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 19 2026 Tue Energy Upgrade: 5 Steps to Energy Savings 1:30pm–2:30pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting 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 May 19 2026 Tue Energy Upgrade: 5 Steps to Energy Savings 1:30pm–2:30pm Meeting Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Green Living, Lectures : Learn about energy-, water-, and cost-saving strategies and available financial assistance. Receive a DIY kit to get started on saving!
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group May 19 2026 Tue Tech Navigator 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults, Seniors, All Ages Group Study Room This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group May 19 2026 Tue Tech Navigator 2:00pm–4:00pm Group Study Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Group Study Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Technology Instruction, Virtual : Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person or distance appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.
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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group May 19 2026 Tue Read with the Dogs 3:30pm–4:30pm Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families, All Ages 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 "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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group May 19 2026 Tue Read with the Dogs 3:30pm–4:30pm Youth Activity Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families, All Ages Program Type: Special Events, Storytimes : Calling all families with readers! Our dog friends from the Suncoast Humane Society are returning to the Jacaranda Library, and they want you to read to them!
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group May 19 2026 Tue Anime Club 4:00pm–5:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen Center This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group May 19 2026 Tue Anime Club 4:00pm–5:30pm Teen Center Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group May 19 2026 Tue Teen DIY Lab: Temporary Tattoos 4:30pm–6:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Story Time Room This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group May 19 2026 Tue Teen DIY Lab: Temporary Tattoos 4:30pm–6:00pm Story Time Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning : Join us at Teen DIY Lab! Each month we will try out a new DIY project you can make and take home.This month we will be learning how to use the Cricut to design and create personalized temporary tattoos.
This event is in the "Youth" 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 May 20 2026 Wed Play & Learn Storytime 10:15am–11:15am Youth, Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years) Storytime Room Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" 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 May 20 2026 Wed Play & Learn Storytime 10:15am–11:15am Storytime Room Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Youth, Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes Registration Required : Join Miss Taylor for a special Play & Learn Storytime! Each storytime will feature books and songs as well as play time at the end.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group May 20 2026 Wed Let's Pretend Day 10:30am–11:30am Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Room This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group May 20 2026 Wed Let's Pretend Day 10:30am–11:30am Program Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Storytimes : 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 "Youth" 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group May 20 2026 Wed Health in Motion: Sarasota Health Department 11:00am–3:00pm Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages This event is in the "Youth" 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group May 20 2026 Wed Health in Motion: Sarasota Health Department 11:00am–3:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Age Group: Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Healthy Living : The Health in Motion Bus offers free and low-cost public health services. A registered nurse is available at all visits. Individuals who need follow-up medical care are referred to a primary health care provider. No appointment needed.
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 20 2026 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 May 20 2026 Wed Storytime 11:15am–11:45am Veranda Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 : Join us at the North Port Library for storytime! Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed!
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 20 2026 Wed A Matter of Balance #5 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults, Seniors Program Room This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 20 2026 Wed A Matter of Balance #5 2:00pm–3:30pm Program Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lectures : A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to help people learn practical strategies to manage falls and increase physical activity levels. Participants will learn:
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 20 2026 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 May 20 2026 Wed Quit Smoking Now 3:00pm–4:00pm Creation Station Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups : 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 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 20 2026 Wed Meditation and Guided Imagery 3:00pm–4:30pm 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 May 20 2026 Wed Meditation and Guided Imagery 3:00pm–4:30pm Veranda Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living : Self-care and maintenance will be enhanced through meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group May 20 2026 Wed Beginning Yoga for Teens 4:30pm–5:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Meeting 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 20 2026 Wed Beginning Yoga for Teens 4:30pm–5:30pm Meeting Room Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Registration Required : Unwind and get fit with this beginner-friendly guided yoga class for teens and tweens! Join us for an hour-long lesson and learn basic yoga and breathing exercises that can be used in your everyday life. 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 This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group May 20 2026 Wed Time Sifters Archaeological Lecture Series 5:45pm–7:15pm 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 20 2026 Wed Time Sifters Archaeological Lecture Series 5:45pm–7:15pm 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, Families, All Ages Program Type: Archaeology, History & Culture, Lectures : Free Archaeology Lecture presented by the Time Sifters Archaeology Society:
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 May 20 2026 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 May 20 2026 Wed LEGO® Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 : Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO® bricks, you provide the imagination.
May 20 2026 Wed Evening Book Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Youth Activity Room May 20 2026 Wed Evening Book Club 6:00pm–7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Purpose of Room Use Book Club Discussion
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 21 2026 Thu Yak and Yarn 10:00am–11:30am New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Conference 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 May 21 2026 Thu Yak and Yarn 10:00am–11:30am Conference Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning : Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.
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 21 2026 Thu Tech Navigator 10:00am–12:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors 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 21 2026 Thu Tech Navigator 10:00am–12:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Technology Instruction : Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 21 2026 Thu Forever Fit 10:15am–11:00am Adults, Seniors Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 21 2026 Thu Forever Fit 10:15am–11:00am Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning : Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance. 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group May 21 2026 Thu Morning Brew Coffee Club + Book Swap 10:15am–11:15am Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages Youth Activity 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group May 21 2026 Thu Morning Brew Coffee Club + Book Swap 10:15am–11:15am Youth Activity Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups : Join us for coffee, crosswords, coloring and participate in book related activities to discover a new favorite book to read!
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 21 2026 Thu Musical Motion 10:30am–11:30am Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Meeting Room II 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 21 2026 Thu Musical Motion 10:30am–11:30am Meeting Room II Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes : Musical Motion is a FREE bilingual learn & play class that encourages bonding while developing early learning and literacy skills in children.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group May 21 2026 Thu Story Time 10:30am–11:30am Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Room This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group May 21 2026 Thu Story Time 10:30am–11:30am Program Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Storytimes : For ages 2-5. Join us for story time filled with a variety of early literacy activities that include music, stories, movement, crafts and school readiness.
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 May 21 2026 Thu Kid's Sensory Playtime 11:00am–12:00pm Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years) Veranda Room 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 May 21 2026 Thu Kid's Sensory Playtime 11:00am–12:00pm Veranda Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Games, Special Events : Join us at the North Port Library for a kid's sensory playtime. A fun interactive, educational time designed for children with autism and/or sensory challenges.
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 May 21 2026 Thu Quirky Knitters 1:00pm–3:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Room 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 May 21 2026 Thu Quirky Knitters 1:00pm–3:00pm Program Room Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs : Bring your projects, patterns, and questions to Elsie Quirk Library and join the Quirky Knitters for an afternoon of knitting and crochet. All skill levels welcome. Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!