This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 5 2025 Wed Knit and Crocheting Group 10:15am - 12:00pm Adults Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 5 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. Mar 5 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. Mar 5 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 "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. Mar 5 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. Mar 5 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. Mar 5 2025 Wed The Sarasota Music Archive presents the John Goodman Performance and Lecture Series. 10:30am - 11:30am Adults Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 5 2025 Wed The Sarasota Music Archive presents the John Goodman Performance and Lecture Series. 10:30am - 11:30am Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium 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: 149 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. Mar 5 2025 Wed Socrates Café: Open Topic Discussions 10:30am - 12:00pm Adults Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 5 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 5 2025 Wed Genealogy Assistance 11:00am - 1:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 5 2025 Wed Genealogy Assistance 11:00am - 1:00pm Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy, *Lifelong Learning* Details: Assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers Bring your questions
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. Mar 5 2025 Wed Storytime 11:15am - 11:45am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Veranda 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. Mar 5 2025 Wed Storytime 11:15am - 11:45am Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Storytimes Details: Join us at the North Port Library for storytime! Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed!
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. Mar 5 2025 Wed Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 12:00pm - 1:00pm 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. Mar 5 2025 Wed Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 12:00pm - 1:00pm 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. Mar 5 2025 Wed Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 12:00pm - 1:00pm 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. Mar 5 2025 Wed Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 12:00pm - 1:00pm 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 "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. Mar 5 2025 Wed Partners in Play® 12:00pm - 1:00pm Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Meeting Room B 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. Mar 5 2025 Wed Partners in Play® 12:00pm - 1:00pm Meeting Room B Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Special Events 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 "Youth" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. 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. Mar 5 2025 Wed Underwater Relaxation Craft 2:00pm - 3:00pm Youth, Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room II This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. 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. Mar 5 2025 Wed Underwater Relaxation Craft 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room II Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Youth, Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, One Book Sarasota Details: Join us for a soothing and creative afternoon at the library! This unique event combines relaxing aquarium visuals with fun arts and crafts. While you enjoy coloring, immerse yourself in the peaceful sights of various marine life.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 5 2025 Wed Fall Prevention 102 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 5 2025 Wed Fall Prevention 102 2:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, *Healthy Living*, Lectures, Special Events Registration Required Seats Remaining: 32 Details: Join us for "Fall Prevention 102," a dynamic and informative workshop designed to empower individuals with the knowledge and tools to reduce the risk of falls.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 5 2025 Wed One Book One Community - Watercolor with Lori George 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Meeting Room Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 5 2025 Wed One Book One Community - Watercolor with Lori George 2:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, *Lifelong Learning*, One Book Sarasota Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 Details: Join artist Lori Loveberry George as you takes you on a fun painting exploration of underwater ocean life focusing on the shapes and colors of the octopus and its habitat.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Mar 5 2025 Wed 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. Mar 5 2025 Wed 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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 5 2025 Wed Quit Smoking Now 3:00pm - 4:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Creation Station 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. Mar 5 2025 Wed Quit Smoking Now 3:00pm - 4:00pm Creation Station Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, Discussion Groups, *Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning* Details: The Multi-session program meets weekly for 4 weeks and will provide you with the valuable tools you need to help you quit tobacco.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Mar 5 2025 Wed Last Stop Teen Hangout 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen Room This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Mar 5 2025 Wed Last Stop Teen Hangout 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games Details: LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. Mar 5 2025 Wed Ocean Lab 3:45pm - 4:30pm Children (5 to 9 years) Meeting Room This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. Mar 5 2025 Wed Ocean Lab 3:45pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Creation Station, *Lifelong Learning*, One Book Sarasota Details: Join us for a special STEAM activity on the first Wednesday of every month!
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. Mar 5 2025 Wed LEGO® Explorers 3:45pm - 4:45pm Children (5 to 9 years) Meeting Room II This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. Mar 5 2025 Wed LEGO® Explorers 3:45pm - 4:45pm Meeting Room II Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Creation Station, Games Details: Unleash your inner architect with LEGO® and DUPLO® building! Come over and let's paint the town brick red with our creative construction skills.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Mar 5 2025 Wed Enviroscape: Experience an Interactive Watershed Model! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Story Time Room Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Mar 5 2025 Wed Enviroscape: Experience an Interactive Watershed Model! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Story Time Room Registration Open Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: *Green Living*, Lectures, *Lifelong Learning*, One Book Sarasota Registration Required Seats Remaining: 14 Details: Explore how land, freshwater, and marine environments are linked together and how pollution anywhere in a watershed impacts our Gulf waters and our supply of freshwater by engaging with a 3-D model!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 5 2025 Wed Late-Deafened Support Group 4:00pm - 5:00pm Adults, Seniors Youth Activity Room Cancelled This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 5 2025 Wed Cancelled Late-Deafened Support Group 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Activity Room Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups, *Healthy Living* Details: Have you experienced hearing loss? Is it affecting how you communicate with friends and loved ones? Do you find it harder to ask questions or respond to questions at a store or a place of business?
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 5 2025 Wed UF/IFAS: Florida-Friendly Landscaping™: Foodscaping for the Suncoast 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Veranda Room This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 5 2025 Wed UF/IFAS: Florida-Friendly Landscaping™: Foodscaping for the Suncoast 4:00pm - 5:00pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, *Lifelong Learning* Details: Many people want to grow more of their own food, but do not consider our unique climate when starting a garden. While we may be unable to grow apples, cherries, and pears, we can grow tropical edibles 48 other states cannot.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Mar 5 2025 Wed Teen Game Café 4:00pm - 6:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen Zone This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Mar 5 2025 Wed Teen Game Café 4:00pm - 6:30pm Teen Zone Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Teen Zone Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Games Details: Hang out as you please and play a variety of board games and card games with your friends! All games will be provided. Ages 11-18 only.
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. This event is in the "Families" group. Mar 5 2025 Wed LEGO® Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families 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. This event is in the "Families" group. Mar 5 2025 Wed LEGO® Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: North Port Library Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Games Details: Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO® bricks, you provide the imagination.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 6 2025 Thu Yak and Yarn 10:00am - 11:30am Adults, Seniors Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 6 2025 Thu Yak and Yarn 10:00am - 11:30am Conference Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups Details: Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.
