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Osprey FOL meeting

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Classroom A/B at Osprey Library and History Center
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Room: Classroom A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living
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

AARP Income Tax Assistance

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Tax Help
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
--- ADVANCE APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. ---

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

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Tax Help
:
--- ADVANCE APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. ---

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

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

Travelogue with Jane Mahler: Madagascar

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Come along for a magical journey through the beaches and rain forests of Madagascar, also called the 8th continent!

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
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Come along for a magical journey through the beaches and rain forests of Madagascar, also called the 8th continent!

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

Adult Craft: Paint a Wooden Birdhouse

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Decorate a mini wooden birdhouse using acrylic paints, Mod Podge, and more!

(These birdhouses are for decoration only. They can't actually house any birds...)

 

All supplies provided, and space is limited.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
:

Decorate a mini wooden birdhouse using acrylic paints, Mod Podge, and more!

(These birdhouses are for decoration only. They can't actually house any birds...)

 

All supplies provided, and space is limited.

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

Arts & Crafts: Talk About Love Conversation Hearts on Canvas

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Learning Lab at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Sweet nothings on canvas...what a better way to enjoy this month of love.  All materials provided.  Nor registration is required.  These programs are popular.  Seating is limited.  First Come, first seated.

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
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Sweet nothings on canvas...what a better way to enjoy this month of love.  All materials provided.  Nor registration is required.  These programs are popular.  Seating is limited.  First Come, first seated.

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, 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
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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.

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, February 10, 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
Registration Required
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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Speed Friending

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Special Events
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

You've heard of speed dating, but speed friending might be the next big thing! 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Life, Special Events
Registration Required
:

You've heard of speed dating, but speed friending might be the next big thing! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

FOL meeting

Wednesday, February 11, 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.

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 "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 "Seniors" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
North Port Library
Program Type:
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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.

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

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

Sewing Tortilla Warmer

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults

Join us and learn how to sew a Tortilla Warmer. All Materials will be provided. 

Registration Is Required. Must know how to sew.  Ages 13 and up.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
:

Join us and learn how to sew a Tortilla Warmer. All Materials will be provided. 

Registration Is Required. Must know how to sew.  Ages 13 and up.

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

Lemon Bay Fest: Englewood Then and Now

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join Nancy and Esther of the Lemon Bay Historical Society for an eye-opening journey comparing Englewood’s past and present as they share photos from South Venice to Boca Raton. 

Seating is limited. First come, first seated.

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
:

Join Nancy and Esther of the Lemon Bay Historical Society for an eye-opening journey comparing Englewood’s past and present as they share photos from South Venice to Boca Raton. 

Seating is limited. First come, first seated.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Sarasota Music Archive presents the John Goodman Performance and Lecture Series

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Age Group:
Adults

The Sarasota Music Archive presents the John Goodman Performance and Lecture Series:

Please register for each event separately AND each name attending. (Duplicate registrations are deleted.)

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Registration Required
:

The Sarasota Music Archive presents the John Goodman Performance and Lecture Series:

Please register for each event separately AND each name attending. (Duplicate registrations are deleted.)

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Genealogy Assistance

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Come and get assistance from knowledgeable volunteers

Bring your questions!

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Genealogy
:

Come and get assistance from 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
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Health in Motion

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages

The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, Health in Motion staff will be on-site to provide no-cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellness.

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Healthy Living
:

The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, Health in Motion staff will be on-site to provide no-cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellness.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Off the Shelf Book Club - Venice

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 11:45am - 12:45pm
Conference Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us for friendly discussion, book recommendations, and insight! Come with any recommendations and to discuss the book of the month: "First Ladies" by Marie Benedict.

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
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Join us for friendly discussion, book recommendations, and insight! Come with any recommendations and to discuss the book of the month: "First Ladies" by Marie Benedict.

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

Writer's Circle

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning, Virtual
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

The Writer’s Circle was created for writers of all genres and experience levels.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning, Virtual
Registration Required
:

The Writer’s Circle was created for writers of all genres and experience levels.

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

Green Living: Tips to Becoming More Sustainable

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Green Living, Lectures
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

There are many opportunities for becoming more sustainable in the way we live our lives, but where should you start?

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Green Living, Lectures
:

There are many opportunities for becoming more sustainable in the way we live our lives, but where should you start?

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

Adult Craft: Paint a Wooden Birdhouse (session 2)

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Decorate a mini wooden birdhouse using acrylic paints, Mod Podge, and more! (These birdhouses are for decoration only. They can't actually house any birds...)

All supplies provided, and space is limited.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
:

Decorate a mini wooden birdhouse using acrylic paints, Mod Podge, and more! (These birdhouses are for decoration only. They can't actually house any birds...)

All supplies provided, and space is limited.

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

Arts & Crafts: Junk Journal Junkies

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Green Living
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

A Junk Journal Club for enthusiasts.  Please bring your own journal and glue.  Meet new friends and carve out some time for yourself and your thoughts.... 

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Green Living
:

A Junk Journal Club for enthusiasts.  Please bring your own journal and glue.  Meet new friends and carve out some time for yourself and your thoughts.... 

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

Trivia at the Library #2

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Games, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join the fun and test your knowledge! Work together to answer questions with your team. Topics will range from history, music, literature, film, and more, and the winning team receives a prize! Doors open at 2:45 pm.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
:

Join the fun and test your knowledge! Work together to answer questions with your team. Topics will range from history, music, literature, film, and more, and the winning team receives a prize! Doors open at 2:45 pm.

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

Knit and Stitch

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Rotunda at Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join other fiber arts enthusiasts on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Selby Rotunda. Bring your crochet, spinning, knitting, or any needle work you enjoy. Note: there is two hour parking.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Rotunda
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Join other fiber arts enthusiasts on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Selby Rotunda. Bring your crochet, spinning, knitting, or any needle work you enjoy. Note: there is two hour parking.

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

Nesting Shorebirds and Seabirds of Tampa Bay

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Do you enjoy birdwatching? Come learn about Florida’s nesting shorebirds and seabirds during a lecture presented by Audubon Florida.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
:

Do you enjoy birdwatching? Come learn about Florida’s nesting shorebirds and seabirds during a lecture presented by Audubon Florida.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Yak and Yarn

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Conference Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups
:

Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.