Upcoming Events

Know your risk! Join HealthConnection to learn about fall risk reduction. Each participant will be provided accurate and individualized balance and fall risk assessments.

Dive into the enchanting world of Magic: The Gathering this summer! Join us every monday afternoon from 2-4 PM for our weekly free play sessions.

Self-care and maintenance will be enhanced through meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques.

Color your world with a variety of materials including colored pencils, glitter pens, and markers, and choose from an array of beautiful coloring sheets or doodle your own!

Please Register for Matter of Balance! You only need to sign up for the FIRST offering, this program is a series.

Come watch a movie and craft with us! No experience or materials required. This month we’re watching “Guardians of the Galaxy” and crafting animals with air-dry clay. Registration required.

Learn how to Crochet a Beautiful Bookmark.

Registration Is Required

Drop in to receive research-based lawn, landscape, pest management, and gardening help from the University of Florida.

These sessions are made possible through a partnership with UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County.

Join us at the Fruitville Library with your knit/crochet projects. All ages and skills are welcome. Supplies and knowledgeable members are on hand to help anyone interested in learning to knit or crochet. 

Do you need access to a sewing machine for practice? Or do you need help with a sewing or mending project? This is an open lab for adults with basic sewing machine experience. 

Glitter, watercolor, paint, and more - our closets are overflowing with craft supplies! We need help cleaning out of craft supplies. Bring your creativity and create a one of a kind masterpiece.

Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.

Dutch painter Willem de Kooning (1904-1997) painted in a style that came to be referred to as abstract expressionism or "action painting", and was part of a group of artists that came to be known as the New York School.

Draw your own designs or explore printmaking with premade designs, then learn how to carve your chosen design into a linoleum pad. The design will be multiple layers (2-3 colors).

Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.

Suminigashi is a Japanese printmaking techniques that dates back to the 12th century, and the literal translation is “Floating Ink.” The printmaking techniques will be demonstrated at the beginning of the workshop.

The OneBlood Bus will be parked out in the Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library parking lot from 2-5 pm. 

Join us for a special presentation with Save Our Seabirds, a local wildlife rescue and rehabilitation center.

This program is a unique and sustainable way to explore your creativity and imagination.

Treat yourself to a relaxing workshop and learn how to make an all-natural sugar scrub. This self-care craft is perfect for personal pampering as you exfoliate the day away.

Drums of Unity is an opportunity for participants to join in a fun, dynamic, and positive group activity! Joe leads through the language of the drum, motivating participants to discover their individual drum voice.

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to make your own beeswax candle! 

This program is perfect for beginners and craft lovers alike. All materials will be provided.