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Name: Holiday StoryTrail in the Fruitville Reading Garden
Start: 2020-12-02T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2020-12-23T16:00:00-05:00
Location: Fruitville Library

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Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Elsie Quirk Library

Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Fruitville Library

Gulf Gate Library

North Port Library

William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Virtual Events

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Group Study Room

Creation Station

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Conference Room

Youth Activity Room

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Conference Room

Meeting Room B

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Community Room

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Holiday StoryTrail in the Fruitville Reading Garden

12/02/2020 @ 10:00am - 12/23/2020 @ 4:00pm

All Ages

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Library Branch: Fruitville Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits

Details:

Come enjoy a holiday themed StoryTrail walk in the garden at Fruitville Public Library.

Spin the Dreidel

All Day 12/2 - 12/23

Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Games, Virtual

Details:

Spin the dreidel game bags are available now in the North Port Library for pick-up until December 23. Bags are first come, first serve, one bag per family.

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Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

Winter To Go Kits

12/07/2020 @ 10:00am - 12/23/2020 @ 5:00pm

Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)

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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)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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'Twas the Night Before Christmas, American Christmas Traditions (On Demand)

12/01/2020 @ 9:00am - 12/31/2020 @ 10:00pm

All Ages

Virtual Event

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Library Branch: Virtual Events

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Performances, Virtual

Details:

Educational Entertainer Martina Mathisen plays Mary Moore, the daughter of Clement Moore, the author of A Visit From St. Nicholas, and explains the origins of our modern Christmas traditions.

Fall Classical Concert Series, Concert No. 3 (On Demand)

All Day 12/9 - 12/23

Adults

Virtual Event

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Library Branch: Virtual Events

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Music in the Libraries

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Saint-Saëns, Bloch, Piazzola

Flute, Bassoon, Piano

Betsy Hudson-Traba, flute, Fernando Traba, bassoon, and Jesse Martins, piano, will perform piec

3D Printed Christmas Elves (On Demand)

All Day 12/14 - 12/23

Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Registration Closed

Required

Virtual Event

Registration Closed

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Library Branch: Virtual Events

Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Special Events, Technology Instruction, Virtual

Required

Seats Remaining: 49

Details:

Would you like to create your very own 3D printed Christmas elf? Then look no further!

Watch our video tutorial below for steps on how to create your design using Tinkercad.

Fall Classical Series, Concert No. 4 featuring the Sarasota Piano Trio (On Demand)

All Day 12/16 - 12/30

Adults

Virtual Event

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Library Branch: Virtual Events

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Music in the Libraries

Details:

Fall Concert Series Finale

featuring

The Sarasota Piano Trio

This is t

Artists In The Libraries: Story Bracelets (On Demand)

All Day 12/16 - 12/31

Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Virtual Event

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Library Branch: Virtual Events

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Virtual

Details:

Join teaching artist Judy Levine as she explains how to create a Story Bracelet.

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Cuentos Bilingües Bilingual Storytime with Alicia Long Gallo de Bodas (On Demand)

All Day

Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families

Virtual Event

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Library Branch: Virtual Events

Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families

Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Performances, Spanish/En Español, Special Events, Storytimes, Virtual

Details:

Narradora de cuentos Alicia Long comparte el cuento del Gallo de Bodas, fluidamente entrecambiando entre inglés y español. ¡Acompañenos en este programa virtual para toda la familia!

Teen Book Tastings (On Demand)

All Day

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Virtual Event

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Library Branch: Virtual Events

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Book Discussions, Lifelong Learning, Virtual

Details:

Teen Book Tastings is a video series of book recommendations across various genres for teenagers. Join us each month for a different theme! This month's theme is Winter Reads.

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

9:00am

I Spy Winter Wonderland

9:00am - 10:00pm

Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)

Virtual Event

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Library Branch: Virtual Events

Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)

Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Games, Virtual

Details:

Watch the movie and see if you can find at least five things in the list.

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Master Gardener Plant Clinic - Drop In Session

10:00am - 12:00pm

Adults

Group Study Room

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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Room: Group Study Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Green Living

Details:

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.

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

10:00am - 12:00pm

Adults

Creation Station

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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Green Living

Details:

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.

10:15am

Baby Rhyme and Sign

10:15am - 11:00am

Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)

Youth Activity Room

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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: Lifelong Learning

Details:

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.

Baby Rhyme & Sign Time

10:15am - 11:00am

Babies (Birth to 1 year)

Meeting Room B

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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Meeting Room B

Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year)

Program Type: Storytimes

Details:

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.

10:30am

10:45am

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11:15am

11:30am

Chess Club

11:30am - 3:00pm

Adults, Seniors

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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Clubs

Details:

Weekly meeting of local chess enthusiasts. Join in the fun! Questions? Call Heather at 941-861-1273.

11:45am

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12:45pm

1:00pm

E-help

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Adults, Seniors

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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction

Details:

Help with laptops, cell phones

Tech Time Tuesdays @Venice Library

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Adults, Seniors

Community Room

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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Technology Instruction

Details:

Open time for questions, sharing solutions

Bring your device and library staff will try to answer your questions in an informal group setting.

Tech Help via Zoom (Live)

1:00pm - 5:00pm

Adults, Seniors

Registration Closed

Required

Virtual Event

Registration Closed

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Library Branch: Virtual Events

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Technology Instruction, Virtual

Required

Seats Remaining: 6

Details:

Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through a live, virtual appointment.

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Teen Writers Circle

4:00pm - 5:30pm

Teens (13 to 18 years)

Conference Room

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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups

Details:

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!

4:15pm

Spanish Learning Group: Group: Grammar (Intermediate)

4:15pm - 6:15pm

Adults, Seniors

Conference Room

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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Spanish/En Español

Details:

Hola! Join us for an evening of learning intermediate Spanish grammar and vocabulary and practicing conversational skills.

Disclaimer(s)

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

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Saint-Saëns, Bloch, Piazzola

Flute, Bassoon, Piano

Fall Concert Series Finale

featuring

The Sarasota Piano Trio

Join teaching artist Judy Levine as she explains how to create a Story Bracelet.

Pro

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