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 Advanced Spanish Conversation Group Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room B at Gulf Gate Library Program Type: Discussion Groups, Spanish/En Español Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Spanish Group Conversation. View Details 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 Oct 8 2026 Thu Advanced Spanish Conversation Group 2:00pm–3:30pm Meeting Room B Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups, Spanish/En Español : Spanish Group Conversation.
This event is in the "Adults" group Venice Heritage Friday, October 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: History & Culture Age Group: Adults View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 9 2026 Fri Venice Heritage 3:00pm–4:00pm Community Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: History & Culture
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 Book Club Friday, October 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Juliano Room at North Port Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Book Discussions, Clubs, Lifelong Learning Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Join us for the Friday Afternoon Monthly Book Discussion. Every 2nd Friday of the month.Newcomers are always welcome. Please inquire about a copy of the book at the Information Desk. View Details 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 Oct 9 2026 Fri Book Club 3:00pm–4:30pm Juliano Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Juliano Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Book Discussions, Clubs, Lifelong Learning : Join us for the Friday Afternoon Monthly Book Discussion. Every 2nd Friday of the month.Newcomers are always welcome. Please inquire about a copy of the book at the Information Desk.
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 Sparkle and Create: Self-Led Jewelry Making Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Creation Station at North Port Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Unleash your creativity and craft beautiful, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces using a variety of materials and techniques. View Details 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 Oct 10 2026 Sat Sparkle and Create: Self-Led Jewelry Making 10:30am–12:00pm Creation Station Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station : Unleash your creativity and craft beautiful, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces using a variety of materials and techniques. 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 Historical Dance with Dr. April Lynn James Monday, October 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Prepare for your next Bridgerton-themed event, appearance at the court of Versailles, or simply improve your appreciation of music by Handel, Vivaldi, Bach, et. al. through this class. Upcoming View Details Registration 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 Oct 12 2026 Mon Historical Dance with Dr. April Lynn James 2:00pm–3:00pm Meeting Room AB Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning Registration Required : Prepare for your next Bridgerton-themed event, appearance at the court of Versailles, or simply improve your appreciation of music by Handel, Vivaldi, Bach, et. al. through this class.
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, October 13, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 13 2026 Tue Tech Navigator 2:00pm–4:00pm Group Study Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
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 Crystal Bowl Sound Bath Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Veranda Room at North Port Library Program Type: Healthy Living, Music in the Libraries Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Everything in our universe is information and energy vibrating at specific frequencies. Music is a powerful tool to guide consciousness into higher realms and induce healing. Registration Open Register Now Registration 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 Oct 13 2026 Tue Crystal Bowl Sound Bath 4:00pm–5:00pm Veranda Room Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Healthy Living, Music in the Libraries Registration Required : Everything in our universe is information and energy vibrating at specific frequencies. Music is a powerful tool to guide consciousness into higher realms and induce healing.
This event is in the "Adults" group LVSSC Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Conference Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Career Journeys, Discussion Groups, Spanish/En Español Age Group: Adults View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 13 2026 Tue LVSSC 6:00pm–8:00pm Conference Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Career Journeys, Discussion Groups, Spanish/En Español
This event is in the "Adults" group FOL meeting Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am Conference Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Discussion Groups Age Group: Adults FOL monthly meetings. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 14 2026 Wed FOL meeting 10:00am–11:30am Conference Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Groups : FOL monthly meetings.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group 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 "Families" group Knit and Crocheting Group Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 10:15am - 12:00pm Conference Room at Fruitville Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Families Join us at the Fruitville Library with your knit/crochet projects. All ages and skills are welcome. Supplies and knowledgeable members are on hand to help anyone interested in learning to knit or crochet. View Details This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group 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 "Families" group Oct 14 2026 Wed Knit and Crocheting Group 10:15am–12:00pm Conference Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, : Join us at the Fruitville Library with your knit/crochet projects. All ages and skills are welcome. Supplies and knowledgeable members are on hand to help anyone interested in learning to knit or crochet.
This event is in the "Adults" group Socrates Cafe: Open Topic Discussions Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm Conference Room at Fruitville Library Program Type: Discussion Groups Age Group: Adults Everyone is welcome to the open-topic discussions of the Socrates Cafe. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 14 2026 Wed Socrates Cafe: Open Topic Discussions 1:30pm–3:00pm Conference Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Groups : Everyone is welcome to the open-topic discussions of the Socrates Cafe.
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 Food Smarts for Adults Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library Program Type: Cooking & Nutrition, Healthy Living Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Get tips on healthy eating and meal ideas during the Food Smarts program presented by All Faiths Food Bank! Each class will include a brief nutrition lesson, a fun activity, and a cooking dem Registration Open Register Now Registration 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 Oct 14 2026 Wed Food Smarts for Adults 3:30pm–4:30pm Meeting Room Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Cooking & Nutrition, Healthy Living Registration Required : Get tips on healthy eating and meal ideas during the Food Smarts program presented by All Faiths Food Bank! Each class will include a brief nutrition lesson, a fun activity, and a cooking dem
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 Tech Navigator Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm North Port Library Program Type: Technology Instruction Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors 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. View Details 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 Oct 15 2026 Thu Tech Navigator 10:00am–12:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Technology Instruction : 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 "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 "All Ages" group Morning Brew Coffee Club + Book Swap Thursday, October 15, 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 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 "All Ages" group Oct 15 2026 Thu Morning Brew Coffee Club + Book Swap 10:15am–11:15am Youth Activity Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Master Gardener Plant Clinic Thursday, October 15, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Oct 15 2026 Thu Master Gardener Plant Clinic 1:30pm–3:30pm Conference Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Green Living : 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 Life After Downton Abbey Friday, October 16, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Oct 16 2026 Fri Life After Downton Abbey 10:00am–1:00pm Juliano Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Juliano Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups, Movies : 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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Suncoast Writers Guild Readers Workshop Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 10:15am - 12:00pm Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Book Discussions, Clubs, Discussion Groups, Special Events Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors The Suncoast Writers Guild has been helping people develop the craft of writing for 35 years as a safe place to share stories and poems, get feedback, and build connections. View Details 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 Oct 17 2026 Sat Suncoast Writers Guild Readers Workshop 10:15am–12:00pm Youth Activity Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions, Clubs, Discussion Groups, Special Events : The Suncoast Writers Guild has been helping people develop the craft of writing for 35 years as a safe place to share stories and poems, get feedback, and build connections.
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 Beginner Origami Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm Creation Station at North Port Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Join Teresa as she teaches the art of origami. She likes to create items to decorate a home or to give away as a gift. She brings in her own extra work as examples and sometimes to give away. Upcoming View Details Registration Required 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 Oct 17 2026 Sat Beginner Origami 10:30am–12:30pm Creation Station Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Registration Required : Join Teresa as she teaches the art of origami. She likes to create items to decorate a home or to give away as a gift. She brings in her own extra work as examples and sometimes to give away.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Death Cafe Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Program Type: Discussion Groups Age Group: Adults, Seniors The Death Cafe returns to the Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library every third Saturday of the month! Join us for an open discussion about death and life, dying, end-of life topics and their place in our lives. Come and share. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Oct 17 2026 Sat Death Cafe 1:30pm–3:00pm Youth Activity Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups : The Death Cafe returns to the Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library every third Saturday of the month! Join us for an open discussion about death and life, dying, end-of life topics and their place in our lives. Come and share.
This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Coloring Group Monday, October 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Learning Lab at Gulf Gate Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Join us for Adult Coloring Group the first and third Monday of every month! All materials provided. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 19 2026 Mon Adult Coloring Group 10:30am–12:00pm Learning Lab Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Learning Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts : Join us for Adult Coloring Group the first and third Monday of every month! All materials provided.
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, October 20, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 20 2026 Tue Tech Navigator 2:00pm–4:00pm Group Study Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group LVSSC Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Conference Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Program Type: Career Journeys, Discussion Groups, Spanish/En Español Age Group: Adults View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 20 2026 Tue LVSSC 6:00pm–8:00pm Conference Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Career Journeys, Discussion Groups, Spanish/En Español
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group 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 "Families" group Knit and Crocheting Group Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 10:15am - 12:00pm Conference Room at Fruitville Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Families Join us at the Fruitville Library with your knit/crochet projects. All ages and skills are welcome. Supplies and knowledgeable members are on hand to help anyone interested in learning to knit or crochet. View Details This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group 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 "Families" group Oct 21 2026 Wed Knit and Crocheting Group 10:15am–12:00pm Conference Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, : Join us at the Fruitville Library with your knit/crochet projects. All ages and skills are welcome. Supplies and knowledgeable members are on hand to help anyone interested in learning to knit or crochet.
This event is in the "Youth" 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 "All Ages" group Health in Motion: Sarasota Health Department Wednesday, October 21, 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 This event is in the "Youth" 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 "All Ages" group Oct 21 2026 Wed Health in Motion: Sarasota Health Department 11:00am–3:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.