Youth Lab: Airdry Sculptures

Use airdry clay and your imagination to create a fun sculpture!This program is for children, ages 5-9. Adult assistance may be needed for parts of this craft. If registering multiple children, please fill out the form for each participating child.Please ensure that you ......More

Use airdry clay and your imagination to create a fun sculpture!This program is for children, ages 5-9. Adult assistance may be needed for parts of this craft. If registering multiple children, please fill out the form for each participating child.Please ensure that you are on time. We will begin to let waitlisted people into the class immediately after the start time, and you may lose your spot if you are late. Please cancel your registration if you cannot make it so that others may join. We appreciate your consideration!

1331 First St., Sarasota, FL, 34236, US

Jazz Jam SRQ

Come to listen or to play at this bi-monthly open mic jazz jam session for amateur performers. No registration is required. Bring your instrument, and if you would like to play, you may sign up when you arrive.

1331 First St., Sarasota, FL, 34236, US

Words and Wiggles Storytime

This preschool-aged story time is led by a library staff member. Enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes, and fun activities!

1331 First St., Sarasota, FL, 34236, US

Socrates Café: Open Topic Discussions

Everyone is welcome to the open-topic discussions of the Socrates Cafe. At each meeting participants may suggest topics, and we vote to choose the topic.  Then we have a moderated discussion, in which everyone may address the topic and the issues raised. The rule is mod......More

Everyone is welcome to the open-topic discussions of the Socrates Cafe. At each meeting participants may suggest topics, and we vote to choose the topic.  Then we have a moderated discussion, in which everyone may address the topic and the issues raised. The rule is moderation - we participate to hear all viewpoints and politely express what we know, not to insist upon our own viewpoint.Socrates Café are gatherings around the world where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of the Socratic method: that we learn more when we respectfully listen and debate ideas with others.

1331 First St., Sarasota, FL, 34236, US

Knit and Stitch

Join other fiber arts enthusiasts on Wednesdays from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the Selby Rotunda. Bring your crochet, spinning, knitting, or any needle work you enjoy.

1331 First St., Sarasota, FL, 34236, US

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand. Space is limited, pick up a ticket a......More

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event.

1331 First St., Sarasota, FL, 34236, US

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand. Space is limited, pick up a ticket a......More

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event.

1331 First St., Sarasota, FL, 34236, US

Creation Station: Open Paper Crafting

Be creative with paper! Make cards, origami, or anything that comes to mind using the scrapbook paper, colored paper, origami paper, and a variety of magazines perfect for collage. Bring something to decoupage if you like!Register below. Please ensure that you are on ti......More

Be creative with paper! Make cards, origami, or anything that comes to mind using the scrapbook paper, colored paper, origami paper, and a variety of magazines perfect for collage. Bring something to decoupage if you like!Register below. Please ensure that you are on time. We will begin to let waitlisted people into the class immediately after the start time, and you may lose your spot if you are late. Please cancel your registration if you cannot make it so that others may join. We appreciate your consideration!

1331 First St., Sarasota, FL, 34236, US

Learn and Play Storytime

Join your friends for stories, rhymes, sign language, and other activities.

1331 First St., Sarasota, FL, 34236, US

Music Club: Audio Engineering Tech

Professional Musician Sandi Grecco will share her knowledge of the looping pedal, digital recording and playing music. This program will be in the Teen Center.

1331 First St., Sarasota, FL, 34236, US

Fresh, Easy, Healthy Snacks

Join Chef Rocco Cartia and Chef Warren Caterson in the Teen Center, who will provide fresh, easy, healthy snacks to inspire you to make your own at home.  This program consists of four Saturdays, which occur on July 12, July 26, August 9, and August 23, coinciding with ......More

Join Chef Rocco Cartia and Chef Warren Caterson in the Teen Center, who will provide fresh, easy, healthy snacks to inspire you to make your own at home.  This program consists of four Saturdays, which occur on July 12, July 26, August 9, and August 23, coinciding with special Music Club programs, Recording Basics, and the Looping Pedal Workshop in July, and audio tech/drum lessons in August. In addition to these programs, our Coding Club on these dates starts at 2 p.m.For all ages.

1331 First St., Sarasota, FL, 34236, US

Coding Club

Meet other coders and work on your coding project. Share with others and troubleshoot as a team. Led by Levi Szantosi whose top picks are Python, Scratch, and Unreal Engine.

1331 First St., Sarasota, FL, 34236, US

Cirque D'Book

Join a lively book club for inspiring conversations! Cirque D' Book meets on the fourth Monday of most months. A different book title is chosen every month to explore. Registration is not required.Come with your book suggestions for months to follow!Aug. 25:  "Last Nigh......More

Join a lively book club for inspiring conversations! Cirque D' Book meets on the fourth Monday of most months. A different book title is chosen every month to explore. Registration is not required.Come with your book suggestions for months to follow!Aug. 25:  "Last Night at the Telegraph Club" by Malinda LoSept. 22:  "Mexican Gothic" by Silvia Moreno-GarciaOct. 27:  "The Buried Giant" by Kazou IshigaroNov. 24:  "A Land Remembered" by Patrick D. Smith

1331 First St., Sarasota, FL, 34236, US

UF/IFAS - Green Living: Tips for Becoming more Sustainable

Green Living: Tips for Becoming More SustainableThere are many opportunities for becoming more sustainable in the way we live our lives, but where should you start? This class will introduce ideas in the categories of energy, water, waste, transportation and food, help ......More

Green Living: Tips for Becoming More SustainableThere are many opportunities for becoming more sustainable in the way we live our lives, but where should you start? This class will introduce ideas in the categories of energy, water, waste, transportation and food, help you prioritize what will work best for you and connect you with resources available in the community to get you started. Please register for this event ONLY at ufsarasotaext.eventbrite.com rather than any third-party websites, as they are not affiliated with our classes and events.For questions or further information, please call 941-861-5000 or email [email protected]. If you require special accommodations to attend one of our events, please contact us in advance at 941-861-5000 or [email protected] Equal Opportunity Institution. The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations, such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact 941-861-5000 or [email protected] at least two weeks in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs. Learn more at ada.ufl.edu and scgov.net/ada.NOTE: Classes and events may be canceled at any time due to low registration or other circumstances, with full refunds issued for paid events. Similar classes or events often are offered on future dates.- --T ype: Take a ClassT opic: Energy, Water, NatureO rganization name: UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota CountyPlease follow the link below to register:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/green-living-tips-for-becoming-more-sustainable-registration-1335241616619?aff=oddtdtcreator

1331 First St., Sarasota, FL, 34236, US

Words and Wiggles Storytime

This preschool-aged story time is led by a library staff member. Enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes, and fun activities!

1331 First St., Sarasota, FL, 34236, US

LHR - Historic Preservation Board

Regular meeting

1331 First St., Sarasota, FL, 34236, US

Cine Selby: "Funny Face"

Enjoy some award winning international films with English subtitles.August’s pick is “Funny Face,” directed by Stanley Donen. From IMDb: “An impromptu fashion shoot at a book store brings about a new fashion model discovery in the shop clerk.” Nominated for 4 Oscars, in......More

Enjoy some award winning international films with English subtitles.August’s pick is “Funny Face,” directed by Stanley Donen. From IMDb: “An impromptu fashion shoot at a book store brings about a new fashion model discovery in the shop clerk.” Nominated for 4 Oscars, including Best Original Screenplay.

1331 First St., Sarasota, FL, 34236, US

Creation Station: Open Sewing Lab

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. This is not a class, but an open lab where you can practice your skills and ask questions.Sewi......More

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. This is not a class, but an open lab where you can practice your skills and ask questions.Sewing machines are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and you are welcome to bring your own machine if you wish. If you are unable to attend, please cancel via your email confirmation link or contact the library.

1331 First St., Sarasota, FL, 34236, US

Game Night at the Library

Play Nintendo Switch games, ping pong, karaoke and board games, including chess!

1331 First St., Sarasota, FL, 34236, US