AARP Income Tax Assistance

--- ADVANCE APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. ---Call (941) 500-9181 to set up your appointment!Volunteers from the AARP Tax Aide Program will be available for free individual tax preparation and e-filing.  Any age/income level is welcome.  Please bring a photo ID (required), ......More

--- ADVANCE APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. ---Call (941) 500-9181 to set up your appointment!Volunteers from the AARP Tax Aide Program will be available for free individual tax preparation and e-filing.  Any age/income level is welcome.  Please bring a photo ID (required), and any other documents that apply.

7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US

AARP Income Tax Assistance

--- ADVANCE APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. ---Call (941) 500-9181 to set up your appointment!Volunteers from the AARP Tax Aide Program will be available for free individual tax preparation and e-filing.  Any age/income level is welcome.  Please bring a photo ID (required), ......More

--- ADVANCE APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. ---Call (941) 500-9181 to set up your appointment!Volunteers from the AARP Tax Aide Program will be available for free individual tax preparation and e-filing.  Any age/income level is welcome.  Please bring a photo ID (required), and any other documents that apply.

7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US

Fluid Art Mastery | Learning Acrylic Pour Painting

Discover the vibrant world of fluid art in this hands-on acrylic pouring class. In this workshop, participants will explore various pouring techniques while learning how to mix paints, use additives like silicone, and choose the right tools and surfaces.All materials ar......More

Discover the vibrant world of fluid art in this hands-on acrylic pouring class. In this workshop, participants will explore various pouring techniques while learning how to mix paints, use additives like silicone, and choose the right tools and surfaces.All materials are provided, and each participant will leave with their own unique canvas masterpieces. Whether you're a beginner or looking to expand your creative practice, this class offers an engaging, colorful journey into the art of acrylic pouring.*** For adults ****** Registration is required and will be open from Monday, January 20 through Friday, February 6***

7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US

Hula Hoops for Littles

Join presenter Amy Bradley each month for a special class with hula hoops, props, games, and activities designed especially for littles!  Best for ages 1-5. Registration required. Check in at the youth desk when you arrive.

7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US

AARP Income Tax Assistance

--- ADVANCE APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. ---Call (941) 500-9181 to set up your appointment!Volunteers from the AARP Tax Aide Program will be available for free individual tax preparation and e-filing.  Any age/income level is welcome.  Please bring a photo ID (required), ......More

--- ADVANCE APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. ---Call (941) 500-9181 to set up your appointment!Volunteers from the AARP Tax Aide Program will be available for free individual tax preparation and e-filing.  Any age/income level is welcome.  Please bring a photo ID (required), and any other documents that apply.

7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US

Arts & Crafts: Talk About Love Conversation Hearts on Canvas

Sweet nothings on canvas...what a better way to enjoy this month of love.  All materials provided.  No registration is required.  These programs are popular.  Seating is limited.  First Come, first seated.  Line-up tickets are available at the Reference Desk one hour be......More

Sweet nothings on canvas...what a better way to enjoy this month of love.  All materials provided.  No registration is required.  These programs are popular.  Seating is limited.  First Come, first seated.  Line-up tickets are available at the Reference Desk one hour before the event.  One per person present.

7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US

LEGO Club

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.

7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US

Anime Club

Want more anime or manga in your life? Whether you’ve just discovered anime or you’ve been reading manga for years, this is the place to meet fellow fans, watch and discuss your favorite series, and eat yummy snacks! We may occasionally do a craft or a game, too!Meeting......More

Want more anime or manga in your life? Whether you’ve just discovered anime or you’ve been reading manga for years, this is the place to meet fellow fans, watch and discuss your favorite series, and eat yummy snacks! We may occasionally do a craft or a game, too!Meetings held on the second Tuesday of each month from 4:45-6pm. Ages 13-18 only.

7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US

Arts & Crafts: Junk Journal Junkies

A Junk Journal Club for enthusiasts.  Please bring your own journal and glue.  Meet new friends and carve out some time for yourself and your thoughts....

7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US

Read with the Dogs

Children are invited for a special opportunity to share a story with a furry friend! Take advantage of this no-pressure, judgment-free zone to practice reading with a certified therapy dog.  Space is limited. First come, first seated.

7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US

Homeschool Hang: Shrinky Dinks

If you are a homeschool teen who loves to try new things, look no further than Gulf Gate’s monthly homeschool program! Hang with us once a month and enjoy experimenting, creating, or just having fun at the library. This month, we will be playing with shrinky dinks, whic......More

If you are a homeschool teen who loves to try new things, look no further than Gulf Gate’s monthly homeschool program! Hang with us once a month and enjoy experimenting, creating, or just having fun at the library. This month, we will be playing with shrinky dinks, which can be turned into charms, accessories, jewelry, keychains, or decorations!

7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US

Enclave HOA / John Hament

HOA Meeting: Special Board Meetin

7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US

AARP Income Tax Assistance

--- ADVANCE APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. ---Call (941) 500-9181 to set up your appointment!Volunteers from the AARP Tax Aide Program will be available for free individual tax preparation and e-filing.  Any age/income level is welcome.  Please bring a photo ID (required), ......More

--- ADVANCE APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. ---Call (941) 500-9181 to set up your appointment!Volunteers from the AARP Tax Aide Program will be available for free individual tax preparation and e-filing.  Any age/income level is welcome.  Please bring a photo ID (required), and any other documents that apply.

7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US

Advanced Spanish Conversation Group

Spanish Group Conversation.

7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US

Arts & Crafts: Conversation Hearts on Canvas

Sweet nothings on canvas...what a better way to enjoy this month of love.  All materials provided.  No registration is required.  These programs are popular.  Seating is limited.  First Come, first seated.  Line-up tickets are available at the Reference Desk one hour be......More

Sweet nothings on canvas...what a better way to enjoy this month of love.  All materials provided.  No registration is required.  These programs are popular.  Seating is limited.  First Come, first seated.  Line-up tickets are available at the Reference Desk one hour before on the day of this event. One per person present.

7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US

Afternoon STEM: Glitter Salt Circuits

Join us for an afternoon of STEM fun! Explore electricity and make a circuit using glitter glue, salt, LED lights, and batteries.  Best for ages 5-12, under 7 best with adult supervision.

7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US

Fun to be Fit: Littles

Join presenter Adrianne Pezzella for a special music and movement program especially for children and their caregivers to attend together. Enjoy quality time together singing, dancing, getting some exercise, and having fun! Best for ages 0-5.Registration required. Check......More

Join presenter Adrianne Pezzella for a special music and movement program especially for children and their caregivers to attend together. Enjoy quality time together singing, dancing, getting some exercise, and having fun! Best for ages 0-5.Registration required. Check in at the youth desk when you arrive.

7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US

Travelogue | India I Delhi-Punjab-Rajaji

India is often called a land of paradoxes—“Whatever you can rightly say about India, the opposite is also true.” It’s a sensory tapestry: vibrant, chaotic, and deeply moving.Old Delhi enchants with its bustling lanes, colorful bazaars, Mughal tombs, a 700s-era observato......More

India is often called a land of paradoxes—“Whatever you can rightly say about India, the opposite is also true.” It’s a sensory tapestry: vibrant, chaotic, and deeply moving.Old Delhi enchants with its bustling lanes, colorful bazaars, Mughal tombs, a 700s-era observatory, and the serene Baha’i Lotus Temple. In Punjab, the Golden Temple invites a soulful encounter with Sikh traditions. At the Pakistan-India border, the daily flag-lowering ceremony pulses with drama, pride, and shared history.In the Himalayan foothills, Rajaji National Park offers the elusive thrill of spotting a leopard—an experience defined by patience and the raw beauty of nature.Join our expert travelogue for this captivating journey through India’s contrasts and wonders.No registration required. First come, first seated.

7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US

Night at the Library Escape Room

Take a slash at a chilling Valentine’s Day murder mystery! Solve puzzles to escape a killer’s lair in the library and uncover their identity. Join us for anafter-hours celebration of teamwork, scares, and fun!Recommended for ages 13-18. This is an interactive escape roo......More

Take a slash at a chilling Valentine’s Day murder mystery! Solve puzzles to escape a killer’s lair in the library and uncover their identity. Join us for anafter-hours celebration of teamwork, scares, and fun!Recommended for ages 13-18. This is an interactive escape room with some intentional scares! Registration required.

7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US

Libraries and History Center Closure

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

ROAR! on the Road Storytime

Enjoy this free storytime program from The Ringling that connects art with early literacy. At this program, we read together, make art, and learn about an object in the museum. Best for ages 0-5. Space is limited. Tickets are required and available starting at 10 a.m. C......More

Enjoy this free storytime program from The Ringling that connects art with early literacy. At this program, we read together, make art, and learn about an object in the museum. Best for ages 0-5. Space is limited. Tickets are required and available starting at 10 a.m. Check in at the youth desk when you arrive.

7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US

AARP Income Tax Assistance

--- ADVANCE APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. ---Call (941) 500-9181 to set up your appointment!Volunteers from the AARP Tax Aide Program will be available for free individual tax preparation and e-filing.  Any age/income level is welcome.  Please bring a photo ID (required), ......More

--- ADVANCE APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. ---Call (941) 500-9181 to set up your appointment!Volunteers from the AARP Tax Aide Program will be available for free individual tax preparation and e-filing.  Any age/income level is welcome.  Please bring a photo ID (required), and any other documents that apply.

7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US

Monthly Book Club | Their Eyes Were Watching God

Join us to discuss Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston.This classic follows Janie Crawford's journey from adolescence to womanhood - including 3 marriages and a hurricane - in early 20th-century Florida. No registration required. First come, first seated.......More

Join us to discuss Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston.This classic follows Janie Crawford's journey from adolescence to womanhood - including 3 marriages and a hurricane - in early 20th-century Florida. No registration required. First come, first seated.Contact adult services librarian Lucy with any feedback or input: [email protected] you at Gulf Gate!PS. Can't find a copy? Ask at the Gulf Gate front desk!

7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US

Arts & Crafts: Blooming Hearts

A heart in bloom.  All from a twist of your finger!  Come see how.   All materials provided.  No registration is required. These programs are popular.  Seating is limited.  First Come, first seated.  Line-up tickets are available at the Reference Desk one hour before th......More

A heart in bloom.  All from a twist of your finger!  Come see how.   All materials provided.  No registration is required. These programs are popular.  Seating is limited.  First Come, first seated.  Line-up tickets are available at the Reference Desk one hour before the event.  One per person present.

7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US