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TAB January

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

Plan and Volunteer At Library Events.

Provide Feedback on Library Services.

Earn Volunteer Hours and Resume credit

All while Meeting new Friends, Eating snacks and Playing Games!

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Volunteer Orientations & Programs
:

Plan and Volunteer At Library Events.

Provide Feedback on Library Services.

Earn Volunteer Hours and Resume credit

All while Meeting new Friends, Eating snacks and Playing Games!

books and coffee

Morning Brew Coffee Club + Book Swap

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Youth Activity Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, All Ages

Join us for a monthly cozy catch-up on the third Thursday of every month!

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
:

Join us for a monthly cozy catch-up on the third Thursday of every month!

shelf of books

FOL Tours

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Outreach, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join the Friends of The Venice Library for a tour of our beautiful library. It is guaranteed you will be surprised and impressed with all of the special features we have for all ages.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures, Outreach, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Registration Required
:

Join the Friends of The Venice Library for a tour of our beautiful library. It is guaranteed you will be surprised and impressed with all of the special features we have for all ages.

shelf of books

FOL Tours

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Outreach, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join the Friends of The Venice Library for a tour of our beautiful library. It is guaranteed you will be surprised and impressed with all of the special features we have for all ages.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures, Outreach, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Registration Required
:

Join the Friends of The Venice Library for a tour of our beautiful library. It is guaranteed you will be surprised and impressed with all of the special features we have for all ages.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Zone at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

Join other teens at our monthly Teen Advisory Board Meeting. The Board will discuss topics related to teen library services, teen programs and the teen collections. Attendees will receive community service credit for their time at the meeting.

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
:

Join other teens at our monthly Teen Advisory Board Meeting. The Board will discuss topics related to teen library services, teen programs and the teen collections. Attendees will receive community service credit for their time at the meeting.

Florida Health Logo, sunset over water

Community Health Action Team (CHAT)

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Age Group:
All Ages

Visit with representatives from CHAT today to learn about what they do and how you can help!

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Volunteer Orientations & Programs
:

Visit with representatives from CHAT today to learn about what they do and how you can help!

shelf of books

FOL Tours

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Outreach, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join the Friends of The Venice Library for a tour of our beautiful library. It is guaranteed you will be surprised and impressed with all of the special features we have for all ages.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures, Outreach, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Registration Required
:

Join the Friends of The Venice Library for a tour of our beautiful library. It is guaranteed you will be surprised and impressed with all of the special features we have for all ages.

shelf of books

FOL Tours

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Outreach, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join the Friends of The Venice Library for a tour of our beautiful library. It is guaranteed you will be surprised and impressed with all of the special features we have for all ages.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures, Outreach, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Registration Required
:

Join the Friends of The Venice Library for a tour of our beautiful library. It is guaranteed you will be surprised and impressed with all of the special features we have for all ages.

Florida Department of Health logo, sunset over water

Community Health Action Team (CHAT)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Age Group:
All Ages

Visit with representatives from CHAT today to learn about what they do and how you can help!

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Volunteer Orientations & Programs
:

Visit with representatives from CHAT today to learn about what they do and how you can help!

shelf of books

FOL Tours

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Outreach, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join the Friends of The Venice Library for a tour of our beautiful library. It is guaranteed you will be surprised and impressed with all of the special features we have for all ages.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures, Outreach, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Registration Required
:

Join the Friends of The Venice Library for a tour of our beautiful library. It is guaranteed you will be surprised and impressed with all of the special features we have for all ages.

shelf of books

FOL Tours

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Outreach, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join the Friends of The Venice Library for a tour of our beautiful library. It is guaranteed you will be surprised and impressed with all of the special features we have for all ages.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures, Outreach, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Registration Required
:

Join the Friends of The Venice Library for a tour of our beautiful library. It is guaranteed you will be surprised and impressed with all of the special features we have for all ages.

Youth Math Tutoring

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Career Journeys, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)

Join us every Wednesday for engaging and supportive math tutoring sessions designed for children ages 5 to 12.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Career Journeys, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Registration Required
:

Join us every Wednesday for engaging and supportive math tutoring sessions designed for children ages 5 to 12.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Youth Math Tutoring

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Career Journeys, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)

Join us every Wednesday for engaging and supportive math tutoring sessions designed for children ages 5 to 12.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Career Journeys, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Registration Required
:

Join us every Wednesday for engaging and supportive math tutoring sessions designed for children ages 5 to 12.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Night at the Library Escape Room

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, Games, Lifelong Learning, Special Events, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

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!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Cultural Life, Games, Lifelong Learning, Special Events, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Registration Required
:

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!

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, Pop-Up Library

Libraries and History Center ClosureWe will resume normal hours on Tuesday, Feb. 17.

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
Description:

Libraries and History Center Closure

We will resume normal hours on Tuesday, Feb. 17.

shelf of books

FOL Tours

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Outreach, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join the Friends of The Venice Library for a tour of our beautiful library. It is guaranteed you will be surprised and impressed with all of the special features we have for all ages.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures, Outreach, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Registration Required
:

Join the Friends of The Venice Library for a tour of our beautiful library. It is guaranteed you will be surprised and impressed with all of the special features we have for all ages.

shelf of books

FOL Tours

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Outreach, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join the Friends of The Venice Library for a tour of our beautiful library. It is guaranteed you will be surprised and impressed with all of the special features we have for all ages.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures, Outreach, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Registration Required
:

Join the Friends of The Venice Library for a tour of our beautiful library. It is guaranteed you will be surprised and impressed with all of the special features we have for all ages.

Youth Math Tutoring

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Career Journeys, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)

Join us every Wednesday for engaging and supportive math tutoring sessions designed for children ages 5 to 12.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Career Journeys, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Registration Required
:

Join us every Wednesday for engaging and supportive math tutoring sessions designed for children ages 5 to 12.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Zone at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

Join other teens at our monthly Teen Advisory Board Meeting. The Board will discuss topics related to teen library services, teen programs and the teen collections. Attendees will receive community service credit for their time at the meeting.

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
:

Join other teens at our monthly Teen Advisory Board Meeting. The Board will discuss topics related to teen library services, teen programs and the teen collections. Attendees will receive community service credit for their time at the meeting.

dragon

The Book Dragons- Memoir/Autobiography

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

Calling all young book lovers! Come join the book dragons, where we dive into the latest and greatest YA novels, classics, and everything in between.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Book Discussions, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
:

Calling all young book lovers! Come join the book dragons, where we dive into the latest and greatest YA novels, classics, and everything in between.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Teen Advisory Board

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

Want to get more involved with the library?

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Volunteer Orientations & Programs
:

Want to get more involved with the library?

Disclaimer(s)

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

shelf of books

FOL Tours

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Outreach, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join the Friends of The Venice Library for a tour of our beautiful library. It is guaranteed you will be surprised and impressed with all of the special features we have for all ages.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures, Outreach, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Registration Required
:

Join the Friends of The Venice Library for a tour of our beautiful library. It is guaranteed you will be surprised and impressed with all of the special features we have for all ages.

shelf of books

FOL Tours

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Outreach, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join the Friends of The Venice Library for a tour of our beautiful library. It is guaranteed you will be surprised and impressed with all of the special features we have for all ages.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures, Outreach, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Registration Required
:

Join the Friends of The Venice Library for a tour of our beautiful library. It is guaranteed you will be surprised and impressed with all of the special features we have for all ages.

Teen Advisory Board

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

Help plan for and volunteer at library events. Earn volunteer hours while meeting new friends, eating snacks, and playing games!

Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Volunteer Orientations & Programs
:

Help plan for and volunteer at library events. Earn volunteer hours while meeting new friends, eating snacks, and playing games!