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Anime Club

Anime Club

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Movies
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Watch anime and discuss your favorite characters. Explore anime-inspired, Asian snacks and crafts. Ages 9-18 are welcome!

Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Movies
Details:

Watch anime and discuss your favorite characters. Explore anime-inspired, Asian snacks and crafts. Ages 9-18 are welcome!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Cheryl Coleman Headshot

One Day in Harlem

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
History & Culture, Music in the Libraries
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Details:

Step back in time and feel the heartbeat of New York in the 1920's with live music and dancing. Discover the power of Black art and literature during the cultural explosion known a...

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: History & Culture, Music in the Libraries
Details:

Step back in time and feel the heartbeat of New York in the 1920's with live music and dancing. Discover the power of Black art and literature during the cultural explosion known as the Harlem Renaissance.

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: 112
Details:

Life and poetry of Robert Frost

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 ...

Waitlist
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: 0
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.”

national parks

Fascinating Stories from Our National Parks

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Cultural Life, History & Culture, Special Events
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Details:

Celebrate Earth Day at the North Port Library!Do you know… Which parks are associated with President Lincoln’s assassination? What’s the most visited national park—and it...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Special Events
Details:

Celebrate Earth Day at the North Port Library!

Do you know… 

Disclaimer(s)

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

George Washington

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.

Anime Club

Anime Club

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Movies
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Details:

Watch anime and discuss your favorite characters. Explore anime-inspired, Asian snacks and crafts. Ages 9-18 are welcome!

Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Movies
Details:

Watch anime and discuss your favorite characters. Explore anime-inspired, Asian snacks and crafts. Ages 9-18 are welcome!

Disclaimer(s)

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

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: 43
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 

Easter Island Heads

Exploring Easter Island — Moai Mysteries & More

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Archaeology, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning
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 history and mysteries of Rapa Nui (Easter Island).This program will be a Zoom lecture with a library staff member...

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

Join us for a free one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about the history and mysteries of Rapa Nui (Easter Island).

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

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.

Founding Father

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.

A black and white portrait of William Whitaker.

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

Presented by:

Jyna

Lecture | Little Known African American History

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

Join Librarian, Jyna Johnson, as she shares her informative, interesting, and uncanny discoveries pertaining to African American History.Jyna Johnson is a managing librarian and th...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Join Librarian, Jyna Johnson, as she shares her informative, interesting, and uncanny discoveries pertaining to African American History.

Photo of a rusted sunken boat in The Villages, FL by Michael Hamments

Jacob Winge Presents: Florida Shipwrecks

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Lectures, Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Details:

With more than 2000 documented shipwrecks in its waters, Florida ranks second in the U.S. only surpassed by Michigan. Join us for a look at thirty shipwrecks that influenced Florid...

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Lectures, Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Details:

With more than 2000 documented shipwrecks in its waters, Florida ranks second in the U.S. only surpassed by Michigan. Join us for a look at thirty shipwrecks that influenced Florida history through the ages.

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, May 27.

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, May 27.

postcards

Lecture | "Having fun, Wish you Were Here! A History of the Postcard in Florida."

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Families
Details:

Postcards, as we are familiar with them today, have taken a considerable amount of time to develop. First restricted by size, color, and other regulations, postcard production blos...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Postcards, as we are familiar with them today, have taken a considerable amount of time to develop. First restricted by size, color, and other regulations, postcard production blossomed in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Combatants from the Steel Ring Academy, sword fighting

Swordfighting Demonstration

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Color Our World (Summer 2025), History & Culture, Performances, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, 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:

Come see an action-packed display of swordfighting skill as professionals from the Steel Ring Academy demonstrate thrilling and historically accurate martial arts. Kids and adults ...

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, 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: Color Our World (Summer 2025), History & Culture, Performances, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Come see an action-packed display of swordfighting skill as professionals from the Steel Ring Academy demonstrate thrilling and historically accurate martial arts.

SRQCon

SRQCon: Cosplay Contest

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Performances, Special Events, Cultural Life
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:

Join us from 1-1:45pm in the auditorium for our cosplay contest! Sign up at the upstairs reference desk to participate in the contest before 12 p.m. the day of the convention. Spac...

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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: Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Performances, Special Events, Cultural Life
Details:

Join us from 1-1:45pm in the auditorium for our cosplay contest! Sign up at the upstairs reference desk to participate in the contest before 12 p.m. the day of the convention. Space is limited.

SRQ Con

SRQCon: Comic Creation with Bat City Comics!

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Special Events, Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Details:

Join Bat City Comics for a discussion on stories in comic books and the comic creation process.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Special Events, Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life
Details:

Join Bat City Comics for a discussion on stories in comic books and the comic creation process.

SRQ Con

SRQCon: Cosplay Tips Panel

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Conference Room at Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Lectures, Special Events, Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life
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:

After our cosplay contest at 1pm, join us in the conference room at 2pm for a brief panel discussing cosplay creation and tips for creating your own cosplay!Selby Library's annual ...

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Conference 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: Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Lectures, Special Events, Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life
Details:

After our cosplay contest at 1pm, join us in the conference room at 2pm for a brief panel discussing cosplay creation and tips for creating your own cosplay!

SRQ Con

SRQCon: "Don't Worry, You Die Quickly in My Book": How to base horror on real life

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Conference Room at Selby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Special Events, Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Details:

Join us in the conference room at 3pm as members of the Southwest Florida Horror Writer's chapter explain the creative writing process and how to find elements of horror in your ev...

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Special Events, Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life
Details:

Join us in the conference room at 3pm as members of the Southwest Florida Horror Writer's chapter explain the creative writing process and how to find elements of horror in your everyday life!

A color rendering of a typical Calusa fishing village.

An Archaeological History of Fishing in Florida

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Classroom A/B (both rooms) at Osprey Library and History Center
Program Type:
Archaeology, History & Culture, Cultural Life, Green Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Details:

An Archaeological History of Fishing in FloridaPresented by:Clay Bush, County Archaeologist, Sarasota County History CenterA Florida History Lecture Series Spring 2025 "Origin Stor...

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: Archaeology, History & Culture, Cultural Life, Green Living, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Details:

An Archaeological History of Fishing in Florida

Presented by:

Pencil with wheels and Pop Up Art School in font

Mexican Tin Art

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), History & Culture, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Dive into the vibrant tradition of hojalata, Mexican tin art, celebrated for its bold colors and intricate designs. Learn techniques for cutting, scoring and shaping thin sheets of...

Required
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Our World (Summer 2025), History & Culture, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Dive into the vibrant tradition of hojalata, Mexican tin art, celebrated for its bold colors and intricate designs. Learn techniques for cutting, scoring and shaping thin sheets of metal. Finish your unique tin art with bold, bright colors.

Fire-Up a Writing Practice! Writing Workshop

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room at Selby Library
Program Type:
Author Event, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Lectures, Remake Learning Days, Career Journeys, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Details:

Join Kristin Owens as she walks you through a creative writing session with helpful writing prompts guaranteed to produce words on paper.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Author Event, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Lectures, Remake Learning Days, Career Journeys, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Details:

Join Kristin Owens as she walks you through a creative writing session with helpful writing prompts guaranteed to produce words on paper.