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Featured Events

Attention Veterans: Your Service Matters and So Do Your Benefits!

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

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As the Sarasota County Veteran’s Services Outreach Officer, Aretha Gipson will provide an overview of VA benefits available to veterans and their families. The seminar will c...

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Job Search Assistance, Lifelong Learning, Special Events

As the Sarasota County Veteran’s Services Outreach Officer, Aretha Gipson will provide an overview of VA benefits available to veterans and their families.

Rune Writings of the Viking Era to Present: North America and Europe

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:30pm

Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

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Join Loraine Jensen and Anne Louise Thompson from the American Association for Runic Studies to discover the fascinating world of runes used around 1 A.D. through the Viking Age an...

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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: History & Culture, Lifelong Learning

Join Loraine Jensen and Anne Louise Thompson from the American Association for Runic Studies to discover the fascinating world of runes used around 1 A.D. through the Viking Age and beyond.

One Book: Road Scholar: Greece — Land of History, Beauty & Inspiration

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

One Book Sarasota:

This event is offered as part of the One Book Sarasota programming. Read the Book, Join the Discussion, Share the Story. Learn more at SarasotaCountyLibraries.org/OneBook.  &n...

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Enjoy a free one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about to learn about the history, culture and spirit of Greece.

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Program Type: Cultural Life, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, One Book Sarasota

Enjoy a free one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about to learn about the history, culture and spirit of Greece.

UF/IFAS: Green Buildings in our Community

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

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Interested in making your home or business a green building? Join us for a look at Sarasota County’s approach to green building, certified "green buildings" locally, different cert...

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Green Living

Interested in making your home or business a green building?

UF/IFAS: Age-Friendly Housing- Universal Design and Visibility

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

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Learn how to make your home age-friendly! The design of houses can impact the ability of residents to stay at home as they age or following a short- or long-term disability. To bet...

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning

Learn how to make your home age-friendly! The design of houses can impact the ability of residents to stay at home as they age or following a short- or long-term disability.

One Book: Pysanka Demonstration

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

One Book Sarasota:

This event is offered as part of the One Book Sarasota programming. Read the Book, Join the Discussion, Share the Story. Learn more at SarasotaCountyLibraries.org/OneBook.  &n...

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Celebrate the beauty and tradition of Pysanka, the ancient Ukrainian art of egg decorating. Learn about the intricate designs, symbolic meanings, and wax-resistant techniques used ...

Registration Open

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda 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: Art Displays & Exhibits, History & Culture, One Book Sarasota, Special Events

Registration Required

Celebrate the beauty and tradition of Pysanka, the ancient Ukrainian art of egg decorating. Learn about the intricate designs, symbolic meanings, and wax-resistant techniques used to create these stunning works of art.

One Book - Bliss is a Practice: Everyday Rituals for Resilience

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

One Book Sarasota:

This event is offered as part of the One Book Sarasota programming. Read the Book, Join the Discussion, Share the Story. Learn more at SarasotaCountyLibraries.org/OneBook.  &n...

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Co-authors and sisters Dr. Stacie Herrera and Sandi Herrera invite you on an engaging journey to rediscover your innate resilience and joy. Through playful connection, guided refle...

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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Healthy Living, One Book Sarasota

Co-authors and sisters Dr. Stacie Herrera and Sandi Herrera invite you on an engaging journey to rediscover your innate resilience and joy.

A hole in denim is mended shut with colorful threads.

One Book Quirky Crafters: Creative Mending

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 4:45pm - 5:45pm

Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library

One Book Sarasota:

This event is offered as part of the One Book Sarasota programming. Read the Book, Join the Discussion, Share the Story. Learn more at SarasotaCountyLibraries.org/OneBook.  &n...

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Give your old clothes a spring makeover! Join us to make a customized clothing patch using basic embroidery and sewing techniques. Learn how to transform holes in your outfits into...

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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, One Book Sarasota

Give your old clothes a spring makeover! Join us to make a customized clothing patch using basic embroidery and sewing techniques. Learn how to transform holes in your outfits into works of art with us!

A black and white image of people rolling cigars in a factory.

Cigar City: The Story of Ybor City and West Tampa

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Classroom A/B at Osprey Library

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Cigar City: The Story of Ybor City and West TampaPresented by:Henry Valenti, History Krewe docent, Tampa Bay History CenterA Florida History Lecture Series Winter 2026 "Made in Flo...

Registration Open

Library Branch: Osprey Library

Room: Classroom A/B

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Cultural Life, Genealogy, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning

Registration Required

Cigar City: The Story of Ybor City and West Tampa

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Portraits of animals made out of egg cartons

EQ Craft Crew: Egg Carton Critters

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm

Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library

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Join us the third Tuesday of every month for a new art project!In this hands-on art program, our young artists will be given egg cartons and other supplies to make a new friend, a ...

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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Program Room

Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Green Living, Lifelong Learning

Join us the third Tuesday of every month for a new art project!

One Book: Creative Mindfulness - A Creative Journey Back to You

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Program Room at Elsie Quirk Library

One Book Sarasota:

This event is offered as part of the One Book Sarasota programming. Read the Book, Join the Discussion, Share the Story. Learn more at SarasotaCountyLibraries.org/OneBook.  &n...

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Explore your thoughts and stresses through the creative process to discover problem-solving skills and solutions. Relax with a guided visualization and complete 2-3 drawings follow...

Registration Open

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Program Room

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, One Book Sarasota

Registration Required

Explore your thoughts and stresses through the creative process to discover problem-solving skills and solutions. Relax with a guided visualization and complete 2-3 drawings followed by discussion. No art experience required or necessary!

Teen Super Smash Bros.™ Gaming Tournament

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

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Get ready for an epic showdown! Join us for our Teen Super Smash Bros.™ Tournament, where teens can showcase their gaming skills on the Nintendo Switch™. Play using the Nintendo Sw...

Registration Open

Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Career Journeys, Cultural Life, Games, Lifelong Learning

Registration Required

Get ready for an epic showdown! Join us for our Teen Super Smash Bros.™ Tournament, where teens can showcase their gaming skills on the Nintendo Switch™.

One Book - "Emma" Watercolor Tea Party with the Venice Theatre

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Community Room at William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

One Book Sarasota:

This event is offered as part of the One Book Sarasota programming. Read the Book, Join the Discussion, Share the Story. Learn more at SarasotaCountyLibraries.org/OneBook.  &n...

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Watercolor to the sounds of baroque music as we enjoy tea and treats with the cast of the Venice Theatre’s “Emma”. Free free to bring your own fancy tea cup and reference photos or...

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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, One Book Sarasota

Registration Required

Watercolor to the sounds of baroque music as we enjoy tea and treats with the cast of the Venice Theatre’s “Emma”.

SRQ Con

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm

Selby Library

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Join us for the annual pop culture convention at Selby Library, SRQCon! Activities will be held throughout the library including a scavenger hunt, button making, and more. Ven...

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Library Branch: Selby 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

Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Author Event, Creation Station, Games, History & Culture, Lectures, Performances, Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Special Events

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

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One Book: The Florida Highwaymen - Old Florida Captured in Oil

2:00pm–3:00pm

Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Classroom A/B

Registration Open

Registration Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Osprey Library

Room: Classroom A/B

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Art Displays & Exhibits, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, One Book Sarasota

Registration Required

One Book Sarasota

This event is offered as part of the One Book Sarasota programming. Read the Book, Join the Discussion, Share the Story. Learn more at SarasotaCountyLibraries.org/OneBook.

The Highwaymen: A group of African American artists who earned their living by selling their Florida landscape paintings out of the trunks of their cars in the 1960s.

Anime Club

4:00pm–5:30pm

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Teen Center

Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Teen Center

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Movies

Join us in the teen center to watch anime, discuss our favorite characters, and enjoy a small craft or art activity!

This is recommended for tweens and teens, ages 9-18.

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

The Sarasota Music Archive presents the John Goodman Performance and Lecture Series

10:30am–11:30am

Adults

Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Music in the Libraries, Performances

The Sarasota Music Archive presents the John Goodman Performance and Lecture Series:

Ukrainian Pysanka Easter Egg Demonstration

2:00pm–3:00pm

Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Meeting Room

Registration Open

Registration Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Special Events

Registration Required

Celebrate the beauty and tradition of Pysanka, the ancient Ukrainian art of egg decorating. Learn about the intricate designs, symbolic meanings, and wax-resistant techniques used to create these stunning works of art.

Ukrainian Pysanky Egg Demonstration

3:30pm–4:30pm

New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Meeting Room

Registration Open

Registration Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures

Registration Required

Join Bohdana Puzyk, from the Ukrainian National Women's League of America for a demonstration of the traditional Ukrainian art of egg dying, called Pysanky.

Time Sifters Lecture Series: The Military Orders of the Crusades - Knights Templar, Knights Hospitaller, & the Teutonic Knights

5:45pm–7:15pm

New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

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: "The Military Order of the Crusades: Knights Templar, Knights Hospitaller, &am

Florida's Infamous Outlaws and Villains

3:00pm–4:00pm

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Program Type: History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning

Florida has been a refuge for outcasts and scoundrels for centuries. Join presenter Jacob Winge as he list some of the famous and infamous who called Florida home for the past 400 years!

One Book: Venice Theatre Presents The Living Gallery

11:00am–12:00pm

All Ages

Rotunda

Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Rotunda

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Cultural Life, History & Culture, One Book Sarasota

One Book Sarasota

This event is offered as part of the One Book Sarasota programming. Read the Book, Join the Discussion, Share the Story. Learn more at SarasotaCountyLibraries.org/OneBook.

Watch as works of art come to life!

One Book - Venice Opera Presents: Crazy High Notes

2:00pm–3:00pm

Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Community Room

Registration Open

Registration Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Music in the Libraries, Performances

Registration Required

Experience an exciting evening of opera’s most daring, high-wire arias showcasing spectacular virtuosity and thrilling high notes, classic musical theatre pieces, and jazz favorites.

SICE Lecture: "Italian American Women & Impact of Immigration"

10:30am–12:30pm

New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Program Type: Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Lectures

Dr. Joseph Scelsa, founder and president of the Italian American Museum in NYC, will give an overview of recent developments in Italian migration and the assimilation of Italian Americans.

Ukrainian Pysanky Egg Demonstration

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

Community Room

Registration Open

Registration Required

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

Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning

Registration Required

Join us for a demonstration of Pysanky - Ukrainian Easter Egg Decorating!

Learn more about this art, where intricate designs are made with a combination of beeswax and dyes.

The Sarasota Music Archive presents the John Goodman Performance and Lecture Series

10:30am–11:30am

Adults

Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Music in the Libraries, Performances

The Sarasota Music Archive presents the John Goodman Performance and Lecture Series:

From Palmetto to Plate: The History of Swamp Cabbage

2:00pm–3:30pm

Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families

Classroom A/B

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Osprey Library

Room: Classroom A/B

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families

Program Type: Cooking & Nutrition, Cultural Life, Green Living, Healthy Living, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning

Registration Required

From Palmetto to Plate: The History of Swamp Cabbage

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More Than Books: 10 Library History Facts

2:00pm–3:00pm

All Ages

Classroom A/B

Registration Open

Registration Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Osprey Library

Room: Classroom A/B

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: History & Culture, Lifelong Learning

Registration Required

Sarasota County’s libraries didn’t just appear—

they were built by their communities.

IHL Youth Action Campaign: Journalism in Wartime

3:30pm–4:30pm

Teens (13 to 18 years)

Meeting Room A

Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Career Journeys, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning

Learn all about the roles journalists play in warzones.

Anime Club

4:00pm–5:30pm

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Teen Center

Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Teen Center

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Movies

Join us in the teen center to watch anime, discuss our favorite characters, and enjoy a small craft or art activity!

This is recommended for tweens and teens, ages 9-18.

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

IANDS: International Association for Near-Death Experiences - The Latest Research (monthly meeting)

3:00pm–4:15pm

New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Author Event, Book Discussions, Clubs, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Special Events

As an educational nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, the International Association for Near-Death Studies (IANDS) focuses most of its resources into providing the highest quality information available about NDE-related subjects.

Venice Heritage History@ the Library

3:00pm–4:30pm

Adults

Community Room

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: History & Culture, Lectures, ,

Come join us for an educational program on local history presented by Venice Heritage.

Sarasota County during World War II

Jazz Fundamentals & Beyond workshop series

5:30pm–7:30pm

New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Music in the Libraries, Performances

pending signed agreement - Kellen W.

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

Spring Classical Concert: MĒXIHCO

6:00pm–7:00pm

Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Community Room

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Music in the Libraries

Natalie Helm, cello - "Mēxihco" discover chamber music for cello and piano from Mexico.

Time Sifters Lecture Series: Mithras Sanctuary in Ostia

5:45pm–7:15pm

New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

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: "Mithras Sanctuary in Ostia" presented by Dr. Fredjerick Pirone.

Spring Classical Concert: Lyric Fantasy

6:00pm–7:00pm

Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Community Room

Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Music in the Libraries

Ilana Zaks, violin - "LYRIC FANTASY" – Acclaimed violinist Ilana Zaks presents a concert where opera meets virtuosity with Fantasy pieces on music from Carmen, La Traviata, Porgy and Bess, West Side Story, and more.

Anime Club

4:00pm–5:30pm

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Teen Center

Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Teen Center

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Movies

Join us in the teen center to watch anime, discuss our favorite characters, and enjoy a small craft or art activity!

This is recommended for tweens and teens, ages 9-18.

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

Saint Jordi Day with Perpignan, France and Sister Cities of Sarasota!

5:00pm–6:00pm

Adults, Seniors

Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

Cancelled

Cancelled

Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures

Pending more information from presenter - Kellen W

Join Sarasota Sister Cities as they present a video for public viewing.

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