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This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
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Music Club

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Details:

Jam and learn with your teen teacher, Anni Szantosi, and her numerous instruments! This club is for music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who like mus...

Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Details:

Jam and learn with your teen teacher, Anni Szantosi, and her numerous instruments! This club is for music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who like music as well.

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

Asolo Rep On Tour "Much Ado About Nothing"

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rotunda at Selby Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, History & Culture, Performances, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Details:

Presented by Asolo Rep and the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training, Asolo Rep On Tour creates innovative and accessible 45-minute adaptations of classic literature ...

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Rotunda
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Performances, Special Events
Details:

Presented by Asolo Rep and the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training, Asolo Rep On Tour creates innovative and acc

Disclaimer(s)

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

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
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

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, Pop-Up Library
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LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Music Club

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Details:

Jam and learn with your teen teacher, Anni Szantosi, and her numerous instruments! This club is for music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who like mus...

Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Details:

Jam and learn with your teen teacher, Anni Szantosi, and her numerous instruments! This club is for music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who like music as well.

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.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Jazz Jam SRQ

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Music in the Libraries, Performances
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

A bi-monthly open mic jazz jam session for amateur jazz performers and listeners.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Music in the Libraries, Performances
Details:

A bi-monthly open mic jazz jam session for amateur jazz performers and listeners.

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 "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.

Preschool Music with Dave Moran

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Performances, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Details:

The storytime includes simple stories, nursery rhymes and songs. For infants to five years, attending with caregiver.  Space is limited. Free tickets are available at ...

Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Performances, Storytimes
Details:

The storytime includes simple stories, nursery rhymes and songs. For infants to five years, attending with caregiver. 

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

The Chick Peas Eras Tour: The American Songbook

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Music in the Libraries, Performances, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

Ukulele/violin duo The Chick Peas present their entertaining and educational Eras Tour: American Songbook Concert. Both past teachers, this concert includes historical, anecdo...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Music in the Libraries, Performances, Special Events
Details:

Ukulele/violin duo The Chick Peas present their entertaining and educational Eras Tour: American Songbook Concert.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fall Classical Concert Series: (UN)Known

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, History & Culture, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

(UN)Known - Sarasota Piano TrioMilene Moreira, violin – Nadine Trudel, cello – Jessé Martins, pianoShubert, Juon, Grieg, RablJoin the Sarasota Piano Trio on a journey through the r...

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

(UN)Known - Sarasota Piano Trio

Milene Moreira, violin – Nadine Trudel, cello – Jessé Martins, piano

Shubert, Juon, Grieg, Rabl

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

UF/IFAS: Cooking with Herbs and Spices

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, Performances
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Herbs and spices not only add flavor, they also can help reduce your sodium, fat and sugar intake. Get advice on using herbs and spices in meals, and how to properly store them. ...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, Performances
Details:

Herbs and spices not only add flavor, they also can help reduce your sodium, fat and sugar intake. Get advice on using herbs and spices in meals, and how to properly store them.

This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.

Music Fun with Dave Moran

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Storytimes
Age Group:
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Details:

Have some fun with singer/guitarist, Dave Moran as he entertains with favorite interactive children's songs.  Recommended for children age 5 and under. 

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Healthy Living, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Storytimes
Details:

Have some fun with singer/guitarist, Dave Moran as he entertains with favorite interactive children's songs. 

Recommended for children age 5 and under. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Arts and Alliance Playreaders Present "On the Way to a Christmas Party"

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Fruitville Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning, Performances
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

The Arts Alliance Play Readers present a dramatic reading of "On the Way to a Christmas Party": Come join us as we celebrate the joys of the holidays with this original play wri...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning, Performances
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Details:

The Arts Alliance Play Readers present a dramatic reading of "On the Way to a Christmas Party":

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Music Club

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Details:

Jam and learn with your teen teacher, Anni Szantosi, and her numerous instruments! This club is for music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who like mus...

Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Details:

Jam and learn with your teen teacher, Anni Szantosi, and her numerous instruments! This club is for music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who like music as well.

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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

FL Frontier Stories and Tales Celebrating the Holiday Season

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Performances, Special Events, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Details:

Step back in time and experience Florida’s rich holiday traditions with Florida Frontier Stories and Tales Celebrating the Holiday Season. Discover the origins of the First Thanksg...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Performances, Special Events, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Details:

Step back in time and experience Florida’s rich holiday traditions with Florida Frontier Stories and Tales Celebrating the Holiday Season.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

A Christmas Carol Read-Aloud

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Performances
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Details:

Enjoy live music, carols, cookies, hot cocoa, and be a part of the abridged version of the beloved classic story by Charles Dickens! Actors from the Venice Theatre will play Scr...

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), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Performances
Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Details:

Enjoy live music, carols, cookies, hot cocoa, and be a part of the abridged version of the beloved classic story by Charles Dickens!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Songs & Stories with Forrest McCurren

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

Forrest McCurren is a singer-songwriter from Missouri who has toured from Indianapolis to Tulsa as part of a guitar and fiddle duo sharing his music with smiling audiences. Join hi...

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Details:

Forrest McCurren is a singer-songwriter from Missouri who has toured from Indianapolis to Tulsa as part of a guitar and fiddle duo sharing his music with smiling audiences.

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.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Arts Alliance Playreaders read "Leading Ladies"

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Performances, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

LEADING LADIES is set in the 1950’s.  It focuses on two English Shakespearean actors, Jack and Leo, who find their careers in a rut.  They are currently performing “Scene...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Life, Performances, Special Events
Details:

LEADING LADIES is set in the 1950’s.  It focuses on two English Shakespearean actors, Jack and Leo, who find their careers in a rut.  They are currently performing “Scenes from Shakespeare” on the Moose Lodge circuit in the Amish country

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Songs for the Holidays

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Special Events
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Details:

The Holidays. That special time of year when we gather together with family and friends to celebrate life and give thanks. Karlus Trapp the troubadour that entertained and educated...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Details:

The Holidays. That special time of year when we gather together with family and friends to celebrate life and give thanks.

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Music Club

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Details:

Jam and learn with your teen teacher, Anni Szantosi, and her numerous instruments! This club is for music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who like mus...

Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Details:

Jam and learn with your teen teacher, Anni Szantosi, and her numerous instruments! This club is for music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who like music as well.

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.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Jazz Jam SRQ

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Music in the Libraries, Performances
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Details:

A bi-monthly open mic jazz jam session for amateur jazz performers and listeners.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Music in the Libraries, Performances
Details:

A bi-monthly open mic jazz jam session for amateur jazz performers and listeners.

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 "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.

Playdate Harmonies with Jill Brown

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Storytimes
Age Group:
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Details:

Come sing, play and explore to live music! Kids and caregivers engage in familiar songs while enjoying a sensory experience. For children ages 1-5.    Sponsore...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Storytimes
Details:

Come sing, play and explore to live music! Kids and caregivers engage in familiar songs while enjoying a sensory experience.

For children ages 1-5. 
 

Sponsored by the Friends of Elsie Quirk Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fall Classical Concert Series: Passport

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, History & Culture, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Matrick Thorpe, cello – Jessé Martins, pianoJoin young cellist Matrick Thorpe on a trip around the world with music from Argentina to Ireland, France and beyond!

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Matrick Thorpe, cello – Jessé Martins, piano

Join young cellist Matrick Thorpe on a trip around the world with music from Argentina to Ireland, France and beyond!

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Music Club

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Details:

Jam and learn with your teen teacher, Anni Szantosi, and her numerous instruments! This club is for music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who like mus...

Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Details:

Jam and learn with your teen teacher, Anni Szantosi, and her numerous instruments! This club is for music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who like music as well.

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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

The Classical Ballet Academy presents Excerpts from the Nutcracker

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Performances, Special Events
Age Group:
Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Details:

Enjoy a magical afternoon with highlights from The Nutcracker, presented by the talented dancers of the Classical Ballet Academy. In this 30-minute performance, audiences of all ag...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Performances, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 43
Details:

Enjoy a magical afternoon with highlights from The Nutcracker, presented by the talented dancers of the Classical Ballet Academy.

This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
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.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Holiday Concert - Amanda Mendon

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Age Group:
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:

Soprano Amanda Mendon and Pianist Jesse Martins Are Back!Enjoy once again our annual holiday concert as this delightful duo performs those all-time favorites we know and ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: 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: Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries, Performances
Required
Seats Remaining: 66
Details:

Soprano Amanda Mendon and Pianist Jesse Martins Are Back!