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 May 16 2026 Sat Beginner Origami 10:30am–12:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Creation Station Upcoming Registration Required 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 May 16 2026 Sat Beginner Origami 10:30am–12:30pm Creation Station Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Registration Required : Join Teresa as she teaches the art of origami. She likes to create items to decorate a home or to give away as a gift. She brings in her own extra work as examples and sometimes to give away.
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 May 18 2026 Mon Matter of Balance Summer Series (3 of 8) 2:00pm–4:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Upcoming Registration Required 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 May 18 2026 Mon Matter of Balance Summer Series (3 of 8) 2:00pm–4:00pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Lectures Registration Required : Please Register for Matter of Balance!
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 May 18 2026 Mon Jazz Jam SRQ 5:30pm–7:30pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium 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 May 18 2026 Mon Jazz Jam SRQ 5:30pm–7:30pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries, Performances : Come to listen or to play at this bi-monthly open mic jazz jam session for amateur performers. No registration is required. Bring your instrument, and if you would like to play, you may sign up when you arrive. 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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 18 2026 Mon Shannon Staub Book Club: Summer Reads Book Chat 6:00pm–7:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Conference Room Registration Open Registration Required 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 May 18 2026 Mon Shannon Staub Book Club: Summer Reads Book Chat 6:00pm–7:00pm Conference Room Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions, Lifelong Learning Registration Required : Have too few books in your "to be read" pile, or looking for new recommendations to check out? Since our normal book club session falls on Memorial Day, we're taking the month off and sharing some summer reads with each other.
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 May 19 2026 Tue Energy Upgrade: 5 Steps to Energy Savings 1:30pm–2:30pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room 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 May 19 2026 Tue Energy Upgrade: 5 Steps to Energy Savings 1:30pm–2:30pm Meeting Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Green Living, Lectures : Learn about energy-, water-, and cost-saving strategies and available financial assistance. Receive a DIY kit to get started on saving!
This event is in the "Youth" 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 "All Ages" group May 20 2026 Wed Health in Motion: Sarasota Health Department 11:00am–3:00pm Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages This event is in the "Youth" 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 "All Ages" group May 20 2026 Wed Health in Motion: Sarasota Health Department 11:00am–3:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Age Group: Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Healthy Living : The Health in Motion Bus offers free and low-cost public health services. A registered nurse is available at all visits. Individuals who need follow-up medical care are referred to a primary health care provider. No appointment needed.
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 May 20 2026 Wed Lecture | Dame Helen Mirren: A Queen in her own right 2:00pm–3:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room A 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 May 20 2026 Wed Lecture | Dame Helen Mirren: A Queen in her own right 2:00pm–3:00pm Meeting Room A Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Lectures, Lifelong Learning : Dame Helen Mirren - an international icon known for her extraordinary range - began her career with the Royal Shakespeare Company at 18 and has since appeared in more than 125 films and television productions.
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 May 20 2026 Wed Quit Smoking Now 3:00pm–4:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Creation Station 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 May 20 2026 Wed Quit Smoking Now 3:00pm–4:00pm Creation Station Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups : The Multi-session program meets weekly for 4 weeks and will provide you with the valuable tools you need to help you quit tobacco.
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 May 20 2026 Wed Meditation and Guided Imagery 3:00pm–4:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Veranda Room 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 May 20 2026 Wed Meditation and Guided Imagery 3:00pm–4:30pm Veranda Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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, Healthy Living : Self-care and maintenance will be enhanced through meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques.
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 May 20 2026 Wed Time Sifters Archaeological Lecture Series 5:45pm–7:15pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium 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 May 20 2026 Wed Time Sifters Archaeological Lecture Series 5:45pm–7:15pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Archaeology, History & Culture, Lectures : Free Archaeology Lecture presented by the Time Sifters Archaeology Society:
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 May 21 2026 Thu Yak and Yarn 10:00am–11:30am New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Conference Room 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 May 21 2026 Thu Yak and Yarn 10:00am–11:30am Conference Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning : Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.
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 May 21 2026 Thu Tech Navigator 10:00am–12:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors 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 May 21 2026 Thu Tech Navigator 10:00am–12:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Technology Instruction : 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.
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 "All Ages" group May 21 2026 Thu Morning Brew Coffee Club + Book Swap 10:15am–11:15am Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages Youth Activity Room 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 "All Ages" group May 21 2026 Thu Morning Brew Coffee Club + Book Swap 10:15am–11:15am Youth Activity Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups : Join us for coffee, crosswords, coloring and participate in book related activities to discover a new favorite book to read!
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 May 21 2026 Thu Creation Station Adult Lab: Mandala Magnets 1:00pm–2:30pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Creation Station Upcoming Registration Required 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 May 21 2026 Thu Creation Station Adult Lab: Mandala Magnets 1:00pm–2:30pm Creation Station Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Healthy Living, Technology Instruction Registration Required : Relax and move into a peaceful vibe with calm coloring, flowing doodling, and chill music! Choose from mandala coloring sheets or design your own patterns to color.
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 May 21 2026 Thu Florida-Friendly Landscaping: Planting for Suncoast Bees (Register on Eventbrite) 2:00pm–3:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room 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 May 21 2026 Thu Florida-Friendly Landscaping: Planting for Suncoast Bees (Register on Eventbrite) 2:00pm–3:00pm Meeting Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Green Living, Lectures : Learn how to landscape for, attract and identify bees found on the Florida Suncoast.
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 May 23 2026 Sat Intermediate Origami 10:30am–12:30pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Creation Station Upcoming Registration Required 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 May 23 2026 Sat Intermediate Origami 10:30am–12:30pm Creation Station Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Registration Required : Join Teresa as she teaches even more difficult origami than she does in her beginner class.She likes to create items to decorate a home or to give away as a gift. She brings in her own extra work as examples and sometimes to give away.
May 25 2026 Mon Libraries and History Center Closure All Day Closing May 25 2026 Mon Closing Libraries and History Center Closure 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, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library Description: Libraries and History Center ClosureWe will resume normal hours on Tuesday, May 26.
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 May 26 2026 Tue Creation Station Craft - Session 1 2:00pm–4:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room Registration Open Registration Required 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 May 26 2026 Tue Creation Station Craft - Session 1 2:00pm–4:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction Registration Required : Check out our monthly Creation Station Crafts! Each month, experiment with a different piece of equipment in the Creation Station.
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 May 26 2026 Tue Karaoke Night 5:30pm–7:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Veranda Room 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 May 26 2026 Tue Karaoke Night 5:30pm–7:30pm Veranda Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 : 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 90's!
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 May 27 2026 Wed Master Gardener: Drop In Plant Clinic 10:00am–12:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors 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 May 27 2026 Wed Master Gardener: Drop In Plant Clinic 10:00am–12:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Green Living : 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.
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 May 27 2026 Wed Drop-In Jewelry Making for Adults 10:30am–12:30pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room 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 May 27 2026 Wed Drop-In Jewelry Making for Adults 10:30am–12:30pm Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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, Creation Station : Get your bling on! Looking to try a new craft/art form? Join us for our monthly Creation Station drop-in DIY jewelry making sessions! 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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 27 2026 Wed In-Person Writer's Circle 1:00pm–2:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Conference Room Registration Open Registration Required 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 May 27 2026 Wed In-Person Writer's Circle 1:00pm–2:00pm Conference Room Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning Registration Required : The in-person Betty J. Johnson Library writing group is for anyone seeking dedicated time to work on new or continuing writing projects. 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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 27 2026 Wed Quit Smoking Now 3:00pm–4:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Creation Station 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 May 27 2026 Wed Quit Smoking Now 3:00pm–4:00pm Creation Station Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups : The Multi-session program meets weekly for 4 weeks and will provide you with the valuable tools you need to help you quit tobacco.
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 May 28 2026 Thu Yak and Yarn 10:00am–11:30am New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Conference Room 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 May 28 2026 Thu Yak and Yarn 10:00am–11:30am Conference Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning : Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.