Baby Time

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Details:

Early literacy begins at birth. Bond with your baby through stories, songs, parachute time and peek-a-boo scarf songs. For ages 0-2 years old.

E-Help with Bob

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
Details:

 

 Ask Bob, our local Windows expert, any questions about your PC or Laptop.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 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), Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Details:

 Featuring great stories, singing, dancing, and movement activities young children learn valuable skills and enjoy being with other children. For ages 2-3.

Cancelled

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Babies (Birth to 1 year)
Program Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year)
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:

Ages 0-5. Interact and participate with your child in a variety of early literacy activities that include music, stories, movement, crafts and school readiness activities.

Fun To Be Fit Kids!

10:30am - 11:30am
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: Special Events, Storytimes
Details:

Fun To Be Fit Kids is a music and movement program for children and their caregivers to attend together. Spend quality time singing, dancing, exercising, and having fun! For ages 0-5.

Digital Photo Clinic

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Learning Lab
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Here is your chance to be an active part of the class: Students are to bring to class one or more digital images, on a thumb drive, CD or ANY type of memory card, which have some kind of a problem.

Literacy Council - English Conversation Group

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room II
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Details:

ESOL Conversation Group for intermediate to higher level ESL learners.

Students MUST first be registered with the Literacy Council

Contact:  Sue Bergstrom 941-955-0421

Good Samaritan Pharmacy

10:30am - 1:30pm
Adults
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Healthy Living
Details:

Prescription Medication & Health Care Assistance for those that are uninsured and qualify financially.

Story Time

11:00am - 11:30am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Details:

 Join us for a fun-filled morning of reading, songs, dancing, learning Kindergarten readiness skills and craft activities. For ages 3-6.

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Green Living
Details:

Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them.  Get expert advice on your landscaping needs.

Gulf Gate Spanish Conversation Group

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Meeting Room A
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Details:

For people who want to improve their Spanish speaking skills. Come practice your pronunciation and oral understanding through conversation and instruction of this romantic language. Everyone is welcome.

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
Details:
Teens Grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hangout, have snacks, play games, and more.

Thursday 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: Lectures, Movies
Details:

Are you a movie buff? Interested in watching critically acclaimed films and learning a little bit about the movie industry as well?

Zany Arts and Crafts

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Different arts & crafts each month, including balloon animals, origami, jewelry making, candle making, and more.

OverDrive and cloudLibrary Help Desk

3:00pm - 4:45pm
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
Details:

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.

Mad Lab: Shrinky Dinks

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Story Time Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Details:

Join us after school and follow a guided activity to make a shrinky film creation or use our art supplies to work on your own project.

Open to ages 7 and up.

Technology Rescue

4:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
Details:

Luis can help alleviate your technology frustrations! Our resident expert specializes in Android and Windows systems. Stop in for assistance.

Family Game Night

5:00pm - 7:30pm
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
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), Families
Program Type: Games
Details:

Join us for our weekly family board game night!

Movie Night

5:00pm - 7:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), 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: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Movies
Details:

Join us for our monthly movie night!

Introduction to Sewing

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All Ages
Creation Station
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Learn the fundamentals of sewing, from threading the machine to finishing touches. Make and take an item sewn by you! Materials are provided, class is free!

IN HONOR OF MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH: ADDITIONAL SCREENINGS OF "FACEing MENTAL ILLNESS: THE ART OF ACCEPTANCE"

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Movies
Details:

If you missed  the Sarasota Film Festival premiere of the documentary film showcasing Herald-Tribune writer Carrie Seidman's community mental health project, "FACEing Mental Illness: The Art of Acceptance," the following screenings have been

Teen Maker Studio

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Creation Station
Details:

An open block of time for a teen takeover in the Creation Station. Your tools include audio production equipment, a 3D printer, Creative Cloud software and much more!

Teen programs are recommended for grades 6-12.