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One Book: Author Patrick Bringley and "All the Beauty in the World"

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Rotunda at Selby Library

One Book Sarasota:

This event is offered as part of the One Book Sarasota programming. Read the Book, Join the Discussion, Share the Story. Learn more at SarasotaCountyLibraries.org/OneBook.  &n...

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No reservations. First come, first seated. Doors open at 6 p.m.Author talk followed by Book signing. Books available for purchase. Millions of people climb the grand marble st...

Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Rotunda
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event, Book Discussions, Book Sales, One Book Sarasota
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No reservations. First come, first seated. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Spooky Art

One Book: Ghostly Folklore and the Arts

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library

One Book Sarasota:

This event is offered as part of the One Book Sarasota programming. Read the Book, Join the Discussion, Share the Story. Learn more at SarasotaCountyLibraries.org/OneBook.  &n...

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There has always been a connection between the campfire story and art, and in modern times that connection changes faster and plants deeper. There is a connection between haunted f...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, One Book Sarasota, Special Events
Registration Required
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There has always been a connection between the campfire story and art, and in modern times that connection changes faster and plants deeper. There is a connection between haunted folklore and modern social and mass media.

Kathryn Chesley portraying Martha Hartman

One Book: Petticoat Painters

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library

One Book Sarasota:

This event is offered as part of the One Book Sarasota programming. Read the Book, Join the Discussion, Share the Story. Learn more at SarasotaCountyLibraries.org/OneBook.  &n...

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Enjoy this in-costume portrayal of Martha Hartman, the founder of the Petticoat Painters, who tells the story of the development of  Sarasota County as an arts colony, creatin...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Artists in the Libraries, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, One Book Sarasota, Performances, Special Events
Registration Required
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Enjoy this in-costume portrayal of Martha Hartman, the founder of the Petticoat Painters, who tells the story of the development of  Sarasota County as an arts colony, creating the “Cultural Coast of Florida”.

Stacie and Sandi Herrera

One Book - Bliss is a Practice: Everyday Rituals for Resilience

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

One Book Sarasota:

This event is offered as part of the One Book Sarasota programming. Read the Book, Join the Discussion, Share the Story. Learn more at SarasotaCountyLibraries.org/OneBook.  &n...

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Co-authors and sisters Dr. Stacie Herrera and Sandi Herrera invite you on an engaging journey to rediscover your innate resilience and joy. Through playful connection, guided refle...

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Healthy Living, One Book Sarasota
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Co-authors and sisters Dr. Stacie Herrera and Sandi Herrera invite you on an engaging journey to rediscover your innate resilience and joy.

A hole in denim is mended shut with colorful threads.

One Book Quirky Crafters: Creative Mending

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library

One Book Sarasota:

This event is offered as part of the One Book Sarasota programming. Read the Book, Join the Discussion, Share the Story. Learn more at SarasotaCountyLibraries.org/OneBook.  &n...

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Give your old clothes a spring makeover! Join us to make a customized clothing patch using basic embroidery and sewing techniques. Learn how to transform holes in your outfits into...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, One Book Sarasota
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Give your old clothes a spring makeover! Join us to make a customized clothing patch using basic embroidery and sewing techniques. Learn how to transform holes in your outfits into works of art with us!

mock interview workshop

Mock Interview Workshop

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

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Join SHRM workplace professionals for a mock interview workshop!Prepare for you next job by learning tips on effective interview skills.Bring your resume and practice with one-on-o...

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Career Journeys, Job Search Assistance, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
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Join SHRM workplace professionals for a mock interview workshop!

A black and white image of people rolling cigars in a factory.

Cigar City: The Story of Ybor City and West Tampa

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Classroom A/B at Osprey Library

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Cigar City: The Story of Ybor City and West TampaPresented by:Henry Valenti, History Krewe docent, Tampa Bay History CenterA Florida History Lecture Series Winter 2026 "Made in Flo...

Library Branch: Osprey Library
Room: Classroom A/B
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Life, Genealogy, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
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Cigar City: The Story of Ybor City and West Tampa

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Portraits of animals made out of egg cartons

EQ Craft Crew: Egg Carton Critters

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library

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Join us the third Tuesday of every month for a new art project!In this hands-on art program, our young artists will be given egg cartons and other supplies to make a new friend, a ...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Green Living, Lifelong Learning
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Join us the third Tuesday of every month for a new art project!

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One Book: Creative Mindfulness - A Creative Journey Back to You

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library

One Book Sarasota:

This event is offered as part of the One Book Sarasota programming. Read the Book, Join the Discussion, Share the Story. Learn more at SarasotaCountyLibraries.org/OneBook.  &n...

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Explore your thoughts and stresses through the creative process to discover problem-solving skills and solutions. Relax with a guided visualization and complete 2-3 drawings follow...

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, One Book Sarasota
Registration Required
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Explore your thoughts and stresses through the creative process to discover problem-solving skills and solutions. Relax with a guided visualization and complete 2-3 drawings followed by discussion. No art experience required or necessary!

paper quilling

One Book: Paper Quilling Workshop

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

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This event is offered as part of the One Book Sarasota programming. Read the Book, Join the Discussion, Share the Story. Learn more at SarasotaCountyLibraries.org/OneBook. Get...

Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning, One Book Sarasota
Registration Required
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This event is offered as part of the One Book Sarasota programming. Read the Book, Join the Discussion, Share the Story.

AI Art

One Book: AI & Art

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library

One Book Sarasota:

This event is offered as part of the One Book Sarasota programming. Read the Book, Join the Discussion, Share the Story. Learn more at SarasotaCountyLibraries.org/OneBook.  &n...

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Ringling professor Rick Dakan explores how new AI tools interact with the art world!Dakan is an author, educator, and game designer currently teaching at Ringling College of Art an...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning, One Book Sarasota, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
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Ringling professor Rick Dakan explores how new AI tools interact with the art world!

George Eisen and Book Cover

Confronting the Holocaust: Reflections of an Author

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

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Dr. George Eisen, an internationally acclaimed author, widely recognized for his groundbreaking research on the Holocaust, has engaged on a twelve-year journey, across three contin...

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Event, Career Journeys
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smash bros

Teen Super Smash Bros.™ Gaming Tournament

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library

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Get ready for an epic showdown! Join us for our Teen Super Smash Bros.™ Tournament, where teens can showcase their gaming skills on the Nintendo Switch™. Play using the Nintendo Sw...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Career Journeys, Cultural Life, Games, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
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Get ready for an epic showdown! Join us for our Teen Super Smash Bros.™ Tournament, where teens can showcase their gaming skills on the Nintendo Switch™.

Karaoke Night Flyer

Karaoke Night

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Veranda Room at North Port Library

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Let your inner star shine at Karaoke Night!Join us at the North Port Library every fourth Tuesday of the month for a fun-filled evening of music and self-expression.Tonight’s theme...

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, Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries
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Let your inner star shine at Karaoke Night!
Join us at the North Port Library every fourth Tuesday of the month for a fun-filled evening of music and self-expression.

Tonight’s theme: Hits of the 70's!

A man cuts a sable palmetto for use as swamp cabbage.

From Palmetto to Plate: The History of Swamp Cabbage

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Classroom A/B at Osprey Library

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From Palmetto to Plate: The History of Swamp CabbagePresented by:Frank Desguin, Board of Directors President, Charlotte County Historical SocietyGuest historian, Dr. Josh Goodman, ...

Library Branch: Osprey Library
Room: Classroom A/B
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Cooking & Nutrition, Cultural Life, Green Living, Healthy Living, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
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From Palmetto to Plate: The History of Swamp Cabbage

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Writing

One Book: Writing Your Own Obituary: Past/Present/Future

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Juliano Room at North Port Library

One Book Sarasota:

This event is offered as part of the One Book Sarasota programming. Read the Book, Join the Discussion, Share the Story. Learn more at SarasotaCountyLibraries.org/OneBook.  &n...

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What if your obituary was not just a summary of your life but a road map to your future? Come review some unusual obituaries and explore the craft of obituary writing, either for y...

Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning, One Book Sarasota
Registration Required
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What if your obituary was not just a summary of your life but a road map to your future? Come review some unusual obituaries and explore the craft of obituary writing, either for yourself or for someone you care about.

watercolor pink flowers

One Book - "Emma" Watercolor Tea Party with the Venice Theatre

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

One Book Sarasota:

This event is offered as part of the One Book Sarasota programming. Read the Book, Join the Discussion, Share the Story. Learn more at SarasotaCountyLibraries.org/OneBook.  &n...

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Watercolor to the sounds of baroque music as we enjoy tea and treats with the cast of the Venice Theatre’s “Emma”. Free free to bring your own fancy tea cup and reference photos or...

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, One Book Sarasota
Registration Required
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Watercolor to the sounds of baroque music as we enjoy tea and treats with the cast of the Venice Theatre’s “Emma”.

Sheet music cover named Florida's the place for me

In the Tune of Local History: Songs About Sarasota County

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

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Music has helped shape Florida’s cultural identity for generations. Join Meg Lepak of the Sarasota County History Center for an illustrated presentation exploring Florida’s musical...

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Music in the Libraries, Venice Centennial
Registration Required
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Music has helped shape Florida’s cultural identity for generations.

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IHL Youth Action Campaign: Journalism in Wartime

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A at Gulf Gate Library

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Explore the vital role journalists play in war zones and learn how international law protects reporters during armed conflict. This presentation, led by Pine View School’s Red Cros...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Career Journeys, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
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Explore the vital role journalists play in war zones and learn how international law protects reporters during armed conflict. This presentation, led by Pine View School’s Red Cross Club, includes a live robotics demonstration.

Remake Learning: Clay Trinket/Game Trays

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Learning Lab at Gulf Gate Library

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With local artist, Shelly Augsbury, to guide you, teens and their families can create their own trinket trays out of air-dry clay. Or, take your trinket tray a step further and tur...

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Remake Learning Days
Registration Required
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With local artist, Shelly Augsbury, to guide you, teens and their families can create their own trinket trays out of air-dry clay.

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