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Branches	Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library		Elsie Quirk Library		Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library	Gulf Gate Library			North Port Library	Osprey Library and History Center	Selby Library		Shannon Staub Library	William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Rooms	Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room	Meeting Room II	Group Study Room	Meeting Room	Youth Activity Room	Learning Lab	Meeting Room AB	Meeting Room B	Veranda Room	Classroom A/B	Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium	Rotunda	Meeting Room	No room assigned
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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 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, Lifelong Learning : 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 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 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group The Memory Bracelet: Storytelling, Memory, and Connection 10:30am–12:00pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Healthy Living Registration Required : Local Sarasota author Pamela Raleigh reads from her novel "The Memory Bracelet" and leads a warm discussion ab			This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group Hula Hoops for Littles 10:30am–11:30am Youth, Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Meeting Room AB Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Youth, Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Healthy Living Registration Required : Join presenter Amy Bradley each month for a special class with hula hoops, props, games, and activities designed especially for littles! Best for ages 1-5. Registration required.
10:45am
11:00am														This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Cancelled Genealogy Assistance 11:00am–1:00pm Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Cancelled Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Genealogy : Come and get assistance from knowledgeable volunteers. Bring your questions!
11:15am											This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group Stretch-n-Grow 11:15am–11:45am Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Healthy Living : Join a fun exercise class with a coach from Stretch and Grow of Sarasota. Recommended for ages 3-6; all ages welcome in the room as needed. Space is limited. Tickets are available at the youth desk from 10:45 a.m. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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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 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.
12:15pm
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1:00pm										This event is in the "Adults" group Osprey FOL Meeting 1:00pm–4:00pm Adults Classroom A/B This event is in the "Adults" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center Room: Classroom A/B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Active Older Adult Living
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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 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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Arts & Crafts: Chinese New Year Take-Out 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 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 : Ring in the Chinese New Year! Repurpose a Chinese take-away box to plant a sprout. All materials are provided. These classes are popular. Seating is limited. Adults only. First come, first seated.					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 Travelogue with Jane Mahler: The Dalmatian Coast - Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, and Bosnia & Herzegovina 2:00pm–3:30pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium 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 Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning : The Ancient and Classical Antiquity of the Dalmatian Coast: Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, and Bosnia & Herzegovina as experienced by Jane Mahler. This session will explore travels in the countries that used to be Yugoslavia.		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 Adult Craft: Ring in the New Year with Leftover Crafts 2:00pm–4:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room Registration Open Registration Required 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 Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning Registration Required : Ring in 2026 with leftover crafts from 2025! We have limited quantity of some of last year's crafts, including but not limited to:
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4:00pm		This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group Tinker Tuesday 4:00pm–5:00pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Families Meeting Room II This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Youth, 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) 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 Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 : Join us every other Tuesday in the Creation Station to show off your LEGO building talents. Use the hour to freely build or choose one of our challenge cards for inspiration! Best for ages 5-12.	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 Crystal Bowl Sound Bath 4:00pm–5:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Veranda Room Registration Open Registration Required 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 Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Healthy Living, Music in the Libraries Registration Required : Everything in our universe is information and energy vibrating at specific frequencies. Music is a powerful tool to guide consciousness into higher realms and induce healing.			This event is in the "All Ages" group Read With The Dogs 4:00pm–5:00pm All Ages Rotunda This event is in the "All Ages" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Rotunda Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Healthy Living : Read with the Dogs 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. Meet therapy dogs and their owners, and enjoy the benefits of socializing and reading. 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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group Tween Craft Tuesday - Sand Art Bottles 4:00pm–5:00pm Youth, Tweens (9 to 12 years) Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Youth, Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life Registration Required : Start the year off with a wish in a bottle - write a wish for the new year, surround it with sand art, and decorate the bottle with shells, glitter, and more! For tweens ages 9-13.
4:15pm
4:30pm					This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Venice Yoga: Mindfulness Movements with Venice Kids Yoga for Tweens and Teens 4:30pm–5:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Youth Activity Room Registration Open 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 Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Cultural Life, Healthy Living Registration Required : Practice yoga and mindfulness activities with instructor Sarah Thurow!
4:45pm						This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Anime Club 4:45pm–6:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Learning Lab This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Learning Lab Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups : Want more anime or manga in your life? Whether you’ve just discovered anime or you’ve been reading manga for years, this is the place to meet fellow fans, watch and discuss your favorite series, and eat yummy snacks!
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