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 "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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 6 2024 Fri Letters Against Isolation 10:00am - 12:00pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Conference Room Registration Open 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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 6 2024 Fri Letters Against Isolation 10:00am - 12:00pm Conference Room Registration Open Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Outreach Registration Required Seats Remaining: 25 Details: Help us combat loneliness and spread joy by writing anonymous handwritten letters to isolated seniors. Come and write your stories and create engaging letters with stickers and fun stationary!
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Christmas Cookie Cutter Acrylic Painting 1:00pm - 3:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room Registration Open Registration This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Christmas Cookie Cutter Acrylic Painting 1:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 7 Details: Relax and enjoy the holiday season with an acrylic painting session using cookie cutters.
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 12 2024 Thu Creation Station Adult Lab: Winter Cards 1:00pm - 2:30pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Creation Station Registration This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 12 2024 Thu Creation Station Adult Lab: Winter Cards 1:00pm - 2:30pm Creation Station Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Details: Keep calm and create collage! Relax with chill music while you explore fun magazines with animals and cozy scenes. Place your favorite findings with fun pattered paper to make special cards for family and friends. 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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 12 2024 Thu Art with the Ringling Museum 4:30pm - 5:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults Youth Activity Room Registration Open Registration 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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 12 2024 Thu Art with the Ringling Museum 4:30pm - 5:30pm Youth Activity Room Registration Open Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 14 Details: Be inspired!Artists of all ages can join in a series of fun interactive art classes with the Ringling Art Museum.
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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 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. Dec 13 2024 Fri Holiday Mini Golf Session 1 6:00pm - 6:15pm Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Registration Closed Registration 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 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. Dec 13 2024 Fri Holiday Mini Golf Session 1 6:00pm - 6:15pm Registration Closed Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Games, Special Events Registration Required Seats Remaining: 3 Details: Ho-Ho-Hole in one!Bring the whole family to this special after-hours event to play mini golf inside the library on courses based on classic holiday books!
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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 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. Dec 13 2024 Fri Holiday Mini Golf Session 2 6:15pm - 6:30pm Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Registration Closed Registration 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 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. Dec 13 2024 Fri Holiday Mini Golf Session 2 6:15pm - 6:30pm Registration Closed Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Games, Special Events Registration Required Seats Remaining: 3 Details: Ho-Ho-Hole in one!Bring the whole family to this special after-hours event to play mini golf inside the library on courses based on classic holiday books!
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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 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. Dec 13 2024 Fri Holiday Mini Golf Session 3 6:30pm - 6:45pm Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Registration Closed Registration 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 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. Dec 13 2024 Fri Holiday Mini Golf Session 3 6:30pm - 6:45pm Registration Closed Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Games, Special Events Registration Required Seats Remaining: 3 Details: Ho-Ho-Hole in one!Bring the whole family to this special after-hours event to play mini golf inside the library on courses based on classic holiday books!
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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 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. Dec 13 2024 Fri Holiday Mini Golf Session 4 6:45pm - 7:00pm Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Registration Closed Registration 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 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. Dec 13 2024 Fri Holiday Mini Golf Session 4 6:45pm - 7:00pm Registration Closed Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Games, Special Events Registration Required Seats Remaining: 2 Details: Ho-Ho-Hole in one!Bring the whole family to this special after-hours event to play mini golf inside the library on courses based on classic holiday books!
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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 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. Dec 13 2024 Fri Holiday Mini Golf Session 5 7:00pm - 7:15pm Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Registration Open Registration 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 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. Dec 13 2024 Fri Holiday Mini Golf Session 5 7:00pm - 7:15pm Registration Open Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Games, Special Events Registration Required Seats Remaining: 3 Details: Ho-Ho-Hole in one!Bring the whole family to this special after-hours event to play mini golf inside the library on courses based on classic holiday books! After playing, enjoy a free ice cream treat from The Q Ice Cream truck!
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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 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. Dec 13 2024 Fri Holiday Mini Golf Session 5 7:15pm - 7:30pm Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Registration Open Registration 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 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. Dec 13 2024 Fri Holiday Mini Golf Session 5 7:15pm - 7:30pm Registration Open Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Games, Special Events Registration Required Seats Remaining: 3 Details: Ho-Ho-Hole in one!Bring the whole family to this special after-hours event to play mini golf inside the library on courses based on classic holiday books!
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 19 2024 Thu Creation Station Adult Lab: Bookmarks and Luggage Tags 1:00pm - 2:30pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Creation Station Registration This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 19 2024 Thu Creation Station Adult Lab: Bookmarks and Luggage Tags 1:00pm - 2:30pm Creation Station Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Details: Come join us this holiday season to create your choice of a bookmark or luggage tag using the creation station's glow forge!
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 "New Adult (18-30 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. Dec 23 2024 Mon Holiday Concert - Amanda Mendon 6:00pm - 7:30pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Community Room Registration Open 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 "New Adult (18-30 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. Dec 23 2024 Mon Holiday Concert - Amanda Mendon 6:00pm - 7:30pm Community Room Registration Open Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries, Performances Registration Required Seats Remaining: 66 Details: Soprano Amanda Mendon and Pianist Jesse Martins Are Back!
Dec 24 - 25 2024 LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY All Day 12/24 - 12/25 Closing Dec 24 - 25 2024 Closing LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY All Day 12/24 - 12/25 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
Jan 1 2025 Wed LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY All Day Closing Jan 1 2025 Wed Closing LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY All Day 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
Jan 20 2025 Mon LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY All Day Closing Jan 20 2025 Mon Closing LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY All Day 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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Feb 7 2025 Fri Baseball in Paradise: A History of Spring Training in Florida 2:00pm - 3:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Veranda Room Registration 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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Feb 7 2025 Fri Baseball in Paradise: A History of Spring Training in Florida 2:00pm - 3:00pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Special Events Registration Required Seats Remaining: 49 Details: The history of America's Pastime and the Sunshine State has been intertwined since the advent of the Grapefruit League.
Feb 17 2025 Mon LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY All Day Closing Feb 17 2025 Mon Closing LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY All Day 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
May 26 2025 Mon LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY All Day Closing May 26 2025 Mon Closing LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY All Day 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
Jul 4 2025 Fri LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY All Day Closing Jul 4 2025 Fri Closing LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY All Day 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
Sep 1 2025 Mon LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY All Day Closing Sep 1 2025 Mon Closing LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY All Day 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
Nov 11 2025 Tue LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY All Day Closing Nov 11 2025 Tue Closing LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY All Day 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
Nov 27 - 28 2025 LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY All Day 11/27 - 11/28 Closing Nov 27 - 28 2025 Closing LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY All Day 11/27 - 11/28 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
Dec 24 - 25 2025 LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY All Day 12/24 - 12/25 Closing Dec 24 - 25 2025 Closing LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY All Day 12/24 - 12/25 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
