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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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
20
2026
Fri
Weeding Presentation
8:30am–9:30am
Classroom A/B
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Osprey Library
Room:
Classroom A/B
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Lectures,
Lifelong Learning
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
18
2026
Wed
The Sarasota Music Archive presents the John Goodman Performance and Lecture Series
10:30am–11:30am
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Selby Library
Room:
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Cultural Life,
History & Culture,
Lectures,
Music in the Libraries,
Performances
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The Sarasota Music Archive presents the John Goodman Performance and Lecture Series:
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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
Feb
17
2026
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Lectures,
Outreach,
Volunteer Orientations & Programs
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Join the Friends of The Venice Library for a tour of our beautiful library. It is guaranteed you will be surprised and impressed with all of the special features we have for all ages.
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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 "All Ages" group
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors,
All Ages
Veranda 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 "All Ages" group
Feb
18
2026
Wed
Road Scholar: Forging a Friendship — Jefferson & Madison’s Northern Journey
1:00pm–2:30pm
Veranda Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Veranda Room
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors,
All Ages
Program Type:
History & Culture,
Lectures,
Lifelong Learning
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Enjoy a free one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about Jefferson and Madison’s 1791 journey and enduring friendship.
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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
Feb
17
2026
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Lectures,
Outreach,
Volunteer Orientations & Programs
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Join the Friends of The Venice Library for a tour of our beautiful library. It is guaranteed you will be surprised and impressed with all of the special features we have for all ages.
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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
Classroom A/B
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
18
2026
Wed
The Happy 8 to Your Just-Right Weight
2:00pm–3:00pm
Classroom A/B
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Osprey Library
Room:
Classroom A/B
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living,
Healthy Living,
Lectures,
Lifelong Learning
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This class offers simple habits for a healthier, happier you!
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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
Feb
20
2026
Fri
Florida Cattle Ranching
2:00pm–3:00pm
Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Cultural Life,
History & Culture,
Lectures
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Cattle ranching has a long history in Florida, from the first animals brought by the Spanish in the 16th century to "Cowkeeper" and the Seminoles to the "cracker cowboys" and "cow cavalry" of the 19th century.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Adults,
Seniors
Community Room
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Feb
17
2026
Tue
One Book: Writing Your Obituary: Past, Present, and Future
3:00pm–4:00pm
Community Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Lectures,
Lifelong Learning,
One Book Sarasota
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One Book Sarasota
This event is offered as part of the One Book Sarasota programming. Read the Book, Join the Discussion, Share the Story. Learn more at SarasotaCountyLibraries.org/OneBook.
What if your obituary was not just a summary of your life but a road map to your future? Come review some unusual obituaries and explore the craft of obituary writing, either for yourself or for someone you care about.
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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
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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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