Day Calendar

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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Branches

Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Fruitville Library

Gulf Gate Library

North Port Library

Selby Library

William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Virtual Events

Rooms

Youth Activity Room

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Conference Room

Meeting Room

Meeting Room A

No room assigned

Teen Center

No room assigned

All Day

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.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Details:

'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

Details:

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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Almost One-Minute Book Reviews (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, Virtual

Details:

Quick reviews of new young adult books at your library.

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!

Nice List Nominations-ON DEMAND

All Day

Children (5 to 9 years), Adults, Families

Virtual Event

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Library Branch: Virtual Events

Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Adults, Families

Program Type: Special Events, Virtual

Details:

Join Miss Riley as she reads off patron and staff submitted nominations for Santa's Nice List.

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.

The Essential Pantry: Winter Wonderland (On Demand)

All Day

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

Virtual Event

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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: Creation Station, Healthy Living, Virtual

Details:

Looking for a dinner idea, or a recipe for a quick and delicious snack?

Venice Library Winter Opera Spectacular (On Demand)

All Day 12/23 - 1/6

Adults

Virtual Event

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Library Branch: Virtual Events

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Music in the Libraries

Details:

Holiday Opera Spectacular

with

Hanna Brammer

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.

9:15am

9:30am

9:45am

10:00am

Gulf Gate French Conversation Group

10:00am - 12:00pm

Adults

Meeting Room A

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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Discussion Groups

Details:

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.

Holiday House craft

10:00am - 5:00pm

Teens (13 to 18 years)

Teen Center

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Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Teen Center

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Details:

This is a passive program for a take-home craft. Pick up your kit at the Circulation desk or use the attached template. Watch the how-to video here:

10:15am

Forty Carrots

10:15am - 11:15am

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

Program Type: Lifelong Learning

Details:

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

Knit and Crocheting Group

10:15am - 12:00pm

Adults

Conference Room

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Library Branch: Fruitville Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Details:

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.

10:30am

10:45am

11:00am

11:15am

11:30am

11:45am

Forty Carrots

11:45am - 12:45pm

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

Program Type: Lifelong Learning

Details:

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

12:00pm

12:15pm

12:30pm

12:45pm

1:00pm

1:15pm

1:30pm

Socrates Cafe

1:30pm - 3:00pm

Adults

Meeting Room

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Library Branch: Fruitville Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Discussion Groups

Details:

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

2:15pm

2:30pm

2:45pm

3:00pm

3:15pm

3:30pm

3:45pm

4:00pm

4:15pm

4:30pm

4:45pm

5:00pm

5:15pm

5:30pm

Lego Club

5:30pm - 7:00pm

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

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Library Branch: North Port Library

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

Program Type: Games

Details:

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

6:15pm

6:30pm

6:45pm

7:00pm

7:15pm

7:30pm

7:45pm

8:00pm

8:15pm

8:30pm

8:45pm

9:00pm

9:15pm

9:30pm

9:45pm

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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

Disclaimer(s)

Looking for a dinner idea, or a recipe for a quick and delicious snack?

Holiday Opera Spectacular

with

Hanna Brammer