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:
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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.

Reservation

Polish American Society of Venice

10:00am–12:00pm
Creation Station
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Creation Station
Purpose of Room Use

monthly meeting

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: , , Special Events, Storytimes
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Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller.

Enjoy a different book the first Saturday of every month!

Best suited for ages 7 and under, but all ages can participate.

AARP Income Tax Assistance

10:00am–2:30pm
All Ages
Meeting Room A
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Tax Help
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Volunteers from the AARP Tax Aide Program will be available for free individual tax preparation and e-filing. Any age/income level welcome. Please bring a photo ID (required), and any other documents that apply.

Take Your Child to the Library Day!

10:00am–4:30pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Special Events
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Bring a child to the library to learn all about the resources that are available. Pick up a program schedule, get a library card, check out books, participate in a fun activity and earn a prize.

Fairy Garden Workshop

10:30am–11:30am
Children (5 to 9 years)
Meeting Room B
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts,
Registration Required
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Fairy Garden Workshop. Come and join us as we each create a fairy garden.   We provide the materials, the Master Gardeners provide the gardening know-how, and you provide the imagination!

Lemon Bay Fest: Identifying Common Birds of Southwest Florida

10:30am–11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
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Join Venice Audubon Society member, Eileen Gerle as she teaches us how to identify common birds of Southwest Florida. She will also share information about their habitats.

Meditation for Beginners

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Story Time Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type:
Registration Required
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Isha Kriya is a simple 12-18 minute practice to help you become effortlessly meditative. Isha Kriya does not require previous experience with meditation, and each one hour session can be done sitting in a chair.

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! Sponsored by the Literacy Council of Sarasota. Please call 941-955-0421 to register as an ESOL learner with the Literacy Council of Sarasota.

Teen Anime Club

10:30am–12:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Movies
Registration Required
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View and discuss anime.  Examine cultural differences and similarities. Most material will be shown in original language with English subtitles. 

Tween STEM Club

11:00am–12:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Youth Activity Room
Registration Closed
Registration 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:
Registration Required
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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.

AARP Tax Help

11:00am–3:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tax Help
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AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free assistance for federal returns.

Yoga Safari

11:00am–11:45pm
Children (5 to 9 years)
Youth Program Room
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, , , Storytimes
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Explore yoga with stories and a craft to promote mindfulness, listening skills and kindness. For ages 5-8 attending independently.

 

 

 

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: , Games
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Chess lovers meet and play chess with other chess lovers. All skill levels are welcome.

AARP Tax Aide

12:30pm–4:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Tax Help
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AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free assistance for federal returns. By appointment only. You must schedule your appointment in person at Elsie Quirk Library's front desk.

Lemon Bay Fest: American Roots Music Roadshow

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors, Families
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Music in the Libraries
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Lisa Brande and Mark Trichka with Easy Street Duo will present an upbeat program featuring Bluegrass, Old-Time, Country, Cajun, and Zydeco music.  Sponsored by the Friends of Elsie Quirk Library.

Cooking Matters: Vegetable Lasagna

2:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: ,
Registration Required
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Learn how to make healthy food choices and prepare healthy meals for yourself, your family, and your friends!

Presented by Cooking Matters and All Faiths Food Bank.

This program is open to teens in grades 6-12. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

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.

Play With Paint

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Creation Station
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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Take part in this trendy new art form. Pour colorful paints together to 

create gorgeous, swirling masterpieces!