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Gardening with Fred

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
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: Adults
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Master Gardener Fred Thibault will offer gardening instruction.

Focus  will be on vegetable gardening skills.

YouTube videos will be used to illustrate examples and techniques.

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Technology Rescue

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
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Luis can help alleviate your technology frustrations! Our resident expert specializes in Android and Windows systems. Stop in for assistance.

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UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardener Plant Clinic

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults
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Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified? Homeowners can receive research-based lawn, landscape and pest management help from the University of Florida.

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Baby Rhyme & Sign Time

10:15am–11:00am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes
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Sign Language program for children 0 - 2 1/2 years old. Learn with Beebo the Signing Bear using songs, books, and toys. Older siblings welcome.

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Baby Rhyme and Sign

10:15am–11:00am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Youth Activity Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
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This program is geared toward babies from newborn to age 2 ½ years. The 45 minute program includes songs, baby sign language, a book and playtime. Older siblings are welcome.

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Forty Carrots Partners in Play

10:15am–11:00am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Meeting Room II
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: , Storytimes
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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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Forty Carrots - Partners in Play Session # 1

10:15am–11:15am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Veranda Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: , Games, Storytimes
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Join Forty Carrots for a time of sharing and meaningful play.

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Genealogy Lab

10:15am–12:15pm
Adults, Seniors
Learning Lab
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Genealogy, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
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Sign up to practice what you learned in Genealogy Basics, Parts 1 and 2, or to continue researching your family history using the library's Ancestry Library Edition and Heritage Quest databases and/or genealogy websites. 

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E-Book and Library Resources Help Desk

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
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Drop in for assistance using library technology including e-Books and audiobooks from Overdrive and the Cloud Library.

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Infant Feeding Support Group

11:30am–1:00pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Youth Activity Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Discussion Groups, ,
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Infant Feeding Support Group Community group open to WIC moms and the public to receive support and information about infant feeding including breast feeding. No registration required.

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Forty Carrots - Partners in Play - Session # 2

11:45am–12:45pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Veranda Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: , Games, Storytimes
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Join Forty Carrots for a time of sharing and meaningful play.

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Chess Club

12:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Clubs, Games
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The Chess Club meets every Tuesday from 12-4 in the computer lab. No registration required. 

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E-Help

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
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Ask an E-Help volunteer for all your technology-related questions and predicaments. Held every Tuesday in the public meeting area.

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Socrates Cafe

1:30pm–3:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room A
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
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Socrates Café is a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of Socratic method: we learn more when we respectfully listen to and debate ideas wit

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Master Gardeners

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
Creation Station
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults
Program Type:
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Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified?

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OverDrive and cloudLibrary Help Desk

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Learning Lab
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Technology Instruction
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Drop in to get assistance with and ask questions about downloading library books to your computer and other devices, such as the Kindle, Nook, iPad, iPod, iPhone and Android phones and tablets.

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Teen Room

2:00pm–4:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
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: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs
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Teens Grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hangout, have snacks, play games, and more.
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Tuesday Movies

2:00pm–5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movies
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New movies every Tuesday in the meeting room. Movie schedules are published bimonthly and available at the front circulation desk. 

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

Weekly Movies

3:00pm–4:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Center
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Movies
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Chill with friends and watch a movie.

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

TWiin Gaming Afterschool

3:00pm–4:45pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Veranda Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Games
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Afterschool program for grades 6-12. Choose from our collection of Wii games, or bring your own.  Snacks provided by All Faiths Food Bank.

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Read with the Dogs

3:30pm–4:30pm
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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Children are invited to read to Suncoast Humane Society pet therapy dogs who are patient and understanding listeners. Register at the youth desk upon arrival.

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Tinker Tuesday

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years)
Meeting Room II
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station,
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A different project every week!

Call or visit to find out what it is this week!

Ages 6+.

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Spanish Learning Group: Grammar (Intermediate)

4:30pm–6:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Spanish/En Español
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Hola! Join us for an evening of learning intermediate Spanish grammar and vocabulary and practicing conversational skills.

Reservation

Legislative Town Hall Meeting

5:00pm–7:30pm
Meeting Room A
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Room Use

Margaret Good Public Forum 

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LEGO Club

5:00pm–7:30pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Storytime Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Program Type: Games
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Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.

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ASAP (Autism Spectrum Amazing Possibilities) - Elementary Age Children

5:15pm–6:15pm
Children (5 to 9 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)
Program Type:
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ASAP is a group coming together to fill the need for a FREE social play group for kids on the Autism Spectrum. We will have games, toys, music, singing, dancing, puzzles, Legos and more! Ages 5-11 come from 5:15 pm to 6:15 pm.
 

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Cooking Matters: Cooking Classes for the Family

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Families
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: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Families
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Join us for this five week series to learn how to cook simple and delicious meals with your family! 
Every class you will prep and eat the meals.

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Black Hat Society

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs
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Join other teens and young adults on the third Tuesday of the month for discussion of paranormal topics ranging from extraterrestrial life to the existence of ghosts and more.

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Conversation Cafe : English Conversation Group

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
Learning Lab
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups,
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Practice speaking English! Please call 941-955-0421 to register as an ESOL learner with the Literacy Council of Sarasota.

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Lego Club

5:30pm–7:00pm
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Program Type: Clubs, , Games
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Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. Families welcome.

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Family Story and Craft Time

6:00pm–7:00pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
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Families with children of all ages, join us
for funny stories, lively discussion, and a cool craft! 

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Let's Get Crafty!

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Juliano Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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Let's Get Crafty! is a crafts class for adults. Each month we tackle a new crafty project. For May we'll be creating Japanese carp kits in celebration of Children's Day.

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Teen Anime Club: Calligraphy

6:00pm–7:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Zone
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs
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Watch anime, eat snacks and explore Japanese culture! 

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ASAP (Autism Spectrum Amazing Possibilities) - Teens

6:30pm–7:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Youth Activity Room
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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:
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ASAP is a group coming together to fill the need for a FREE social play group for kids on the Autism Spectrum. We will have games, toys, music, singing, dancing, puzzles, Legos and more! Ages 12 - 20 come from 6:30-7:30 pm.