This event is in the "Adults" group. Socrates Café: Open Topic Discussions Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Conference Room at Selby Library Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, *Lifelong Learning* Age Group: Adults Details: Everyone is welcome to the open-topic discussions of the Socrates Cafe. At each meeting participants may suggest topics, and we vote to choose the topic. Then we have a moder... This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 2 2025 Wed Socrates Café: Open Topic Discussions 10:30am - 12:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, *Lifelong Learning* Details: Everyone is welcome to the open-topic discussions of the Socrates Cafe. 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. Genealogy Assistance Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Genealogy, *Lifelong Learning* Age Group: Adults Details: Assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers Bring your questions This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 2 2025 Wed Genealogy Assistance 11:00am - 1:00pm Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy, *Lifelong Learning* Details: Assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers Bring your questions
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Late-Deafened Support Group Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Discussion Groups, *Healthy Living* Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Have you experienced hearing loss? Is it affecting how you communicate with friends and loved ones? Do you find it harder to ask questions or respond to questions at a store or a p... Cancelled This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Apr 2 2025 Wed Cancelled Late-Deafened Support Group 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Activity Room Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups, *Healthy Living* Details: Have you experienced hearing loss? Is it affecting how you communicate with friends and loved ones? Do you find it harder to ask questions or respond to questions at a store or a place of business?
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. UF/IFAS: Florida-Friendly Landscaping™: Planting Trees for the Suncoast Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, *Lifelong Learning* Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Details: Learn how to plant and establish a tree, then receive researched recommendations for native, flowering, and hurricane resistant trees that will thrive in our area.To Register, go t... 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. Apr 2 2025 Wed UF/IFAS: Florida-Friendly Landscaping™: Planting Trees for the Suncoast 4:00pm - 5:00pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, *Lifelong Learning* Details: Learn how to plant and establish a tree, then receive researched recommendations for native, flowering, and hurricane resistant trees that will thrive in our area.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Yak and Yarn Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Conference Room at Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Yak and Yarn 10:00am - 11:30am Conference Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups Details: Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Genealogy Assistance Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Genealogy Age Group: Adults Details: Come and get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers. Bring your questions! This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Genealogy Assistance 10:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy Details: Come and get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers. Bring your questions!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Tech Navigator Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm North Port Library Program Type: Technology Instruction Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready t... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Tech Navigator 10:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: North Port Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Technology Instruction Details: Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person 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. Great Books Discussion Group Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:15am - 12:00pm Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: The Great Books Discussion Group moderated by Ellen Bilangi, meets the 1st Thursday of each month, December through April. Reading selections will be from the Great Books Foundatio... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Great Books Discussion Group 10:15am - 12:00pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups Details: The Great Books Discussion Group moderated by Ellen Bilangi, meets the 1st Thursday of each month, December through April. Reading selections will be from the Great Books Foundation's Great Conversations 1.
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. Florida-Friendly Landscaping™: Foodscaping for the Suncoast Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library Program Type: *Green Living*, Lectures, *Lifelong Learning* Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Details: Many people want to grow more of their own food, but do not consider our unique climate when starting a garden. While we may be unable to grow apples, cherries, and pears, we can g... 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. Apr 3 2025 Thu Florida-Friendly Landscaping™: Foodscaping for the Suncoast 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: *Green Living*, Lectures, *Lifelong Learning* Details: Many people want to grow more of their own food, but do not consider our unique climate when starting a garden. While we may be unable to grow apples, cherries, and pears, we can grow tropical edibles 48 other states cannot.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Adult Reading with the Dogs Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Special Events Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Calling all readers: our dog friends from the Suncoast Humane Society are returning to the Jacaranda Library, and they want you to read to them! These gentle furry friends are c... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Adult Reading with the Dogs 10:30am - 12:00pm Youth Activity Room Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Special Events Details: Calling all readers: our dog friends from the Suncoast Humane Society are returning to the Jacaranda Library, and they want you to read to them!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Tai Chi Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: *Healthy Living* Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Go with the flow, learn Tai Chi, a low-impact exercise for your mind and body. Registration required. For adults. Registration Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Tai Chi 12:30pm - 1:30pm Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Registration Open 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: 18 Details: Go with the flow, learn Tai Chi, a low-impact exercise for your mind and body. Registration required. For adults.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Creation Station Adult Lab: Beginner Sewing - Chapstick Pouch Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Creation Station at Selby Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Learn to thread the sewing machine and make a lip balm pouch with a keyring!Please ensure that you are on time. We will begin to let waitlisted people into the class immediately af... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Creation Station Adult Lab: Beginner Sewing - Chapstick Pouch 1:00pm - 2:30pm Creation Station Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station Required Seats Remaining: 6 Details: Learn to thread the sewing machine and make a lip balm pouch with a keyring! 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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. 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. Beginners Day with Quirky Knitters Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, *Lifelong Learning* Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Details: Bring your projects, patterns, and questions to Elsie Quirk Library and join the Quirky Knitters for an afternoon of knitting and crochet. All skill levels welcome. Reg... 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. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Beginners Day with Quirky Knitters 1:00pm - 3:00pm Program Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, *Lifelong Learning* Details: Bring your projects, patterns, and questions to Elsie Quirk Library and join the Quirky Knitters for an afternoon of knitting and crochet. All skill levels welcome. Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Genealogy Assistance Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Genealogy, *Lifelong Learning* Age Group: Adults Details: Get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers Bring your questions This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Genealogy Assistance 1:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy, *Lifelong Learning* Details: Get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers Bring your questions
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. The Knit Happens Club: Beginner Crochet Class Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Creation Station at North Port Library Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Details: Join us for a fun and relaxing beginner's crochet class, perfect for those new to the world of crochet or looking to refresh their skills. In this introductory class, you'll learn ... 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. Apr 3 2025 Thu The Knit Happens Club: Beginner Crochet Class 1:00pm - 3:00pm Creation Station Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups Details: Join us for a fun and relaxing beginner's crochet class, perfect for those new to the world of crochet or looking to refresh their skills.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Book Discussion Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Conference Room at Fruitville Library Program Type: Book Discussions Age Group: Adults Details: Join us on the first Thursday of the month to discuss our selection. Limited to 20 participants. Register at the Fruitville Reference Desk or call 941 861-2518 This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Book Discussion 1:30pm - 2:30pm Conference Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions Details: Join us on the first Thursday of the month to discuss our selection. Limited to 20 participants. Register at the Fruitville Reference Desk or call 941 861-2518
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Master Gardener Plant Clinic Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm Conference Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: *Green Living*, *Lifelong Learning* Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: 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. ... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Master Gardener Plant Clinic 1:30pm - 3:30pm Conference Room Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: *Green Living*, *Lifelong Learning* Details: 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.
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. Doris Kearns Goodwin: Leadership in Turbulent Times Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, Book Discussions, History & Culture, Lectures, *Lifelong Learning*, Special Events, Virtual Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Details: As part of our 50th Anniversary celebration in 2025, Road Scholar is thrilled to offer this special gift to our participants: a free virtual lecture by Doris Kearns Goodwin, one of... Required 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. Apr 3 2025 Thu Doris Kearns Goodwin: Leadership in Turbulent Times 2:00pm - 3:30pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, Book Discussions, History & Culture, Lectures, *Lifelong Learning*, Special Events, Virtual Required Seats Remaining: 50 Details: As part of our 50th Anniversary celebration in 2025, Road Scholar is thrilled to offer this special gift to our participants: a free virtual lecture by Doris Kearns Goodwin, one of the most renowned historians of our time.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Sister Cities Association of Sarasota Lecture Series Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library Program Type: Lectures Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Enjoy lectures about various towns that celebrate sisterhood with Sarasota. Provided by Sister Cities Association of Sarasota. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Sister Cities Association of Sarasota Lecture Series 5:00pm - 6:00pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lectures Details: Enjoy lectures about various towns that celebrate sisterhood with Sarasota. Provided by Sister Cities Association of Sarasota. 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. A Matter of Balance #7 Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, *Healthy Living* Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to help people learn practical strategies to manage falls and increase physical activity levels. Participants will lea... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Apr 4 2025 Fri A Matter of Balance #7 10:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, *Healthy Living* Details: A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to help people learn practical strategies to manage falls and increase physical activity levels. Participants will learn:
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Life After Downton Abbey Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm Juliano Room at North Port Library Program Type: Discussion Groups, Movies Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Enjoy a cup of tea while discussing British movies and television series with a very welcoming group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Apr 4 2025 Fri Life After Downton Abbey 10:00am - 1:00pm Juliano Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Juliano Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups, Movies Details: 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Chair Yoga with Manching Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Program Type: *Healthy Living* Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: A new class designed for everyone regardless of age or fitness level. Join us to explore basic yoga poses to develop strength, flexibility and balance. This is a perfect class for ... Registration Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Apr 4 2025 Fri Chair Yoga with Manching 10:15am - 11:15am Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Registration Open 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: 12 Details: A new class designed for everyone regardless of age or fitness level. Join us to explore basic yoga poses to develop strength, flexibility and balance.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Knitting for Beginners (4-Part Class) Friday, April 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Creation Station at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, *Lifelong Learning*, One Book Sarasota, Special Events Age Group: Adults, Seniors Details: Learn how to knit in this fun 4-part class! The class will meet every Friday from March 14th to April 4th, and registering for the first class registers you for all four sessions. ... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Apr 4 2025 Fri Knitting for Beginners (4-Part Class) 1:00pm - 3:00pm Creation Station Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, *Lifelong Learning*, One Book Sarasota, Special Events Details: Learn how to knit in this fun 4-part class! The class will meet every Friday from March 14th to April 4th, and registering for the first class registers you for all four sessions.
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. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Creation Station Open Lab Friday, April 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm Creation Station at North Port Library Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, *Lifelong Learning* Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Details: Are you curious about our Creation Station? Join us for Open Lab, where library patrons can explore and experiment with a variety of tools and equipment such as Osmo technology, ro... 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. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Apr 4 2025 Fri Creation Station Open Lab 1:00pm - 4:00pm Creation Station Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, *Lifelong Learning* Details: Are you curious about our Creation Station? Join us for Open Lab, where library patrons can explore and experiment with a variety of tools and equipment such as Osmo technology, robots, button makers, and more.
