Osprey FOL meeting

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

Historical Commission

Quarterly Meeting

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

Spanish Moss in Florida: A Social and Economic History

Spanish Moss in Florida: A Social and Economic HistoryPresented by:David John Turner, writer, researcher, and retired antiquarian booksellerA Florida History Lecture Series Winter 2026 "Made in Florida" programProgram begins promptly at 2PMAbout This LectureJoin local h......More

Spanish Moss in Florida: A Social and Economic HistoryPresented by:David John Turner, writer, researcher, and retired antiquarian booksellerA Florida History Lecture Series Winter 2026 "Made in Florida" programProgram begins promptly at 2PMAbout This LectureJoin local heritage researcher and writer David John Turner for a look at how different cultures in Florida have used Spanish Moss over the last 1000 years. Turner will explore the metaphors, mysteries, myths and the many diverse and economically important uses of this fascinating plant! About This SeriesWhat do sunscreen, bell peppers, sugarcane, sponges, and strawberries all have in common? If you guessed that they are made or produced in Florida, you'd be right! Every day, we enjoy products that we might not realize are made in our own backyard. Join the Sarasota County History Center for the Winter 2025 Florida History Lecture Series "Made in Florida" to uncover the stories of the cultural, agricultural, and economic impact of Florida's past!

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

Libraries and History Center Closure

Libraries and History Center ClosureWe will resume normal hours on Tuesday, Feb. 17.

Creative Spirit Art Club

This group of local professional artists helps to spread the love of art, creativity, and human connection by presenting a new art project/technique each month. No prior experience is necessary. All are welcome and all supplies will be provided.This program is sponsored......More

This group of local professional artists helps to spread the love of art, creativity, and human connection by presenting a new art project/technique each month. No prior experience is necessary. All are welcome and all supplies will be provided.This program is sponsored by the National League of American Pen Women and The Friends of the Osprey Library.

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

The Happy 8 to Your Just-Right Weight

This class offers simple habits for a healthier, happier you! You'll receive handouts full of fun foods that fit YOUR lifestyle and reduce sugar cravings, belly fat, joint pain, migraines and energy slumps! You'll even learn a new way to read a food label!  Author MK Mu......More

This class offers simple habits for a healthier, happier you! You'll receive handouts full of fun foods that fit YOUR lifestyle and reduce sugar cravings, belly fat, joint pain, migraines and energy slumps! You'll even learn a new way to read a food label!  Author MK Mueller will guide you through the process that changed her life 13 years ago and answer all your questions.

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

Library Advisory Board Meeting

Quarterly Meeting

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

One Book - Sarasota's Early History and the Sarasota Art Colony (1939-1970)

Join Stephenie Frasher as we journey through the rich history of Florida’s development, uncovering the roots that shaped the vibrant and culturally rich Sarasota we know today.From the 1930s to the 1970s, Sarasota flourished as a nationally recognized art colony. Vision......More

Join Stephenie Frasher as we journey through the rich history of Florida’s development, uncovering the roots that shaped the vibrant and culturally rich Sarasota we know today.From the 1930s to the 1970s, Sarasota flourished as a nationally recognized art colony. Visionary painters and sculptors from across the country made their homes and studios here, leaving a lasting legacy. Their influence shaped Sarasota’s identity, introducing major twentieth-century artistic styles and making a profound impact on the local and national art scene.This event is offered as part of the One Book Sarasota programming, which chose “All the Beauty in the World” by Patrick Bringley as its 2026 selection. Read the Book, Join the Discussion, Share the Story. Learn more at SarasotaCountyLibraries.org/OneBook.

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

Cigar City: The Story of Ybor City and West Tampa

Cigar City: The Story of Ybor City and West TampaPresented by:Henry Valenti, History Krewe docent, Tampa Bay History CenterA Florida History Lecture Series Winter 2026 "Made in Florida" programProgram begins promptly at 2PMAbout This LectureBy 1885, the cigar industry h......More

Cigar City: The Story of Ybor City and West TampaPresented by:Henry Valenti, History Krewe docent, Tampa Bay History CenterA Florida History Lecture Series Winter 2026 "Made in Florida" programProgram begins promptly at 2PMAbout This LectureBy 1885, the cigar industry had transformed Tampa from a sleepy fishing village of 700 people into a booming, multicultural city. How did this industry take root, grow and eventually decline? What effects has it had on modern Tampa? Join Tampa Bay History Center Krewe member Henry Valenti, a descendant of the first cigar markers, for an exploration into this fascinating history!About This SeriesWhat do sunscreen, bell peppers, sugarcane, sponges, and strawberries all have in common? If you guessed that they are made or produced in Florida, you'd be right! Every day, we enjoy products that we might not realize are made in our own backyard. Join the Sarasota County History Center for the Winter 2025 Florida History Lecture Series "Made in Florida" to uncover the stories of the cultural, agricultural, and economic impact of Florida's past!

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

Cancelled -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

One Book: The Florida Highwaymen - Old Florida Captured in Oil

The Highwaymen: A group of African American artists who earned their living by selling their Florida landscape paintings out of the trunks of their cars in the 1960s. These evocative paintings were purchased by residents and tourists for as little as $25 and are now tre......More

The Highwaymen: A group of African American artists who earned their living by selling their Florida landscape paintings out of the trunks of their cars in the 1960s. These evocative paintings were purchased by residents and tourists for as little as $25 and are now treasured depictions of Old Florida captured in oil.Presenter John McCarthy is Vice President for Regional History for Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. In May 2017, John was awarded the Hero of History award by the Historical Society of Sarasota County for his dedication to sharing local history. In 2012, John retired from a 33-year career with Sarasota County as environmental specialist, county historian and then Director of Parks and Recreation.This event is offered as part of the One Book Sarasota programming, which chose “All the Beauty in the World” by Patrick Bringley as its 2026 selection. Read the Book, Join the Discussion, Share the Story. Learn more at SarasotaCountyLibraries.org/OneBook.

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