Event List

Selby Library dates of Tax Preparation: February 2nd - April 15th. Located on the 2nd floor.

Days and Hours of Operation: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays - 2-5pm. Saturdays 11am-2pm.

Learn how to make your home age-friendly! The design of houses can impact the ability of residents to stay at home as they age or following a short- or long-term disability.

The motto of the Sarasota Area Playwrights Society is "Making Plays Better".  Come see the developmental process in action: a new play by a local playwright read by member actors with feedback from theatre professionals and the audience.

Citizenship test preparation by the Literacy Volunteers of South Sarasota County. 

Enjoy a cup of tea while discussing British movies and television series with a very welcoming group.

The Health in Motion team from the Florida Department of Health provides free and low‑cost public health services. Individuals who need follow‑up medical care are referred to a primary health care provider. No appointment is needed.

New podcasts are always emerging because of their wide accessibility and DIY potential, but there’s more to podcasting than setting up a microphone and pressing "record." Join this session to learn the basics and experiment with the library's reco

No reservations. First come, first seated. Doors open at 10 a.m.

AUTHOR EVENT- Shannon Staub Library at Suncoast Technical College – North Port.

Join us for an engaging exploration of the book “All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me.” Led by Baila Miller, this presentation delves into the profound ways art can heal both intellectually and emotionally.

Join us for an unforgettable journey as Alan and Midge bring live painting and music to life. Through captivating stories and delightful anecdotes, they reveal the emotions and elements that beautifully connect these two worlds.

Join Jane Mahler on a journey through the beautiful island of Cuba! Explore the island from the colorful cobblestone streets of Havana to the lush mountains of the Sierra Maestra near Baracoa, where Columbus first landed.

Celebrate the beauty and tradition of Pysanka, the ancient Ukrainian art of egg decorating. Learn about the intricate designs, symbolic meanings, and wax-resistant techniques used to create these stunning works of art.

No reservations. First come, first seated. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Tax Assistance with VITA Volunteers.

To schedule an appointment please visit www.UWSvita.org or call 1-833-897-8482 beginning Friday, January 16, 2026. 

Join us for an enjoyable craft session in the Veranda Room at the North Port Public Library! It will be a fun time of learning and building new crafting skills.

--- ADVANCE APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. ---

Call (941) 500-9181 to set up your appointment!

Selby Library dates of Tax Preparation: February 2nd - April 15th. Located on the 2nd floor.

Days and Hours of Operation: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays - 2-5pm. Saturdays 11am-2pm.

There has always been a connection between the campfire story and art, and in modern times that connection changes faster and plants deeper. There is a connection between haunted folklore and modern social and mass media.

Come and get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.

Bring your questions!

REGISTER AT THE INFORMATION DESK AT THE VENICE LIBRARY.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free assistance for federal returns at Elsie Quirk Library.

Enjoy this in-costume portrayal of Martha Hartman, the founder of the Petticoat Painters, who tells the story of the development of  Sarasota County as an arts colony, creating the “Cultural Coast of Florida”.

Come and get expert assistance from knowledgeable volunteers.

Bring your questions!

REGISTER AT THE INFORMATION DESK AT THE VENICE LIBRARY.

After challenging the Wizard's totalitarian regime in Oz, Elphaba must grapple with her identity as the "Wicked Witch of the West." Meanwhile, the Wizard has given Glinda the title "Glinda the Good" and a public status as the nation's defender aga