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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, Pop-Up Library

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

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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, Pop-Up Library
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LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY
stencil art

Stencil Art -Sea Life Note Cards

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Classroom A/B (both rooms) at Osprey Library and History Center
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, Arts & Crafts, One Book Sarasota
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), 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
Details:

Patrons of all ages can transform blank notecards into beautiful sea life art using stencils and paint. Bring your creative spirit for this self-paced activity that employs a varie...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Room: Classroom A/B (both rooms)
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), 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*, Arts & Crafts, One Book Sarasota
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Details:

Patrons of all ages can transform blank notecards into beautiful sea life art using stencils and paint. Bring your creative spirit for this self-paced activity that employs a variety of art supplies.

Small sailboats with blue and white sails floating on the water

Learn to Sail

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
*Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning*, One Book Sarasota
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Led by experienced sailor and instructor, Charles Ritt from the Englewood Sailing Association, this session will cover the fundamental aspects of sailing in a fun and engaging envi...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: *Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning*, One Book Sarasota
Details:

Led by experienced sailor and instructor, Charles Ritt from the Englewood Sailing Association, this session will cover the fundamental aspects of sailing in a fun and engaging environment. 

Recommended for tweens and teens.

One book one community

One Book, One Community | Arts Alliance Playreaders present " Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelly Van Pelt

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
One Book Sarasota, Performances
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Come enjoy this theatrical presentation from this year's One Book Selection "Remarkably Bright Creatures". After Tova Sullivan's dies, she begins working the night shift at an Aqua...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: One Book Sarasota, Performances
Details:

Come enjoy this theatrical presentation from this year's One Book Selection "Remarkably Bright Creatures".

stacked rocks

3D Sea Glass Art

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, *Green Living*, One Book Sarasota
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults
Details:

🌊✨ Join us to transform ordinary sea glass into stunning 3D art with sea glass and canvases. All supplies provided, just bring your imagination! Whether you're an art enthusiast or...

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, *Green Living*, One Book Sarasota
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

🌊✨ Join us to transform ordinary sea glass into stunning 3D art with sea glass and canvases. All supplies provided, just bring your imagination!

Toddler Reading

Little Critters Storytime

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Storytime Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, *Lifelong Learning*, One Book Sarasota, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Details:

Join us for a fun time filled with books, songs, and a craft! Each Little Critter Storytime will focus on a different animal!

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, *Lifelong Learning*, One Book Sarasota, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Details:

Join us for a fun time filled with books, songs, and a craft! Each Little Critter Storytime will focus on a different animal!

Underwater Relaxation Craft

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, One Book Sarasota
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join us for a soothing and creative afternoon at the library! This unique event combines relaxing aquarium visuals with fun arts and crafts. While you enjoy coloring, immerse yours...

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Youth, Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, One Book Sarasota
Details:

Join us for a soothing and creative afternoon at the library! This unique event combines relaxing aquarium visuals with fun arts and crafts. While you enjoy coloring, immerse yourself in the peaceful sights of various marine life.

drawing of an Octopus on a canvas with an aquarium in the background

One Book One Community - Watercolor with Lori George

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, *Lifelong Learning*, One Book Sarasota
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Join artist Lori Loveberry George as you takes you on a fun painting exploration of underwater ocean life focusing on the shapes and colors of the octopus and its habitat. Learn fu...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, *Lifelong Learning*, One Book Sarasota
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Details:

Join artist Lori Loveberry George as you takes you on a fun painting exploration of underwater ocean life focusing on the shapes and colors of the octopus and its habitat.

Colorful illustration of an ocean floor with fish swimming

Ocean Lab

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Creation Station, *Lifelong Learning*, One Book Sarasota
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years)
Details:

Join us for a special STEAM activity on the first Wednesday of every month!We will read books, conduct some experiments, and learn all about the ocean to celebrate our One Book One...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Creation Station, *Lifelong Learning*, One Book Sarasota
Details:

Join us for a special STEAM activity on the first Wednesday of every month!

Enviroscape: Experience an Interactive Watershed Model!

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
*Green Living*, Lectures, *Lifelong Learning*, One Book Sarasota
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Explore how land, freshwater, and marine environments are linked together and how pollution anywhere in a watershed impacts our Gulf waters and our supply of freshwater by engaging...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: *Green Living*, Lectures, *Lifelong Learning*, One Book Sarasota
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Details:

Explore how land, freshwater, and marine environments are linked together and how pollution anywhere in a watershed impacts our Gulf waters and our supply of freshwater by engaging with a 3-D model! 

Creation Station logo

Creation Station Adult Lab: Felted Sea Animals with Kat Sjogren

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Creation Station at Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, One Book Sarasota
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join professional artist, Kat Sjogren, and explore the art of needle felting. You will have the option to make a 2D seascape or a 3D sea animal inspired by the One Book, "Remarkabl...

Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, One Book Sarasota
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Join professional artist, Kat Sjogren, and explore the art of needle felting. You will have the option to make a 2D seascape or a 3D sea animal inspired by the One Book, "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Discovery Dome Day Youth - Expedition Reef

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Creation Station, Movies, One Book Sarasota
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Details:

Join us to experience our Discovery Dome Planetarium!In "Expedition Reef" we will dive down among the corals and fish. Full of vibrant color this is a see adventure for families! R...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Creation Station, Movies, One Book Sarasota
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Join us to experience our Discovery Dome Planetarium!

Discovery Dome Day Youth 2 - Expedition Reef

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Creation Station, Movies, One Book Sarasota
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Details:

Join us to experience our Discovery Dome Planetarium!In "Expedition Reef" we will dive down among the corals and fish. Full of vibrant color this is a see adventure for families! R...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Creation Station, Movies, One Book Sarasota
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Join us to experience our Discovery Dome Planetarium!

Virtual Reality - Ocean Rift for Adults.

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Creation Station, One Book Sarasota
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Dive into the depths of the ocean without ever leaving dry land! Explore 14 breathtaking underwater habitats as you swim alongside dolphins, sharks, sea turtles, whales, manatees, ...

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Creation Station, One Book Sarasota
Details:

Dive into the depths of the ocean without ever leaving dry land! Explore 14 breathtaking underwater habitats as you swim alongside dolphins, sharks, sea turtles, whales, manatees, and even prehistoric creatures in a visually stunning environment!

ocean reef with fish

Discovery Dome Day: Expedition Reef

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Creation Station, Movies, One Book Sarasota
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join us to experience our Discovery Dome Planetarium!Our featured show is "Expedition Reef". This show reveals in exquisite detail the breathtaking beauty and biodiversity of coral...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Creation Station, Movies, One Book Sarasota
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Details:

Join us to experience our Discovery Dome Planetarium!

iceberg

Discovery Dome Day: Night of the Titanic

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Creation Station, Movies, One Book Sarasota
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join us to experience our Discovery Dome Planetarium!Our featured show is "Night of the Titanic". This show reveals what it was like to stand on the deck of the doomed ocean liner ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Creation Station, Movies, One Book Sarasota
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Join us to experience our Discovery Dome Planetarium!

ocean with stars in background

DDD Tweens/Teens - Oceans in Space

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Creation Station, Movies, One Book Sarasota
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

🌌✨ Dive into the depths of the ocean with Oceans in Space! 🌟🐠Hey Teens! Join us for an enchanting Discovery Dome Show that takes you on an underwater adventure. Explore the wonders...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Creation Station, Movies, One Book Sarasota
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

🌌✨ Dive into the depths of the ocean with Oceans in Space! 🌟🐠

Shark

The Garbage Men Celebrate the Ocean

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Music in the Libraries, One Book Sarasota, Performances
Age Group:
Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families, All Ages
Details:

Local musicians The Garbage-Men perform nautical numbers such as The Beatle's Octopus's Garden & Yellow Submarine, Beach Boys, sea shanties etc. on their unique homemade recycl...

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families, All Ages
Program Type: Music in the Libraries, One Book Sarasota, Performances
Details:

Local musicians The Garbage-Men perform nautical numbers such as The Beatle's Octopus's Garden & Yellow Submarine, Beach Boys, sea shanties etc. on their unique homemade recycled instruments. 

Virtual Reality - Ocean Rift for Teens

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room II at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Creation Station, One Book Sarasota
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Dive into the depths of the ocean without ever leaving dry land! Explore 14 breathtaking underwater habitats as you swim alongside dolphins, sharks, sea turtles, whales, manatees, ...

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Creation Station, One Book Sarasota
Details:

Dive into the depths of the ocean without ever leaving dry land! Explore 14 breathtaking underwater habitats as you swim alongside dolphins, sharks, sea turtles, whales, manatees, and even prehistoric creatures in a visually stunning environment!

hands making paper crafts

Letter Writing Party

All Day
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, One Book Sarasota, Special Events
Age Group:
Youth, Families, All Ages
Details:

Have fun and brighten someone’s day by writing to a homebound senior!We will provide supplies to help patrons write uplifting and letters to isolated adults in need in partnership ...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Youth, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, One Book Sarasota, Special Events
Details:

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

We will provide supplies to help patrons write uplifting and letters to isolated adults in need in 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.

Four people wearing blue and green jumpsuits holding instruments made from recycled materials

The Garbage-Men Celebrate the Ocean

Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
*Green Living*, Music in the Libraries, One Book Sarasota, Performances
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

Local musicians, The Garbage-Men will perform nautical numbers such as The Beatle's "Octopus's Garden" and "Yellow Submarine" along with Beach Boys, "Sea Shanties" and other songs ...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: *Green Living*, Music in the Libraries, One Book Sarasota, Performances
Details:

Local musicians, The Garbage-Men will perform nautical numbers such as The Beatle's "Octopus's Garden" and "Yellow Submarine" along with Beach Boys, "Sea Shanties" and other songs on their unique homemade recycled instruments.

My Octopus Teacher - Documentary Showing

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Juliano Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
*Active Older Adult Living*, *Cultural Life*, History & Culture, *Lifelong Learning*, Movies, One Book Sarasota, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join us for a special screening of the Academy Award-winning documentary My Octopus Teacher. This breathtaking film follows filmmaker Craig Foster as he forms an extraordinary bond...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, *Cultural Life*, History & Culture, *Lifelong Learning*, Movies, One Book Sarasota, Special Events
Details:

Join us for a special screening of the Academy Award-winning documentary My Octopus Teacher. This breathtaking film follows filmmaker Craig Foster as he forms an extraordinary bond with a wild octopus in a South African kelp forest.

Watercolor Undersea Living Treasures with Lori Loveberry George

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, *Lifelong Learning*, One Book Sarasota
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Artist Lori George will lead a painting with watercolor class exploring underwater ocean life with a focus on the shapes and colors of the octopus and its habitat. Learn fun a...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, *Lifelong Learning*, One Book Sarasota
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Details:

Artist Lori George will lead a painting with watercolor class exploring underwater ocean life with a focus on the shapes and colors of the octopus and its habitat. 

One book one community

One Book one Community | The Garbage-Men celebrate the Ocean

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Music in the Libraries, One Book Sarasota
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Families
Details:

Local musicians The Garbage-Men perform nautical numbers such as The Beatles Octopus's Garden & Yellow Submarine, a selection of SpongeBob classics, Beach Boys, sea shanties et...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Music in the Libraries, One Book Sarasota
Details:

Local musicians The Garbage-Men perform nautical numbers such as The Beatles Octopus's Garden & Yellow Submarine, a selection of SpongeBob classics, Beach Boys, sea shanties etc. on their unique homemade recycled instruments.