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Upa Yoga

10:00am–11:30am

Adults

Meeting Room

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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

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Upa Yoga is a good starting point for those who are new to yoga, and it can be used as a preparation for other yoga practices. These 90 minute sessions are offered by Dr. Pallavi Lowery of the Isha Institute of Inner Sciences.

Newborn and Infant Nutrition Support

10:00am–12:00pm

Babies (Birth to 1 year), Families

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Library Branch: Selby Library

Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Families

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Drop-in breastfeeding support and education will be offered at no charge by a trained peer counselor from Healthy Start Coalition with the goal of increasing knowledge and awareness for mothers.

Free Comic Book Day - Storywalk

10:00am–12:30pm

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

Garden

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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Room: Garden

Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families

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Join us for this special Storywalk themed for Free Comic Book Day! Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller. Don't forget to pick up your free comic on your way out!

It's Okay to Be a HAM

10:00am–12:30pm

Adults, Seniors

Meeting Room

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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Lectures, Technology Instruction

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Discover the excitement of ham radio as the hobby of a lifetime. Learn how to select your equipment, set-up your first station and make your first contact.

Free Comic Book Day

10:00am–4:00pm

Families, All Ages

Story Time Room

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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Story Time Room

Age Group: Families, All Ages

Program Type: Creation Station, Special Events

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Come celebrate the wide world of comics by picking up free issues at the library and dropping in on some crafts based on your favorite characters!

Free comics are available for all ages.

Free Comic Book Day

10:00am–4:00pm

Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All Ages

Storytime Room

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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Special Events

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Stop by the library and pick up a free comic book in celebration of National Free Comic Book Day. Supplies are limited so first come first serve.

Free Comic Book Day

10:00am–4:30pm

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

Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Special Events

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Come to the library and choose from a variety of FREE comic books. Books are available for a variety of ages from first time reader to adult. While supplies last. Sponsored by the Friends of the North Port Library.

Free Comic Book Day

10:00am–5:00pm

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: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

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

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Stop by any time and pick up a free comic book to celebrate Free Comic Book Day!

Free Comic Book Day!

10:00am–5:00pm

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: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

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

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It's time for our yearly Free Comic Book Day! Stop by the library any time on Saturday, May 5 to pick up a free comic book! One comic book per library patron, while supplies last.

This event is for all ages.

FCBD - Magic the Gathering

10:30am–11:30am

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

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Library Branch: North Port Library

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

Program Type: Games, Special Events

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Come and learn to play the hit collectible card game Magic the Gathering or bring your own cards and join open play. Sponsored by the Magician's Forge.

Conversation Cafe

10:30am–12:00pm

Adults

Conference Room

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Library Branch: Fruitville Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Discussion Groups,

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Practice speaking English in a group setting. Sponsored by the Literacy Council of Sarasota. Please call 941-955-0421 to register as an ESOL learner with the Literacy Council of Sarasota.

FCBD - Low Cost or No Cost Cosplay

10:30am–12:00pm

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

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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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, , Special Events

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Do you love cosplay but hate spending a lot of money? Learn how to cosplay on a budget in this free and fun cosplay presentation and workshop!

12/13 Community Service Club

10:30am–12:30pm

Tweens (9 to 12 years)

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years)

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Weekly Service Club for 12 and 13 year old children who want to help with projects and learn library skills.

Cinco de Mayo Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm

Children (5 to 9 years), Families, All Ages

Youth Program Room

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Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Youth Program Room

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

Program Type: Spanish/En Español, Special Events, Storytimes

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The Booker High School Spanish Club presents an entertaining, interactive storytime about how Cinco de Mayo became a famous Mexican holiday.Recommended for ages 4-7, all ages welcome.

Tween STEM Club

11:00am–12:30pm

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

Youth Activity Room

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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Room: Youth Activity Room

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

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Ages 7-12. Each month has a new topic relating to Science, Engineering, Technology, or Math! Registration is required and light snack are served.

Author Book Signing

11:00am–2:00pm

All Ages

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Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Author Event

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Come meet local children's author/illustrator Nancy Buscher. Her beautiful artwork from her books will be on display in the Osprey Library; and she will be available on the lovely porch to sign copies of her books.

FCBD - Smash Bros. Brawl Wii Tournament

12:00pm–1:00pm

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

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Library Branch: North Port Library

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

Program Type: Games

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1:30pm–4:30pm

Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

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Library Branch: North Port Library

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

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Come give blood during the OneBlood blood drive and help save a life!

Open Lab in the Creation Station

1:30pm–4:30pm

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

Creation Station

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Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Creation Station

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction

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Come use our Adobe/ Mac software and sewing machines on your own personal projects. Time slots are filled on a first-come-first-serve basis.

FCBD - Convention Artists Panel

2:00pm–3:00pm

All Ages

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Author Event, Discussion Groups, Special Events

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Join convention professionals - cosplayer Nancy Rose, prop maker Jason Rawley, comic illustrator Jay Cornwell, and Manga author Allie Malott as they discuss the challenges and accomplishments as well as the state of their art today.

Chess Club

2:00pm–4:00pm

All Ages

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Clubs,

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Beginners and advanced players welcome.

Free Comic Book Day - Afternoon Movie

2:00pm–4:00pm

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

Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room

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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room

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

Program Type: Movies, Special Events

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Celebrate Free Comic Book Day with us at 2 p.m. as we watch Marvel's "The Avengers"!

*Please note, this movie is rated PG-13. Parental Guidance is advised.*

LEGO Club

2:00pm–4:00pm

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

Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

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Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

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

Program Type: Clubs, , Games

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Ages 5 and up. Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. Creations will be on display in the youth area for one week following the programs.

FCBD - Cosplay Contest

3:00pm–4:30pm

Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

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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)

Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Performances, Special Events

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Join us for our third annual Cosplay Contest. You will be judged on originality, work put into the costume, overall character representation, and effectiveness. Win prizes and have fun!

Fruitville Library CLOSED Dec. 18, 2025 - July 2026