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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	Meeting Room	Reading Garden	Conference Room	Creation Station	No room assigned	Conference Room	No room assigned	Learning Lab	Creation Station	Veranda Room	No room assigned		Creation Station	Meeting Room	No room assigned		Community Room	Conference Room	Teen Room
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10:00am				This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Suncoast Blood Bank Blood Drive 10:00am–3:00pm Adults, Seniors Reading Garden 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: Reading Garden Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: : The Suncoast Blood Bank mobile unit will be on-site receiving blood donations. All donors will receive a free wellness check that includes blood pressure check, pulse, temperature, iron count and cholesterol screening. Donors will		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Introduction to Genealogy Research 10:00am–12:00pm Adults, Seniors Creation Station 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: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Genealogy Registration Required : Learn Genealogy research through Ancestry, Heritage Quest, etc. Students need names, dates, and locations of people to be researched on the databases. Bring your own thumb drive for articles to be printed.		This event is in the "Adults" group SHINE Counseling 10:00am–2:00pm 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: : SHINE counselors provide free, unbiased and confidential counseling to Medicare beneficiaries, their caregivers and those soon to be eligible.	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 SHINE 10:00am–11:00am 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 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 : Keep calm and create with self-directed arts and crafts projects. Ask for the cart at the youth desk.
10:15am										This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Genealogy Basics, Part 1 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 : This computer-based genealogy course covers the following topics: why study genealogy; how to get started; what sources are available; and how to organize and present your research.
10:30am	This event is in the "Adults" group Literacy Council of Sarasota - ESOL Class 10:30am–12:00pm Adults Dr. Edward James II 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: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: : The Literacy Council of Sarasota English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Class - Registration required through The Literacy Council of Sarasota 941.955.0421											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 Story Time 10:30am–11:15am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 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 This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group 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: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Storytimes : Join us for a morning of songs, stories and a themed craft! Ages 0-5 welcome with caregivers! Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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11:00am																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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Chess Club 11:00am–1:00pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Families, All Ages Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" 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: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Families, All Ages Program Type: Clubs, Games Registration Required : The chess club is an opportunity to play friendly games of chess in a low-stress environment. Patrons of all ages and levels are welcome to come, as help is given to those who need it! Chess boards and pieces will be provided.
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12:00pm																					This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Teen Summer Movie Series - Captain Marvel 12:00pm–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 : Come join us for our Space Themed teen movie. Continuous Showing of Captain Marvel from Noon - 7:30pm. Snacks will be provided.
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12:30pm																			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 Movie Monday: Aliens v. Monsters 12:30pm–2:30pm 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 : Join us for our last summer afternoon movie, Monsters vs. Aliens (PG).
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1:00pm						This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Advanced Genealogy Research 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults, Seniors Creation Station 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: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Genealogy Registration Required : Learn Genealogy research through Ancestry, Heritage Quest, etc. Students need names, dates, and locations of people to be researched on the databases. Bring your own thumb drive for articles to be printed.														This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group VPL Chess Club 1:00pm–5:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Conference Room This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group 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: Conference Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: Clubs, , Games : VPL patrons playing chess and teaching the game to others
1:15pm												This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group Monday Crafternoon: Calming Galaxy Swirls 1:15pm–2:30pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Veranda 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: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs : Come build space and galaxy themed crafts at the library! Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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2:00pm							This event is in the "Adults" group The 50th Anniversary of the Apollo Missions 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults 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 Age Group: Adults Program Type: , Lectures Registration Required : Please join NASA Ambassador Gregory T. Shanos as he surveys the history of the Apollo missions to the moon and discusses significant findings from the moon rock samples that were returned.
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3:00pm																	This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Teen Board Games 3:00pm–5:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) 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: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Games : Come to the teen room and choose from a variety of board games like Apples to Apples, Balderdash, Uno, Scattergories, Scrabble and more.	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 3:00pm–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 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 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.
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 "All Ages" group Cupcake Party! 3:30pm–4:15pm All Ages 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 Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Special Events : We met our community goal to read for 50,000 minutes. Now let's celebrate reading with delicious mini cupcakes provided by the Sarasota County Library Foundation! Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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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.
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