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Supervisor of Elections

All Day
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
Program Type: Voting
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Early Voting for November 6th General Election -

Monday October 22nd - Saturday November 3rd

Polls open daily 8:30am - 6:30pm

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Master Gardener Plant Clinic - Drop In Session

10:00am - 12:00pm
Group Study Room
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Green Living
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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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Tech Time: One on One Help with a Librarian

10:00am - 12:00pm
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
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A Reference Librarian will be available for help with e-books, computer basics, or questions about your electronic devices. Reserve a 30-minute session today by calling 941-861-1207 or by signing up at the Reference Desk.

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Technology Rescue

10:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
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Having trouble with your device? Need help syncing your eBooks? Come see Luis, our in-house tech expert! See the Reference Desk for more information.

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UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardener Plant Clinic

10:00am - 12:00pm
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Green Living
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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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Digital Poster Contest

10:00am - 5:00pm
Rotunda
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Rotunda
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Details:

-Submit a digital poster file (PDF) to ningram@scgov.net with subject heading "Poster"

-Your poster will be your rendition of a book cover for one of your favorite books

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Baby Rhyme & Sign Time

10:15am - 11:00am
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
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)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Details:

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, Session #1

10:15am - 11:15am
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: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Details:

Come join Forty Carrots for a time of sharing and meaningful play.

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Forty Carrots Partners in Play

10:15am - 11:15am
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), Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Details:

For mobile babies to 5 years old.

Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators.

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Family Stories and More

10:30am - 11:15am
Youth Program Room
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Youth Program 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, Healthy Living, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Storytimes
Details:

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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
Details:

Drop in for assistance using library technology including e-Books and audiobooks from Overdrive and the Cloud Library.

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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Career Journeys, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning, Lectures
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Come join us for this FREE seminar sponsored by SCORE Manasota, Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources, and Sarasota County Economic Development.

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Forty Carrots - Partners in Play, Session #2

11:45am - 12:45pm
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: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Details:

Come join Forty Carrots for a time of sharing and meaningful play.

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Chess Club

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Clubs, Games
Details:

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
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
Details:

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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Master Gardeners

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Creation Station
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Green Living
Details:

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
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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Tuesday Movies

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Details:

New movies every Tuesday in the meeting room. Movie schedules are published bimonthly and available at the front circulation desk. 

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Board Game Time

3:00pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Games
Details:

Tuesdays, Aug.

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Girls Who Code

3:15pm - 4:45pm
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: Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Details:

Join us weekly for our Girls Who Code Club and create a technology based service project.  Learn technology and leadership in this nationally recognized program.

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Middle School Service Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Details:

Are you in Grades 6-8 and need service hours for school? Club members should plan to attend the monthly meetings and assist with at least one additional program per month. A club agreement can be picked up at your first meeting.

 

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Tinker Tuesday

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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, Lifelong Learning
Details:

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
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
Details:

Hola! Join us for an evening of learning intermediate Spanish grammar and vocabulary and practicing conversational skills.

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LEGO Club

5:00pm - 7:30pm
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
Details:

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.

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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Study Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
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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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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
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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
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), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Program Type: Clubs, Lifelong Learning, Games
Details:

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.

 

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Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

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Flood Zone Map Changes Workshop

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Details:

Who should attend:  Anyone who has questions about flood risks, zones, insurance regulations and pending map changes: especially residents, professional lenders, insurance agents and realtors.

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Adult Coloring Group

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Join us on the 2nd Monday and 4th Tuesday of the month. We supply the coloring pages and pencils.

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POV Documentary Nights

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Juliano Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Movies
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Join us for a screening of an insightful documentary from POV (Point of View). PBS' award-winning non-fiction film series.