconic paintings of Georgia O'Keeffe.

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Community Health Action Team (CHAT)

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Age Group:
All Ages

Visit with representatives from CHAT today to learn about what they do and how you can help!

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Volunteer Orientations & Programs
:

Visit with representatives from CHAT today to learn about what they do and how you can help!

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Jazz Jam Workshop

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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, All Ages

Join the Jazz Club of Sarasota for a monthly jazz jam session that provides an introduction to jazz jamming. Perfect for beginners!

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries, Performances
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Join the Jazz Club of Sarasota for a monthly jazz jam session that provides an introduction to jazz jamming. Perfect for beginners!

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Tech Navigator

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Group Study Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Technology Instruction, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, All Ages

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.

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

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.

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Read With The Dogs

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rotunda at Selby Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living
Age Group:
All Ages
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 th...

Meet therapy dogs and their owners, and enjoy the benefits of socializing and reading. 

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Rotunda
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Healthy Living
:

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.

Meet therapy dogs and their owners, and enjoy the benefits of socializing and reading. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Florida Health Department

Health in Motion: Sarasota Health Department

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Rotunda at Selby Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living
Age Group:
Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

The Health in Motion Bus offers free and low-cost public health services. A registered nurse is available at all visits. Individuals who need follow-up medical care are referred to a primary health care provider. No appointment needed.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Rotunda
Age Group: Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living
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The Health in Motion Bus offers free and low-cost public health services. A registered nurse is available at all visits. Individuals who need follow-up medical care are referred to a primary health care provider. No appointment needed.

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Community Health Action Team (CHAT)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Age Group:
All Ages

Visit with representatives from CHAT today to learn about what they do and how you can help!

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Volunteer Orientations & Programs
:

Visit with representatives from CHAT today to learn about what they do and how you can help!

Fountain pen lays on top a cursive journal entry.

Curious about Cursive

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Creation Station at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
All Ages

Ever wanted to learn how to write in cursive? Ever wanted to improve your cursive handwriting? This is a ten week course to learn and or practice the art of cursive handwriting.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
:

Ever wanted to learn how to write in cursive? Ever wanted to improve your cursive handwriting? This is a ten week course to learn and or practice the art of cursive handwriting.

Richie James

Let's Converse: Meet Sarasota's Superbowl Champion, Richie James!

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:30pm
Rotunda at Selby Library
Program Type:
Career Journeys, Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), All Ages

Drop in for a chat with Newtown Sarasota native, Richie James, and learn about his journey from Riverview High School to the NY Giants and Kansas City Chiefs, and all the way to Superbowl LVIII! 

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Rotunda
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), All Ages
Program Type: Career Journeys, Games, Special Events
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Drop in for a chat with Newtown Sarasota native, Richie James, and learn about his journey from Riverview High School to the NY Giants and Kansas City Chiefs, and all the way to Superbowl LVIII! 

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Friends of Selby Library Silent Auction

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Book Sales, Special Events
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Save the date for the Friends of Selby Library Silent Auction! All proceeds go toward library programming including arts and crafts, youth storytime supplies, music performances, and more. 

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Book Sales, Special Events
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Save the date for the Friends of Selby Library Silent Auction! All proceeds go toward library programming including arts and crafts, youth storytime supplies, music performances, and more. 

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Pop Stop Phillippi Farmhouse Market

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Pop-Up Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Visit the Pop Up library at the Phillippi Farmhouse Market!  The Pop Up library van will be at the market on the 1st Monday* of each month from 9 am - 1pm.

 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Pop-Up Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Healthy Living, Outreach
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Visit the Pop Up library at the Phillippi Farmhouse Market!  The Pop Up library van will be at the market on the 1st Monday* of each month from 9 am - 1pm.

 

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Tech Navigator

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Group Study Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Technology Instruction, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, All Ages

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.

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

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.

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Family Game Night

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
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

Join us for the library's Monthly Game Night! Every first Tuesday of the month from 5-7 PM, we invite you to enjoy an evening of fun, friendly competition, and socializing.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: 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: Games
:

Join us for the library's Monthly Game Night! Every first Tuesday of the month from 5-7 PM, we invite you to enjoy an evening of fun, friendly competition, and socializing.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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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.

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
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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!

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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 Little Town that Unity Built

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Performances, Special Events
Age Group:
All Ages

Join Martha Bireda as she brings Queen Andrews, an African-American pioneer, to life, while exploring the five factors that made Punta Gorda a model for interracial unity in the Jim Crow era of the early 1960s. 

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Performances, Special Events
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Join Martha Bireda as she brings Queen Andrews, an African-American pioneer, to life, while exploring the five factors that made Punta Gorda a model for interracial unity in the Jim Crow era of the early 1960s. 

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Tech Navigator

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Group Study Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Technology Instruction, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, All Ages

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.

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

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.

A group of individuals sitting in a circle with five dogs in the middle.

Read With The Dogs

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rotunda at Selby Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living
Age Group:
All Ages
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 th...

Meet therapy dogs and their owners, and enjoy the benefits of socializing and reading. 

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Rotunda
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Healthy Living
:

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.

Meet therapy dogs and their owners, and enjoy the benefits of socializing and reading. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Bold Black Pioneers with Cheryl Coleman

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, History & Culture, Performances
Age Group:
All Ages

Embark on a journey of discovery! Join Cheryl Coleman and travel alongside the thousands who ventured north during the Great Migration. Along the way, glimpse the brilliance of innovators who reshaped music and literature.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Performances
:

Embark on a journey of discovery! Join Cheryl Coleman and travel alongside the thousands who ventured north during the Great Migration. Along the way, glimpse the brilliance of innovators who reshaped music and literature.

Disclaimer(s)

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