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Spanish Conversation Group

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room B at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Discussion Groups, *Lifelong Learning*
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, *Lifelong Learning*
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.

Secrets of the Underground Railroad

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Lectures, *Lifelong Learning*
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

The Secrets of the Underground Railroad…revealed!The Underground Railroad was a network of safe houses that led enslaved people in the south escape to freedom in the north.Join hos...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Lectures, *Lifelong Learning*
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Details:

The Secrets of the Underground Railroad…revealed!

The Underground Railroad was a network of safe houses that led enslaved people in the south escape to freedom in the north.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
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 "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Beach Rock Art

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, One Book Sarasota
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Details:

Learn about the rocks we will paint and how those relate to water. Then listening to music we will paint multiple river stones in bright colored circles

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, One Book Sarasota
Details:

Learn about the rocks we will paint and how those relate to water. Then listening to music we will paint multiple river stones in bright colored circles

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

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
*Cultural Life*, Games, History & Culture, *Lifelong Learning*
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join the fun and test your knowledge! Work together to answer questions from 10 categories. Topics will range from history, music, sports, literature, current events, and more, and...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Cultural Life*, Games, History & Culture, *Lifelong Learning*
Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Details:

Join the fun and test your knowledge! Work together to answer questions from 10 categories. Topics will range from history, music, sports, literature, current events, and more, and the winning team receives a prize! Doors open at 4:15 pm.

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

A Matter of Balance #4

Friday, March 14, 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...

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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

One Book Author Shelby Van Pelt and "Remarkably Bright Creatures"

Friday, March 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Pop-Up Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, Author Event, Book Discussions, Book Sales, One Book Sarasota
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources announces “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt as the 2025 One Book, One Community selection.We invite you ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Pop-Up Library
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, Author Event, Book Discussions, Book Sales, One Book Sarasota
Details:

Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources announces “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt as the 2025 One Book, One Community selection.

We invite you to come hear the author as she discusses the book. 

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

Knitting for Beginners (4-Part Class)

Friday, March 14, 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. ...

Registration Open
Required
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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.

Let's Get Crafty

Friday, March 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, *Cultural Life*, *Lifelong Learning*
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

This program is a unique and sustainable way to explore your creativity and imagination. In this drop-in event, participants are given a variety of leftover materials such as scrap...

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, *Cultural Life*, *Lifelong Learning*
Details:

This program is a unique and sustainable way to explore your creativity and imagination.

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

Book Club

Friday, March 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Juliano Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

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 Des...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Details:

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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

One Book Author Shelby Van Pelt and "Remarkably Bright Creatures"

Friday, March 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Rotunda at Selby Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, Author Event, Book Discussions, Book Sales, One Book Sarasota
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources announces “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt as the 2025 One Book, One Community selection.We invite you ...

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Rotunda
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, Author Event, Book Discussions, Book Sales, One Book Sarasota
Details:

Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources announces “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt as the 2025 One Book, One Community selection.

We invite you to come hear the author as she discusses the book. 

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, March 15, 2025 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
Details:

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. Come a...

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
Details:

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

Beginner Origami

Saturday, March 15, 2025 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), Adults, Seniors
Details:

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...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, *Lifelong Learning*
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Details:

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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Music Club

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, *Lifelong Learning*, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Details:

Jam and learn with your teen teacher, Anni Szantosi, and her numerous instruments! This club is for music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who like mus...

Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, *Lifelong Learning*, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Details:

Jam and learn with your teen teacher, Anni Szantosi, and her numerous instruments! This club is for music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who like music as well.

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.

Death Cafe

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

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 ...

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Details:

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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
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 "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

The Garbage-Men

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, *Cultural Life*, *Green Living*, *Lifelong Learning*, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Special Events
Age Group:
Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Details:

Join us for a fun-filled performance by The Garbage-Men, a talented group of local musicians who turn trash into treasure with their one-of-a-kind, homemade recycled instruments.Th...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), 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*, *Cultural Life*, *Green Living*, *Lifelong Learning*, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 43
Details:

Join us for a fun-filled performance by The Garbage-Men, a talented group of local musicians who turn trash into treasure with their one-of-a-kind, homemade recycled instruments.

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

Adult Writers Club

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Juliano Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, *Career Journeys*, Clubs, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join the North Port Creative Writers Circle, meeting the 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month. The club welcomes adult writers of all experience levels to engage in creative discussions...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, *Career Journeys*, Clubs, Discussion Groups
Details:

Join the North Port Creative Writers Circle, meeting the 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Genealogy Assistance

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Get genealogy research assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.Bring your questions!

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

Get genealogy research assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.

Bring your questions!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
*Green Living*
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees?  Need a plant or an insect identified?  On the first and the third Monday mornings of the ...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: *Green Living*
Details:

Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees?  Need a plant or an insect identified?  On the first and the third Monday mornings of the month, from 10am to 12 pm, Gulf Gate Library hosts the Master Garde

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

SNAP Application Assistance

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:30pm
Group Study Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
*Healthy Living*
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

A representative from All Faiths Food Bank will be available to help with your SNAP application. Appointments are preferred but not required.  To make an appointment...

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Healthy Living*
Details:

A representative from All Faiths Food Bank will be available to help with your SNAP application. 

Appointments are preferred but not required. 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Coloring Group

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Learning Lab at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Join us on Mondays of the month for adult coloring!  We supply the coloring pages and the pencils. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Gulf Gate Library. Hope to see...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Join us on Mondays of the month for adult coloring!  We supply the coloring pages and the pencils. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Gulf Gate Library. Hope to see you there.

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

Socrates Café

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Conference Room at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Socrates Cafe is a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of Socratic method...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Details:

Socrates Cafe is a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of Socratic method: we learn more when we respectfully listen to and debate ideas wit

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.

Shells and Shark Teeth

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Creation Station, *Lifelong Learning*, One Book Sarasota
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join a UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County educator for an hour of fun education and crafting with some of Sarasota’s local natural marine treasures. During this program, you will le...

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Creation Station, *Lifelong Learning*, One Book Sarasota
Details:

Join a UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County educator for an hour of fun education and crafting with some of Sarasota’s local natural marine treasures.

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

A Matter of Balance (8 of 8)

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Selby Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

A Matter of Balance: Jan. 13 - March 17. No classes on Jan. 20 and Feb. 17 due to the holidays. Please Register for Matter of Balance! You only need to sign up for the FIRST o...

Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Details:

A Matter of Balance: Jan. 13 - March 17. No classes on Jan. 20 and Feb. 17 due to the holidays. 

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 "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.

Meditation and Guided Imagery

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, *Cultural Life*, *Healthy Living*
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Self-care and maintenance will be enhanced through meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques. In a fast-paced world of stressors, people can use this time to quiet down a...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, *Cultural Life*, *Healthy Living*
Details:

Self-care and maintenance will be enhanced through meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques.