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Feb
16
2026
Mon
Closing
Libraries and History Center Closure
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,
Selby Library,
Shannon Staub Library,
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library,
Pop-Up Library
Description:
Libraries and History Center Closure We will resume normal hours on Tuesday, Feb. 17.
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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
This event is in the "Families" group
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
Feb
18
2026
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:
,
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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.
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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
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 "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" 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),
Families,
All Ages
Meeting Room II
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 "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Feb
20
2026
Fri
STEM Day
10:15am–11:15am
Meeting Room II
Library Branch:
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room:
Meeting Room II
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),
Families,
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station,
Cultural Life,
Games,
Lifelong Learning
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Join us every month for a variety of STEM activities including ozobots, LEGOTM bricks, snap circuits, and more! All ages welcome!
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
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
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
Feb
21
2026
Sat
Library Branch:
Selby Library
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors,
Families,
All Ages
Program Type:
Tax Help
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Selby Library dates of Tax Preparation: February 2nd - April 15th. Located on the 2nd floor. Days and Hours of Operation: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays - 2-5pm. Saturdays 11am-2pm.
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 "Families" group
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years),
Families
Classroom B
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 "Families" group
Feb
21
2026
Sat
Read with the Dogs
11:15am–12:15pm
Classroom B
Library Branch:
Osprey Library
Room:
Classroom B
Age Group:
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years),
Families
Program Type:
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Every third Saturday of the month, children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills.
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 "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
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
Feb
18
2026
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:
,
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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.
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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
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
Feb
17
2026
Tue
Library Branch:
Selby Library
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors,
Families,
All Ages
Program Type:
Tax Help
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Selby Library dates of Tax Preparation: February 2nd - April 15th. Located on the 2nd floor. Days and Hours of Operation: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays - 2-5pm. Saturdays 11am-2pm.
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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
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
Feb
18
2026
Wed
Library Branch:
Selby Library
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors,
Families,
All Ages
Program Type:
Tax Help
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Selby Library dates of Tax Preparation: February 2nd - April 15th. Located on the 2nd floor. Days and Hours of Operation: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays - 2-5pm. Saturdays 11am-2pm.
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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
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
Feb
19
2026
Thu
Library Branch:
Selby Library
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors,
Families,
All Ages
Program Type:
Tax Help
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Selby Library dates of Tax Preparation: February 2nd - April 15th. Located on the 2nd floor. Days and Hours of Operation: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays - 2-5pm. Saturdays 11am-2pm.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Adults,
Seniors,
Families
Meeting Room AB
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Feb
20
2026
Fri
Music | Songs and Stories from Ireland with Tom O'Carroll
2:00pm–3:00pm
Meeting Room AB
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Meeting Room AB
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors,
Families
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living,
Cultural Life,
Music in the Libraries,
Performances
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Come and join us for an unforgettable afternoon with Irish-born folksinger Tom O’Carroll. A master storyteller and seasoned performer, Tom brings a rich tapestry of songs and stories woven with wit, warmth, and irresistible Irish charm.
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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
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 "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" 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),
Families,
All Ages
Youth Activity 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 "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Feb
17
2026
Tue
Read with the Dogs
3:30pm–4:30pm
Youth Activity Room
Library Branch:
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room:
Youth Activity Room
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),
Families,
All Ages
Program Type:
Special Events,
Storytimes
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Calling all families with readers! Our dog friends from the Suncoast Humane Society are returning to the Jacaranda Library, and they want you to read to them!
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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 "Families" group
Youth,
Children (5 to 9 years),
Families
Meeting Room II
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Feb
17
2026
Tue
Tinker Tuesday
4:00pm–5:00pm
Meeting Room II
Library Branch:
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room:
Meeting Room II
Age Group:
Youth,
Children (5 to 9 years),
Families
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station
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A different project every week! Recommended for ages 6 and up.
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 "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 "Families" group
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors,
Families
Creation Station
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 "Families" group
Feb
18
2026
Wed
Get to Know the Creation Station
4:00pm–5:00pm
Creation Station
Library Branch:
Shannon Staub Library
Room:
Creation Station
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors,
Families
Program Type:
Creation Station,
Lifelong Learning
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Drop by the Creation Station to learn about some of the different equipment we have available and get a tour of the space!
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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 "Tweens (9 to 12 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),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Families
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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Feb
19
2026
Thu
Library Branch:
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group:
Youth,
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Families
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Green Living
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We provide the supplies, you bring the creativity! A variety of materials will be available for you to explore and create. Recommended for ages 4-12.
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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
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
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Feb
18
2026
Wed
Time Sifters Lecture Series: Calusas, Aztecs, & Conquistadors - Research and Writings Facts and Fiction
5:45pm–7:15pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Library Branch:
Selby Library
Room:
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors,
Families,
All Ages
Program Type:
Archaeology,
History & Culture,
Lectures
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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 "Families" group
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Families
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 "Families" group
Feb
18
2026
Wed
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Families
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Clubs,
Creation Station,
Games
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Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO® bricks, you provide the imagination.
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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
This event is in the "Families" group
Youth,
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Families
Meeting Room
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
This event is in the "Families" group
Feb
19
2026
Thu
Mario Kart Tournament
6:00pm–7:30pm
Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Shannon Staub Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Families
Program Type:
Plant a Seed, Read (Summer 2026),
Games
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Challenge your friends and family to a fast-paced round of Mario Kart projected on the library's giant movie screen!
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