Upcoming Events

After being banished for being the weak "runt" of his clan, a young Predator travels to a deadly planet to prove his worth by hunting the ultimate adversary. Rated PG-13.

Building Newtown: Architecture and Community in Sarasota’s Historic Black Neighborhood

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They sold their home, cashed in their savings, and spent 280 days living in a converted FedEx truck-- all to collect the stories of America's heroes. Now, Kevin and Lauren Wallace have brought their mission home to North Port.

Calling all puzzle lovers! Get ready to show off your speed and skills at the North Port Library. Gather your dream team of 3-5 puzzle pros and race to become the ultimate jigsaw champs of the library!

Please Register for Matter of Balance!

Artist Christine Gilkey will lead this class on how to make a macrame plant hanger.

Join local artisan Cris Walton, and learn how to transform paper into beautiful flowers! Rolled paper flowers are made using a paper template cut into a spiral shape, rolled tightly and released to create a flower.

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

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.

The Knight Family Legacy in Sarasota County

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Meet Chuck Sidlow and watch, follow, and participate in his magical and musical LIVE TRANSFORMATION into CHUCKO THE ALL-AMERICAN CLOWN!

What Is It About This Man? The Enduring Relevance of Abraham Lincoln

Lawyer, elected official, and humanities scholar Steve Seibert discusses the enduring relevance of Abraham Lincoln.

Join us for the annual pop culture convention at Selby Library, SRQCon! 

Students will learn about the basics of nature printing. Paint will be applied to leaves, ferns, and other plants. The painted nature will then be placed face down on a piece of paper and pressed down firmly.

What better way to celebrate the beginning of summer than FREE ICE CREAM? We're excited to kick off our 2026 Summer Learning Program with a visit from The Q Ice Cream Truck.

Do you need access to a sewing machine for practice? Do you need help with a sewing or mending project? Bring your fabric and your plan and we can help with the rest. 

Gulf Gate Library is pleased to welcome Dr. Pete Carney, Director of Jazz Studies at State College of Florida, for a dynamic lecture‑concert exploring the jazz from West Side Story. Dr.

Join Jordan Sage Colbert, MPH, RDN in discovering the benefits of a plant - based diet.

Please Register for Matter of Balance!

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.

Learn how to make balanced, tasty, and nourishing meals get simple strategies for eating healthy, participate in fun activities!

Registration required as space is limited.

Plant a seed in your own personalized terra cotta pot! Instead of buying a fancy flower pot, try making your own decoupage pot using mod podge and paper.

All supplies are provided, and space is limited.

Everything in our universe is information and energy vibrating at specific frequencies. Music is a powerful tool to guide consciousness into higher realms and induce healing.

This meetup is for anyone in the Sarasota area who is interested in all things DIY, hobby electronics, robotics, coding, 3D printing, and more.