This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 10 2025 Mon Adult Coloring Group 10:30am - 12:00pm Adults Learning Lab This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 10 2025 Mon Adult Coloring Group 10:30am - 12:00pm Learning Lab Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Learning Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Details: Join us on Mondays of the month for adult coloring! We supply the coloring pages and the pencils. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Gulf Gate Library. Hope to see you there.
Mar 10 2025 Mon AARP Tax-Aide 10:30am - 2:30pm Meeting Room Mar 10 2025 Mon AARP Tax-Aide 10:30am - 2:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Purpose of Room Use AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free assistance for federal returns at Elsie Quirk Library.
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 "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 10 2025 Mon Creation Station Open House 11:00am - 12:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Creation Station 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 "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 10 2025 Mon Creation Station Open House 11:00am - 12:00pm Creation Station Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Creation Station Details: Drop by the Creation Station to learn about some of the different equipment we have available! Equipment demo only.
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 10 2025 Mon Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 12:00pm - 1:00pm Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Community 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 10 2025 Mon Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 12:00pm - 1:00pm Community Room Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room 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 "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Mar 10 2025 Mon Forty Carrots: Welcome to Our World 12:15pm - 1:00pm Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Families Youth Activity Room This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Mar 10 2025 Mon Forty Carrots: Welcome to Our World 12:15pm - 1:00pm Youth Activity Room Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Families Program Type: *Healthy Living*, *Lifelong Learning* Details: Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and wonder.
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 10 2025 Mon Blazing a Trail to Congress — Historic Firsts for Women 1:00pm - 2:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Veranda 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. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 10 2025 Mon Blazing a Trail to Congress — Historic Firsts for Women 1:00pm - 2:30pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: *Cultural Life*, History & Culture, Lectures Details: Join us for a free one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about women who achieved historic “firsts” in the U.S. Congress.This program will be a Zoom lecture with a library staff member available to facilitate audience questions.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mar 10 2025 Mon AARP Income Tax Assistance 1:00pm - 5:00pm All Ages Meeting Room A This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mar 10 2025 Mon AARP Income Tax Assistance 1:00pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room A Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Tax Help
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 10 2025 Mon Becoming an Empowered Patient 2:00pm - 3:30pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Classroom A/B (both rooms) 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. Mar 10 2025 Mon Becoming an Empowered Patient 2:00pm - 3:30pm Classroom A/B (both rooms) Registration Open Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center Room: Classroom A/B (both rooms) Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, Author Event, *Healthy Living*, Lectures Registration Required Seats Remaining: 29 Details: There is overwhelming evidence that once-believed incurable diseases and illnesses can be managed and even reversed through alternative health modalities.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 10 2025 Mon A Matter of Balance (7 of 8) 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults, Seniors Conference Room Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 10 2025 Mon A Matter of Balance (7 of 8) 2:00pm - 4:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living* Registration Required Seats Remaining: 16 Details: A Matter of Balance: Jan. 13 - March 17. No classes on Jan. 20 and Feb. 17 due to the holidays. 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. 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 10 2025 Mon My Octopus Teacher - Documentary Showing 2:00pm - 4:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Juliano 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. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 10 2025 Mon My Octopus Teacher - Documentary Showing 2:00pm - 4:00pm Juliano Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Juliano Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: *Active Older Adult Living*, *Cultural Life*, History & Culture, *Lifelong Learning*, Movies, One Book Sarasota, Special Events Details: Join us for a special screening of the Academy Award-winning documentary My Octopus Teacher. This breathtaking film follows filmmaker Craig Foster as he forms an extraordinary bond with a wild octopus in a South African kelp forest.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Mar 10 2025 Mon 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 10 2025 Mon 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Mar 10 2025 Mon 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 10 2025 Mon 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 "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 10 2025 Mon Read with the Dogs 3:30pm - 4:30pm Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Room 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 10 2025 Mon Read with the Dogs 3:30pm - 4:30pm Program Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: *Lifelong Learning*, Storytimes Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. The dogs love the attention and the kids love the interactions.
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 10 2025 Mon Video Game Night 3:30pm - 5:30pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Meeting 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 10 2025 Mon Video Game Night 3:30pm - 5:30pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Creation Station, Games, Special Events Details: Get ready for an epic night of fun and games at our Game Night.Wii U, virtual reality, and more!
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Mar 10 2025 Mon Jam and Cram 4:00pm - 5:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) 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 10 2025 Mon Jam and Cram 4:00pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: *Lifelong Learning* Details: Need a place to get some homework done, write that paper, or work on that group project? Come over to Elsie Quirk Library to study and listen to some tunes while you get your homework done!
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Mar 10 2025 Mon Teen Writers Club 4:00pm - 5:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Veranda Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Mar 10 2025 Mon Teen Writers Club 4:00pm - 5:30pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: *Career Journeys*, Clubs, *Cultural Life*, Discussion Groups, *Lifelong Learning* Details: If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club! Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work. 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. Mar 10 2025 Mon Doodle Club 4:30pm - 5:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Youth Activity 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 10 2025 Mon Doodle Club 4:30pm - 5:30pm Youth Activity Room Registration Open Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, *Cultural Life* Registration Required Seats Remaining: 9 Details: Come draw with us! In this open hour have fun drawing your own doodle designs.
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 10 2025 Mon Creation Station Evening Workshop 5:30pm - 7:30pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Learning Lab Registration Closed 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. Mar 10 2025 Mon Creation Station Evening Workshop 5:30pm - 7:30pm Learning Lab Registration Closed 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 Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Details: Join us at our next Creation Station Evening Workshop. Attendees will create a unique craft project to take home at the end of the workshop. Advance registration is required due to limited seats.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 10 2025 Mon Jazz Jam SRQ 5:30pm - 7:30pm Adults, Seniors Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 10 2025 Mon Jazz Jam SRQ 5:30pm - 7:30pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Music in the Libraries, Performances Details: A bi-monthly open mic jazz jam session for amateur jazz performers and listeners. 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. Mar 11 2025 Tue Creation Station -Sewing a Table Runner 10:00am - 12:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults Community Room Registration This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 11 2025 Tue Creation Station -Sewing a Table Runner 10:00am - 12:00pm Community Room Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, *Lifelong Learning* Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Details: Join us and learn how to Sew a Table Runner. All materials will be provided. Ages 13 and up. Must Know How to Sew. Registration Is Required
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 11 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. Mar 11 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 "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. This event is in the "Families" group. Mar 11 2025 Tue It's Library Time! 10:15am - 11:15am Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families 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. This event is in the "Families" group. Mar 11 2025 Tue It's Library Time! 10:15am - 11:15am Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Storytimes Details: What time is it? It's library time! Join us in the youth area for stories, songs and rhymes, fun activities, and a craft. Best for ages 0-5, but the whole family is welcome!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 11 2025 Tue Online Scam Awareness 10:30am - 12:00pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mar 11 2025 Tue Online Scam Awareness 10:30am - 12:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: *Lifelong Learning*, Technology Instruction Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Details: This workshop is for those who are interested in safety online and want to learn how to protect themselves from fraudsters and scams. Build your confidence when you are visiting websites, creating passwords and responding to email.
Mar 11 2025 Tue AARP Tax-Aide 10:30am - 4:30pm Meeting Room Mar 11 2025 Tue AARP Tax-Aide 10:30am - 4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Purpose of Room Use Tax help by appointment.