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Travelogue with Jane Mahler - Galapagos

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join us as we explore the Galapagos, the ‘Enchanted Isles,’ uniquely straddling the equator in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Renowned for their extraordinary biodiver...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Life, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Details:

Join us as we explore the Galapagos, the ‘Enchanted Isles,’ uniquely straddling the equator in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™: Foodscaping for the Suncoast

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Green Living, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Many people want to grow more of their own food, but do not consider our unique climate when starting a garden. While we may be unable to grow apples, cherries, and pears, we can g...

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Green Living, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Many people want to grow more of their own food, but do not consider our unique climate when starting a garden. While we may be unable to grow apples, cherries, and pears, we can grow tropical edibles 48 other states cannot.

This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Doris Kearns Goodwin: Leadership in Turbulent Times

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Book Discussions, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Special Events, Virtual
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

As part of our 50th Anniversary celebration in 2025, Road Scholar is thrilled to offer this special gift to our participants: a free virtual lecture by Doris Kearns Goodwin, one of...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Book Discussions, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Special Events, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 41
Details:

As part of our 50th Anniversary celebration in 2025, Road Scholar is thrilled to offer this special gift to our participants: a free virtual lecture by Doris Kearns Goodwin, one of the most renowned historians of our time. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Sister Cities Lecture Series: "Jazz Across Borders"

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Jazz Across Borders: Global Influence and Adaptation lecture presented by guest speaker Carlos PaganEnjoy lectures about various towns that celebrate sisterhood with Sarasota. ...

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures
Details:

Jazz Across Borders: Global Influence and Adaptation lecture presented by guest speaker Carlos Pagan

Enjoy lectures about various towns that celebrate sisterhood with Sarasota. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fall Prevention Class

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Healthy Living
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Come and learn about ways to prevent falling, Kelly Ward, from the Florida Department of Health in  Sarasota has some valuable lessons to share.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures, Healthy Living
Required
Seats Remaining: 76
Details:

Come and learn about ways to prevent falling, Kelly Ward, from the Florida Department of Health in  Sarasota has some valuable lessons to share.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Introduction to Ancestry.com Library Edition

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Classroom A at Osprey Library and History Center
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Genealogy, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Ancestry.com Library Edition is a genealogy resource that allows users to search historical records to learn about their family history. Search through birth, marriage, and death r...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Room: Classroom A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Genealogy, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Details:

Ancestry.com Library Edition is a genealogy resource that allows users to search historical records to learn about their family history.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Jazz Concert with Dr. Pete Carney

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Fruitville Library is excited to welcome Dr. Pete Carney, Director of Jazz Studies at State College of Florida for a series of lecture-concerts on four topics throughout jazz histo...

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Life, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Fruitville Library is excited to welcome Dr. Pete Carney, Director of Jazz Studies at State College of Florida for a series of lecture-concerts on four topics throughout jazz history. Join Dr.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Objects of Desire: How Precious Gems Shaped History

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
History & Culture, Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Throughout history jewels and precious metals have served many functions. They have been a form of currency, wealth security, social status, religious devotion, tokens of love, tal...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History & Culture, Lectures
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Details:

Throughout history jewels and precious metals have served many functions. They have been a form of currency, wealth security, social status, religious devotion, tokens of love, talismans, family heirlooms, and adornments of the body.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group.

IHL YAC Space Law and Armed Robotics

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Career Journeys, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years)
Details:

Attend this fascinating presentation on the international laws that govern our planet and the universe beyond, led by a one of Sarasota’s own IHL teams within Youth Action Campaign...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years)
Program Type: Lectures, Career Journeys, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Details:

Attend this fascinating presentation on the international laws that govern our planet and the universe beyond, led by a one of Sarasota’s own IHL teams within Youth Action Campaign (YAC), an educational advocacy movement for adolescents, facilitat

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Ukrainian Pysanka (Easter egg) Demo and Lecture

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

Join Bohdana Puzyk from the Ukrainian National Women's League for a demonstration of the traditional Ukrainian art of egg dying. You'll get to see how the beautiful geometric and f...

Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Details:

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.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Important Tax Strategies and the IRS

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™: Planting Trees for the Suncoast

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Green Living, Lectures, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

The Suncoast region lost substantial amounts of trees due to Hurricane Ian and Idalia. As we replant our urban and residential properties, let us be mindful of what we plant. Avoid...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Green Living, Lectures, Special Events
Details:

The Suncoast region lost substantial amounts of trees due to Hurricane Ian and Idalia. As we replant our urban and residential properties, let us be mindful of what we plant.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Robert Frost in Florida

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
History & Culture, Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Life and poetry of Robert Frost

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Culture, Lectures
Required
Seats Remaining: 123
Details:

Life and poetry of Robert Frost

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Time Sifters Presents: “Roman Villas” Archaeology Lecture

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 5:45pm - 7:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Archaeology, Cultural Life, Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Free Archaeology Lecture presented by the Time Sifters Archaeology Society: April 16, 2025 “Roman Villas” Dr. Denise Cali Associate Professor of Instruction Departme...

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Archaeology, Cultural Life, Lectures
Details:

Free Archaeology Lecture presented by the Time Sifters Archaeology Society:

April 16, 2025

“Roman Villas”

Dr. Denise Cali

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Top 10 Things To Know About Venice History

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
History & Culture, Lectures
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

The original and more accurate title of this program is: “The Top 10 Things You Absolutely, Positively, Need to Know About Venice History for Your Next Cocktail Party.”Become ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History & Culture, Lectures
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Details:

The original and more accurate title of this program is: 

“The Top 10 Things You Absolutely, Positively, Need to Know About Venice History for Your Next Cocktail Party.”

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Founding Father's - Rediscovering George Washington

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join Louis Masur, Author and Professor, for the second in a series of three lectures on our Founding Fathers. In this lecture, you’ll learn about the first President, George Washin...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Join Louis Masur, Author and Professor, for the second in a series of three lectures on our Founding Fathers. In this lecture, you’ll learn about the first President, George Washington, and the lasting impacts of his presidency.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Into the Icy Deep — Marine Life, Sea Ice & Conservation

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Green Living, Lectures
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join us for a free one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about the vibrant marine ecosystems of the Arctic and Antarctic.This program will be a Zoom lecture with a library staff me...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Life, Green Living, Lectures
Details:

Join us for a free one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about the vibrant marine ecosystems of the Arctic and Antarctic.

This program will be a Zoom lecture with a library staff member available to facilitate audience questions.

This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Easy Native Plants for Pollinators and Birds (lecture followed by plant sale)

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Special Events, Green Living
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Learn about beautiful, low maintenance native plants that you can add to your home landscape to attract pollinators and birds! Native plants provide excellent natural habitat and f...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures, Special Events, Green Living
Required
Seats Remaining: 61
Details:

Learn about beautiful, low maintenance native plants that you can add to your home landscape to attract pollinators and birds!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Baila Miller Presents: Yiddish Language and Literature

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
History & Culture, Lectures, Cultural Life
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Baila Miller gives a program on the Yiddish language.Come and learn about this language which is experiencing a rebirth around the world. Shtetls, the small, Yiddish-speaking&...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History & Culture, Lectures, Cultural Life
Required
Seats Remaining: 51
Details:

Baila Miller gives a program on the Yiddish language.

Come and learn about this language which is experiencing a rebirth around the world.

 

Shtetls, the small, Yiddish-speaking 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Sister Cities Association of Sarasota Lecture Series

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Enjoy lectures about various towns that celebrate sisterhood with Sarasota. Provided by Sister Cities Association of Sarasota.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures
Details:

Enjoy lectures about various towns that celebrate sisterhood with Sarasota. 

Provided by Sister Cities Association of Sarasota.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Florida Friendly Landscaping - Foodscaping for the Suncoast

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Classroom A/B (both rooms) at Osprey Library and History Center
Program Type:
Lectures, Active Older Adult Living, Green Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Many people want to grow more of their own food, but do not consider our unique climate when starting a garden. While we may be unable to grow apples, cherries, and pears, we can g...

Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Room: Classroom A/B (both rooms)
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures, Active Older Adult Living, Green Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Many people want to grow more of their own food, but do not consider our unique climate when starting a garden. While we may be unable to grow apples, cherries, and pears, we can grow tropical edibles 48 other states cannot.

Libraries and History Center Closure

All Day
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library and History Center, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Libraries and History Center ClosureWe will resume normal hours on Thursday, May 8.

Closing
Branches:
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library and History Center, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Description:

Libraries and History Center Closure

We will resume normal hours on Thursday, May 8.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Founding Fathers - The Rivalry that Shaped America

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join Louis Masur, Author and Professor, for the third in a series of three lectures on our Founding Fathers. In this final lecture, you’ll learn about the bitter rivalry between Al...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Join Louis Masur, Author and Professor, for the third in a series of three lectures on our Founding Fathers. In this final lecture, you’ll learn about the bitter rivalry between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

William Whitaker and the Settlement of Sarasota Bay

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Classroom A/B (both rooms) at Osprey Library and History Center
Program Type:
Genealogy, History & Culture, Lectures, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

William Whitaker and the Settlement of Sarasota BayPresented by:Josh Goodman, Manager, Sarasota County History CenterA Florida History Lecture Series Spring 2025 "Origin Stories" P...

Required
Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Room: Classroom A/B (both rooms)
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Genealogy, History & Culture, Lectures, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Details:

William Whitaker and the Settlement of Sarasota Bay

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