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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		Pop-Up Library
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10:00am																	This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Open Sewing Lab 10:00am–12:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults Community Room This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 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: Community Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station : Use 1 of 6 Brother sewing machines on Your Own Project. Must Know How to Sew. Machines Available on first come first serve basis.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Pop-Up Stop: Longboat Key 10:00am–11:30am All Ages Offsite Event 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: Pop-Up Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Outreach, Storytimes : On the first and third Tuesday of each month, the Pop-Up will be at the Town Center Green of Longboat Key with books for all ages and a Storytime for children at 10:30 AM. Swing by to sign up for a library card and read a book with us!
10:15am	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Forever Fit 10:15am–11:00am Adults, Seniors Dr. Edward James II 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: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living : Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance. 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 "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 Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am–11:15am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Meeting Room II 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 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: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Storytimes, : For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.										This event is in the "Youth" group 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 Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am–11:15am Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Veranda Room This event is in the "Youth" group 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 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: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Games, Special Events Forty Carrots Partners in Play 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. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event.
10:30am				This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Travelogues with Jane Mahler: Ecuador 10:30am–12:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 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: Meeting Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning : Ecuador is a country straddling the equator on South America’s west coast.		This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Foodscaping for the Suncoast 10:30am–11:30am Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 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: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Cooking & Nutrition, Green Living, Healthy Living : Concerned about rising food prices, limited fresh produce, or simply eager to grow your own food in subtropical Florida? Discover the best fruits, nuts, and foodscaping plants for our region! Registration required.			This event is in the "Youth" group 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 Stories and a Craft 10:30am–11:30am Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Meeting Room B This event is in the "Youth" group 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: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes : Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, fun activities, and a craft. Best for ages 0-5, but the whole family is welcome!						This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Family Holiday Photo Op - Session 1 10:30am–10:45am Families, All Ages Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required 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: Families, All Ages Program Type: Creation Station, Special Events Registration Required : Bring your family to the Shannon Staub Public Library and take your holiday family portrait!				This event is in the "Youth" group 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 "Families" group POP-UP: Storytime @ Longboat Key 10:30am–11:00am Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Offsite Event This event is in the "Youth" group 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 "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Pop-Up Library Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Outreach, Storytimes, : Join the Pop-Up library staff at The Longboat Key Town Center Green for stories, songs and rhymes, and more!
10:45am															This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Family Holiday Photo Op - Session 2 10:45am–11:00am Families, All Ages Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required 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: Families, All Ages Program Type: Creation Station, Special Events Registration Required : Bring your family to the Shannon Staub Public Library and take your holiday family portrait!
11:00am														This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group Ringling Museum Storytime 11:00am–12:00pm Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Youth Program 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: Selby Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes : This free storytime program engages toddlers, preschoolers, and primary school students in activities that connect art and early literacy. Join us for a story and accompanying art activity based on a work of art in the museum collection. 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 "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Family Holiday Photo Op - Session 3 11:00am–11:15am Families, All Ages Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required 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: Families, All Ages Program Type: Creation Station, Special Events Registration Required : Bring your family to the Shannon Staub Public Library and take your holiday family portrait!	This event is in the "Adults" group Genealogy Assistance 11:00am–1:00pm 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: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy : Get expert and experienced genealogy research assistance. Bring your questions
11:15am															This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Family Holiday Photo Op - Session 4 11:15am–11:30am Families, All Ages Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required 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: Families, All Ages Program Type: Creation Station, Special Events Registration Required : Bring your family to the Shannon Staub Public Library and take your holiday family portrait!
11:30am															This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Family Holiday Photo Op - Session 5 11:30am–11:45am Families, All Ages Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required 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: Families, All Ages Program Type: Creation Station, Special Events Registration Required : Bring your family to the Shannon Staub Public Library and take your holiday family portrait!
11:45am															This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Family Holiday Photo Op - Session 6 11:45am–12:00pm Families, All Ages Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required 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: Families, All Ages Program Type: Creation Station, Special Events Registration Required : Bring your family to the Shannon Staub Public Library and take your holiday family portrait!
12:00pm												This event is in the "Youth" group 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 Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 12:00pm–1:00pm Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Veranda Room This event is in the "Youth" group 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 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: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Games, Special Events Forty Carrots Partners in Play 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. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event.
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2:00pm			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Tech Navigator 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults, Seniors, All Ages Group Study Room 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: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Group Study Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: , Technology Instruction, Virtual : Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person or distance appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Fall Prevention 102 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults, Seniors Meeting 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: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Healthy Living, Lectures, Special Events Registration Required : Join us for "Fall Prevention 102," a dynamic and informative workshop designed to empower individuals with the knowledge and tools to reduce the risk of falls.		This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Arts & Crafts: Rosemary & Peppermint Foot Scrub 2:00pm–4:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Learning Lab This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 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: Gulf Gate Library Room: Learning Lab Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning : Take a few moments to pamper yourself before the holiday rush. Create something for a friend. All supplies are provided. Registration not required. These programs are popular and seating is limited. First come, first seated.
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3:00pm								This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Music \| 'Songs of the Holidays' with karluss Trapp 3:00pm–4:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room AB (Staff only) This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 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: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Staff only) Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries : "The Holidays” - that special time of year when we gather together with family and friends to celebrate life and give thanks.
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3:30pm											This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Last Stop Teen Hangout 3:30pm–5:00pm 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: North Port Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games : LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games.						This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group Fun to be Fit: BIGS 3:30pm–4:30pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Community Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group Registration Closed 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: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Healthy Living, Special Events Registration Required : Join Ms. Adrianne in her Fun To Be Fit Kids "BIGS" class. Experience an action-packed class filled with obstacle courses, fitness games, and team-building challenges designed to boost your athletic skills while having lots of fun.
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4:00pm		This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group Tinker Tuesday 4:00pm–5:00pm Children (5 to 9 years), Families Meeting Room II 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: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, : A different project every week! Recommended for ages 6 and up. 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 "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group LEGO Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Storytime Room This event is in the "Youth" 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: Storytime Room Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Clubs, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning LEGO Club Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.			This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Anime Club 4:00pm–5:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen Center 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: Teen Center Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Movies : Join us in the teen center to watch anime, discuss our favorite characters, and enjoy a small craft or art activity! This week, we'll practice drawing manga. This is recommended for tweens and teens, ages 9-18. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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4:30pm				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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Cancelled Level up Your Guitar Theory Week 5 4:30pm–5:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room 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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Cancelled 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: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Career Journeys, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries : Join Sandi Grecco to take your guitar foundations to the next level. Expect to build your current skill set learning chords, scales, and songs. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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5:00pm												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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Family Game Night 5:00pm–7:00pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Veranda Room 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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Families" 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: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Games : Join us for the library's Monthly Game Night! Every first Tuesday of the month from 5-7 PM, we invite you to enjoy an evening of fun, friendly competition, and socializing. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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