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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		Osprey Library and History Center	Selby Library			Shannon Staub Library	William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Rooms	No room assigned	Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room	Meeting Room II	Program Room	Conference Room	Creation Station	Youth Activity Room	Conference Room	Meeting Room	Conference Room	Learning Lab	Meeting Room A	Meeting Room AB (Staff only)	Meeting Room B	Storytime Room	No room assigned	Juliano Room	No room assigned	Creation Station	Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium	Youth Program Room	Meeting Room	Community Room	Storytime Room
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10:00am												This event is in the "Adults" group Gulf Gate French Conversation Group 10:00am–12:00pm 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: Discussion Groups : 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.
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 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 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: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: : 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 Knit and Crocheting Group 10:15am–12:00pm 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 and crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! Bring your own yarn and needles. Supplies provided for beginners.														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 "Families" group Partners in Play 10:15am–11:15am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 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 "Preschoolers (3 to 5 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), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program Type: , Special Events, Storytimes : 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.		This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group Craft Time 10:15am–11:15am Children (5 to 9 years) Storytime 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: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts : Children 5 - 9 can drop into the Children's Department and work on a craft kit!
10:30am																			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 10:30am–1:30pm 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group "The U.S. and World War 1: A New View," Dr. Justus Doenecke 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: , Lectures : "The U.S. and World War 1: A New View," . New College of Florida Emeritus, Dr. Justus Doenecke presents a military History of the United States involvement in World War I, with attention to General Pershing and the U.S expeditionary force.
10:45am
11:00am																					This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group Baby Time: Rhyme and Sign! 11:00am–11:45am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years) 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 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) Program Type: , Storytimes : Engage babies newborn to 18 months with movement to music, singing, rhymes and basic sign language to enhance social interaction and language development. Playtime follows. 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 OFF the SHELF - VPL Book Group 11:00am–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: Book Discussions : Friendly informal book discussions, newcomers welcome!
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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 This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group Forty Carrots- Partners in Play 11:45am–12:45pm Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families 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 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: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: : 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 "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group This event is in the "Families" group Baby Time: Welcome to Our World 11:45am–12:45pm Babies (Birth to 1 year), Families Meeting Room This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" 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), Families Program Type: Discussion Groups, , Special Events, Storytimes : For parents and babies ages birth to seven months old.
12:00pm
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1:00pm	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Book - a - Tech Librarian 1:00pm–2:30pm 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: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Technology Instruction : 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.												This event is in the "Adults" group Chair Yoga with Didi 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Meeting Room AB (Staff only) 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: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Staff only) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Registration Required : Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can improve flexibility, decrease stress, and reduce joint strain.
1:15pm
1:30pm									This event is in the "Adults" group Socrates Cafe 1:30pm–3:00pm 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: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Groups : 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.
1:45pm
2:00pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Literacy 2:00pm–4:00pm 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: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Outreach : literacy													This event is in the "Adults" group Book & Tea at the Osprey Library 2:00pm–3:30pm 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: Osprey Library and History Center Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions : An enhanced book discussion, with tea served hot and cold, in the intimate setting of the Osprey Library. Contact the library for details on monthly selections.
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, play 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 After School Excitement 2:30pm–4:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) 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: North Port Library Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, , Games, Movies, Special Events Registration Required : Come create, play, or just relax at the library after school. Our Teen Room is open from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
2:45pm
3:00pm										This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group OverDrive and cloudLibrary Help Desk 3:00pm–4:30pm 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: Gulf Gate Library Room: Conference Room 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.
3:15pm
3:30pm			This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group Youth Gaming Club 3:30pm–4:30pm 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: Clubs, Games : Hang out and play with an assortment of video games, board games, and activities in this gaming session for kids. Ages 5 - 9.	This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group Popcorn Science 3:30pm–4:30pm Children (5 to 9 years) Program Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group Registration Closed 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: Registration Required : Enjoy fun food science activities and learn all about popcorn! Yum! Registration is required and limited to 16 children ages 5-11.																	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 3:30pm–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 : Come join other 11-17-year-olds for an afternoon of competitive card games and board games: Sushi Go, Coup, Dutch Blitz and Love Letter just to name a few! Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
3:45pm
4:00pm						This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Adult Craft Club: Fall Themed Table Centerpiece 4:00pm–6:00pm 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: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station Registration Required : Waiting for signs of fall? Don't wait, make your own! Create your table centerpiece with us and get into the spirit of all things autumn. All materials are provided. Supplies are limited. Please call or visit the library to register. 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Friends of the Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Board Meeting 4:00pm–6:00pm 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 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: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups : Monthly Board Meeting -- Public Welcome				This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Getting the Most Out of Google and Its Apps for Beginners 4:00pm–5:30pm 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: Discussion Groups, Technology Instruction Registration Required : Join us to learn about and practice using all the cool things a Google/Gmail account allows you to do. This class is aimed at Beginners, new to using Google. It's also primarily for those with Android devices or Windows 10 computers.			This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group Tween Writing Wednesdays: Nanowrimo 4:00pm–5:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years) Meeting Room B 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: Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups : A check-in point for tweens working towards their NanoWriMo goal.	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 4:00pm–5:00pm 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: Gulf Gate 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.
4:15pm
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5:15pm
5:30pm																This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group Lego Club 5:30pm–7:00pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) 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 Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Games : Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. For ages 4 and up.
5:45pm
6:00pm																	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Yoga Gentle Stretching and Flexibility with Meditation 6:00pm–7:15pm Adults, Seniors Juliano 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: North Port Library Room: Juliano Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Registration Required : As part of North Port Library's Healthy Living Program, Yoga Gentle Stretching and Flexibility with Meditation is designed for every body type and ability, to support healthy living lifestyles, and to ease students into the benefits of medita 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Intermediate 3D Design Studio 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Creation Station 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: Selby Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: Creation Station, , Technology Instruction : Spend time exploring some of the more advanced aspects of 3D design and printing. Prior experience with Tinkercad and 3D design is preferred. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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