Siesta Key Community Calendar of Events

LOCATION: School Board Chambers, Black Awning

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. Plus, continue the fun by taking home a surprise! Best for ages 0-5. Take-home surprises are limited. Tickets are required to receive take-home surprise and are available starting at 10 a.m. Check in at the youth desk when you arrive.

If you are a homeschool teen who loves to try new things, look no further than Gulf Gateâs 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 doing a painting swap! Teens will buddy up and switch their canvases back and forth with each other to create something collaborative and unique!Registration required.

Join us to discuss The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia HighsmithA tale of sinister intentions in which a charming but morally wayward young man insinuates himself into a wealthy social circle abroad, where envy and obsession drive him to deception and [censored] to assume another manâs identity.No registration required. First come, first seated.Contact adult services librarian Lucy with any feedback or input: lmaddox@scgov.net.See you at Gulf Gate!

Add some tranquility to your commute. All materials provided. No registration is required. Seating is limited. First come, first seated. Line-up tickets are available at the Reference Desk one hour before this event. One per person present.

On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation

French Cultural and Conversation Group. All are welcome to come practice and use your French. Discussions in French are very expansive and include culture, language, cuisine, travel and local events. There are often presentations in French announced prior to the meeting.

Learn about birds and their habitats, food, nests, etc. while playing a competitive game. Wingspan is a card-driven, resource-building board game in which players compete to attract birds to their wildlife reserves. Players spend food resources to add birds, which are represented by 170 individually illustrated cards, to the forest, prairie, and wetland habitats on their player boards. RSVP so we know how many tables to set up. Click here to RSVP to Lynn

Learn about birds and their habitats, food, nests, etc. while playing a competitive game. Wingspan is a card-driven, resource-building board game in which players compete to attract birds to their wildlife reserves. Players spend food resources to add birds, which are represented by 170 individually illustrated cards, to the forest, prairie, and wetland habitats on their player boards. RSVP so we know how many tables to set up. Click here to RSVP to Lynn

Dame Helen Mirren - an international icon known for her extraordinary range - began her career with the Royal Shakespeare Company at 18 and has since appeared in more than 125 films and television productions. A rare winner of the âTriple Crown of Actingâ (Oscar, Emmy, and Tony), she has portrayed a queen six times.This engaging lecture and video presented by Marilyn Carminio highlights her remarkable career and her candid reflections on the 1960s, life in the spotlight, love, family, and aging with confidence. Warm, witty, stylish, and endlessly compelling, Dame Helen Mirren remains a true force of nature.About Marilyn CarminioMarilyn is a proud graduate of Hunter College, where she studied Speech, Theater Arts, and Art History. With a strong foundation in speech writing and presentation skills, combined with her extensive experience in theater arts, Marilyn brings a dynamic blend of scholarship and stagecraft to every lecture.*** No registration is required. First come, first seated ***

Join us for an afternoon of creative expression and calm. Each month we will work on diamond painting a coaster based on a holiday/seasonal theme. This group is extremely popular, and seating is limited to 8. Please be sure to see the Reference desk for line-up tickets which are available 1 hour before this event. All materials are provided.

Artist Shelly Augsbury will demonstrate teens in sculpting and painting their own kitty cat phone holders made entirely from air-dry clay!Registration required. For ages 12-18.

Add some tranquility to your commute. All materials provided. No registration is required. Seating is limited. First come, first seated. Line-up tickets are available at the Reference Desk one hour before this event. One per person present.

Come join us in this exciting Chair Yoga practice to explore gentle yoga poses with the support of a chair. This class is perfect for anyone whoâs new to yoga, living with limited mobility, or coming back from injury.*** These classes are popular. Seating is limited. No registration required. First come, first seated ***

Who doesn't love a good CRAFTernoon? Join us each month for a fun craft. All you need to bring is your creativity! This month, learn how to make a galaxy jar with cotton balls, paint, water, and glitter. Best for ages 5-12.

Join other teens at our monthly Teen Advisory Board Meeting. The Board will discuss topics related to teen library services, teen programs and the teen collections. Attendees will receive community service credit for their time at the meeting.

Every baby can be a library baby! Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes, bounces, tickles, and more that are designed especially for the littlest of littles, plus some time to visit with other caregivers and playtime for the littles with special toys just for them. Best for ages 0-2. Registration required. Check in at the youth desk when you arrive.

Libraries and History Center ClosureWe will resume normal hours on Tuesday, May 26.

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

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!Ä‘ These sessions are by appointment only. Please request an appointment here.

Discuss new recipes, share pictures of your own creations, and connect with fellow food (and cookbook) lovers.May Theme: Ms. EdnaMay Cookbook: Anything by Edna Lewis!Cook the book! We'll discuss our experience with the marvelous Edna Lewis's Southern recipes, and share what we made, what we learned, and what we loved from "The Taste of Country Cooking," "In Pursuit of Flavor," and any of the iconic Edna Lewis's recipes.Come prepared to share your thoughts & experiences.Pictures encouraged!

Spanish Group Conversation.

Come join us in this exciting Chair Yoga practice to explore gentle yoga poses with the support of a chair. This class is perfect for anyone whoâs new to yoga, living with limited mobility, or coming back from injury.*** These classes are popular. Seating is limited. No registration required. First come, first seated ***

Join us for an afternoon of STEM fun! This month, learn about the weather and create a rainstorm and a snowstorm in a jar! Best for ages 5-12.

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.

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.

Shorebird Nesting at North Lido Park with Kylie Wilson

Shorebird Nesting at North Lido Park with Kylie Wilson

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

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 ***

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

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.

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!Ä‘ These sessions are by appointment only. Please request an appointment here.

Learn about birds and their habitats, food, nests, etc. while playing a competitive game. Wingspan is a card-driven, resource-building board game in which players compete to attract birds to their wildlife reserves. Players spend food resources to add birds, which are represented by 170 individually illustrated cards, to the forest, prairie, and wetland habitats on their player boards. RSVP so we know how many tables to set up. Click here to RSVP to Lynn

Learn about birds and their habitats, food, nests, etc. while playing a competitive game. Wingspan is a card-driven, resource-building board game in which players compete to attract birds to their wildlife reserves. Players spend food resources to add birds, which are represented by 170 individually illustrated cards, to the forest, prairie, and wetland habitats on their player boards. RSVP so we know how many tables to set up. Click here to RSVP to Lynn

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 sarasota@ifas.ufl.edu. If you require special accommodations to attend one of our events, please contact us in advance at 941-861-5000 or sarasota@ifas.ufl.edu.An 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 sarasota@ifas.ufl.edu 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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 ***

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.

Hula Hoop Extraordinaire Shanda Button presents this special performance of high-energy hula hoop and juggling demonstrations. Enjoy a 45 minute upbeat program filled with music, movement-inspired fun, and positive messages about confidence and creativity. The whole family is welcome!

Create your own fruit slice coasters for your coffee mugs with this unique technique. All materials provided. No registration is required. Seating is limited. First come, first seated. Line-up tickets are available at the Reference Desk one hour before this event. One per person present.

Whether youâve just discovered anime or youâve been reading manga for years, this is the place to meet fellow fans, watch and discuss your favorite series, and eat yummy snacks!Meetings held on the second Tuesday of each month from 4:45-6pm. Ages 13-18 only.

Wingspan is a card-driven, resource-building board game in which players compete to attract birds to their wildlife reserves. RSVP so we know how many tables to set up. Click here to RSVP to Stacy

Wingspan is a card-driven, resource-building board game in which players compete to attract birds to their wildlife reserves. RSVP so we know how many tables to set up. Click here to RSVP to Stacy

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!Ä‘ These sessions are by appointment only. Please request an appointment here.

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....

Curious about tarot? Interested in learning how to read a spread for yourself but overwhelmed by where to start? In this biweekly series, patrons will learn how to interpret the cards with a lens of guidance, intuition, and self-actualization. All levels of experience welcome!Begins June 10th. Recommended for ages 16 and up. Patrons are welcome to bring their own tarot decks but doing so is not required.

Create your own fruit slice coasters for your coffee mugs with this unique technique. All materials provided. No registration is required. Seating is limited. First come, first seated. Line-up tickets are available at the Reference Desk one hour before this event. One per person present.

Spanish Group Conversation.

Every baby can be a library baby! Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes, bounces, tickles, and more that are designed especially for the littlest of littles, plus some time to visit with other caregivers and playtime for the littles with special toys just for them. Best for ages 0-2. Registration required. Check in at the youth desk when you arrive.

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.

Join Maria Elisabeth McIntyre from Juniper Moon Apiary and learn all about bees and how they pollinate with this special, interactive presentation. Registration required. Best for ages 5-12. Check in at the youth desk when you arrive.

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 flywheels and remotes! Ages 10-14. Space is limited. Registration required. Check in at the youth desk when you arrive.

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 flywheels and remotes! Ages 10-14. Space is limited. Registration required. Check in at the youth desk when you arrive.

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

Meet the one and only Bluey, Sarasota County's only avian mascot. She helps to teach the importance of the department of Mosquito Management, what sentinel chickens do, and how to stay safe from mosquito bites.*** For Adults ****** These classes are popular. Seating is limited. No registration required. First come, first seated ***

Create resin products for yourself or gifts for someone special. All materials provided. No registration is required. First come, first seated. Pick up your tickets at the Reference Desk one hour before this event.

A zine (short for "fanzine") is a small, DIY booklet that focuses on a specific topic personal to its author. In this workshop led by Bat City Comics, teens will learn to create their own zines that can be as expressive, creative, and unique to them as they wish on any topic of interest to them!For teens.

LOCATION: North Port City Hall (Chambers), 497

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. Plus, continue the fun by taking home a surprise! Best for ages 0-5. Take-home surprises are limited. Tickets are required to receive take-home surprise and are available starting at 10 a.m. Check in at the youth desk when you arrive.

Join us to discuss Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell.A lyrical reimagining of the short life and sudden death of Shakespeare's only son, this historical novel explores the devastating impact of grief on an unorthodox marriage.First come, first seated.Contact adult services librarian Lucy with any feedback or input: lmaddox@scgov.net.See you at Gulf Gate!

Create an all-American greeting for the holiday. All materials provided. No registration is required. Seating is limited. First come, first seated. Line-up tickets are available at the Reference Desk one hour before this event. One per person present.

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!Ä‘ These sessions are by appointment only. Please request an appointment here.

French Conversation and Cultural group. All are welcome to come and practice your French. Discussions in French are very expansive and include culture, language, cuisine, travel, and local events and venues. There are often special presentations in French announced prior to the meeting.

Learn about birds and their habitats, food, nests, etc. while playing a competitive game. Wingspan is a card-driven, resource-building board game in which players compete to attract birds to their wildlife reserves. Players spend food resources to add birds, which are represented by 170 individually illustrated cards, to the forest, prairie, and wetland habitats on their player boards. RSVP so we know how many tables to set up. Click here to RSVP to Lynn

Learn about birds and their habitats, food, nests, etc. while playing a competitive game. Wingspan is a card-driven, resource-building board game in which players compete to attract birds to their wildlife reserves. Players spend food resources to add birds, which are represented by 170 individually illustrated cards, to the forest, prairie, and wetland habitats on their player boards. RSVP so we know how many tables to set up. Click here to RSVP to Lynn

Create an all-American greeting for the holiday. All materials provided. No registration is required. Seating is limited. First come, first seated. Line-up tickets are available at the Reference Desk 1 hour before this event. One per person present.