This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 5 2026 Tue Spring Forward for Ukulele 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room II Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 5 2026 Tue Spring Forward for Ukulele 1:00pm–2:00pm Meeting Room II Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Creation Station, Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries Registration Required : Kick off your spring by exploring popular chord progressions, practicing fluid transitions, and experimenting with a variety of strumming techniques. For adult beginners and intermediate players.Registration required. 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 "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 May 5 2026 Tue Family Game Night 4:00pm–7:00pm Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Storytime 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 May 5 2026 Tue Family Game Night 4:00pm–7:00pm Storytime Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Program Type: Cultural Life : We provide the games, you bring the family! Family game night is sure to be fun for everyone!
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group May 5 2026 Tue Baked into History: Stories Grown in Sarasota 4:30pm–6:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Story Time Room Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group May 5 2026 Tue Baked into History: Stories Grown in Sarasota 4:30pm–6:00pm Story Time Room Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Cooking & Nutrition, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Summer Learning Registration Required : Teens and tweens, come join us to bake cookies and learn about Sarasota's agricultural history at this special program presented by the Sarasota County History Center!
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 6 2026 Wed Drums of Unity with Joe Licinski 10:30am–11:30am 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 6 2026 Wed Drums of Unity with Joe Licinski 10:30am–11:30am Meeting Room Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries Registration Required : Drums of Unity is an opportunity for participants to join in a fun, dynamic, and positive group activity. Interaction, cognitive-motor connection, rhythm, active memory and fun are all part of this unique activity.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 7 2026 Thu Introduction to Italian, week 5 10:30am–11:30am Adults, Seniors Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 7 2026 Thu Introduction to Italian, week 5 10:30am–11:30am Meeting Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning : This six-week course is designed to introduce you to the Italian language. You will learn essential elements such as basic phrases, the alphabet, counting, and fundamental grammar.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 7 2026 Thu Travelogue - Damaltian Coast 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room AB This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 7 2026 Thu Travelogue - Damaltian Coast 2:00pm–3:30pm Meeting Room AB Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning : Join Jane Mahler for an unforgettable journey through Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, and Bosnia & Herzegovina—the captivating countries once united as Yugoslavia.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group May 7 2026 Thu Pokémon™ Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Veranda Room This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group May 7 2026 Thu Pokémon™ Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Veranda Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Clubs, Cultural Life, Games : Do you wanna be the very best? Like no one ever was? 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 "All Ages" group May 7 2026 Thu POP STOP Old Miakka Pot Luck 6:00pm–8:00pm All Ages Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group May 7 2026 Thu POP STOP Old Miakka Pot Luck 6:00pm–8:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Pop-Up Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Outreach : Full library service for residents Old Miakka.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 8 2026 Fri Music | Love & Bossa Nova performed by Daniela Soledade and Nate Najar 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room AB This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 8 2026 Fri Music | Love & Bossa Nova performed by Daniela Soledade and Nate Najar 2:00pm–3:00pm Meeting Room AB Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Off the Page Literary Celebration, Performances : Gulf Gate Library is pleased to welcome Daniela Soledade and Nate Najar, whose captivating Bossa Nova performances have delighted audiences from Paris to London.
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 8 2026 Fri India Travelogue: Delhi, Punjab and Rajaji National Park 2:00pm–3:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room Registration Open 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 8 2026 Fri India Travelogue: Delhi, Punjab and Rajaji National Park 2:00pm–3:30pm Meeting Room Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Special Events Registration Required : Join us for this travelogue highlighting Punjab, home of the Golden Temple, Rajaji National Park and tiger reserve, and Old Delhi, which is known for its bustling bazaars, 16th and 17th century Mughal tombs, an astronomical observatory from the 70
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 9 2026 Sat Audiobooks Come Alive! 3:00pm–4:00pm 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 9 2026 Sat Audiobooks Come Alive! 3:00pm–4:00pm 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: Author Event, Book Discussions, Cultural Life : Have you ever wondered how audiobooks come alive? Author Tamara Lush leads a panel of audiobook narrators Melissa Moran and Aaron Shedlock to share all the behind the scenes of audiobook creations.
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 This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group May 9 2026 Sat Fun with Flowers for Mothers Day 3:00pm–4:00pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Meeting Room AB Registration Open Registration Required 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 This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group May 9 2026 Sat Fun with Flowers for Mothers Day 3:00pm–4:00pm Meeting Room AB Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning Registration Required : Led by the Sarasota Garden Club, children and teens can make their own floral arrangements to give to a mother, grandmother, or anyone they want to celebrate this Mother’s Day! Best for ages 5-18. Registration required.
This event is in the "All Ages" group May 10 2026 Sun Free Second Sunday at SAM 11:00am–4:00pm All Ages Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group May 10 2026 Sun Free Second Sunday at SAM 11:00am–4:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Pop-Up Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Cultural Life, Outreach : Free for ALLSarasota Art Museum
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 11 2026 Mon Jazz Fundamentals & Beyond workshop series 5:30pm–7:30pm 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 11 2026 Mon Jazz Fundamentals & Beyond workshop series 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, Families, All Ages Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Music in the Libraries, Performances : Join the Jazz Club of Sarasota for a monthly jazz jam session that provides an introduction to jazz jamming. Perfect for beginners! 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 "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 May 12 2026 Tue Playdate Harmonies with Jill Brown 10:30am–11:15am 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 May 12 2026 Tue Playdate Harmonies with Jill Brown 10:30am–11:15am Program Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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: Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries, Summer Learning : Come sing, play and explore to live music! Kids and caregivers engage in familiar songs while enjoying a sensory experience.For children ages 1-5. Sponsored by the Friends of Elsie Quirk Library.
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 May 12 2026 Tue Family Game Night 4:00pm–7:00pm Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Storytime 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 May 12 2026 Tue Family Game Night 4:00pm–7:00pm Storytime Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Program Type: Cultural Life : We provide the games, you bring the family! Family game night is sure to be fun for everyone!
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 13 2026 Wed Sarasota in the 1930s: Sun, Sand, and the Sunset of the Mediterranean Revival Style 2:00pm–3:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Classroom A/B Registration Open 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 13 2026 Wed Sarasota in the 1930s: Sun, Sand, and the Sunset of the Mediterranean Revival Style 2:00pm–3:30pm Classroom A/B Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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, America's 250th Celebration, Cultural Life, Green Living, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning Registration Required : Sarasota in the 1930s: Sun, Sand, and the Sunset of the Mediterranean Revival StylePresented by:
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 "Families" group May 13 2026 Wed ROAR! on the Road with The Ringling 4:30pm–5:30pm Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Meeting Room II 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 "Families" group May 13 2026 Wed ROAR! on the Road with The Ringling 4:30pm–5:30pm Meeting Room II Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes : ROAR! is The Ringling's free storytime that connects art with early literacy. At this program, we read together, make art, and learn about an object in the museum.
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 14 2026 Thu Creation Station: String Art 10:30am–12:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Creation Station Waitlist 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 14 2026 Thu Creation Station: String Art 10:30am–12:30pm Creation Station Waitlist 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: Active Older Adult Living, Creation Station, Cultural Life Registration Required : Discover the fascinating world of geometric and artistic design. Craft beautiful string art pieces that make unique decorative items or thoughtful gifts!Registration Required 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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group May 14 2026 Thu Pokémon™ Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Veranda Room This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group May 14 2026 Thu Pokémon™ Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Veranda Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Clubs, Cultural Life, Games : Do you wanna be the very best? Like no one ever was? 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group May 14 2026 Thu Yoga for Teens 4:30pm–5:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Meeting Room B This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group May 14 2026 Thu Yoga for Teens 4:30pm–5:30pm Meeting Room B Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Cultural Life, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning : Local instructor Sarah Thurow will guide teens in both basic and fun yoga poses that to help get teens in a lifelong habit of healthy living.
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 Florida Reflections: Music, Memory and Seminole Life in Florida 6:00pm–7:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room AB 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 Florida Reflections: Music, Memory and Seminole Life in Florida 6:00pm–7:00pm Meeting Room AB Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: America's 250th Celebration, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning : Music, Memory, and Seminole Life in FloridaThrough song and storytelling, Seminole singer-songwriter Rita Youngman shares music rooted in Seminole history, place, and lived experience.
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 May 19 2026 Tue ROAR! on the Road Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Meeting Room B 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 May 19 2026 Tue ROAR! on the Road Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Meeting Room B Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes : Enjoy this free storytime program from The Ringling that connects art with early literacy. At this program, we read together, make art, and learn about an object in the museum. Plus, continue the fun by taking home a surprise! Best for ages 0-5.