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. Apr 15 2025 Tue POP-UP: Storytime @ Longboat Key 10:30am - 11:00am Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Offsite Event 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. Apr 15 2025 Tue POP-UP: Storytime @ Longboat Key 10:30am - 11:00am Library Branch: Pop-Up Library 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: Outreach, Storytimes, Lifelong Learning Details: Join the Pop-Up library staff at The Longboat Key Town Center Green for stories, songs and rhymes, and more!
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. Apr 15 2025 Tue It's Library Time! 10:30am - 11:30am Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families 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. Apr 15 2025 Tue It's Library Time! 10:30am - 11:30am Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes, Lifelong Learning Details: What time is it? It's library time! Join us in the youth area for stories, songs and rhymes, fun activities, and a craft. Best for ages 0-5, but the whole family is welcome!
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. Apr 15 2025 Tue Meet Bluey the Mosquito Chicken 10:30am - 11:30am Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Meeting Room Registration Open Registration 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. Apr 15 2025 Tue Meet Bluey the Mosquito Chicken 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room Registration Open Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Program Type: Green Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 28 Details: Meet the one and only Bluey, Sarasota County's only avian mascot. She helps to teach the importance of Mosquito Management.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Quirky Readers Book Club 10:30am - 11:30am Adults, Seniors Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Quirky Readers Book Club 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning Details: Looking to try something new and maybe make a friend or two? Join the library book club!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Gulfcoast Legal Services: Safeguarding Older Adults from Scams and Fraud 10:30am - 12:00pm Adults, Seniors Community Room Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Gulfcoast Legal Services: Safeguarding Older Adults from Scams and Fraud 10:30am - 12:00pm Community Room Registration Open Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living Registration Required Seats Remaining: 27 Details: Gulfcoast Legal Services is dedicated to protecting older adults from financial exploitation.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Puzzle Time 10:30am - 12:00pm Adults, Seniors Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Puzzle Time 10:30am - 12:00pm Conference Room Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Cultural Life, Games Details: Join us for a page or two of your favorite word puzzles! We'll have crosswords, sudoku, word searches, and more.
Apr 15 2025 Tue AARP Tax-Aide 10:30am - 4:30pm Meeting Room Apr 15 2025 Tue AARP Tax-Aide 10:30am - 4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Purpose of Room Use Tax help by appointment.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Genealogy Assistance 11:00am - 1:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Genealogy Assistance 11:00am - 1:00pm Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy, Lifelong Learning Details: Get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers Bring your questions
This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Genealogy Assistance 11:00am - 1:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Genealogy Assistance 11:00am - 1:00pm Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy Details: Get expert and experienced genealogy research assistance.Bring your questions
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. Apr 15 2025 Tue Forty Carrots Partners in Play 12:00pm - 1:00pm 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. Apr 15 2025 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 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.
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. Apr 15 2025 Tue One Book, One Community - Chef Warren - Seafood 101 2:00pm - 3:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room AB 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. Apr 15 2025 Tue One Book, One Community - Chef Warren - Seafood 101 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room AB Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cooking & Nutrition, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, One Book Sarasota, Special Events Details: Something smells fishy, but it won't be your cooking! Are you intimidated by seafood? These tips, hints, and recipes from Chef Warren Caterson will take the mystery and frustration out of cooking this healthy entree.
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. Apr 15 2025 Tue Arts&Crafts | Spring Vision Board 2:00pm - 4:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Learning Lab Registration Open Registration 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. Apr 15 2025 Tue Arts&Crafts | Spring Vision Board 2:00pm - 4:00pm Learning Lab Registration Open Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Learning Lab Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 9
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Tech Navigator 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults, Seniors, All Ages Group Study Room This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Tech Navigator 2:00pm - 4:00pm Group Study Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Group Study Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction, Virtual Details: 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.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Teen Room 2:30pm - 4:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Teen Room 2:30pm - 4:30pm Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning, Movies Details: Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Last Stop Teen Hangout 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen Room This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Last Stop Teen Hangout 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Room Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games Details: LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games.
This event is in the "Youth" 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. Apr 15 2025 Tue Read with the Dogs 3:30pm - 4:30pm Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Youth Activity Room This event is in the "Youth" 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. Apr 15 2025 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, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Program Type: Special Events, Storytimes, Lifelong Learning Details: 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!
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. Apr 15 2025 Tue LEGO Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Storytime 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. Apr 15 2025 Tue LEGO Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Storytime Room Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Details: LEGO Club is back! Join us every other Tuesday in the Creation Station to show off your LEGO building talents. Use the hour to freely build or choose one of our challenge cards for inspiration! Best for ages 5-12.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Meet the Pups! 4:00pm - 5:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Meet the Pups! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Selby Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning Details: Meet therapy dogs and their owners. Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets! Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Tinker Tuesday 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children (5 to 9 years), Families Meeting Room II This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Tinker Tuesday 4:00pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room II Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Details: 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.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Anime Club 4:00pm - 5:45pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Anime Club 4:00pm - 5:45pm Library Branch: Selby Library Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Cultural Life, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Movies Details: Watch anime and discuss your favorite characters. Explore anime-inspired, Asian snacks and crafts. Ages 9-18 are welcome! Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Focus on Creativity: "Something Theatrical" Creative Dramatics - Class 7 4:30pm - 5:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years) Meeting Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Focus on Creativity: "Something Theatrical" Creative Dramatics - Class 7 4:30pm - 5:30pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Career Journeys, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning Details: Tweens are invited to engage in theatre games and improv, exploring and expressing ideas through interactive non-competitive participation. They'll have fun learning about the actor's "instrument": voice, body, mind, and imagination.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Movie Club 5:30pm - 7:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Veranda Room Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Movie Club 5:30pm - 7:30pm Veranda Room Registration Open Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Movies Registration Required Seats Remaining: 39 Details: Movie Club is every 3rd Tuesday of each month.Movie will begin promptly at 5:30pm.Enjoy a movie with a short discussion afterwards about what you liked or disliked about the movie. There will be popcorn and snacks available.
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. Apr 15 2025 Tue One Day in Harlem 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room 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. Apr 15 2025 Tue One Day in Harlem 6:00pm - 7:00pm Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: History & Culture, Music in the Libraries Details: Step back in time and feel the heartbeat of New York in the 1920's with live music and dancing. Discover the power of Black art and literature during the cultural explosion known as the Harlem Renaissance.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Apr 16 2025 Wed French Conversation Group 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults, Seniors Learning Lab This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Apr 16 2025 Wed French Conversation Group 10:00am - 12:00pm Learning Lab Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Learning Lab Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning Details: For people who want to improve their French speaking skills and enjoy reading French-language articles and discussing them.
