Event List

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.

Calling all young book wyrms! Come join the book dragons, where we dive into the latest and greatest YA novels, classics, and everything in between.

As the Sarasota County Veteran’s Services Outreach Officer,  Aretha will provide an overview of VA benefits available to veterans and their families. 

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This event is one of the many programs happening throughout Sarasota County for the Remake Learning Days Festival. Support for this program has been provided by the Patterson Foundation. 

Join us for storytime! Stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts for little ones and their special grownup. 

Join a lively book club for inspiring conversations! Cirque D' Book meets on the fourth Monday of most months. A different book title is chosen every month to explore. Registration is not required.

Join us for Adult Coloring Group the first and third Monday of every month! All materials provided.

Learn a fun and easy quilting technique, and sew a mug mat in this beginner friendly sewing program!

Registration is required and limited to 6 adults. One name per registration, please.

Please Register for Matter of Balance!

Use cardstock and craft supplies to make your own superhero mask! 

Recommended for ages 5-9. 

If registering multiple children, please fill out the form for each participating child.

LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games.

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Come to listen or to play at this bi-monthly open mic jazz jam session for amateur performers. No registration is required. Bring your instrument, and if you would like to play, you may sign up when you arrive.

Music, Memory, and Seminole Life in Florida

Through song and storytelling, Seminole singer-songwriter Rita Youngman shares music rooted in Seminole history, place, and lived experience.

Have too few books in your "to be read" pile, or looking for new recommendations to check out? Since our normal book club session falls on Memorial Day, we're taking the month off and sharing some summer reads with each other.

Full library service for residents of Longboat Key.

Use 1 of 5 Brother sewing machines on Your Own Project. Must Know How to Sew.  

Machines Available on first come first serve basis.

Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. 

Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance.

Looking to try something new and maybe make a friend or two? Join the library book club! 

Today we'll discuss the book: “The Paper Palace” by Miranda Cowley-Heller (2021)

Enjoy this free storytime program from The Ringling that connects art with early literacy. At this program, we read together, make art, and learn about an object in the museum. Plus, continue the fun by taking home a surprise! Best for ages 0-5.