Event List

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

Kids can build and decorate gingerbread houses with valentines candy. How sweet!

Join us for an unforgettable art class that uses hands-on techniques alongside art history, while fostering self-expression, innovation and creativity. Try out a variety of art styles across six sessions!

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

Join presenter Adrianne Pezzella for a special music and movement program especially for children and their caregivers to attend together. Enjoy quality time together singing, dancing, getting some exercise, and having fun!

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.

Stop by to create personalized handmade cards for family, friends, or someone special! All supplies provided.

For adults. No registration required.

Join your friends for stories, rhymes, sign language, and other activities. 

Discover an enthusiasm for shells and the local environment with the Englewood Shell Club. Shells from the Club's collection will be on display as members share an overview of local shells and best conservation practices on the beach.

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 about the magic of palmistry and soulmates with Master Palmist Myrna Lou Goldbaum!

Join us in wrapping up Lemon Bay Fest with a double movie feature and light refreshments. These films highlight the importance of preserving Florida’s unique past, showcasing the lives of those who embody its "Florida Cracker" heritage.

India is often called a land of paradoxes—“Whatever you can rightly say about India, the opposite is also true.” It’s a sensory tapestry: vibrant, chaotic, and deeply moving.

Join us for the Friday Afternoon Monthly Book Discussion. Every 2nd Friday of the month.

Newcomers are always welcome. This month we will be discussing: The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd. 

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.

Take a slash at a chilling Valentine’s Day murder mystery! Solve puzzles to escape a killer’s lair in the library and uncover their identity. Join us for an
after-hours celebration of teamwork, scares, and fun!

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. 

Ready to rock? Join us for a fun and family-friendly 6-week guitar class designated for complete beginners! Learn to play some of your favorite songs while making music and memories. 

Unleash your creativity and craft beautiful, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces using a variety of materials and techniques.

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.

Already know a few chords? Let's take your guitar skills to the next level! In this fun, family-friendly 6-week class, you'll learn to play your favorite songs, learn more chords and move forward with guitar techniques.

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. 

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.

Create a unique glass masterpiece with local artist Ron Hoffman!