Week Calendar

Drop in to get assistance with and ask questions about downloading library books to your computer and other devices, such as the Kindle, Nook, iPad, iPod, iPhone and Android phones and tablets.

Free unbiased counseling for Medicare from 10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.  Then from 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Free unbiased counseling for Medicare from 10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.  Then from 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Ages 0-5. Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child. Experience new educational activities, learn new songs and finger plays, connect with other families, and get valuable parenting and child development information.

This program will be held at the Venice Community Center located at 326 Nokomis Ave S, Venice, FL 34285.

Join Forty Carrots for a time of sharing and meaningful play. designed specifically for children up to age 5 and their parent/caregiver, this class is a chance to be a partner in your child's play.

For ages 0-5 with caregiver. Join us for a fun, interactive program of stories, songs, movement and crafts.

Monthly book discussion. See the Book Club flier by the circulation desk for a complete list of future titles. 

Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified? Homeowners can receive research-based lawn, landscape and pest management help from the University of Florida.

The Florida Department of Health of Sarasota County, Health in Motion staff will be on-site to provide no-cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellness.

Sign Language program for children 0 - 2 1/2 years old. Learn with Beebo the Signing Bear using songs, books, and toys. Older siblings welcome.

This program is geared toward babies from newborn to age 2 ½ years. The 45 minute program includes songs, baby sign language, a book and playtime. Older siblings are welcome.

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!

Join Forty Carrots for a time of sharing and meaningful play.

Enjoy a special story time for birth to age 5 and start our new reading incentive program, 1000 Books Before Kindergarten.

For people who want to improve their French speaking skills and enjoy reading French-language articles and discussing them. Come practice speaking the romantic language of French.

Enjoy interacting with your child by participating in early literacy activities that include music and movement, books, crafts, and educational activities.

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.

Learn to knit or crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! It is recommended to bring your own yarn and needles. Instructor-supplied yarns remain with the instructor weekly until piece is completed.

Get into the adult coloring craze ! Join us for a fun and unique way to unwind, reduce stress, and express your creativity at the Shannon Staub Library. All supplies will be provided. Artistic talent is not required. Refreshments are included.

This computer class will focus on using the Internet. The instructor will demonstrate how to go to a specific webpage and how to do a search. 

Socrates Café are gatherings around the world where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of the Socratic method: that we learn more when we respectfully list

Early literacy begins at birth. Bond with your baby through stories, songs, parachute time and peek-a-boo scarf songs. For ages 0-2 years old.

 Ask Bob, our local Windows expert, any questions about your PC or Laptop.

For mobile babies to 5 years old.

Join Forty Carrots for a time of sharing and meaningful play. Your child can practice social and motor skills while you chat with trained parenting educators.

 Featuring great stories, singing, dancing, and movement activities young children learn valuable skills and enjoy being with other children. For ages 2-3.

ESOL Conversation Group for intermediate to higher level ESL learners.

Students MUST first be registered with the Literacy Council

Contact:  Sue Bergstrom 941-955-0421

Prescription Medication & Health Care Assistance for those that are uninsured and qualify financially.

Ages 0-5. Interact and participate with your child in a variety of early literacy activities that include music, stories, movement, crafts and school readiness activities.

New to email?  Learn how to get a free email address, who provides free emails,  what the basic parts of an email address is, how to write an email to another person and send, attachments, and the terminology involved in the world of ema

UF/IFAS presents healthy eating options for children and families with demonstrations and samples.

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.

Preschoolers, ages 2 ½ - 5 and their parent, guardian or caregiver are invited to join us for stories, songs, finger plays, rhymes, and crafts. There is a different theme every week.

Come use our Adobe/ Mac software and sewing machines on your own personal projects. Time slots are filled on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Upa Yoga is a good starting point for those who are new to yoga, and it can be used as a preparation for other yoga practices. These 90 minute sessions are offered by Dr. Pallavi Lowery of the Isha Institute of Inner Sciences.

Drop-in breastfeeding support and education will be offered at no charge by a trained peer counselor from Healthy Start Coalition with the goal of increasing knowledge and awareness for mothers.

Join us for this special Storywalk themed for Free Comic Book Day! Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller. Don't forget to pick up your free comic on your way out!

Discover the excitement of ham radio as the hobby of a lifetime. Learn how to select your equipment, set-up your first station and make your first contact.

Come celebrate the wide world of comics by picking up free issues at the library and dropping in on some crafts based on your favorite characters!

Free comics are available for all ages.

Stop by the library and pick up a free comic book in celebration of  National Free Comic Book Day. Supplies are limited so first come first serve.

Come to the library and choose from a variety of FREE comic books.  Books are available for a variety of ages from first time reader to adult.  While supplies last.  Sponsored by the Friends of the North Port Library.

Stop by any time and pick up a free comic book to celebrate Free Comic Book Day!

It's time for our yearly Free Comic Book Day!  Stop by the library any time on Saturday, May 5 to pick up a free comic book!  One comic book per library patron, while supplies last.

This event is for all ages.

Come and learn to play the hit collectible card game Magic the Gathering or bring your own cards and join open play.  Sponsored by the Magician's Forge.

Practice speaking English in a group setting. Sponsored by the Literacy Council of Sarasota. Please call 941-955-0421 to register as an ESOL learner with the Literacy Council of Sarasota.

Do you love cosplay but hate spending a lot of money? Learn how to cosplay on a budget in this free and fun cosplay presentation and workshop!

Weekly Service Club for 12 and 13 year old children who want to help with projects and learn library skills.

Join Forty Carrots for a time of sharing and meaningful play. designed specifically for children up to age 5 and their parent/caregiver, this class is a chance to be a partner in your child's play.

Drop in for assistance using library technology including e-Books and audiobooks from Overdrive and the Cloud Library.

Infant Feeding Support Group Community group open to WIC moms and the public to receive support and information about infant feeding including breast feeding. No registration required.

Join Forty Carrots for a time of sharing and meaningful play.

Come learn about this exciting new program, enjoy a story, and make a craft.

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.

 Join us for a fun-filled morning of reading, songs, dancing, learning Kindergarten readiness skills and craft activities. For ages 3-6.

For mobile babies to 5 years old.

Join Forty Carrots for a time of sharing and meaningful play. Your child can practice social and motor skills while you chat with trained parenting educators.

In this video lecture course, Professor Robert Greenberg explores the height of Mozart's operatic achievement by analyzing two masterpieces: Cosě fan tutte, and The Magic Flute.

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.

The Booker High School Spanish Club presents an entertaining, interactive storytime about how Cinco de Mayo became a famous Mexican holiday.Recommended for ages 4-7, all ages welcome.

Ages 7-12. Each month has a new topic relating to Science, Engineering, Technology, or Math! Registration is required and light snack are served.

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.

Interested in finding out more about your family tree? Join us for this free instructional course on how to use library resources and databases to research your family history. Seating is limited. Registration is required. 

The Chess Club meets every Tuesday from 12-4 in the computer lab. No registration required. 

Join our second annual Smash Bros. Brawl tournament at the North Port Library.  Sign up for free and prove you're the champ to win a prize!

Chess lovers meet and play chess with other chess lovers. All skill levels are welcome.

Meet manga artist Allie Malott, author and illustrator of the series "Magical Princess Sky".

Meet comic artist Jay Cornwell.  Jay's comic art credits include “Strangest War Stories Never Told” (Riot Press); “The Undesirables Anthology” (Anomalous Comics); “Haiyan Benefit Book” (WonderFunders); and “Anomalous Comics Presents – Se

Meet professional cosplayer Nancy Rose, appearing as Princess Belle.  Nancy is the founder of the cosplay group Cosplaying for Christ.

Meet the founders of Suncoast Ghostbusters Jason and Dawn Rawley in their Ghostbuster gear.  Jason makes professional grade props and action figures as part of his business, Fireblade Comics.

Ask an E-Help volunteer for all your technology-related questions and predicaments. Held every Tuesday in the public meeting area.

Socrates Café is a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of Socratic method: we learn more when we respectfully listen to and debate ideas wit

Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified?

Want to learn more about using a computer or your device?

Sign up for your 30 minute session with one of our librarians.

Sessions are set up for Wednesdays starting at 1:00 pm.

Call 941-861-1360 to sign up.

Loss of friends and family, work, physical ability or a sense of identity ... these realities signal critical life changes, but can also be catalysts for personal growth.

Learn how to digitize 35mm, mounted slides, and 6x22 cm medium-format film. This program is a tutorial for the basic scanning and image editing process only.

A Sarasota Chiropractor teaches ways to restore movement to the skeletal system that you can perform on yourself.

This event occurs only on April 19, May 17, and June 21 at 1 p.m. for one hour.

Join us on the first Thursday of the month to discuss our selection. Limited to 20 participants. Register at the Fruitville Reference Desk or call 941 861-2518

Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them.  Get expert advice on your landscaping needs.

Presented by the Foundation for Financial Education, this workshop will cover retirement planning topics including:

Jack, The Computer Guy, will explain how your computer works and why it doesn't.

Join other comic buffs to form your trivia team and take on other groups in the Trivia Tyrant's comic knowledge challenge.  Then the best team will put their comic know-how to the test as they face off against the Tyrant to prove their superi

Come give blood during the OneBlood blood drive and help save a life!

Come use our Adobe/ Mac software and sewing machines on your own personal projects. Time slots are filled on a first-come-first-serve basis.

"Movement Matters: Mellow Moves for Active Older Adults" with Health and Fitness professional Terry Stocker. A kinder, gentler, lighthearted fitness class designed for active older adults. Mellow moves to music get hearts thumping.

Drop in to get assistance with and ask questions about downloading library books to your computer and other devices, such as the Kindle, Nook, iPad, iPod, iPhone and Android phones and tablets.

New movies every Tuesday in the meeting room. Movie schedules are published bimonthly and available at the front circulation desk. 

Drop in to get assistance with and ask questions about downloading library books to your computer and other devices, such as the Kindle, Nook, iPad, iPod, iPhone and Android phones and tablets.

On the first Thursday of every month, everyone is welcome to share and discuss a book. A different book title is chosen every month to explore. This book club is sponsored by Friends of Gulf Gate Library.

For people who want to improve their Spanish speaking skills. Come practice your pronunciation and oral understanding through conversation and instruction of this romantic language. Everyone is welcome.

Are you a movie buff? Interested in watching critically acclaimed films and learning a little bit about the movie industry as well?

Coloring pages, markers, color pencils, and crayons will be provided.

Join convention professionals - cosplayer Nancy Rose, prop maker Jason Rawley, comic illustrator Jay Cornwell, and Manga author Allie Malott as they discuss the challenges and accomplishments as well as the state of their art today.

Beginners and advanced players welcome.

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day with us at 2 p.m. as we watch Marvel's "The Avengers"!

*Please note, this movie is rated PG-13. Parental Guidance is advised.*

Ages 5 and up. Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. Creations will be on display in the youth area for one week following the programs.

Drop in and play a variety of board games including Harry Potter Clue, Ticket to Ride, Munchkin and more!

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 interaction.

Looking for something a little more advanced than basic Spanish lessons? Every Monday from 3:30-5:00 join an open group of intermediate Spanish speakers for a small discussion-oriented lecture.

Chill with friends and watch a movie.

Afterschool program for grades 6-12. Choose from our collection of Wii games, or bring your own.  Snacks provided by All Faiths Food Bank.

Interested in finding out more about your family tree? Join us for this free instructional course on how to use library resources and databases to research your family history. Seating is limited. Registration is required. 

Choose from a variety of technologies to explore, including Makey Makey, Little Bits, Dash and Dot robots, and our Luzbot 3D printer.

Consider a career in government. Sarasota County is currently hiring administrative support, code enforcement, customer service, trades workers, bus operators, interns, management, and more!

Learn about marine biology and environmental science from Mote Marine Educators.

Different arts & crafts each month, including balloon animals, origami, jewelry making, candle making, and more.

Drop in to get assistance with and ask questions about downloading library books to your computer and other devices, such as the Kindle, Nook, iPad, iPod, iPhone and Android phones and tablets.

Are you in Grades 6-8 and need service hours for school? Club members should plan to attend at least one program per month. A club agreement can be picked up at your first meeting.

Join us for an afternoon of strategy, friends and fun!

All experience levels welcome.

Ages 18 and up. 

Join us for our third annual Cosplay Contest.  You will be judged on originality, work put into the costume, overall character representation, and effectiveness.  Win prizes and have fun!

Have fun listening to a story, playing board games or playing with construction toys.  Your imagination has no limit!

Learn to knit or crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! It is recommended to bring your own yarn and needles. Instructor-supplied yarns remain with the instructor weekly until piece is completed.

Do you want to share your anime/manga obsession with other Otaku? Come to the club! We will enjoy talking about Japanese culture, eating Japanese snacks, and of course, watching anime!

A different project every week!

Call or visit to find out what it is this week!

Ages 6+.

Each month we will have someone new for you to come chat one-on-one with that has an interesting life experience/job. Registration is required. Space is limited to 6 participants a month.

Hola! Join us for an evening of learning intermediate Spanish grammar and vocabulary and practicing conversational skills.

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.

Join us for the Hour of Code with a twist!

We will have computers set up with some of our favorite coding sites with a different coding bot each month.

Chill with friends and watch a movie.

Join us after school and follow a guided activity to make a shrinky film creation or use our art supplies to work on your own project.

Open to ages 7 and up.

The Sister Cities Association of Sarasota fosters international relationships between Sarasota and cities that have similar interests by creating exchanges in areas of culture, education, tourism, business and government.

Video Gaming for teens

Come and join us as we introduce new books to beginning readers. A different book from a series will be highlighted each month. There are also book related activities besides the discussion.  Snacks are served.

Exercise your imagination and demonstrate your creativity with our LEGO collection. Families welcome. 

Come and enjoy free movies on our big screen. Contact the library for movie titles.