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Play & Learn Storytime

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Storytime Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)

Join Miss Taylor for a special Play & Learn Storytime! Each storytime will feature books and songs as well as play time at the end.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Registration Required
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Join Miss Taylor for a special Play & Learn Storytime! Each storytime will feature books and songs as well as play time at the end.

Busy Little Hands Activity Hour

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Games, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and their families can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room.

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Games, Lifelong Learning
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Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and their families can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room.

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Let's Pretend Day

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Children ages 2-8 and their caregivers are invited for Wednesday morning free-play time, with an assortment of toys and props to inspire the young imagination! Drop-in anytime between 10:30am and 11:30am.

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes
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Children ages 2-8 and their caregivers are invited for Wednesday morning free-play time, with an assortment of toys and props to inspire the young imagination! Drop-in anytime between 10:30am and 11:30am.

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

Wednesday, March 4, 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:

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Music in the Libraries, Performances
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The Sarasota Music Archive presents the John Goodman Performance and Lecture Series:

Sewing

Creation Station: Experienced Sewing Lab

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Creation Station at Selby Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Do you need access to a sewing machine for practice? Or do you need help with a sewing or mending project? This is an open lab for adults with sewing machine experience. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
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Do you need access to a sewing machine for practice? Or do you need help with a sewing or mending project? This is an open lab for adults with sewing machine experience. 

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

Play with Paint

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Creation Station
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Play with paint will allow attendees to experiment with different painting techniques. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
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
Program Type: Creation Station
Registration Required
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Play with paint will allow attendees to experiment with different painting techniques. 

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One Book: The Goldfinch

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Movies, One Book Sarasota
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Immerse yourself in a showing of "The Goldfinch" (2019), an adaptation of Donna Tartt's acclaimed novel, which explores the power of art in a sweeping story of love and loss.

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movies, One Book Sarasota
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Immerse yourself in a showing of "The Goldfinch" (2019), an adaptation of Donna Tartt's acclaimed novel, which explores the power of art in a sweeping story of love and loss.

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

Taxes

AARP Tax-Aide

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Tax Help
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

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

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Tax Help
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AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free assistance for federal returns at Elsie Quirk Library.

Woodstock setup

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Music in the Libraries, Performances
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Music in the Libraries, Performances

Genealogy Assistance

Wednesday, March 4, 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!

REGISTER AT THE INFORMATION DESK AT THE VENICE LIBRARY.

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Genealogy
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Come and get assistance from knowledgeable volunteers

Bring your questions!

REGISTER AT THE INFORMATION DESK AT THE VENICE LIBRARY.

Toddler Reading

Storytime

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Join us at the North Port Library for storytime!  Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed! 

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes
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Join us at the North Port Library for storytime!  Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed! 

Toddler Playing

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
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Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: ,
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For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

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Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Games, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Games, Lifelong Learning
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For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room B at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Forty Carrots Partners in Play:

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help yo...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event.

Homeschoolers: Wednesday Meetup

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Homeschool Meetup

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station
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Homeschool Meetup

Growing up in the Woodstock Generation..in song with Marc Black

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Music in the Libraries
Age Group:
Adults

Marc Black presents the Woodstock Generation with music from the 50s and 60s to bring back memories of times past. Come and enjoy a trip down musical memory lane.

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music in the Libraries
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Marc Black presents the Woodstock Generation with music from the 50s and 60s to bring back memories of times past. Come and enjoy a trip down musical memory lane.

Play with Paint

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Creation Station
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Play with paint will allow attendees to experiment with different painting techniques. 

Full
Registration Required
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
Program Type: Creation Station
Registration Required
:

Play with paint will allow attendees to experiment with different painting techniques. 

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Spring Embroidered Card

Wednesday, March 4, 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

Want to share a special moment with a special someone?  Here's your chance.... No 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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Want to share a special moment with a special someone?  Here's your chance.... No registration is required.  These programs are popular.  Seating is limited.  First Come, first seated.

AARP Tax Help

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
Tax Help
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

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.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Tax Help
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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.

GULFCOAST SOUTH AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER

Quit Smoking Now

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Groups
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Circus: The Industry That Built Sarasota

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join us for a multimedia presentation by the Aaron Watkins from the Circus Arts Conservatory that will take you on a virtual backstage tour of the circus, the cultural icon that made Sarasota what it is today. 

Presenter Bio:

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Life, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
:

Join us for a multimedia presentation by the Aaron Watkins from the Circus Arts Conservatory that will take you on a virtual backstage tour of the circus, the cultural icon that made Sarasota what it is today. 

Presenter Bio:

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Ukrainian Pysanka (Easter Egg) Demo and Lecture

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Center at Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Lectures
Age Group:
All Ages

Join Bohdana Puzyk from the Ukrainian National Women's League for a demonstration of the traditional Ukrainian art of egg dying.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Lectures
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Join Bohdana Puzyk from the Ukrainian National Women's League for a demonstration of the traditional Ukrainian art of egg dying.

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

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One Book: The Ringling Inspires

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning, One Book Sarasota
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families

The Ringling brings the museum experience directly to afterschool programs, libraries, and community organizations, exploring works of art from various collections including European Art, Asian Art, Circus, Contemporary, and Photography.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning, One Book Sarasota
Registration Required
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The Ringling brings the museum experience directly to afterschool programs, libraries, and community organizations, exploring works of art from various collections including European Art, Asian Art, Circus, Contemporary, and Photography.

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UF/IFAS: Green Buildings in our Community

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Green Living
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Interested in making your home or business a green building?

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Green Living
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Interested in making your home or business a green building?