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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
9
2018
Wed
Gulf Gate French Conversation Group
10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Meeting Room A
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Discussion Groups,
Lifelong Learning
Details:
For people who want to improve their French speaking skills and enjoy reading French-language articles and discussing them. Come practice speaking the romantic language of French.
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This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Storytime Room
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
May
9
2018
Wed
Mother's Day Card Station
10:00am - 5:00pm
Storytime Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Special Events
Details:
Drop in and make a Mother's Day Card!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
9
2018
Wed
Knit and Crocheting Group
10:15am - 12:00pm
Conference Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Fruitville Library
Room:
Conference Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Details:
Learn to knit or crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! It is recommended to bring your own yarn and needles. Instructor-supplied yarns remain with the instructor weekly until piece is completed.
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This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Children (5 to 9 years),
Families
Youth Program Room
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
May
9
2018
Wed
Forty Carrots Partners in Play
10:15am - 11:15am
Youth Program Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Selby Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Children (5 to 9 years),
Families
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Details:
For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.
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This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Storytime Room
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
May
9
2018
Wed
Storytime
10:15am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Program Type:
Storytimes
Details:
Enjoy interacting with your child by participating in early literacy activities that include music and movement, books, crafts, and educational activities.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Adults,
Seniors
Learning Lab
Registration Closed
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
May
9
2018
Wed
Computer Basics, Part 1 of 2
10:30am - 12:00pm
Learning Lab
Registration Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Learning Lab
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Technology Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining:
6
Details:
This first of a two-part class is for people who have no prior knowledge of computers. Participants learn about the Windows operating system and terminology related to using the computer keyboard and mouse.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
9
2018
Wed
Understanding Alzheimer's
10:30am - 11:30am
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Selby Library
Room:
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Details:
Author K. Allen tells of the emotional investments found while working with seniors with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia and offers practical advice for caretakers.
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11:15am |
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This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Children (5 to 9 years),
Families
Youth Program Room
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
May
9
2018
Wed
Forty Carrots Partners in Play
11:45am - 12:45pm
Youth Program Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Selby Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Children (5 to 9 years),
Families
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Details:
For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
9
2018
Wed
Book - a - Tech Librarian
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Technology Instruction
Details:
Want to learn more about using a computer or your device?
Sign up for your 30 minute session with one of our librarians.
Sessions are set up for Wednesdays starting at 1:00 pm.
Call 941-861-1360 to sign up.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Adults,
Seniors
Meeting Room II
Registration Closed
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
May
9
2018
Wed
Hurricane Preparedness
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room II
Registration Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room:
Meeting Room II
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining:
35
Details:
What would you do if basic services were cut off, like electricity or water, or if you had to suddenly leave your home? This class will offer tips and ways to prepare for unexpected disasters, such as hurricanes.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
9
2018
Wed
Writing Through Loss
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Conference Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Conference Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Details:
Loss of friends and family, work, physical ability or a sense of identity ... these realities signal critical life changes, but can also be catalysts for personal growth.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
9
2018
Wed
Socrates Cafe
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Fruitville Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Details:
Socrates Café is a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of Socratic teaching; the idea that we learn.
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1:45pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Adults,
Seniors
Creation Station
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
May
9
2018
Wed
Intro to Android Smartphones
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Creation Station
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room:
Creation Station
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Technology Instruction
Details:
Unfamiliar with your new phone? Here's a hint, if it's not an iPhone, it's an Android. Come learn the basics of setting up and operating smartphones running on Android-based operating systems.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Adults,
Seniors
Learning Lab
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
May
9
2018
Wed
OverDrive and cloudLibrary Help Desk
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Learning Lab
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Learning Lab
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Discussion Groups,
Technology Instruction
Details:
Drop in to get assistance with and ask questions about downloading library books to your computer and other devices, such as the Kindle, Nook, iPad, iPod, iPhone and Android phones and tablets.
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This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
All Ages
Creation Station
Registration Closed
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
May
9
2018
Wed
Introduction to Sewing
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Creation Station
Registration Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Selby Library
Room:
Creation Station
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station,
Technology Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining:
4
Details:
Learn the fundamentals of sewing, from threading the machine to finishing touches. Make and take an item sewn by you! Materials are provided, class is free!
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This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Veranda Room
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
May
9
2018
Wed
Teen and Tween Afterschool Tech Playground
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Veranda Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Veranda Room
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning,
Technology Instruction
Details:
Choose from a variety of technologies to explore, including Makey Makey, Little Bits, Dash and Dot robots, and our Luzbot 3D printer.
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This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Meeting Room II
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
May
9
2018
Wed
Youth Chess Club
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room II
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room:
Meeting Room II
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Clubs,
Games
Details:
Join us for an afternoon of strategy and fun! Families and children ages 7+ are welcome!
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This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Room
Registration Closed
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
May
9
2018
Wed
Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead!
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room
Registration Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Elsie Quirk Library
Room:
Program Room
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining:
3
Details:
For ages 5-11. Explore fundamental concepts of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math). Fun, engaging, hands on learning. Registration is required and limited to 15 participants.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
9
2018
Wed
Using Spreadsheets in Excel
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Fruitville Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Technology Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
Learn to enter numbers unto cells; a simple calculation formula; and Chart Wizard. Let us know if you will bring your own computer or use one of our laptops. Limited to 10.
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4:00pm |
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This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Creation Station
Registration Closed
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
May
9
2018
Wed
Teen Tech: Intro to 3D Design
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Creation Station
Registration Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room:
Creation Station
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Games,
Technology Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining:
13
Details:
Learn how to design simple 3D objects online! Create and print your own! Ages 11-18.
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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Youth Activity Room
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
May
9
2018
Wed
Friends of the Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Board Meeting
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth Activity Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room:
Youth Activity Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Details:
Monthly Board Meeting -- Open to the Public
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This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
Children (5 to 9 years)
Meeting Room B
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
May
9
2018
Wed
Read With The Dogs
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Meeting Room B
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type:
Special Events
Details:
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.
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This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Center
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
May
9
2018
Wed
Weekly Movies
4:15pm - 5:15pm
Teen Center
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Selby Library
Room:
Teen Center
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Movies
Details:
Chill with friends and watch a movie.
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4:45pm |
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5:00pm |
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This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Room
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
May
9
2018
Wed
Teen Anime Club
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Program Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Elsie Quirk Library
Room:
Program Room
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Clubs,
Movies
Details:
Interested in anime? Come to the Teen Anime Club where each month we will watch a different anime film or series, and afterwards discuss. Ages 11-18. Contact the library for film titles.
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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Conference Room
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
May
9
2018
Wed
Gulf Gate Teen Advisory Board
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Conference Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Clubs
Details:
The Gulf Gate Teen Advisory Board is committed to creating a teen friendly library by suggesting materials to purchase for the library collection, planning and implementing teen programs, and serving as a voice for all teens in the Gulf Gate area.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
May
9
2018
Wed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Clubs,
Games
Details:
Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs.
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This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Conference Room
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
May
9
2018
Wed
Girls Who Code
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Shannon Staub Library
Room:
Conference Room
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Clubs,
Creation Station,
Technology Instruction
Details:
Girls in grades 6-12 are invited to explore code in a fun and friendly way! Learn the core 4 computer science concepts every programmer needs to know, and complete a Community Service Impact Project.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Adults,
Seniors
Juliano Room
Registration Closed
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
May
9
2018
Wed
iPads for Beginners
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Juliano Room
Registration Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Juliano Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Technology Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining:
12
Details:
Come join us for a hands-on iPad workshop where you can learn how to use this popular tablet.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Adults,
Seniors,
All Ages
Story Time Room
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
May
9
2018
Wed
The Knitting Corner
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Story Time Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Shannon Staub Library
Room:
Story Time Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors,
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Details:
Bring your favorite project and knitting supplies, and enjoy the company of fellow enthusiasts. Feel free to bring your favorite tips, patterns, or snacks to share with the group.
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