Upcoming Events

Led by the Sarasota Garden Club, children and teens can make their own floral arrangements to give to a mother, grandmother, or anyone they want to celebrate this Mother’s Day!  Best for ages 5-18. Registration required.

Drop in to play games on our Nintendo Switch!

Recommended for ages 5 and up.

Join Bat City Comic Professionals, a 501(c)(3) educational organization, as they help you learn the quick and easy way to develop the essentials of a great comic book story.

We provide the games, you bring the family! Family game night is sure to be fun for everyone!

Children are invited for a special opportunity to share a story with a furry friend! Take advantage of this no-pressure, judgment-free zone to practice reading with a certified therapy dog.  Space is limited. First come, first seated.

ROAR! is The Ringling's free storytime that connects art with early literacy. At this program, we read together, make art, and learn about an object in the museum.

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO® bricks, you provide the imagination.

Read for at least 10 minutes in our "lounge" and enjoy a sweet treat as a reward. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Do you wanna be the very best? Like no one ever was? 

Every third Saturday of the month, this program will focus on a famous artist. Children will learn about famous artists and their methods and create their own masterpieces based on the style of that artist.

Calling all families with readers! Our dog friends from the Suncoast Humane Society are returning to the Jacaranda Library, and they want you to read to them!

Join us on the third Tuesday of every month for a new art project! 

In this hands-on art program, our young artists will be given an assortment of craft supplies to let their imaginations and creativity run wild! 

Join us every other Tuesday to show off your LEGO building talents.  Use the hour to freely build or choose one of our challenge cards for inspiration! Best for ages 5-12.

We provide the games, you bring the family! Family game night is sure to be fun for everyone!

Join Miss Taylor for a special Play & Learn Storytime! Each storytime will feature books and songs as well as play time at the end.

Children are invited for a special opportunity to share a story with a furry friend! Take advantage of this no-pressure, judgment-free zone to practice reading with a certified therapy dog.  Space is limited. First come, first seated.

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO® bricks, you provide the imagination.

Join us at the North Port Library for a kid's sensory playtime.  

A fun interactive, educational time designed for children with autism and/or sensory challenges.  

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

This program is intended for children who can read independently  

Who doesn't love a good CRAFTernoon? Join us each month for a fun craft. All you need to bring is your creativity! This month, learn how to make a galaxy jar with cotton balls, paint, water, and glitter. Best for ages 5-12.

Do you wanna be the very best? Like no one ever was? 

Join us every month for a variety of STEM activities including ozobots, LEGO^TM  bricks, snap circuits, and more! All ages welcome!

Join Melina and learn how to make your own paper creation! Instructions and supplies provided, just bring your imagination!