• SCAS Community Speaker Series: Chef Amalia

    Selby Library 1331 First St., Sarasota, FL, United States

    Join us on May 2, 2024 at the Selby Library for a special installment of the SCAS Community Speakers Series, in honor of Cinco de Mayo, featuring the renowned Chef Amalia.

    Free
  • Railways in the 21st Century, a Global Renaissance

    Selby Library 1331 First St., Sarasota, FL, United States

    Join us for an interesting overview on the Railway with Richard H Brown, Chartered Civil Engineer with fifty years of experience in Railway Civil Engineering.

    Free
  • Alliance Française de Sarasota

    Selby Library 1331 First St., Sarasota, FL, United States

    Barbara Frey will introduce the exciting classes and programs of the Alliance Française de Sarasota in the coming season. She'll be joined by Alliance professors, members, and cultural partners.

    Free
  • Jewish Refugees in Shanghai During World War II

    Selby Library 1331 First St., Sarasota, FL, United States

    Did you know that Shanghai China became a destination for Jewish refugees escaping Holocaust during WWII? Join us to hear Qiang Fitzgerald present information on this interesting piece of history and Kun Shi speak about his friendship with a Jewish refugee who recently passed away.

    Free
  • Polish Americans on Florida’s Suncoast

    Selby Library 1331 First St., Sarasota, FL, United States

    Meet our Speaker, Dr Mark Pienkos, National First Vice President for the Polish American Congress at the J. Geldbart Auditorium of the Selby Public Library downtown.

    Free
  • Jazz Across Borders: Global Influence and Adaptation

    Selby Library 1331 First St., Sarasota, FL, United States

    Come listen to Sarasota Jazz Club's Director, Carlos Pagan, and learn how music can help bridge differences between different cultures.

    Free
  • SCAS Community Speaker Series: Armando J. Ubeda

    Selby Library 1331 First St., Sarasota, FL, United States

    Join us on Sep 4, 2025 at the Selby Library, featuring the Florida Sea Grant Agent Armando J. Ubeda.

    Free
  • SCAS Community Speaker Series: Kun Shi & Dr. Randy Runnels

    Selby Library 1331 First St., Sarasota, FL, United States

    The Sister Cities Association of Sarasota invites you to a fascinating evening at Selby Library, featuring Kun Shi, City Director of Xiamen, China and Randy Runnels, Adjunct Faculty at St. Petersburg College on Sister City relations and the complimentary environments shared between Xiamen and Sarasota. 

    Free