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Branches	Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library		Elsie Quirk Library			Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library			Fruitville Library	Gulf Gate Library				North Port Library	Selby Library				Shannon Staub Library		William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Rooms	Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room	Meeting Room II	Creation Station	Meeting Room	Program Room	Conference Room	Creation Station	Meeting Room	Conference Room	Learning Lab	Meeting Room A	Meeting Room B	Study Room 3	Creation Station	No room assigned		Creation Station	Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium	Meeting Room	Story Time Room	No room assigned	Community Room	Conference Room	Storytime Room
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10:00am								This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group AARP Tax Aide 10:00am–4:00pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Tax Help : Tax Help					This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group OverDrive and cloudLibrary Help Desk 10:00am–12:00pm Adults, Seniors Study Room 3 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Study Room 3 Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups, Technology Instruction : 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group SHINE 10:00am–4:00pm Adults, Seniors Creation Station This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: : Free unbiased counseling for Medicare from 10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Then from 1:00-4:00 p.m.	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 "Seniors" group ArtCart Celebrates Black History Month 10:00am–7:45pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors 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 "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station : ArtCart celebrates Black History Month with black history hero magnets, Highwaymen and Basquiat mini paintings, African-inspired zentangle drawing and Gee's Bend paper quilts. Keep calm and create. Ask for the cart at the youth desk.						This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group 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 Valentine Card Making Station 10:00am–7:00pm Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts : Drop-in on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday between 10am to 7pm to make a card for Valentine's Day!	This event is in the "Adults" group Great Decisions Group Discussion 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Community Room This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Groups : The Great Decisions Group discusses timely international topics during eight Monday morning meetings from January 28 through March 25 (excluding Presidents Day).
10:15am				This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Great Decisions Discussion Group 10:15am–12:15pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups : Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs. The name is shared by a national civic-education program, briefing book and television series administered and produced by the Foreign Policy Association.	This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group Forty Carrots: Partners In Play® 10:15am–11:15am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years) Program Room This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years) Program Type: Storytimes : Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.					This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Genealogy Lab 10:15am–12:15pm Adults, Seniors Learning Lab Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Learning Lab Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Genealogy, Technology Instruction Registration Required : Sign up to practice what you learned in Genealogy Basics, Parts 1 and 2, or to continue researching your family history using the library's Ancestry Library Edition and Heritage Quest databases and/or genealogy websites.														This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group Forty Carrots Partners in Play 10:15am–11:15am 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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: Special Events : Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.
10:30am			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group AARP Tax Aide 10:30am–2:30pm Adults, Seniors Creation Station This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Tax Help : AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free assistance for federal returns. By appointment only. You must schedule your appointment in person at Elsie Quirk Library's front desk.				This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Introduction to Buying and Selling Items Online 10:30am–12:00pm Adults, Seniors Creation Station This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: , Lectures, Technology Instruction : Learn how to navigate ecommerce sites to buy and sell new and used items on online shopping sites like eBay, Amazon, and peer to peer sales sites like LetGo, OfferUp, FaceBook Marketplace, Craigslist, and more!					This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Coloring Group 10:30am–12:00pm Adults Meeting Room B This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts : Join us on the 2nd Monday and 4th Tuesday of the month. We supply the coloring pages and pencils.						This event is in the "Adults" group Cirque D' Book 10:30am–11:30am Adults Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions, : Librarian Charlotte Thompson leads a monthly book discussion group. September 10: Philip Roth The Plot Against America.
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11:45am					This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group Forty Carrots: Partners In Play® 11:45am–12:45pm Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years) Program Room This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years) Program Type: Storytimes : Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.
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12:30pm																				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 Partners in Play 12:30pm–1:30pm Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Story Time 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, , Games, Storytimes : Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.
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1:00pm																							Reservation chess club 1:00pm–5:00pm Conference Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Conference Room Purpose of Room Use playing chess
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2:00pm																This event is in the "Adults" group AARP Tax Help 2:00pm–6:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Tax Help : AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free assistance for federal returns.			This event is in the "Adults" group Monoline Lettering 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required : Learn a monoline style of lettering. Monoline is a lettering style that is done with regular pens, pencils, or markers. The line weight is consistent, and it does not have thick and thin lines. No special tools are required.
2:15pm
2:30pm	This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Teen Room 2:30pm–4:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Clubs : Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, have snacks, play games, and more. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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3:00pm											This event is in the "All Ages" group AARP Income Tax Assistance 3:00pm–7:00pm All Ages Meeting Room A This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Tax Help : Volunteers from the AARP Tax Aide Program will be available for free individual tax preparation and e-filing. Any age/income level welcome. Please bring a photo ID (required), and any other documents that apply.
3:15pm						This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Spanish Conversation Learning Group 3:15pm–4:45pm Adults, Seniors Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Spanish/En Español : Looking for something a little more advanced than basic Spanish lessons? Every Monday from 3:30-5, join an open group of intermediate Spanish speakers for a small discussion-oriented lecture.
3:30pm		This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group Read with the Dogs 3:30pm–4:30pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: , Storytimes : 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. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.			This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group Read with the Dogs 3:30pm–4:30pm Children (5 to 9 years) Program Room This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Storytimes : Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs from Suncoast Humane Society. 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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4:00pm									This event is in the "Adults" group Knit and Crocheting Group 4:00pm–7:00pm Adults Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts : 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.
4:15pm
4:30pm																	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 "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Lab in the Creation Station 4:30pm–7:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages Creation Station 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 "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction : Come use our Adobe/ Mac software and sewing machines on your own personal projects. Time slots are filled on a first-come-first-serve basis.
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5:00pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Monday Night Movies 5:00pm–8:00pm Adults Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movies : Come and enjoy free movies on our big screen. Contact the library for movie titles.																				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 "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group 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 "Families" group LEGOs at the Library 5:00pm–7:00pm Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Storytime 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 "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group 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 "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Program Type: Games : Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.
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5:30pm			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 English for Spanish Speakers - Gratis Clase de Ingles para Hispanohablantes 5:30pm–7:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Creation Station 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: , Spanish/En Español : This class is for Spanish speakers, who want to improve their English skills in speaking, and understanding English, with emphasis on correct pronunciation. Students must be able to speak some basic English.							This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Teen Movie Nights 5:30pm–7:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Learning Lab This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Learning Lab Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Movies : Join other teens for conversation and movies. The February film is Iron Man (2008, PG-13 125 min). See the film that launch the Marvel Universe of films before seeing Captain Marvel in theaters this March. Refreshments will be provided.												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 "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group 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 This event is in the "Families" group Family Movie Night: Smallfoot 5:30pm–7:30pm Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Community 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 "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group 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 This event is in the "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Program Type: Movies : Join us for our monthly movie night. Today's movie is Smallfoot.
5:45pm
6:00pm																			This event is in the "Adults" group Zumba 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Registration Required : Zumba is a fun and effective dance fitness class that provides a total workout, combining all elements of fitness--cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class.
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