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 12 2026 Thu Adult Craft: Make a Water Marbled Ceramic Coaster (session 2) 2:00pm–4:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Story Time 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 Mar 12 2026 Thu Adult Craft: Make a Water Marbled Ceramic Coaster (session 2) 2:00pm–4:00pm Story Time Room Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning Registration Required : Learn how to water marble using just nail polish! Drip nail polish colors into a tray of water, swirl the colors together, then dip in your coaster and let it dry.
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 12 2026 Thu Arts & Crafts: The Art of Journaling 2:00pm–4:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Learning Lab 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 12 2026 Thu Arts & Crafts: The Art of Journaling 2:00pm–4:00pm Learning Lab Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Learning Lab Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Green Living, Lifelong Learning : Design your own journal...a work of art that will last a lifetime. All materials are provided. No registration is required. These programs are popular. Seating is limited. First Come, first seated.
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 Mar 12 2026 Thu AARP Tax Help 2:00pm–5:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages 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 Mar 12 2026 Thu AARP Tax Help 2:00pm–5:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Tax Help : Selby Library dates of Tax Preparation: February 2nd - April 15th. Located on the 2nd floor.Days and Hours of Operation: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays - 2-5pm. Saturdays 11am-2pm.
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 12 2026 Thu 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 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 12 2026 Thu IANDS: International Association for Near-Death Experiences - The Latest Research (monthly meeting) 3:00pm–4:15pm 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, 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.
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 Mar 12 2026 Thu Read Em and Eat 3:45pm–4:45pm Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Meeting Room II 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 Mar 12 2026 Thu Read Em and Eat 3:45pm–4:45pm Meeting Room II Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Cooking & Nutrition, Creation Station, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning : Read for at least 10 minutes in our "lounge" and enjoy a sweet treat as a reward. 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 "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 Mar 12 2026 Thu Pokémon™ Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 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 This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Mar 12 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), Teens (13 to 18 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 "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 This event is in the "Families" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Explore Virtual Reality Session 1 4:30pm–5:00pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Meeting Room 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 This event is in the "Families" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Explore Virtual Reality Session 1 4:30pm–5:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Program Type: Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Games Registration Required : Strap into a virtual reality headset to explore worlds beyond your imagination and compete in immersive games!
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 This event is in the "Families" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Explore Virtual Reality Session 2 5:00pm–5:30pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Meeting Room 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 This event is in the "Families" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Explore Virtual Reality Session 2 5:00pm–5:30pm Meeting Room Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Program Type: Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Games Registration Required : Strap into a virtual reality headset to explore worlds beyond your imagination and compete in immersive games!
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 12 2026 Thu Sister Cities of Sarasota: Locations are Everything by Daniel Horowitz 5:00pm–6:30pm 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 Mar 12 2026 Thu Sister Cities of Sarasota: Locations are Everything by Daniel Horowitz 5:00pm–6:30pm 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: Genealogy, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning : Join Daniel Horowitz, or a My Heritage genealogy lecture.Provided by Sister Cities Association of Sarasota
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 This event is in the "Families" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Explore Virtual Reality Session 3 5:30pm–6:00pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Meeting Room 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 This event is in the "Families" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Explore Virtual Reality Session 3 5:30pm–6:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Program Type: Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Games Registration Required : Strap into a virtual reality headset to explore worlds beyond your imagination and compete in immersive games!
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 This event is in the "Families" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Explore Virtual Reality Session 4 6:00pm–6:30pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Meeting Room 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 This event is in the "Families" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Explore Virtual Reality Session 4 6:00pm–6:30pm Meeting Room Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Program Type: Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Games Registration Required : Strap into a virtual reality headset to explore worlds beyond your imagination and compete in immersive games!
This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 12 2026 Thu LVSSC Course: Citizenship preparation 6:00pm–7:45pm Adults Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 12 2026 Thu LVSSC Course: Citizenship preparation 6:00pm–7:45pm Conference Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lifelong Learning : Citizenship test preparation by the Literacy Volunteers of South Sarasota County.
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 This event is in the "Families" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Explore Virtual Reality Session 5 6:30pm–7:00pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Meeting Room 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 This event is in the "Families" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Explore Virtual Reality Session 5 6:30pm–7:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Program Type: Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Games Registration Required : Strap into a virtual reality headset to explore worlds beyond your imagination and compete in immersive games!
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 This event is in the "Families" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Explore Virtual Reality Session 6 7:00pm–7:30pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Meeting Room 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 This event is in the "Families" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Explore Virtual Reality Session 6 7:00pm–7:30pm Meeting Room Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Program Type: Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026), Games Registration Required : Strap into a virtual reality headset to explore worlds beyond your imagination and compete in immersive games!
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 Mar 13 2026 Fri Fun to be Fit: Littles 10:15am–11:00am Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years) Meeting Room AB Registration Open Registration Required 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 Mar 13 2026 Fri Fun to be Fit: Littles 10:15am–11:00am Meeting Room AB Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years) Program Type: Healthy Living Registration Required : Join presenter Adrianne Pezzella for a special music and movement program especially for children and their caregivers to attend together. Enjoy quality time together singing, dancing, getting some exercise, and having fun!
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 13 2026 Fri 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 Mar 13 2026 Fri Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am–11:15am Meeting Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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: Games, 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.
Mar 13 2026 Fri Coffee Chat with Sarasota County Schools 10:30am–11:30am Meeting Room Mar 13 2026 Fri Coffee Chat with Sarasota County Schools 10:30am–11:30am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Purpose of Room Use We are organizing monthly Coffee Chat events to engage parents and community members in topics important to education.
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 13 2026 Fri 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 13 2026 Fri Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 12:00pm–1:00pm Meeting Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 : 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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Mar 13 2026 Fri Adult Paint and Sip 12:00pm–1:30pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room II 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 Mar 13 2026 Fri Adult Paint and Sip 12:00pm–1:30pm Meeting Room II Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning Registration Required : Spritz up your day with a paint and sip! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, come paint a masterpiece and enjoy a selection of mocktails. 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 Mar 13 2026 Fri History at Venice Library 3:00pm–4:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 13 2026 Fri History at Venice Library 3:00pm–4:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: History & Culture : Venice Heritage will be showing the "History of Venice" film made in 1976.
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 13 2026 Fri Book Club 3:00pm–4:30pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Juliano Room 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 13 2026 Fri Book Club 3:00pm–4:30pm Juliano Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Juliano Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Book Discussions, Clubs, Lifelong Learning : Join us for the Friday Afternoon Monthly Book Discussion. Every 2nd Friday of the month.Newcomers are always welcome. Please inquire about a copy of the book at the Information Desk.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Mar 13 2026 Fri Last Stop Teen Hangout 3:30pm–5:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen Room This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Mar 13 2026 Fri Last Stop Teen Hangout 3:30pm–5:00pm Teen Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games : 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. 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 Mar 14 2026 Sat VITA Tax Assistance 10:00am–2:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room II 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 14 2026 Sat VITA Tax Assistance 10:00am–2:00pm Meeting Room II Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Tax Help : Tax Assistance with VITA Volunteers.To schedule an appointment please visit www.UWSvita.org or call 1-833-897-8482 beginning Friday, January 16, 2026.
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 Mar 14 2026 Sat Ikebana Magic Exhibition: The Creative Art of Japanese Floral Design 10:30am–4:00pm 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 Mar 14 2026 Sat Ikebana Magic Exhibition: The Creative Art of Japanese Floral Design 10:30am–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, Families, All Ages Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Special Events : Ikebana (ee-kay-bah-nah), which means "Living Flowers”, is the art of Japanese flower arranging. Come enjoy a unique floral exhibition from the schools of Ikenobo, Ohara, Wafu, Sogetsu, and Ichiyo.