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! Registration required. Best for ages 0-5. Chec......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! Registration required. Best for ages 0-5. Check in at the youth desk when you arrive.

7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US

Yoga for Teens

Local instructor Sarah Thurow will guide teens in both basic and fun yoga poses to help get them in a lifelong habit of healthy living.For ages 12-18 only. Space is limited - first come, first served. Please bring your own yoga mat.

7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US

Adult Coloring Group

Join us for Adult Coloring Group on Mondays!(Make sure to check the calendar for full availability.)All materials provided.

7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US

Monday Matinee | Father of the Bride (1950)

Join us for a relaxing library matinee featuring a film on our big screen.This monthâs movie isFather of the Bride (1950, 92 minutes).Synopsis: Best Picture nominee is a comedy of manners concerning a harried middle-class lawyer who frets over the work, expense and fren......More

Join us for a relaxing library matinee featuring a film on our big screen.This monthâs movie isFather of the Bride (1950, 92 minutes).Synopsis: Best Picture nominee is a comedy of manners concerning a harried middle-class lawyer who frets over the work, expense and frenzy surrounding the engagement and wedding of his precious daughter. Spencer Tracy, in the title role, was nominated for Best Actor.*** First come, first seated ***

7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US

Stories & Fun

Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, and fun activities. Best for ages 0-5, but the whole family is welcome!

7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US

Arts & Crafts: Beach Time in a Jar

Make an oasis for your desk or shelf. Need to get away? Here's a mini escape for you. 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 from ......More

Make an oasis for your desk or shelf. Need to get away? Here's a mini escape for you. 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 from 10 a.m. the day of this event. One per person present.

7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US

LEGO Club

Join us every other Tuesday 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

Creation Station Appointments

Creation Stations are the makerspaces in Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources. Makerspaces make it possible for people of all ages to explore, design and create! From sewing to crafting, to coding and designing, the Creation Station helps creatives transfo......More

Creation Stations are the makerspaces in Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources. Makerspaces make it possible for people of all ages to explore, design and create! From sewing to crafting, to coding and designing, the Creation Station helps creatives transform ideas and turn them into reality.Book an appointment with us to learn various equipment such as our Cricut, 3D printers, and more with help from our trained staff!đ These sessions are by appointment only. Please request an appointment here.

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

UF/IFAS Green Living Class

There 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 co......More

There 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.

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

Teen Journal Club

Have an empty notebook but not sure what to do with it? Journal Club is an open, no-pressure opportunity for teens to get together and write, junk journal, draw, and decompress with one another with as much creativity and flair as they wish. Teens can bring their own no......More

Have an empty notebook but not sure what to do with it? Journal Club is an open, no-pressure opportunity for teens to get together and write, junk journal, draw, and decompress with one another with as much creativity and flair as they wish. Teens can bring their own notebooks, planners, junk journals and individual keepsakes, and journaling supplies if they wish, but all materials will be provided as well. Personal belongings and ephemera, personal artworks, and anything related to creative writing are especially encouraged. Hang out and fill a journal with mementos, writing, doodles, and memories that you can carry with you for as long as you wish!Club meets on the first Wednesday of every month from 5-6:15pm.

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

Artists in the Libraries: Whimsical Felted Botanicals

Led by teaching artist Kat Sjogren, teens will learn the art of needle felting. Color, texture, and imagination will be explored using a dry needle felting technique and teens will be free to add embellishments such as jewelry and beads.For ages 12-18. Registration requ......More

Led by teaching artist Kat Sjogren, teens will learn the art of needle felting. Color, texture, and imagination will be explored using a dry needle felting technique and teens will be free to add embellishments such as jewelry and beads.For ages 12-18. Registration required.

7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US

Plant a Seed | Creating your edible garden

Are you craving crisp, fresh, and tasty veggies you can harvest yourself? Wondering what items, you need to start a veggie garden, or how to find the perfect spot for it? In this program, you will learn tips to create your very own veggie garden. Focus is on creating an......More

Are you craving crisp, fresh, and tasty veggies you can harvest yourself? Wondering what items, you need to start a veggie garden, or how to find the perfect spot for it? In this program, you will learn tips to create your very own veggie garden. Focus is on creating an edible garden in a shared space like a community or school garden, but some tips will be applicable to the home gardener.*** No registration required. First come, first seated ***Learn more about gardens from the UF/IFAS here.UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County provides practical education you can trust, to help people, businesses and communities solve problems, develop skills and build a better future. This is a partnership between the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Sarasota County.

7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US

Arts & Crafts: Beach Time

Make an oasis for your desk or shelf. Need to get away? Here's a mini escape for you. 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 from ......More

Make an oasis for your desk or shelf. Need to get away? Here's a mini escape for you. 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 from 10 a.m. the day of this event. One per person present.

7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US

Intro to Vex IQ: Robotics Engineering - Drivetrains Class A

Explore the world of robotics engineering and coding with this exclusive series of classes provided by Create.Solve.Lead. INC, an independent tech education organization led by local volunteers. Each class will cover a different topic. This week is all about Drivetrains......More

Explore the world of robotics engineering and coding with this exclusive series of classes provided by Create.Solve.Lead. INC, an independent tech education organization led by local volunteers. Each class will cover a different topic. This week is all about Drivetrains! Ages 10-14. Space is limited. Registration required. Check in at the youth desk when you arrive.

7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US

Intro to Vex IQ: Robotics Engineering - Drivetrains Class B

Explore the world of robotics engineering and coding with this exclusive series of classes provided by Create.Solve.Lead. INC, an independent tech education organization led by local volunteers. Each class will cover a different topic. This week is all about Drivetrains......More

Explore the world of robotics engineering and coding with this exclusive series of classes provided by Create.Solve.Lead. INC, an independent tech education organization led by local volunteers. Each class will cover a different topic. This week is all about Drivetrains! Ages 10-14. Space is limited. Registration required. Check in at the youth desk when you arrive.

7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US

Summer Learning Kickoff Party

Summer is in full bloom at Gulf Gate! Enjoy lawn games and button-making, paint your own flower pot, and sign up for our summer learning challenge to receive a yummy sno-cone from Kona Ice. All ages welcome!

7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US

Adult Coloring Group

Join us for Adult Coloring Group on Mondays!(Make sure to check the calendar for full availability.)All materials provided.

7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US

Music | Dr. Pete Carney presents Jazz from West Side Story

Gulf Gate Library is pleased to welcome Dr. Pete Carney, Director of Jazz Studies at State College of Florida, for a dynamic lectureâconcert exploring the jazz from West Side Story. Dr. Carney will be joined by some of the best jazz musiciansin the area, creating an eng......More

Gulf Gate Library is pleased to welcome Dr. Pete Carney, Director of Jazz Studies at State College of Florida, for a dynamic lectureâconcert exploring the jazz from West Side Story. Dr. Carney will be joined by some of the best jazz musiciansin the area, creating an engaging, highâenergy musical experience for all.*** No registration is required. First come, first seated ***

7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US

Summer Learning: Punchy Art

In this beginner-friendly workshop, teens will choose from any one of the eight designs and learn to needle punch their own fruit coaster!Registration required. For ages 12-18.

7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US