Week Calendar

Do you want to improve your golf game? Join Mrs. Bee from Bumble Bee Yoga for a 1-hour yoga session to help build the strength and stability you need to play your best round. Mrs.

Dive into the world of publishing with author Kristin Owens! If you've ever considered publishing a book, there are many variables to consider. Costs, time, and maintaining control over the process, are critical elements in decision-making.

Drop in to receive research-based lawn, landscape, pest management, and gardening help from the University of Florida.

These sessions are made possible through a partnership with UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County.

Join other local knitters for a time to work on individual projects and discuss all things knitting.

Do you need access to a sewing machine for practice? Or do you need help with a sewing or mending project? This is an open lab for adults with basic sewing machine experience. 

Do you want help with...

eBooks, movies, eAudiobooks

Email how-to

Using your device

Library Database Resources

Cyber Security Questions

Printing Questions

or something else? 

Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.

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.

The Short Story Discussion group meets the second Thursday of each month moderated by Ellen Bilangi. Readings will be from "That Glimpse of Truth: the 100 Finest Short Stories Ever Written" selected and introduced by David Miller.

Explore native plants' seasonal beauty and ecological benefits.

Learn how to design a landscape to support wildlife throughout the year.

Help us combat loneliness and spread joy by writing anonymous handwritten letters to isolated seniors. Come and write your stories and create engaging letters with stickers and fun stationary!

Enjoy a cup of tea while discussing British movies and television series with a very welcoming group.

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.

Join us for an enlightening and entertaining program from Myrna Lou Goldbaum, a renowned author and expert in the field of palmistry and soulmate connections. This engaging session will cover a variety of fascinating topics, including:

This workshop, which runs from noon to 1 p.m., will provide an overview of copyright (and other forms of intellectual property) for librarians, library workers and writers.

Join us for this two-part class to learn the basics of pine needle basket weaving!

The Writer's Circle was created for writers of all types and genres. Whether you write Fiction, Poetry, Lyrics even Stand-Up Comedy; here, you will find a welcoming place via Zoom to share and if you wish to, discuss your work.

Enjoy a creative class with our amazing instructor and learn the art of jewelry making. In this class, our instructor will guide you in creating a bracelet and necklace using jewelry pliers, chain and charms!

Bring your projects, patterns, and questions to Elsie Quirk Library and join the Quirky Knitters for an afternoon of knitting and crochet.  All skill levels welcome.  Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!

Join us for this two-part class to learn the basics of pine needle basket weaving!

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.

The Death Cafe returns to the Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library every third Saturday of the month! Join us for an open discussion about death and life, dying, end-of life topics and their place in our lives. Come and share.

Learn how to attract and ID local bees as well as identifying a few of the most common and interesting bees. Then, learn about what plants you can place in your landscape to help them thrive.

For adults.

Join us as we use the free graphic design program called Canva to design our own holiday card!

Space is limited, and all supplies provided.

Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person or distance appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.

Join us in conversation with author Lisa Unger. She is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of over 20 novels, including "The New Couple in 5B." Her books are published in multiple languages internationally

The history of America’s Pastime and the Sunshine State has been intertwined since the advent of the Grapefruit League.

Come for the (slightly stale) circus peanuts, stay for the scoop on John Ringling, Sarasota and The Ringling.

The Kingdom of Morocco, a constitutional monarchy, is predominantly Berber but has retained Arabian and European cultural influences.

This program is a unique and sustainable way to explore your creativity and imagination.

Paul Giamatti is a curmudgeonly instructor who remails on campus of a prep school during Christmas break to babysit a handful of students with nowhere to go.

In this class, our presenter will inspire and guide you to reach deep to pursue your dreams and goals, big or small! All materials will be provided.

We provide all the materials you need to create beautiful chalk masterpieces, including a variety of chalk colors, stencils, black paper.

The Multi-session program meets weekly for 4 weeks and will provide you with the valuable tools you need to help you quit tobacco.

Join other local knitters and crocheters while working on individual projects and discussing all things knitting/crocheting. All skill levels welcome.  Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!

Curtis Sittenfeld’s books have been selected by The New York Times, Time, Entertainment Weekly, and People for their “Ten Best Books of the Year” lists, optioned for television and film, and

It's Game Night at Selby Library! Join us for a new game to learn and play each week. Recommended for ages 13+.

The Off The Page event with Chef Edward Lee, will take place in the Suncoast Technical College connected to Shannon Staub Library.

Doors will open at 5 p.m. and the program will begin at 6 p.m.

Rebecca Renner is an author and National Geographic contributor from Daytona Beach, Florida.