This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 5 2024 Thu Travelogues with Jane Mahler: Bhutan 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 5 2024 Thu Travelogues with Jane Mahler: Bhutan 2:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: History & Culture, Lifelong Learning Details: Bhutan, a Buddhist kingdom on the Himalayas' eastern edge, is known for its monasteries, fortresses (or dzongs) and dramatic landscapes that consist mostly of steep and high mountains crisscrossed by a network of rivers which form deep valleys.
This event is in the "Youth" 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. Dec 7 2024 Sat FL Frontier Stories and Tales Celebrating the Holiday Season 1:00pm - 2:00pm Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Veranda Room Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Youth" 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. Dec 7 2024 Sat FL Frontier Stories and Tales Celebrating the Holiday Season 1:00pm - 2:00pm Veranda Room Registration Open Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Performances, Special Events, Storytimes Registration Required Seats Remaining: 46 Details: Step back in time and experience Florida’s rich holiday traditions with Florida Frontier Stories and Tales Celebrating the Holiday Season.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon Songs of the Holidays with Karlus Trapp 2:00pm - 3:00pm All Ages Meeting Room This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon Songs of the Holidays with Karlus Trapp 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: History & Culture, Music in the Libraries Details: Sarasota-based singer and musician, Karlus Trapp, will present "Songs of the Holidays". Come sing and clap along with popular songs of Christmas, Hanukah, and Kwanza.
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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon A Christmas Carol Read-Aloud 3:00pm - 5:00pm Youth, Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Community Room Registration Open Registration 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon A Christmas Carol Read-Aloud 3:00pm - 5:00pm Community Room Registration Open Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Youth, Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Performances Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Details: Enjoy live music, carols, cookies, hot cocoa, and be a part of the abridged version of the beloved classic story by Charles Dickens!
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. Dec 10 2024 Tue Volunteering for Victory: The World War II Homefront in Sarasota County 2:00pm - 3:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Classroom A/B (both rooms) Registration Open Registration 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. Dec 10 2024 Tue Volunteering for Victory: The World War II Homefront in Sarasota County 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: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 13 Details: Volunteering for Victory: The World War II Homefront in Sarasota County Presented by:
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Anime Club 4:00pm - 5:45pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Anime Club 4:00pm - 5:45pm Library Branch: Selby Library Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Movies Details: Watch anime and discuss your favorite characters. Explore anime-inspired, Asian snacks and crafts. Ages 9-18 are welcome! 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 "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. Dec 11 2024 Wed The Many Origins of Sarasota 2:00pm - 3:00pm Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Veranda Room Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Youth" 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. Dec 11 2024 Wed The Many Origins of Sarasota 2:00pm - 3:00pm Veranda Room Registration Open Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: History & Culture, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 42 Details: How old is Sarasota? That depends on what you're asking. Sarasota is a city, a county, and a bay - each with its own origin story.
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. Dec 12 2024 Thu Reclaiming the History of Native Plants in Home Landscape Design 2:00pm - 3:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Classroom A/B (both rooms) Registration Open Registration 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. Dec 12 2024 Thu Reclaiming the History of Native Plants in Home Landscape Design 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: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Green Living, Healthy Living, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 19 Details: Reclaiming the History of Native Plants in Home Landscape Design - new rescheduled date!Presented by:
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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 14 2024 Sat Songs for the Holidays 11:30am - 12:30pm Youth, Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Veranda Room Registration Open Registration 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 14 2024 Sat Songs for the Holidays 11:30am - 12:30pm Veranda Room Registration Open Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Youth, Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Special Events Registration Required Seats Remaining: 46 Details: The Holidays. That special time of year when we gather together with family and friends to celebrate life and give thanks.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue Anime Club 4:00pm - 5:45pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue Anime Club 4:00pm - 5:45pm Library Branch: Selby Library Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Movies Details: Watch anime and discuss your favorite characters. Explore anime-inspired, Asian snacks and crafts. Ages 9-18 are welcome! 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. Dec 18 2024 Wed Fall Classical Concert Series: Passport 4:00pm - 5:00pm Adults Community Room Waitlist Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 18 2024 Wed Fall Classical Concert Series: Passport 4:00pm - 5:00pm Community Room Waitlist Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Music in the Libraries, Performances Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Details: Matrick Thorpe, cello – Jessé Martins, pianoJoin young cellist Matrick Thorpe on a trip around the world with music from Argentina to Ireland, France and beyond!
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 21 2024 Sat Didgeridoo Down Under 1:00pm - 2:00pm Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Meeting Room Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 21 2024 Sat Didgeridoo Down Under 1:00pm - 2:00pm Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Program Type: History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries Registration Required Seats Remaining: 30 Details: Join us on an epic adventure to the Land Down Under, where we'll hear otherworldly sounds from the didgeridoo, we'll explore the Great Barrier Reef and the Outback, we'll learn about amazing creatures like kangaroos and koalas ... and much more!
Dec 24 - 25 2024 LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY All Day 12/24 - 12/25 Closing Dec 24 - 25 2024 Closing LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY All Day 12/24 - 12/25 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 CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY
Jan 1 2025 Wed LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY All Day Closing Jan 1 2025 Wed Closing LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY 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 CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 7 2025 Tue Journey Through Time: The History of North Port 2:00pm - 3:00pm All Ages Veranda Room This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 7 2025 Tue Journey Through Time: The History of North Port 2:00pm - 3:00pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: History & Culture, Special Events Details: Join us for a captivating exploration of North Port's rich history as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of our beloved library.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jan 7 2025 Tue Travelogues with Jane Mahler : Bhutan 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room AB This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jan 7 2025 Tue Travelogues with Jane Mahler : Bhutan 2:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room AB Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning Details: Bhutan, a Buddhist kingdom on the Himalayas' eastern edge, is known for its monasteries, fortresses, and dramatic landscapes that consist mostly of steep and high mountains.
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. Jan 9 2025 Thu Florida's Lost Counties 2:00pm - 3:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Classroom A/B (both rooms) Registration Open Registration 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. Jan 9 2025 Thu Florida's Lost Counties 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: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Archaeology, Cultural Life, Genealogy, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 46 Details: Florida's Lost CountiesPresented by:Dr. Josh Goodman, Manager, Sarasota County History CenterA Florida History Lecture Series Winter 2025 "Unsolved Histories" Program
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 10 2025 Fri Venice Heritage History@ the Library 3:00pm - 4:30pm Adults Community Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 10 2025 Fri Venice Heritage History@ the Library 3:00pm - 4:30pm Community Room Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture Details: Come join us for an educational program on local history presented by Venice Heritage. "You Really Ought to Get That from Bud Wimmers" - video of PowerPoint by Gary Youngberg.
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 "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. Jan 11 2025 Sat Clarinet Trio 12:00pm - 2:00pm 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), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages 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 "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. Jan 11 2025 Sat Clarinet Trio 12:00pm - 2:00pm Library Branch: North Port Library 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), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Healthy Living, History & Culture, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Special Events Details: Join us for a delightful afternoon filled with the rich, vibrant sounds of the clarinet as the Suncoast Clarinet Trio takes the stage!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jan 16 2025 Thu From Horse and Chaise to Venice: A History 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. Jan 16 2025 Thu From Horse and Chaise to Venice: A History 2:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures Registration Required Seats Remaining: 56 Details: The town of Venice, Florida was incorporated in 1926, but the history of its settlement stretches back much farther and involves a whole cast of fascinating characters. Join Dr.
Jan 20 2025 Mon LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY All Day Closing Jan 20 2025 Mon Closing LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY 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 CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 25 2025 Sat FOSPL Silent Auction 11:00am - 4:00pm Adults, Seniors, All Ages Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 25 2025 Sat FOSPL Silent Auction 11:00am - 4:00pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Special Events Details: Save the date for the Friends of Selby Public Library Silent Auction!
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. Jan 30 2025 Thu Bringing Little Women to Life: A Journey Through Musical Theater and Period Costume Design 2:00pm - 4:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Registration 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. Jan 30 2025 Thu Bringing Little Women to Life: A Journey Through Musical Theater and Period Costume Design 2:00pm - 4:00pm Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Artists in the Libraries, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Performances Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Details: Step into the world of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women with The Sarasota Players Studio! This engaging program explores the magic of musical theater, highlighting key scenes and songs from Little Women: The Musical.
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. Feb 7 2025 Fri Baseball in Paradise: A History of Spring Training in Florida 2:00pm - 3:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Veranda Room Registration 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. Feb 7 2025 Fri Baseball in Paradise: A History of Spring Training in Florida 2:00pm - 3:00pm Veranda Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Special Events Registration Required Seats Remaining: 49 Details: The history of America's Pastime and the Sunshine State has been intertwined since the advent of the Grapefruit League.
