Event List

Pop Stop Phillippi Farmhouse Market

Monday, November 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 Wednesday* of each month from 9 am - 1pm.

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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 Wednesday* of each month from 9 am - 1pm.

Tech Navigator

Tuesday, November 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.

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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Group Study Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Program Type: Technology Instruction, Virtual

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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.

Free Second Sunday at SAM

Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm

Pop-Up Library

Program Type:

Cultural Life

Age Group:

All Ages

Free for ALL

Sarasota Art Museum

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Offsite Event

Library Branch: Pop-Up Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Cultural Life

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Free for ALL

Sarasota Art Museum

Jazz Fundamentals & Beyond workshop series

Monday, November 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library

Program Type:

Cultural Life, History & Culture, Music in the Libraries, Performances

Age Group:

New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

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

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Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, 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!

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

Tech Navigator

Tuesday, November 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.

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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Group Study Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Program Type: Technology Instruction, Virtual

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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.

Libraries and History Center Closure

All Day

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Sarasota County Libraries and the History Center will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11.We will resume normal hours on Thursday, Nov. 12.

Closing

Branches:

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Description:

Sarasota County Libraries and the History Center will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11.

We will resume normal hours on Thursday, Nov. 12.

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

North Port Library

Program Type:

Green Living

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages

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

Cancelled

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Cancelled

Library Branch: North Port Library

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Program Type: Green Living

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

Tech Navigator

Tuesday, November 17, 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.

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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Group Study Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Program Type: Technology Instruction, Virtual

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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.

Health in Motion: Sarasota Health Department

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm

North Port Library

Program Type:

Healthy Living

Age Group:

Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, 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.

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Age Group: Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Program Type: Healthy Living

:

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.

Morning Brew Coffee Club + Book Swap

Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am

Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Program Type:

Book Discussions, Discussion Groups

Age Group:

Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Join us for coffee, crosswords, coloring and participate in book related activities to discover a new favorite book to read!

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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Room: Youth Activity Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups

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Join us for coffee, crosswords, coloring and participate in book related activities to discover a new favorite book to read!

Tech Navigator

Tuesday, November 24, 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.

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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.

Libraries and History Center Closure

All Day 11/26 - 11/27

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library

Sarasota County Libraries and the History Center will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27.We will resume normal hours on Saturday, Nov. 28.

Closing

Branches:

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library

Description:

Sarasota County Libraries and the History Center will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27.

We will resume normal hours on Saturday, Nov. 28.

Tech Navigator

Tuesday, December 1, 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.

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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.

Movie Club

Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Juliano Room at North Port Library

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Clubs, Cultural Life, Movies, Special Events

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Movie Club is every 3rd Tuesday of each month.

Enjoy a movie with a short discussion afterwards about what you liked or disliked about the movie.

There will be popcorn and snacks available.

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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, Families, All Ages

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Clubs, Cultural Life, Movies, Special Events

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Movie Club is every 3rd Tuesday of each month.

Enjoy a movie with a short discussion afterwards about what you liked or disliked about the movie.

There will be popcorn and snacks available.

Pop Stop Phillippi Farmhouse Market

Monday, December 7, 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 Wednesday* of each month from 9 am - 1pm.

View Details

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Pop-Up Library

Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Program Type: Healthy Living, Outreach

:

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

Jazz Fundamentals & Beyond workshop series

Monday, December 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library

Program Type:

Cultural Life, History & Culture, Music in the Libraries, Performances

Age Group:

New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

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

View Details

Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Music in the Libraries, Performances

:

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.

Tech Navigator

Tuesday, December 8, 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.

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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.

Free Second Sunday at SAM

Sunday, December 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm

Pop-Up Library

Program Type:

Cultural Life

Age Group:

All Ages

Free for ALL

Sarasota Art Museum

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Offsite Event

Library Branch: Pop-Up Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Cultural Life

:

Free for ALL

Sarasota Art Museum

Tech Navigator

Tuesday, December 15, 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.

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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.

Health in Motion: Sarasota Health Department

Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm

North Port Library

Program Type:

Healthy Living

Age Group:

Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, 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.

View Details

Library Branch: North Port Library

Age Group: Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Program Type: Healthy Living

:

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.

Morning Brew Coffee Club + Book Swap

Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am

Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Program Type:

Book Discussions, Discussion Groups

Age Group:

Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Join us for coffee, crosswords, coloring and participate in book related activities to discover a new favorite book to read!

View Details

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Room: Youth Activity Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups

:

Join us for coffee, crosswords, coloring and participate in book related activities to discover a new favorite book to read!

Tech Navigator

Tuesday, December 22, 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.

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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.

Libraries and History Center Closure

All Day 12/24 - 12/25

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library

Sarasota County Libraries and the History Center will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 25.We will resume normal hours on Saturday, Dec. 26.

Closing

Branches:

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library

Description:

Sarasota County Libraries and the History Center will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 25.

We will resume normal hours on Saturday, Dec. 26.

Tech Navigator

Tuesday, December 29, 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.

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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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