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Libraries and History Center Closure

All Day 12/24 - 12/26
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 ClosureWednesday, Dec. 24 - Friday, Dec. 26We will resume normal hours on Saturday, Dec. 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

Wednesday, Dec. 24 - Friday, Dec. 26

We will resume normal hours on Saturday, Dec. 27.

Writing Club

Teen Writers Club

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
, Clubs, , Discussion Groups,
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: , Clubs, , Discussion Groups,
:

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Libraries and History Center Closure

All Day 1/1 - 1/2
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 ClosureThursday, Jan. 1 - Friday, Jan. 2.We will resume normal hours on Saturday, Jan. 3.

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

Thursday, Jan. 1 - Friday, Jan. 2.

We will resume normal hours on Saturday, Jan. 3.

Writing Club

Teen Writers Club

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
, Clubs, , Discussion Groups,
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: , Clubs, , Discussion Groups,
:

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Writing Club

Teen Writers Club

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
, Clubs, , Discussion Groups,
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: , Clubs, , Discussion Groups,
:

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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, Jan. 20.

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, Jan. 20.

Writing Club

Teen Writers Club

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
, Clubs, , Discussion Groups,
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: , Clubs, , Discussion Groups,
:

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Writing Club

Teen Writers Club

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
, Clubs, , Discussion Groups,
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: , Clubs, , Discussion Groups,
:

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Writing Club

Teen Writers Club

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
, Clubs, , Discussion Groups,
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: , Clubs, , Discussion Groups,
:

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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.

Writing Club

Teen Writers Club

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
, Clubs, , Discussion Groups,
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: , Clubs, , Discussion Groups,
:

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Writing Club

Teen Writers Club

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
, Clubs, , Discussion Groups,
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: , Clubs, , Discussion Groups,
:

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Writing Club

Teen Writers Club

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
, Clubs, , Discussion Groups,
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: , Clubs, , Discussion Groups,
:

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Writing Club

Teen Writers Club

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
, Clubs, , Discussion Groups,
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: , Clubs, , Discussion Groups,
:

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Writing Club

Teen Writers Club

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
, Clubs, , Discussion Groups,
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: , Clubs, , Discussion Groups,
:

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Writing Club

Teen Writers Club

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
, Clubs, , Discussion Groups,
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: , Clubs, , Discussion Groups,
:

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Writing Club

Teen Writers Club

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
, Clubs, , Discussion Groups,
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: , Clubs, , Discussion Groups,
:

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Venice Heritage History@ the Library

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
History & Culture, Lectures, ,
Age Group:
Adults

Come join us for an educational program on local history presented by Venice Heritage. 

Sarasota County during World War II

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Culture, Lectures, ,
:

Come join us for an educational program on local history presented by Venice Heritage. 

Sarasota County during World War II

Writing Club

Teen Writers Club

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
, Clubs, , Discussion Groups,
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: , Clubs, , Discussion Groups,
:

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Writing Club

Teen Writers Club

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
, Clubs, , Discussion Groups,
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: , Clubs, , Discussion Groups,
:

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Writing Club

Teen Writers Club

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
, Clubs, , Discussion Groups,
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: , Clubs, , Discussion Groups,
:

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Writing Club

Teen Writers Club

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
, Clubs, , Discussion Groups,
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: , Clubs, , Discussion Groups,
:

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Venice Heritage History@ the Library

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
History & Culture, Lectures, ,
Age Group:
Adults

Come join us for an educational program on local history presented by Venice Heritage. 

Searching for Angola: African American History

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Culture, Lectures, ,
:

Come join us for an educational program on local history presented by Venice Heritage. 

Searching for Angola: African American History

Writing Club

Teen Writers Club

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
, Clubs, , Discussion Groups,
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: , Clubs, , Discussion Groups,
:

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Disclaimer(s)

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