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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	Meeting Room II	Creation Station	Meeting Room	Conference Room	Creation Station	Meeting Room	Youth Activity Room	Conference Room	No room assigned	Learning Lab	Meeting Room A	Meeting Room B	Creation Station	Veranda Room	No room assigned	Creation Station	Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium	Meeting Room	Community Room	Conference Room	Storytime Room	Study Room C	Teen 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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Girls STEAM Ahead Robotics Workshop 10:00am–4:00pm 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: Creation Station, , Special Events, Technology Instruction Registration Required : Enjoy building a robot with VEXiQ Robotics! Test your attention to detail and watch your robot come alive! Build a Clawbot in teams of 3-4 girls and compete in the robotics timed challenge. Girls STEAM Ahead!		This event is in the "Adults" group Master Gardener Plant Clinic 10:00am–12:00pm 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: Gulf Gate Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: : Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified? On the first and third Monday mornings of every month, from 10:00 a.m.	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 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 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 "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 Baby/Toddler Story Time 10:15am–10:45am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years) Veranda 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: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years) Program Type: Storytimes : Join us for a traditional program of stories, rhymes, songs, and activities. For 0 to 30 months with caregivers.
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 Author David Mathers 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: : Florida Author David Mather presents his latest novel Raw Dawgin' .
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11:00am														This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group Preschool Story Time 11:00am–11:45pm Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Veranda Room 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: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Storytimes : Join us for stories, rhymes, and music. Concludes with a craft. For 2 1/2 to 5 years with caregivers.
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12:00pm																		This event is in the "Adults" group Meet the Author: Dick Wall 12:00pm–1:00pm 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: Author Event, Book Discussions, Book Sales Registration Required : Join us to hear Dick Wall talk about "Mister Owita's Guide to Gardening: How I Learned the Unexpected Joy of a Green Thumb and an Open Heart," a memoir written by his wife. Carol Wall died of breast cancer complications shortly after the
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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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Family Movie: Toy Story 12:30pm–2:30pm Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) 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 "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 Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Movies : Join us for our afternoon family movie, Toy Story.				This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Spring Break Teen Movie: Black Panther 12:30pm–3:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen Room 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 Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Movies : Teens, looking for something to do on Spring Break? Come join us in the teen room for the movie screening of Black Panther, rated PG 13. Snacks will be provided.
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1:00pm												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 Spring Crafts 1:00pm–3:00pm Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Meeting Room B 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 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: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts : Enjoy making lots of spring themed crafts! For ages 2-11.								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		Reservation Venice Poets 1:00pm–3:00pm Study Room C This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Study Room C Purpose of Room Use discuss and write poetry
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1:30pm					This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group iPhones and iPads for Beginners 1:30pm–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: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lectures, Technology Instruction : Learn the basics of using your iPad and iPhone. Class will cover the buttons, navigating and understanding the settings menus/options, connecting to the internet, navigating internet menus (Safari), and basic sharing features.
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2:00pm										This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Interlibrary Loan and Library Catalog Searching Help Desk 2:00pm–3:00pm 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: , Technology Instruction : As of 3/14/19, the searching class has been replaced with a drop-in help desk for catalog searching, library mobile app, and interlibrary loan questions. No registration necessary. Just stop by or drop in between 2 and 3 p.m.					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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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 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) Storytime Room 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: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) 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.
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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.
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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 This event is in the "Seniors" group Monday Night Movies 5:00pm–8:00pm 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: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors 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.		This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Spring Break Teen Movie: Black Panther 5:00pm–7:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen Room 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 Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Movies : Teens, looking for something to do on Spring Break? Come join us in the teen room for the movie screening of Black Panther, rated PG 13. Snacks will be provided.
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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 Cancelled - 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 "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 Family Movie: Toy Story 5:30pm–7:30pm 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) Community Room 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 Room: Community Room 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: Movies : Did you miss the first showing of Toy Story? Well we are playing it again!
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