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
This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue CANCELLED What’s It Worth: Appraisal 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults Meeting Room Cancelled Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Cancelled CANCELLED What’s It Worth: Appraisal 10:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, History & Culture, *Lifelong Learning* Details: CANCELLED as of 1/21/2025
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. Feb 18 2025 Tue Creation Station - Open Sewing Lab 10:00am - 12:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults Conference 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. Feb 18 2025 Tue Creation Station - Open Sewing Lab 10:00am - 12:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, *Lifelong Learning* Details: Use 1 of 5 Brother sewing machines on Your Own Project. Must Know How to Sew. Machines Available on first come first serve basis.
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:15am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Meeting Room II This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:15am Meeting Room II Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: *Lifelong Learning*, Storytimes Details: For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.
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 18 2025 Tue Chair Yoga 10:30am - 11:30am New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Community 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. Feb 18 2025 Tue Chair Yoga 10:30am - 11:30am Community Room Registration Open Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, *Cultural Life*, *Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning* Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 Details: Join Mrs. Bee from Bumble Bee Yoga for a 1-hour yoga session to help build strength and stability. No materials or experience required.Registration Required.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Quirky Readers Book Club 10:30am - 11:30am Adults, Seniors Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Quirky Readers Book Club 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, *Lifelong Learning* Details: Looking to try something new and maybe make a friend or two? Join the library book club!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Tech Navigator 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults, Seniors, All Ages Group Study Room This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Tech Navigator 2:00pm - 4:00pm Group Study Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Group Study Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: *Lifelong Learning*, Technology Instruction, Virtual Details: Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person or distance 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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Teen Room 2:30pm - 4:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Teen Room 2:30pm - 4:30pm Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games, *Lifelong Learning*, Movies Details: Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Harriet Beecher Stowe: Yankee Abolitionist, and Florida Promoter 3:00pm - 4:00pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room AB This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Harriet Beecher Stowe: Yankee Abolitionist, and Florida Promoter 3:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room AB Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lectures, *Lifelong Learning* Details: The world knows Harriet Beecher Stowe as the internationally famous author of Uncle Tom’s Cabin. What is not so well known is that Mrs.
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 "Families" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Read with the Dogs 3:30pm - 4:30pm Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Youth Activity Room 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 "Families" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Read with the Dogs 3:30pm - 4:30pm Youth Activity Room Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Program Type: *Lifelong Learning*, Special Events, Storytimes Details: Calling all families with readers! Our dog friends from the Suncoast Humane Society are returning to the Jacaranda Library, and they want you to read to them!
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue LEGO Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Storytime Room This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue LEGO Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Storytime Room Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, *Lifelong Learning* Details: LEGO Club is back! Join us every other Tuesday in the Creation Station to show off your LEGO building talents. Use the hour to freely build or choose one of our challenge cards for inspiration! Best for ages 5-12.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Meet the Pups! 4:00pm - 5:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Meet the Pups! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Selby Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), *Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning* Details: Meet therapy dogs and their owners. Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets! 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 "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Tinker Tuesday 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children (5 to 9 years), Families Meeting Room II This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Tinker Tuesday 4:00pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room II Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, *Lifelong Learning* Details: A different project every week!Recommended for ages 6 and up. 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. Feb 18 2025 Tue Anime Club 4:00pm - 5:45pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Anime Club 4:00pm - 5:45pm Library Branch: Selby Library Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, *Cultural Life*, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, *Lifelong Learning*, Movies Details: Watch anime and discuss your favorite characters. Explore anime-inspired, Asian snacks and crafts. Ages 9-18 are welcome! 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed French Conversation Group 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults, Seniors Learning Lab This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed French Conversation Group 10:00am - 12:00pm Learning Lab Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Learning Lab Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, *Lifelong Learning* Details: For people who want to improve their French speaking skills and enjoy reading French-language articles and discussing them.
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed Little Critters Storytime 10:15am - 11:00am Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years) Storytime Room Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed Little Critters Storytime 10:15am - 11:00am Storytime Room Registration Open Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, *Lifelong Learning*, Storytimes Registration Required Seats Remaining: 22 Details: Join us for a fun time filled with books, songs, and a craft! Each Little Critter Storytime will focus on a different animal!
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:15am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Meeting Room This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:15am Meeting Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: *Lifelong Learning* Details: For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:15am Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Meeting Room This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:15am Meeting Room Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program Type: *Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning* For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event. 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 "Adults" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed Knit and Crocheting Group 10:15am - 12:00pm Adults Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed Knit and Crocheting Group 10:15am - 12:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, *Lifelong Learning* Details: 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed Busy Little Hands Activity Hour 10:30am - 11:30am Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Story Time Room This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed Busy Little Hands Activity Hour 10:30am - 11:30am Story Time Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Creation Station, Games, *Lifelong Learning* Details: Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and their families can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed Getting Started in Genealogy Research 10:30am - 11:30am Adults Conference Room Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed Getting Started in Genealogy Research 10:30am - 11:30am Conference Room Registration Open Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy, *Lifelong Learning* Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Details: Come and learn how to start finding those elusive ancestors
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed Let's Pretend Day 10:30am - 11:30am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Room This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed Let's Pretend Day 10:30am - 11:30am Program Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: *Lifelong Learning* Details: Children ages 2-8 and their caregivers are invited for Wednesday morning free-play time, with an assortment of toys and props to inspire the young imagination! Drop-in anytime between 10:30am and 11:30am.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed The Sarasota Music Archive presents the John Goodman Performance and Lecture Series. 10:30am - 11:30am Adults Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Registration Closed Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed The Sarasota Music Archive presents the John Goodman Performance and Lecture Series. 10:30am - 11:30am Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Registration Closed Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: *Cultural Life*, Lectures, *Lifelong Learning*, Music in the Libraries Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Details: The Sarasota Music Archive presents the John Goodman Performance and Lecture Series:Please register for each event separately AND each name attending. (Duplicate registrations are deleted.)
This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed Socrates Café: Open Topic Discussions 10:30am - 12:00pm Adults Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed Socrates Café: Open Topic Discussions 10:30am - 12:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, *Lifelong Learning* Details: Everyone is welcome to the open-topic discussions of the Socrates Cafe. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
