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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
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Community 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
Jan
12
2026
Mon
40 Carrots: Partners in Play
10:15am–11:15am
Community Room
Library Branch:
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type:
Special Events
Forty Carrots Partners in Play
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. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event.
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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
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Veranda 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
Jan
13
2026
Tue
Forty Carrots: Partners in Play
10:15am–11:15am
Veranda Room
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Veranda Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type:
Games,
Special Events
Forty Carrots Partners in Play
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. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event.
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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
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 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
Jan
14
2026
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)
Program Type:
Healthy Living,
Special Events
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Get ready for a music and movement adventure with Ms. Adrianne! In our Fun To Be Fit Kids “littles” classes (ages 1–5), you’ll enjoy a new theme every month with fresh songs, dances, and stories.
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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
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 "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
This event is in the "Families" group
Youth,
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years),
Families
Meeting Room
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
This event is in the "Families" group
Jan
17
2026
Sat
Princess Storytime
10:30am–11:30am
Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Shannon Staub Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years),
Families
Program Type:
Color Our World (Summer 2025),
Performances,
Special Events,
Storytimes
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Princess Power!
Join us for a special, magical storytime hosted by a fairy-tale princess!
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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
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
Jan
15
2026
Thu
Kid's Sensory Playtime
11:00am–12:00pm
Veranda Room
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
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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.
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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
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Community 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
Jan
12
2026
Mon
40 Carrots: Partners in Play
12:00pm–1:00pm
Community Room
Library Branch:
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type:
Special Events
Forty Carrots Partners in Play
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. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event.
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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
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Veranda 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
Jan
13
2026
Tue
Forty Carrots: Partners in Play
12:00pm–1:00pm
Veranda Room
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Veranda Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type:
Games,
Special Events
Forty Carrots Partners in Play
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. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event.
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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
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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 "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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Join artist, Sarah Dean, and learn to draw to your heart's content and have fun creating art! This art class is open both experienced artists and complete beginners. Attend one or all!
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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
Youth,
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
Jan
15
2026
Thu
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Age Group:
Youth,
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type:
Special Events
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Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. The program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. This program is intended for children who can read independently
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