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Read Em and Eat

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Nutrition, Creation Station, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)

Read for at least 10 minutes in our "lounge" and enjoy a sweet treat as a reward. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Cooking & Nutrition, Creation Station, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
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Read for at least 10 minutes in our "lounge" and enjoy a sweet treat as a reward. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Disclaimer(s)

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

pokemon club

Pokémon™ Club

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Cultural Life, Games
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Do you wanna be the very best? Like no one ever was? 

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Cultural Life, Games
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Do you wanna be the very best? Like no one ever was? 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Virtual Reality

Explore Virtual Reality Session 1

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Games
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families

Strap into a virtual reality headset to explore worlds beyond your imagination and compete in immersive games!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Games
Registration Required
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Strap into a virtual reality headset to explore worlds beyond your imagination and compete in immersive games!

Virtual Reality

Explore Virtual Reality Session 2

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Games
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families

Strap into a virtual reality headset to explore worlds beyond your imagination and compete in immersive games!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Games
Registration Required
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Strap into a virtual reality headset to explore worlds beyond your imagination and compete in immersive games!

Sister Cities of Sarasota: Locations are Everything by Daniel Horowitz

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Genealogy, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join Daniel Horowitz, or a My Heritage genealogy lecture.

Provided by Sister Cities Association of Sarasota

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Genealogy, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning
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Join Daniel Horowitz, or a My Heritage genealogy lecture.

Provided by Sister Cities Association of Sarasota

Virtual Reality

Explore Virtual Reality Session 3

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Games
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families

Strap into a virtual reality headset to explore worlds beyond your imagination and compete in immersive games!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Games
Registration Required
:

Strap into a virtual reality headset to explore worlds beyond your imagination and compete in immersive games!

Virtual Reality

Explore Virtual Reality Session 4

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Games
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families

Strap into a virtual reality headset to explore worlds beyond your imagination and compete in immersive games!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Games
Registration Required
:

Strap into a virtual reality headset to explore worlds beyond your imagination and compete in immersive games!

LVSSC Course: Citizenship preparation

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Conference Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults

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

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
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Citizenship test preparation by the Literacy Volunteers of South Sarasota County. 

virtual Reality

Explore Virtual Reality Session 5

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Games
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families

Strap into a virtual reality headset to explore worlds beyond your imagination and compete in immersive games!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Games
Registration Required
:

Strap into a virtual reality headset to explore worlds beyond your imagination and compete in immersive games!

Virtual Reality

Explore Virtual Reality Session 6

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Games
Age Group:
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families

Strap into a virtual reality headset to explore worlds beyond your imagination and compete in immersive games!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Games
Registration Required
:

Strap into a virtual reality headset to explore worlds beyond your imagination and compete in immersive games!

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Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Games, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
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: 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.

Coffee Chat with Sarasota County Schools

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Purpose of Room Use:

We are organizing monthly Coffee Chat events to engage parents and community members in topics important to education.

Meeting Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Room Use

We are organizing monthly Coffee Chat events to engage parents and community members in topics important to education.

Forty Carrots Logo

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
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: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: 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.

Venice Heritage

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
History & Culture
Age Group:
All Ages

Group will be showing the History of Venice film made in 1976.

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: History & Culture
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Group will be showing the History of Venice film made in 1976.

Open Book

Book Club

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Juliano Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Book Discussions, Clubs, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

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.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Book Discussions, Clubs, Lifelong Learning
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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.

Teen

Last Stop Teen Hangout

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

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.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
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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.

Disclaimer(s)

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

VITA Tax Assistance

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Tax Help
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

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. 

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Tax Help
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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. 

Ikebana floral arrangement

Ikebana Magic Exhibition: The Creative Art of Japanese Floral Design

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 4:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Art Displays & Exhibits, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Special Events
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Ikebana (ee-kay-bah-nah), which means "Living Flowers”, is the art of Japanese flower arranging. Come enjoy a unique floral exhibition from the schools of Ikenobo, Ohara, Wafu, Sogetsu, and Ichiyo.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Special Events
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Ikebana (ee-kay-bah-nah), which means "Living Flowers”, is the art of Japanese flower arranging. Come enjoy a unique floral exhibition from the schools of Ikenobo, Ohara, Wafu, Sogetsu, and Ichiyo.

AARP Tax Help

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
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.

one book

One Book: Letter Writing Party

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Creation Station at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, One Book Sarasota, Special Events
Age Group:
Youth, 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
One Book Sarasota:

This event is offered as part of the One Book Sarasota programming. Read the Book, Join the Discussion, Share the Story. Learn more at SarasotaCountyLibraries.org/OneBook.  &n...

Have fun and brighten someone’s day by writing to a homebound senior!

We will provide the supplies needed to write uplifting letters to isolated adults in need. 

Partnership with Letters Against Isolation.  

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Youth, 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, One Book Sarasota, Special Events
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One Book Sarasota

This event is offered as part of the One Book Sarasota programming. Read the Book, Join the Discussion, Share the Story. Learn more at SarasotaCountyLibraries.org/OneBook. 

  

Have fun and brighten someone’s day by writing to a homebound senior!

We will provide the supplies needed to write uplifting letters to isolated adults in need. 

Partnership with Letters Against Isolation.  

Disclaimer(s)

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

Music Club

Music Club

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Teen Center at Selby Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Music in the Libraries
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Jam and learn in the Teen Center with your teen teacher, Anni Szantosi, and her numerous instruments! This club is for tween and teen music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who enjoy music. 

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Music in the Libraries
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Jam and learn in the Teen Center with your teen teacher, Anni Szantosi, and her numerous instruments! This club is for tween and teen music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who enjoy music. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

stars on a black background

Solar System Stroll

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
North Port Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Age Group:
Youth, Families

Join our local Solar System Ambassador Linda McKenna for a walk through space! Visit each 'planet' throughout the library and learn fun facts about our solar system.   

Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Special Events
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Join our local Solar System Ambassador Linda McKenna for a walk through space! Visit each 'planet' throughout the library and learn fun facts about our solar system.   

Coding Club

Coding Club

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Center at Selby Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Games, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Meet other coders in the Teen Center and work on your coding project. Share with others and troubleshoot as a team. Led by Levi Szantosi whose top picks are Python, Scratch, and Unreal Engine.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Games, Technology Instruction
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Meet other coders in the Teen Center and work on your coding project. Share with others and troubleshoot as a team. Led by Levi Szantosi whose top picks are Python, Scratch, and Unreal Engine.

Disclaimer(s)

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

faces in the windows by marshall o'donovan

One Book: Faces in the Windows with Marshall O'Donovan

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, One Book Sarasota
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
One Book Sarasota:

This event is offered as part of the One Book Sarasota programming. Read the Book, Join the Discussion, Share the Story. Learn more at SarasotaCountyLibraries.org/OneBook.  &n...

Join Marshall O'Donovan for an intriguing journey into the paranormal as he showcases and discusses the unique and mysterious photographs he captured at the historic Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers, Florida. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, One Book Sarasota
Registration Required
:

One Book Sarasota

This event is offered as part of the One Book Sarasota programming. Read the Book, Join the Discussion, Share the Story. Learn more at SarasotaCountyLibraries.org/OneBook. 

  

Join Marshall O'Donovan for an intriguing journey into the paranormal as he showcases and discusses the unique and mysterious photographs he captured at the historic Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers, Florida.