Intro to Ancestry.com Library Edition

Ancestry.com is a resource that allows users to search historical records to learn about their family history. Search through birth, marriage, and death records, census records, immigration and travel records, military and school records, photos, and maps. Patrons can a......More

Ancestry.com is a resource that allows users to search historical records to learn about their family history. Search through birth, marriage, and death records, census records, immigration and travel records, military and school records, photos, and maps. Patrons can access Ancestry on any device connected to the library's WiFi or a library computer. Bring a device if you would like to spend time after the overview to do practice searches.

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Intro to the Mango Language Learning System

Mango Languages is a self-paced language-learning system (web/app), offering more than 70 world languages, English language learning, and assorted specialty courses to meet specific subject matter interests. Mango Languages has a conversational approach that teaches pra......More

Mango Languages is a self-paced language-learning system (web/app), offering more than 70 world languages, English language learning, and assorted specialty courses to meet specific subject matter interests. Mango Languages has a conversational approach that teaches practical/useful communication skills in every lesson and activity.

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Libraries and History Center Closure

Libraries and History Center ClosureWe will resume normal hours on Wednesday, Nov. 12.

Historical Commission

Quarterly meeting

337 N. Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL, 34229, US

Off the Page: G.L. Pedersen and J.M. Naughton

Join the History Center and award-winning authors G.L. Pedersen and J.M. Naughton for unforgettable tales of Florida's hidden history.Their award-winning books shed new light on Palm Beach County history. In "Pioneering Palm Beach," they told the unknown story of author......More

Join the History Center and award-winning authors G.L. Pedersen and J.M. Naughton for unforgettable tales of Florida's hidden history.Their award-winning books shed new light on Palm Beach County history. In "Pioneering Palm Beach," they told the unknown story of author Byrd Spilman Dewey. In "The Crystal Ball Chronicles," they followed the trail of murdering poet and postmistress Lena Clarke. Now, in "Unbreakable Healer," G.L. Pedersen tells the story of Dr. Mabel E. Elliott, a pioneering physician and medical missionary whose fearless service from the battlefields of postwar Turkey to the orphanages of Armenia and the hospitals of Japan saved thousands of lives. G.L. Pedersen resides in Florida among palms, pineapples, and bananas, always looking for the next mission. J.M. Naughton loves being near the Atlantic Ocean and in addition to being an author and researcher, is a Librarian at Palm Beach State College.No registration required. First come, first seated.

337 N. Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL, 34229, US

Art Club for Kids

Every third Saturday of the month, this program will focus on a famous artist. Children will learn about famous artists and their methods and create their own masterpieces based on the style of that artist. Younger children may need the assistance of their caregiver. Pl......More

Every third Saturday of the month, this program will focus on a famous artist. Children will learn about famous artists and their methods and create their own masterpieces based on the style of that artist. Younger children may need the assistance of their caregiver. Please register both caregiver and child. Registration required.

337 N. Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL, 34229, US

Read with the Dogs

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. The dogs love the attention and the kids love the interactions.

337 N. Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL, 34229, US

Order Up! Sarasota Restaurants of the 50's

Order Up! Sarasota Restaurants of the 50'sPresented by:Elisabeth Jimenez, Archivist, Sarasota County History CenterA Florida History Lecture Series Fall 2025 "Bon Appetit!" ProgramProgram begins promptly at 2PMAbout This LectureLike many communities in Florida, resident......More

Order Up! Sarasota Restaurants of the 50'sPresented by:Elisabeth Jimenez, Archivist, Sarasota County History CenterA Florida History Lecture Series Fall 2025 "Bon Appetit!" ProgramProgram begins promptly at 2PMAbout This LectureLike many communities in Florida, residents in the early formative years of Sarasota relied heavily on local agriculture and markets to fuel their families. However, as Sarasota grew and residential populations rose (not to mention the growth in tourism), more options became available through local eateries and the convenience of fast food. Join us as we take a look at rise of popularity in restaurant culture in Sarasota during the 1950s!About This SeriesWhat did the first settlers in Sarasota Bay eat? What did the first hotels in Sarasota and Venice serve their guests? And what can those menus tell us about the history of our region? Join the staff of the Sarasota County History Center and special guests this fall as we serve up a series of talks focusing on food as a way to explore the past.

337 N. Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL, 34229, US

Osprey Friends of the Library Board Meeting

337 N. Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL, 34229, US

Preschool Storytime

This storytime activity  is geared towards children ages three to five. However, other family members may come in to enjoy the story as well.

337 N. Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL, 34229, US

Libraries and History Center Closure

Libraries and History Center ClosureThursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28.We will resume normal hours on Saturday, Nov. 29.