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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	Group Study Room	Meeting Room II	Creation Station	Conference Room	Meeting Room	Youth Activity Room	No room assigned	Meeting Room	Conference Room	Learning Lab	Meeting Room A	Meeting Room B	Juliano Room	Veranda Room	No room assigned	Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium	Youth Program Room	No room assigned	Meeting Room	Teen Zone	Community Room	Storytime Room
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10:00am		This event is in the "Adults" group Master Gardener Plant Clinic - Drop In Session 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Group Study 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: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Group Study Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: : Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified? Drop in to receive research-based lawn, landscape and pest management help from the University of Florida.		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Master Gardener Plant Clinic 10:00am–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: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: : Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified? Homeowners can receive research-based lawn, landscape and pest management help from the University of Florida.				This event is in the "Adults" group AARP Tax Help 10:00am–1:00pm 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: Fruitville Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Tax Help : Tax Help. Please note AARP volunteers at the library begin assisting the final client of the day 30 minutes to one hour before the last time listed.											This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Technology Rescue 10:00am–12:00pm Adults, Seniors 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: Shannon Staub Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Technology Instruction : Having trouble with your device? Need help syncing your eBooks? Come see Luis, our in-house tech expert! See the Reference Desk for more information.
10:15am			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 Forty Carrots Partners in Play 10:15am–11:15am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Meeting Room II 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: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: , Storytimes : For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators.				This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group Baby Rhyme and Sign 10:15am–11:00am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years) Youth Activity 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: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years) Program Type: : This program is geared toward babies from newborn to age 2 ½ years. The 45 minute program includes songs, baby sign language, a book and playtime. Older siblings are welcome.						This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group Baby Rhyme & Sign Time 10:15am–11:00am Babies (Birth to 1 year) Meeting Room B This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" 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: Babies (Birth to 1 year) Program Type: Storytimes : Sign Language program for children 0 - 2 1/2 years old. Learn with Beebo the Signing Bear using songs, books, and toys. Older siblings welcome.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Flood Zone Map Changes Workshop 10:15am–12:00pm Adults, Seniors Juliano 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: North Port Library Room: Juliano Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: : Who should attend: Anyone who has questions about flood risks, zones, insurance regulations and pending map changes: especially residents, professional lenders, insurance agents and realtors.									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 Sing Along with Miss Vicki 10:15am–10:45am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 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 This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 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), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Special Events : Caregivers and children join in singing nursery song and folk son favorites.
10:30am																	This event is in the "Adults" group Books & Coffee 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: Author Event, Book Discussions, , Lectures : Friends of the Selby Public Library invites you to their monthly book presentation and discussion. This month: Dr.	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 Family Stories and More 10:30am–11:15am 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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: Arts & Crafts, , , Music in the Libraries, Performances, Storytimes : Books, puppets, songs, dance and more surprises. Geared for ages 3-5, but all are welcome to join the fun. Enjoy special guest Adrianne
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11:00am																This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group E-BOOK AND LIBRARY RESOURCES HELP DESK 11:00am–1:00pm Adults, Seniors 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: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Technology Instruction : Drop in for assistance using library technology including e-Books and audiobooks from Overdrive and the Cloud Library.
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12:00pm																						This event is in the "Adults" group Sarasota Opera Apprentice Artists Lunchtime Treat 12:00pm–1:00pm 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: Music in the Libraries : This noontime program presented by the Sarasota Opera will feature their current group of young apprentices, professional singers who have graduated from university music schools and conservatories.
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1:00pm	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Lunch and Learn - Preserving Your Family Treasures 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults, Seniors Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room 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: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: , Special Events Registration Required : Join us for a light lunch on the library followed by Libraries and Historical Resources' Collections Curator Lindsay Ogels as she shares some simple tips and tricks to preserve your treasured family items such as: photos, keep sakes and other love																			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Asolo Play Readers Present "Killers of the Flower Moon" 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room 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: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions, One Book Sarasota, Performances Registration Required : As part of the 2019 One Book One Community program featuring “Killers of the Flower Moon” by David Grann, come enjoy a theatrical reading of excerpts from the book as the Asolo Repertory Theatre Guild Play Readers bring it to life.
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2:00pm						This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Tuesday Movies 2:00pm–5:00pm 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: Movies : New movies every Tuesday in the meeting room. Movie schedules are published bimonthly and available at the front circulation desk.					This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group OverDrive and cloudLibrary Help Desk 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults, Seniors Learning Lab 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: Learning Lab 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 FBI History: America's Bureau 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults Meeting Room A 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 A Age Group: Adults Program Type: , Lectures, One Book Sarasota : Please join Special Agent Jay Stone for a discussion of key dates and events that helped shape the FBI as it exists today, with a look at scientific enhancements, types of investigations, and jurisdictional issues. Agents will answer questio				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.
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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 "Adults" group Live Music from Sonny & Perley: Highlighting the Music of Great Women Singers and Composers from the "The Great American Songbook, Jazz, International Cabaret, and Bossa Nova" 3:00pm–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: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Music in the Libraries Registration Required : Husband and wife musical duo, Sonny and Perley perform a mixed program features selections from Sonny and Perley's signature repertoire, including the Golden Age of Popular Music from 1920's through the 1950's, the Post Golden Age from the 19	This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Teen Writers Circle 3:00pm–4:30pm 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Clubs : This group is great for teens who love creative writing. Some things that our meetings will cover include: designing characters, writing short stories (or even long ones!), poetry, plotlines, group projects, story prompts, games, and more!								This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Board Game Time 3:00pm–5:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Youth Program 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: Selby Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Games : Tuesdays, January-May 3 - 5:30 p.m. Drop in and play a variety of board games including Harry Potter Clue, Ticket to Ride, Munchkin, and more!
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4:00pm			This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group Tinker Tuesday 4:00pm–5:00pm Children (5 to 9 years) Meeting Room II 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: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, : A different project every week! Call or visit to find out what it is this week! Ages 6+.				This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Middle School Service Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Youth Activity Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Registration Closed 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: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Clubs, Volunteer Orientations & Programs Registration Required : Are you in Grades 6-8 and need service hours for school? Club members should plan to attend the monthly meetings and assist with at least one additional program per month. A club agreement can be picked up at your first meeting.
4:15pm					This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Spanish Learning Group: Grammar (Intermediate) 4:15pm–6:30pm 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 : Hola! Join us for an evening of learning intermediate Spanish grammar and vocabulary and practicing conversational skills.
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5:00pm																							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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Teen Craft Night 2019 5:30pm–7:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Youth Activity Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Registration Closed 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: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station Registration Required : Ages 11-18. Drop by to create new crafts each month. No registration required. Snacks 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 "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group Lego Club 5:30pm–7:00pm Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Meeting 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 "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: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Program Type: Clubs, , Games : Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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6:00pm															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 Read with the Dogs 6:00pm–7:00pm Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Veranda Room 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: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Program Type: Special Events : 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 "Adults" group Solar in the Sunshine State: The Basics of Solar Energy for FL Homeowners 6:00pm–7:00pm 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: : If you are interested in understanding residential solar hot water and solar photovoltaic technologies better, this workshop is for you.				This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Teen Tabletop Gaming 6:00pm–7:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen Zone 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: Shannon Staub Library Room: Teen Zone Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Games : Choose from a selection of familiar and unique games to play with friends! Snacks will be provided! Teen programs are recommended for grades 6-12. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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