May 26 2025 Mon Libraries and History Center Closure All Day Closing May 26 2025 Mon Closing Libraries and History Center Closure All Day Branches: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library and History Center, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library Description: Libraries and History Center ClosureWe will resume normal hours on Tuesday, May 27.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 27 2025 Tue Big Red Bus Blood Drive 1:00pm - 3:30pm Adults Creation Station This event is in the "Adults" group. May 27 2025 Tue Big Red Bus Blood Drive 1:00pm - 3:30pm Creation Station Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Adults Program Type: Special Events, Healthy Living Details: Blood drive.
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 27 2025 Tue Biorational Pesticides 2:00pm - 3:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Classroom A/B (both rooms) 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 27 2025 Tue Biorational Pesticides 2:00pm - 3:00pm Classroom A/B (both rooms) Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center Room: Classroom A/B (both rooms) Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lectures, Green Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Details: Join us for an hour-long discussion around biorational pesticides: alternative options to conventional pesticides.
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 28 2025 Wed Tools to Quit Smoking 3:00pm - 5:00pm 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 28 2025 Wed Tools to Quit Smoking 3:00pm - 5:00pm Creation Station Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Details: Through Tobacco Free Florida’s Quit Your Way Program, Gulfcoast South AHEC (GSAHEC) offers free Group Quit sessions to tobacco users free of charge.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 28 2025 Wed Food Smarts for Adults 3:30pm - 5:00pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 28 2025 Wed Food Smarts for Adults 3:30pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Details: Get tips on healthy eating and meal ideas during the Food Smarts program presented by All Faiths Food Bank and go home with a free bag of groceries! Each class will include a brief nutri
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 29 2025 Thu CAN Mobile Testing Bus 10:30am - 2:30pm 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 29 2025 Thu CAN Mobile Testing Bus 10:30am - 2:30pm Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Healthy Living Details: Stop by the CAN Community Health Bus for free HIV, Hepatitis C, & STI testing. Feel free to come with any questions you might have! No 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. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. May 31 2025 Sat Water Safety Session 3 10:30am - 12:00pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Veranda Room Registration Open Registration Required 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 31 2025 Sat Water Safety Session 3 10:30am - 12:00pm Veranda Room Registration Open 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: Healthy Living Registration Required Details: Water Safety Session 3: Think So You Don't Sink + Reach or Throw, Don't Go + Stay Calm 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. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 2 2025 Mon SNAP Application Assistance 10:00am - 5:30pm Adults, Seniors Group Study Room This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 2 2025 Mon SNAP Application Assistance 10:00am - 5:30pm Group Study Room Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Group Study Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Healthy Living Details: A representative from All Faiths Food Bank will be available to help with your SNAP application. Appointments are preferred but not required.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Jun 3 2025 Tue Youth Summer Program - Preschool Music with Mr. Dave 10:30am - 11:00am Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Meeting Room This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Jun 3 2025 Tue Youth Summer Program - Preschool Music with Mr. Dave 10:30am - 11:00am Meeting Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Music in the Libraries, Storytimes, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Details: The storytime includes simple stories, nursery rhymes and songs. For infants to five years, attending with caregiver. Space is limited. Free tickets are available at the youth desk beginning at 10 a.m. the morning of the program.
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. Jun 3 2025 Tue Matter of balance (1 of 8) 2:00pm - 4:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Conference 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. Jun 3 2025 Tue Matter of balance (1 of 8) 2:00pm - 4:00pm Conference Room Registration Open Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living Registration Required Details: Please Register for Matter of Balance! You only need to sign up for the FIRST offering, this program is a series.
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. Jun 4 2025 Wed Fun to be Fit: littles 10:15am - 11:00am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 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. This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. Jun 4 2025 Wed Fun to be Fit: littles 10:15am - 11:00am 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), Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Special Events, Cultural Life, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Details: Join Ms. Adrianne for a fun program featuring music and movement! For ages 0-5.
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. Jun 4 2025 Wed Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:15am 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. Jun 4 2025 Wed Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am - 11:15am 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 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. 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 "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. Jun 4 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. Jun 4 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 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. 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. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 4 2025 Wed Bullet Journaling Session #6 3:00pm - 4:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults Conference Room Full Registration Required 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. Jun 4 2025 Wed Bullet Journaling Session #6 3:00pm - 4:30pm Conference Room Full Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Healthy Living Registration Required Details: We're back with Session #6! If you weren't at our last sessions, don't worry! Everyone starts somewhere. ✨If you were with us before, continue meeting your goals and designing more pages with us. ~*~
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 "All Ages" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu Health in Motion 12:00pm - 4:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages 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 "All Ages" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu Health in Motion 12:00pm - 4:00pm Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Details: The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, Health in Motion staff will be on-site to provide no-cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellness.
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. Jun 5 2025 Thu Youth Summer Program - Hula Hoops, Bean Bags & More! 2:30pm - 3:30pm Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Meeting 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 "Families" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu Youth Summer Program - Hula Hoops, Bean Bags & More! 2:30pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Details: Welcome to a joyful class of movement for the littlest movers with the biggest energy! This class is all about structured play, music, and movement.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jun 6 2025 Fri Teen Writing Group 3:00pm - 4:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Conference Room This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jun 6 2025 Fri Teen Writing Group 3:00pm - 4:30pm Conference Room Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Career Journeys, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Details: Unleash your creativity in a supportive space!
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 8 2025 Sun SAM Free Second Sunday 11:00am - 4:00pm All Ages Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 8 2025 Sun SAM Free Second Sunday 11:00am - 4:00pm Library Branch: Pop-Up Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, Outreach, Special Events Details: Every Second Sunday the Sarasota Art Museum offers a free, community day where visitors can not only see exhibits but also participate in family friendly art classes! Come see the libraries at our information table and grab a craft to work on!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 9 2025 Mon SNAP Application Assistance 10:00am - 5:30pm Adults, Seniors Group Study Room This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 9 2025 Mon SNAP Application Assistance 10:00am - 5:30pm Group Study Room Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Group Study Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Healthy Living Details: A representative from All Faiths Food Bank will be available to help with your SNAP application. Appointments are preferred but not required.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 9 2025 Mon Fall Prevention 101 1:00pm - 2:30pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 9 2025 Mon Fall Prevention 101 1:00pm - 2:30pm Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lectures, Special Events, Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living Registration Required Details: Join us for "Fall Prevention 101," 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 "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. Jun 10 2025 Tue Fun to be Fit Kids 10:30am - 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. Jun 10 2025 Tue Fun to be Fit Kids 10:30am - 11:15am Meeting Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Special Events, Healthy Living Details: Fun To Be Fit Kids is a music and movement program for children and their caregivers to attend together.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 10 2025 Tue Dementia Care and Sensitivity Training 10:30am - 12:00pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 10 2025 Tue Dementia Care and Sensitivity Training 10:30am - 12:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lectures, Healthy Living Registration Required Details: Danielle Valery of the Memory Disorder Clinic of Sarasota Memorial Hospital will help us gain a better understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, including common symptoms, causes, and progressive stages.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Jun 10 2025 Tue Stretch-N-Grow 11:15am - 11:45am Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group. Jun 10 2025 Tue Stretch-N-Grow 11:15am - 11:45am Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Healthy Living Details: Join a fun exercise class with a coach from Stretch and Grow of Sarasota. Recommended for ages 3-6; all ages welcome in the room as needed.Space is limited. Tickets are available at the youth desk from 10:45 a.m. 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. Jun 10 2025 Tue Beginning Yoga for Teens 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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. Jun 10 2025 Tue Beginning Yoga for Teens 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open 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 Details: Come join us Teens and Tweens for a beginning yoga class that will teach you basic yoga and breathing exercises that can be used in your everyday life. Registration required.
