This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Nov 21 2024 Thu Party with the Animals 10:30am - 11:30am Youth, Families, All Ages Meeting Room This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Nov 21 2024 Thu Party with the Animals 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Youth, Families, All Ages Program Type: Green Living, Healthy Living, Performances Details: All ages are invited to join us for this immersive educational animal presentation where we'll meet reptiles, birds, and more! We look forward to making this experience paw-fect!
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Nov 21 2024 Thu Science Club 3:30pm - 4:30pm Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Meeting Room This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Nov 21 2024 Thu Science Club 3:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Special Events Details: Calling all young scientists! Grow your scientific knowledge and dazzle with some cool hands-on science experiments with the help of Miss Jenny and the other librarians at Fruitville.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Nov 21 2024 Thu LEGO® Stop Motion Animation 6:00pm - 7:30pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Meeting Room Waitlist Registration This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Nov 21 2024 Thu LEGO® Stop Motion Animation 6:00pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room Waitlist Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Career Journeys, Clubs, Creation Station Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Details: Lights, Camera, Bricks! Learn to create your own animated films using LEGO® bricks and Minifigures and the classic technique of stop motion animation!
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Nov 22 2024 Fri A Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Success Story: The Tale of Atala & Coontie 2:00pm - 3:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Nov 22 2024 Fri A Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Success Story: The Tale of Atala & Coontie 2:00pm - 3:00pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Registration Open Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families Program Type: Green Living, Healthy Living, Lectures Registration Required Seats Remaining: 97 Details: *Please register through Eventbrite* Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Nov 23 2024 Sat Hot Wheels Racers 10:30am - 12:00pm Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Meeting Room This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Nov 23 2024 Sat Hot Wheels Racers 10:30am - 12:00pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Games Details: KIDS, START YOUR ENGINES! Build looping, twisting tracks for Hot Wheel cars, and experiment with Newton's laws of motion in this fun hands-on event that combines STEM learning with classic play.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Nov 23 2024 Sat Asolo Rep On Tour "Much Ado About Nothing" 2:00pm - 3:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families Rotunda This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Nov 23 2024 Sat Asolo Rep On Tour "Much Ado About Nothing" 2:00pm - 3:00pm Rotunda Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Rotunda Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Performances, Special Events Details: Presented by Asolo Rep and the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training, Asolo Rep On Tour creates innovative and acc Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Nov 25 2024 Mon Read with the Dogs 3:30pm - 4:30pm Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Community Room This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Nov 25 2024 Mon Read with the Dogs 3:30pm - 4:30pm Community Room Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Program Type: Clubs, Lifelong Learning, Special Events Details: Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs from the Suncoast Humane Society Pet Therapy Team. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Nov 25 2024 Mon Monday Game Nights: Fruitville Game Jam 3:30pm - 5:30pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Meeting Room This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Nov 25 2024 Mon Monday Game Nights: Fruitville Game Jam 3:30pm - 5:30pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Program Type: Games, Special Events Details: Join us for a monthly rotation of family-oriented game show games, including Jeopardy, trivia, bingo, etc. All ages are welcome. The program runs from 3:30-5:30 p.m. on the 4th Monday of the month except holidays.
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Nov 26 2024 Tue Storytime Under the Stars 10:30am - 11:15am Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Meeting Room Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Nov 26 2024 Tue Storytime Under the Stars 10:30am - 11:15am Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program Type: Special Events, Storytimes Registration Required Seats Remaining: 9 Details: Join us for a special out of this world storytime experience! We'll be reading "The Queen's Lift-Off" by Steve Antony and "Aliens Love Underpants" by Claire Freedman inside NASA's portable planetarium, the Discovery Dome.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Nov 26 2024 Tue Tinker Tuesday 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children (5 to 9 years), Families Meeting Room II This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Nov 26 2024 Tue Tinker Tuesday 4:00pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room II Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Details: A different project every week! Ages 6+. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Nov 26 2024 Tue North Port Library Chess Club 5:00pm - 7:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families Veranda Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Nov 26 2024 Tue North Port Library Chess Club 5:00pm - 7:00pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families Program Type: Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning Details: Want to play chess? Can’t find someone or somewhere to play? All skill levels are welcome, but a basic knowledge of the game is recommended. First & Fourth Tuesday of every month. 5 - 7 p.m.
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Nov 27 2024 Wed Let's Pretend Day 10:30am - 11:30am Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Room This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Nov 27 2024 Wed Let's Pretend Day 10:30am - 11:30am Program Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Lifelong Learning Details: Children ages 2-8 and their caregivers are invited for Wednesday morning free-play time, with an assortment of toys and props to inspire the young imagination! Drop-in anytime between 10:30am and 11:30am.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Nov 27 2024 Wed Game Night at the Library 4:00pm - 5:45pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Teen Center This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Nov 27 2024 Wed Game Night at the Library 4:00pm - 5:45pm Teen Center Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Teen Center Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Games Details: It's Game Night at Selby Library! Join us for a new game to learn and play each week. Recommended for ages 13+. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Nov 27 2024 Wed LEGO® Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Nov 27 2024 Wed LEGO® Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: North Port Library Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Games Details: Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO® bricks, you provide the imagination.
Nov 28 - 29 2024 LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY All Day 11/28 - 11/29 Closing Nov 28 - 29 2024 Closing LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY All Day 11/28 - 11/29 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 CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 2 2024 Mon Forty Carrots: Partners in Play® 10:15am - 11:15am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program Room This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 2 2024 Mon Forty Carrots: Partners in Play® 10:15am - 11:15am Program Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program Type: Storytimes Details: Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 2 2024 Mon Forty Carrots: Welcome to Our World 12:15pm - 1:00pm Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Families Youth Activity Room This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 2 2024 Mon Forty Carrots: Welcome to Our World 12:15pm - 1:00pm Youth Activity Room Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Families Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Details: Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and wonder.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 2 2024 Mon Wild Sarasota with UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County 2:30pm - 4:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 2 2024 Mon Wild Sarasota with UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County 2:30pm - 4:00pm Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Green Living, Lifelong Learning, Special Events Details: Did you know that there are more than 700 species of land animals that live in Florida? Come learn about the lives of some of the interesting animals that can be found in Sarasota County.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 2 2024 Mon Monday Game Nights: Family Game Night 3:30pm - 5:30pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Meeting Room This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 2 2024 Mon Monday Game Nights: Family Game Night 3:30pm - 5:30pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Program Type: Games, Special Events Details: Get ready for an epic night of fun board games at our Game Night!All ages welcome. Meets 3:30-5:30 p.m. on the 1st Monday of the month except holidays.
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 3 2024 Tue It's Library Time! (Sneak Preview) 10:15am - 11:00am Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Meeting Room B This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 3 2024 Tue It's Library Time! (Sneak Preview) 10:15am - 11:00am Meeting Room B Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program Type: Storytimes Details: Gulf Gate Library has a new Youth Services Librarian, and she wants to meet you! Enjoy a sneak preview of stories, songs, and fun activities Miss Lauren has to share with you as she gets acquainted with the community.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 3 2024 Tue 100 Things to Do in Sarasota Before You Die 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults, Seniors, Families Meeting Room Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 3 2024 Tue 100 Things to Do in Sarasota Before You Die 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Author Event, Cultural Life, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Special Events Registration Required Seats Remaining: 40 Details: Sarasota is mostly known for its powdery white sand beaches but it is also known as Florida’s Culture Coast for its plethora of arts, theaters, and museums.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 3 2024 Tue Tinker Tuesday 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children (5 to 9 years), Families Meeting Room II This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 3 2024 Tue Tinker Tuesday 4:00pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room II Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Details: A different project every week! Ages 6+. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 3 2024 Tue North Port Library Chess Club 5:00pm - 7:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families Veranda Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 3 2024 Tue North Port Library Chess Club 5:00pm - 7:00pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families Program Type: Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning Details: Want to play chess? Can’t find someone or somewhere to play? All skill levels are welcome, but a basic knowledge of the game is recommended. First & Fourth Tuesday of every month. 5 - 7 p.m.
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 4 2024 Wed Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:15am Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Meeting Room This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 4 2024 Wed Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:15am Meeting Room Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
