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Remake Learning: Fun to be Fit Kids

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Veranda Room at North Port Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Remake Learning Days, Special Events
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Fun To Be Fit Kids:

Fun To Be Fit Kids is a music and movement program for children and their caregivers to attend together. Classes are designed for children and their caregiver(s) to send quality ti...

This event is one of the many programs happening throughout Sarasota County for the Remake Learning Days Festival. Support for this program has been provided by the Patterson Foundation. 

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Healthy Living, Remake Learning Days, Special Events
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Fun To Be Fit Kids

Fun To Be Fit Kids is a music and movement program for children and their caregivers to attend together. Classes are designed for children and their caregiver(s) to send quality time together singing, dancing, getting some exercise and having fun!

This event is one of the many programs happening throughout Sarasota County for the Remake Learning Days Festival. Support for this program has been provided by the Patterson Foundation. 

Remake Learning: Book Bites

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Remake Learning Days, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Remake Learning:

This event is one of the many programs happening throughout Sarasota County for the Remake Learning Days Festival. Support for this program has been provided by the Patterson Found...

Join us for a fun, hands-on family storytime at the Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library featuring one of our

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Healthy Living, Remake Learning Days, Storytimes
:

Remake Learning

This event is one of the many programs happening throughout Sarasota County for the Remake Learning Days Festival. Support for this program has been provided by the Patterson Foundation. 

Join us for a fun, hands-on family storytime at the Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library featuring one of our

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OneBlood Blood Drive

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults

OneBlood bus will be in the Venice Library parking lot taking blood donations. 

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults
Program Type: Healthy Living
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OneBlood bus will be in the Venice Library parking lot taking blood donations. 

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Forever Fit

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. 

Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance.

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
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Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. 

Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance.

Disclaimer(s)

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

A group of individuals sitting in a circle with five dogs in the middle.

Read With The Dogs

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rotunda at Selby Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living
Age Group:
All Ages
Read with the Dogs:

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. The dogs love the attention and th...

Meet therapy dogs and their owners, and enjoy the benefits of socializing and reading. 

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Rotunda
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Healthy Living
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Read with the Dogs

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. The dogs love the attention and the kids love the interactions.

Meet therapy dogs and their owners, and enjoy the benefits of socializing and reading. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Focus on Creativity: Creative Dramatics - Week 6

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Career Journeys, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years)

"For every action there is a reaction" isn't just a saying in this class! Learn how to react confidently to whatever life throws at you on and off the stage!

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Career Journeys, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
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"For every action there is a reaction" isn't just a saying in this class! Learn how to react confidently to whatever life throws at you on and off the stage!

Disclaimer(s)

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

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A Matter of Balance #2

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to help people learn practical strategies to manage falls and increase physical activity levels. 

Participants will learn:

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lectures
:

A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to help people learn practical strategies to manage falls and increase physical activity levels. 

Participants will learn:

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Forever Fit

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. 

Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance.

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
:

Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. 

Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Chair Yoga with Manching

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Come join us in this exciting Chair Yoga practice to explore gentle yoga poses with the support of a chair. This class is perfect for anyone who’s new to yoga, living with limited mobility, or coming back from injury.

 

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living
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Come join us in this exciting Chair Yoga practice to explore gentle yoga poses with the support of a chair. This class is perfect for anyone who’s new to yoga, living with limited mobility, or coming back from injury.

 

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What's on MyPlate!

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Youth Program Room at Selby Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Nutrition, Cultural Life, Healthy Living
Age Group:
Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)

MyPlate youth program, pending more info by presenter

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Cooking & Nutrition, Cultural Life, Healthy Living
Registration Required
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MyPlate youth program, pending more info by presenter

POP UP Library

Adventures in Nature: Celebrating with Every Ability

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Pop-Up Library
Program Type:
Green Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, Outreach, Remake Learning Days
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families

Join the POP UP as we join forces with Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources for an inclusive, nature-filled, fun afternoon designed especially for children with disabilities!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Pop-Up Library
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Program Type: Green Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, Outreach, Remake Learning Days
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Join the POP UP as we join forces with Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources for an inclusive, nature-filled, fun afternoon designed especially for children with disabilities!

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Unleashing Imagination: Art Media Week 6

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Career Journeys, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Join us for an unforgettable art class that uses hands-on techniques alongside art history, while fostering self-expression, innovation and creativity. Try out a variety of art styles across six sessions!

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Career Journeys, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
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Join us for an unforgettable art class that uses hands-on techniques alongside art history, while fostering self-expression, innovation and creativity. Try out a variety of art styles across six sessions!

Disclaimer(s)

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

A picture of lit beeswax candles sitting on a flat piece of beeswax with a roll of wick string.

RMLD How to Make DIY Rolled Beeswax Candles

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Classroom A/B at Osprey Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Green Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, Remake Learning Days
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

Beeswax candles are a safer and more eco-friendly alternative to traditional paraffin wax candles.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Osprey Library
Room: Classroom A/B
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
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Green Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, Remake Learning Days
Registration Required
:

Beeswax candles are a safer and more eco-friendly alternative to traditional paraffin wax candles.

POP UP Library

POP STOP - Longboat Key

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Pop-Up Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Outreach, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Families, All Ages

Full library service for residents of Longboat Key.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Pop-Up Library
Age Group: Youth, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Healthy Living, Outreach, Storytimes
:

Full library service for residents of Longboat Key.

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Forever Fit

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. 

Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance.

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
:

Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. 

Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Person tripping backwards with the words fall prevention written over it

Fall Prevention 101

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A at Gulf Gate Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Join us for "Fall Prevention 101," a dynamic and informative workshop designed to empower individuals with the knowledge and tools to reduce the risk of falls.

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Healthy Living, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
:

Join us for "Fall Prevention 101," a dynamic and informative workshop designed to empower individuals with the knowledge and tools to reduce the risk of falls.

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A Matter of Balance #3

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to help people learn practical strategies to manage falls and increase physical activity levels. 

Participants will learn:

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lectures
:

A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to help people learn practical strategies to manage falls and increase physical activity levels. 

Participants will learn:

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Beginning Yoga for Teens

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Shannon Staub Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Unwind and get fit with this beginner-friendly guided yoga class for teens and tweens! Join us for an hour-long lesson and learn basic yoga and breathing exercises that can be used in your everyday life. Registration required.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
:

Unwind and get fit with this beginner-friendly guided yoga class for teens and tweens! Join us for an hour-long lesson and learn basic yoga and breathing exercises that can be used in your everyday life. Registration required.

Florida Department of Health

Glucose and A1C Screenings

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Creation Station at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

The Department of Health in Sarasota County will be performing various health screenings to improve the health of our Sarasota County residents. This is a complimentary service.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living
Registration Required
:

The Department of Health in Sarasota County will be performing various health screenings to improve the health of our Sarasota County residents. This is a complimentary service.

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Forever Fit

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. 

Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance.

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
:

Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. 

Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Fun to Be Fit Logo with a turtle

Fun to Be Fit Kids

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living, Special Events
Age Group:
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Fun To Be Fit Kids is a music and movement program for children and their caregivers to attend together.

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Healthy Living, Special Events
:

Fun To Be Fit Kids is a music and movement program for children and their caregivers to attend together.

Friday Fitness: TBD

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

tbd

Cancelled
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living
:

tbd

Pop-Stop and Storytime at The Bay Park

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Pop-Up Library
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Healthy Living, Outreach, Storytimes
Age Group:
All Ages

The Pop-Up visits The Bay and offers park goers the opportunity to check out materials, get a library card or browse the shelves and sit in our cozy bean bags to read.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Pop-Up Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Healthy Living, Outreach, Storytimes
:

The Pop-Up visits The Bay and offers park goers the opportunity to check out materials, get a library card or browse the shelves and sit in our cozy bean bags to read.

OneBlood

OneBlood: Blood Drive

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Selby Library
Program Type:
Healthy Living
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Save a life! Come to donate blood with OneBlood. Their bus will be in the Selby Library parking lot.

Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Healthy Living
:

Save a life! Come to donate blood with OneBlood. Their bus will be in the Selby Library parking lot.