Event List

Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them.

Get expert advice on your landscaping needs.

Discuss new recipes, share pictures of your own creations, and connect with fellow food (and cookbook) lovers.

February Theme: 

February Cookbook: Tasting History by Max Miller

Spanish Group Conversation.

Each monthly session explores a different piece of Creation Station equipment. 

This month we will use the Glowforge to engrave wooden spoons! Limited to 8 participants, and all supplies provided.

Movie Club is every 4th Tuesday of each month. 

Enjoy a movie with a short discussion afterwards about what you liked or disliked about the movie.

There will be popcorn and snacks available.

Join us for a variety of activities and lessons that explain the 5 food groups! Stay till the end for a scavenger hunt.

Registration required.

Who doesn't love a good CRAFTernoon? Join us each month for a fun craft. All you need to bring is your creativity! This month, make your own kaleidoscope! Best for ages 5 to 12, under 7 may need adult assistance.

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

Enjoy an open workshop for upcoming artists interested in 2D art and drawing. There will be a brief warm up and lesson for approximately 15 minutes, followed by open drawing time to work on a portfolio or simply draw for fun!

Join the Jazz Club of Sarasota for a monthly jazz jam session that provides an introduction to jazz jamming. Perfect for beginners!

Romanticism Through the Ages: An Expression through Music, History and Literature

Every baby can be a library baby!

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.

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

Book Folding Class. Learn how to fold books into beautiful designs. All materials will be provided. Please note that the class is capped at 12 persons. Please pick up your line-up tickets at the Reference Desk. First come, first served. 

Fold, craft, and fall in love with a charming, book-folded vase. Learn how repurpose old books with a creative and sustainable craft.

Registration required.

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.

Learn how to draw the basics with professional methods. Building off of different skills and approaches, each class builds off of each other while still being approachable and unique!