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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
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Meeting Room B
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
Dec
10
2025
Wed
Forty Carrots: Partners in Play
10:15am–11:15am
Meeting Room B
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Meeting Room B
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning,
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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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
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
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
Dec
10
2025
Wed
Forty Carrots: Partners in Play
10:15am–11:15am
Meeting Room
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)
Program Type:
Games,
Lifelong Learning
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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.
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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
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Story Time 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
Dec
10
2025
Wed
Busy Little Hands Activity Hour
10:30am–11:30am
Story Time Room
Library Branch:
Shannon Staub Library
Room:
Story Time Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type:
Games,
Lifelong Learning
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Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and their families can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room.
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| 12:00pm |
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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
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Meeting Room B
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
Dec
10
2025
Wed
Forty Carrots: Partners in Play
12:00pm–1:00pm
Meeting Room B
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Meeting Room B
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning,
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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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
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
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
Dec
10
2025
Wed
Library Branch:
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Discussion Groups,
Lifelong Learning,
Virtual
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The Writer’s Circle was created for writers of all genres and experience levels.
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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
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Classroom A/B
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
Dec
10
2025
Wed
The History of Tropicana
2:00pm–3:30pm
Classroom A/B
Library Branch:
Osprey Library and History Center
Room:
Classroom A/B
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Cultural Life,
History & Culture,
Lectures,
Lifelong Learning
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The History of Tropicana Presented by:
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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
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
Dec
10
2025
Wed
Adult Craft: Holiday Soapmaking - session 2
2:00pm–4:00pm
Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Shannon Staub Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
New Adult (18-30 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Lifelong Learning
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Make your own glycerin soap with holiday scents and colors! All supplies are provided, and space is limited.
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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
Youth,
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Meeting Room B
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
Dec
10
2025
Wed
Read with the Dogs
4:00pm–5:00pm
Meeting Room B
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Meeting Room B
Age Group:
Youth,
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
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Children are invited for a special opportunity to share a story with a furry friend! Take advantage of this no-pressure, judgment-free zone to practice reading with a certified therapy dog. Space is limited. First come, first seated.
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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
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years),
Families
Meeting Room II
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
Dec
10
2025
Wed
ROAR! on the Road with The Ringling
4:30pm–5:30pm
Meeting Room II
Library Branch:
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room:
Meeting Room II
Age Group:
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years),
Families
Program Type:
Art Displays & Exhibits,
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station,
Cultural Life,
Lifelong Learning,
Storytimes
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ROAR! is The Ringling's free storytime that connects art with early literacy. At this program, we read together, make art, and learn about an object in the museum.
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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Veranda Room
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Dec
10
2025
Wed
A Christmas Elf Escape Game
5:00pm–6:00pm
Veranda Room
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Veranda Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Games,
Lifelong Learning
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It is almost time to get Santa's sleigh in the air, but the start button is missing. Our head elf is looking, but as he is easily distracted, he needs some help to find it. Can you start the sleigh and save Christmas?
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Learning Lab
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Dec
10
2025
Wed
Teen Craft Zone: Make a Holiday Mug
5:30pm–7:00pm
Learning Lab
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Learning Lab
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station,
Lifelong Learning
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Design a cozy mug for yourself or a loved one using our Cricut machine! Space is limited. Registration required. For ages 13-18 only.
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