Upcoming Events

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

Join Sarasota Orchestra musicians Daniel Parrette, Assistant Principal Clarinet, and Fernando Traba, Principal Bassoon in a program featuring trios by Mendelssohn, Hurlstone and Glinka. 

Daniel Parrette, clarinet

Join us for a free one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about the vibrant marine ecosystems of the Arctic and Antarctic.

This program will be a Zoom lecture with a library staff member available to facilitate audience questions.

Patrons of all ages can transform blank notecards into beautiful nature - themed art using stencils and paint. Bring your creative spirit for this self-paced activity that employs a variety of art supplies.

You love building with Lego^©, and you like challenges? Then come join our Building Bridges with Lego^© challenge.

Join us and learn how to sew a Heart Shaped Hot Pad. Ages 13 and up.

Registration is Required - Registration will open on April 1, 2025

Must know how to sew.

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.

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. 

Improve your Spanish by joining the group.

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!

My Mother's Castle (original French title: Le château de ma mère) is a 1990 French film directed by Yves Robert, based on the book of the same name by Marcel Pagnol, the second volume of his Souvenirs d'enfance.

Join storyteller Debra Weller on a fun and Interactive storytelling presentation with guitar accompaniment. Debra brings fables and folktales to life in an engaging way and will put a smile on your face.

“Blackout Poetry” is a writing technique where you take a pre-existing text and cover certain words to reveal a new poem or message with the remaining text.

Glenn Allen has been a prominent figure in the Florida music scene ever since his days studying music at the University of Miami. He has since performed all over the state, captivating audiences of all ages.

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.

Principal cellist of the Sarasota Orchestra, Natalie Helm, presents an exquisite program with music written by composers who died too young including Lili Boulanger, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and William Hurlstone. 

Join us to do a watercolor painting class celebrating April showers. No experience or supplies necessary.

Registration required.

Ever wonder what to do with those t-shirts you no longer wear but can't bear to part with? Let us show you how to turn two of your shirts into a fun new tote bag! No-sew techniques as well as our sewing machines will be used. 

Join us for a dynamic Career Success Workshop designed to help you navigate the job market with confidence!

Learn about beautiful, low maintenance native plants that you can add to your home landscape to attract pollinators and birds!

Join us to watch "Wicked Part I" (2024) Rated PG

We're back with Session #5! If you weren't at our last sessions, don't worry! Everyone starts somewhere. ✨

If you were with us before, continue meeting your goals and designing more pages with us. 

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Many people want to grow more of their own food, but do not consider our unique climate when starting the process. While we may be unable to grow regular apples, cherries, and pears, we can grow tropical edibles 48 other states cannot.