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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
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors,
All Ages
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
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jan
14
2026
Wed
Master Gardener Plant Clinic
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors,
All Ages
Program Type:
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Join Sarasota Extension Services Master Gardeners for questions pertaining to Florida-friendly gardening, composting, and identifying insects.
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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
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
Jan
15
2026
Thu
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
,
,
Technology Instruction
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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.
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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
Cancelled
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Meeting Room II
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
17
2026
Sat
Cancelled
VITA Tax Assistance
10:00am–2:00pm
Meeting Room II
Library Branch:
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room:
Meeting Room II
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
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
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Youth Activity 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
Jan
17
2026
Sat
Suncoast Writers Guild Readers Workshop
10:15am–12:00pm
Youth Activity Room
Library Branch:
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room:
Youth Activity Room
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Book Discussions,
Clubs,
Discussion Groups,
Special Events
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The Suncoast Writers Guild has been helping people develop the craft of writing for 35 years as a safe place to share stories and poems, get feedback, and build connections.
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
Teens (13 to 18 years),
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Creation Station
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
17
2026
Sat
Beginner Origami
10:30am–12:30pm
Creation Station
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Creation Station
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years),
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station
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Join Teresa as she teaches the art of origami. She likes to create items to decorate a home or to give away as a gift. She brings in her own extra work as examples and sometimes to give away.
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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
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
Jan
16
2026
Fri
Chair Yoga with Didi McKay
11:00am–12:00pm
Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living,
Healthy Living
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Chair Yoga with Didi McKay!
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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
Teens (13 to 18 years),
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Meeting 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
Jan
12
2026
Mon
Japan Travelogue: Ise-Shima, Kyoto
1:00pm–2:30pm
Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years),
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Cultural Life,
History & Culture,
Special Events
:
Ise-Shima is a land steeped in spiritual heritage and natural beauty. Long revered as the “home of the gods,” it is most famous for the Ise Jingu, Japan’s most sacred Shinto site.
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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
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors,
Families,
All Ages
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
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jan
14
2026
Wed
UF/IFAS: Energy Upgrade: 5 Steps to Energy Savings
1:30pm–2:30pm
Conference Room
Library Branch:
Selby Library
Room:
Conference Room
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors,
Families,
All Ages
Program Type:
Green Living,
Lectures,
Special Events
:
5 Steps to Energy Savings provides practical, hands-on learning about how to make your home safer and more comfortable while reducing energy and water use.
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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
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
Jan
15
2026
Thu
Creation Station Adult Lab: Buttons & Magnets
1:00pm–2:30pm
Creation Station
Library Branch:
Selby Library
Room:
Creation Station
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station,
Technology Instruction
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Create buttons and magnets of various sizes after learning to use the button maker!
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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
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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
Jan
17
2026
Sat
One Book: Drawing with Dean - Intro to Creativity Session 2
1:00pm–3:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Library Branch:
Selby Library
Room:
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Cultural Life,
One Book Sarasota,
Special Events
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Learn how to draw the basics with professional methods. Building off of different skills and approaches, each class builds off of each other while still being approachable and unique!
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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
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
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
Jan
13
2026
Tue
Travelogue with Jane Mahler: The Dalmatian Coast - Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, and Bosnia & Herzegovina
2:00pm–3:30pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Library Branch:
Selby Library
Room:
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
History & Culture,
Lectures,
Lifelong Learning
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The Ancient and Classical Antiquity of the Dalmatian Coast: Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, and Bosnia & Herzegovina as experienced by Jane Mahler. This session will explore travels in the countries that used to be Yugoslavia.
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
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Learning Lab
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
13
2026
Tue
Arts & Crafts: Chinese New Year Take-Out
2:00pm–4:00pm
Learning Lab
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,
Discussion Groups,
Lifelong Learning
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Ring in the Chinese New Year! Repurpose a Chinese take-away box to plant a sprout. All materials are provided. These classes are popular. Seating is limited. Adults only. First come, first seated.
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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
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
Jan
14
2026
Wed
Arts & Crafts: Junk Journal Junkies
2:00pm–4:00pm
Conference Room
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Conference Room
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living,
Arts & Crafts,
Clubs,
Creation Station,
Discussion Groups,
Green Living
:
A Junk Journal Club for enthusiasts. Please bring your own journal and glue. Meet new friends and carve out some time for yourself and your thoughts....
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
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
Jan
14
2026
Wed
Sewing Machine Basics
2:00pm–4:00pm
Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Elsie Quirk Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station,
Lifelong Learning
:
Join us for a beginner-friendly sewing class to learn sewing machine basics and make a couple of easy projects like a glasses case and a pincushion!
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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
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Meeting Room AB
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
15
2026
Thu
Theatre of the Mind | 'Lovers and other strangers'
2:00pm–3:30pm
Meeting Room AB
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Meeting Room AB
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living,
Cultural Life,
Performances
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Theatre of the Mind presents a play reading of "Lovers and Other Strangers" by Joseph Bologna and Renee Taylor.
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
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Learning Lab
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
15
2026
Thu
Arts & Crafts: Chinese New Year's Take-Out
2:00pm–4:00pm
Learning Lab
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,
Discussion Groups,
Lifelong Learning
:
Ring in the Chinese New Year! Repurpose a Chinese take-away box to plant a sprout. All materials are provided. These classes are popular. Seating is limited. Adults only. First come, first seated.
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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
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Meeting Room A
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
16
2026
Fri
Healthy Living | Asian Spice Teas
2:00pm–3:00pm
Meeting Room A
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Meeting Room A
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living,
Cooking & Nutrition,
Discussion Groups,
Green Living,
Healthy Living
:
Join Sari in the vibrant world of Asian tea traditions. In this immersive class, you’ll craft your very own signature tea infusion—layering exotic flavors, aromatic spices, and cultural wisdom.
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
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Community 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
Jan
16
2026
Fri
Travelogue: Mongolia
2:00pm–3:30pm
Community Room
Library Branch:
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Cultural Life,
History & Culture,
Lectures
:
Join Jane Mahler as she teaches us about the vibrant country of Mongolia.
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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
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Story Time 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
Jan
17
2026
Sat
Watercolor Meditation
2:00pm–4:00pm
Story Time Room
Library Branch:
Shannon Staub Library
Room:
Story Time Room
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Healthy Living,
Lifelong Learning
:
This relaxing, meditative workshop invites you to explore watercolors at your own pace, playing with color and shapes to create a beautiful work of art. Space is limited to 15 participants, so please register to reserve your spot!
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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
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
Jan
15
2026
Thu
UF/IFAS: Edible Gardening
4:00pm–5:30pm
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:
Active Older Adult Living,
Green Living,
Healthy Living,
Lifelong Learning
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Are you craving crisp, fresh, and tasty veggies harvested from your own yard or community garden? Wondering what items you need to start your edible garden and how to find the perfect spot for it? You will learn tips to
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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
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
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
Jan
12
2026
Mon
Jazz Jam SRQ
5:30pm–7:30pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Library Branch:
Selby Library
Room:
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Cultural Life,
Music in the Libraries,
Performances
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Come to listen or to play at this bi-monthly open mic jazz jam session for amateur performers. No registration is required. Bring your instrument, and if you would like to play, you may sign up when you arrive.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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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
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Community 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
Jan
15
2026
Thu
Movie Night at the Library: "84, Charing Cross Road"
5:30pm–8:00pm
Community Room
Library Branch:
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Cultural Life,
Movies
:
Join us to watch: “84, Charing Cross Road” (1987) PG A New York writer and London bookseller forge a tender and heartfelt friendship through a 20-year correspondence.
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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
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
Jan
15
2026
Thu
Plot Planning: A Roadmap for Your Novel
Library Branch:
Selby Library
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Artists in the Libraries,
Lifelong Learning
:
Are you an aspiring novelist? Come participate in a creative writing workshop, where we will practice techniques for outlining and developing the plot of your story. For adults.
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