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Upa Yoga

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living
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Seats Remaining: 19
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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.

This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
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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
Program Type: Healthy Living
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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.

This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
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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
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Green Living, Special Events, Storytimes
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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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

It's Okay to Be a HAM

10:00am - 12:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Required
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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
Required
Seats Remaining: 114
Details:

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.

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This event is in the "All Ages" group.

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.

This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
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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.
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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
Details:

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.

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 "Adults" group.
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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.

This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
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This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

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
Program Type: Special Events
Details:

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

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 "Adults" group.
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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
Program Type: Special Events
Details:

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.

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 "Adults" group.

FCBD - Magic the Gathering

10:30am - 11:30am
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Registration Closed
Required
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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
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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, Lifelong Learning
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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.

This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
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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, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Details:

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!

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.

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)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
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Weekly Service Club for 12 and 13 year old children who want to help with projects and learn library skills.

This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

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
Details:

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.

This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.

Tween STEM Club

11:00am - 12:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Youth Activity Room
Registration Closed
Required
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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)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

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
Details:
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.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

FCBD - Smash Bros. Brawl Wii Tournament

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Details:

Join our second annual Smash Bros. Brawl tournament at the North Port Library.  Sign up for free and prove you're the champ to win a prize!

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Gulf Gate Chess Club

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Games
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Chess lovers meet and play chess with other chess lovers. All skill levels are welcome.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

FCBD - Meet Artist Allie Malott

12:30pm - 1:30pm
All Ages
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Author Event, Book Sales, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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Meet manga artist Allie Malott, author and illustrator of the series "Magical Princess Sky".

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

FCBD - Meet Artist Jay Cornwell

12:30pm - 1:30pm
All Ages
Registration Closed
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Author Event, Book Sales, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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Meet comic artist Jay Cornwell.  Jay's comic art credits include “Strangest War Stories Never Told” (Riot Press); “The Undesirables Anthology” (Anomalous Comics); “Haiyan Benefit Book” (WonderFunders); and “Anomalous Comics Presents – Se

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FCBD - Meet Artist Nancy Rose

12:30pm - 1:30pm
All Ages
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Author Event, Book Sales, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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Meet professional cosplayer Nancy Rose, appearing as Princess Belle.  Nancy is the founder of the cosplay group Cosplaying for Christ.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

FCBD - Meet Artists Jason and Dawn Rawley

12:30pm - 1:30pm
All Ages
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Author Event, Book Sales, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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Meet the founders of Suncoast Ghostbusters Jason and Dawn Rawley in their Ghostbuster gear.  Jason makes professional grade props and action figures as part of his business, Fireblade Comics.

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 "Adults" group.

FCBD - Trivia Tyrant Gameshow

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Games, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Join other comic buffs to form your trivia team and take on other groups in the Trivia Tyrant's comic knowledge challenge.  Then the best team will put their comic know-how to the test as they face off against the Tyrant to prove their superi

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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

OneBlood Blood Drive

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
Program Type: Healthy Living
Details:

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

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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.

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
Details:

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

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
Details:

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Chess Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Clubs, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Beginners and advanced players welcome.

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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

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
Details:

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.*

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 "Families" group.

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, Lifelong Learning, Games
Details:

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.

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.

FCBD - Cosplay Contest

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Registration Closed
Required
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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
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

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!