This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Baby Time: Alphabet

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.

 

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

Yak and Yarn

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs
Details:

Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.

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

E-Help with Bob

10:00am - 12:00pm
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.

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

Sertoma Speech & Hearing Van

10:00am - 2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Healthy Living
Details:

Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida, Inc. will be offering free
hearing screenings and more! No appointment needed.

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.

ArtCart

10:00am - 7:45pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Details:

Keep calm and create with self-directed arts and crafts projects.   Ask for the cart at the youth desk.

This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Partners in Play® cancelled

10:15am - 11:15am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Families
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), Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Toddler Time: Alphabet

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.

 

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

Let's Get Crafty

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Veranda Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Details:

Create a sweet summer themed picture using various buttons

in a relaxed group setting. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Literacy Council of Sarasota - ESOL Class

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:

The Literacy Council of Sarasota

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Class 

- Registration required through The Literacy Council of Sarasota

941.955.0421

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Story Time: Alphabet

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.

 

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Partners in Play® cancelled

11:45am - 12:45pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Families
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), Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

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.

Open Lab in the Creation Station

12:00pm - 8:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Details:

Come build, experiment, and create with our 3D printer, laser cutter, sewing machines, and more. Bring your own projects for development, prototyping, and production, or start something new working hands-on with our Creation Station equipment.

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.

Technology Help with Library Lifesavers

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Details:

Learn how to use your device or get basic computer assistance.

One-on-one technology assistance moves you to confidence when accessing electronic resources!

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

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.

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.

Tech Help with Library Lifesavers

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Registration Closed
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Details:

Learn how to use your device or get basic computer assistance.

One-on-one technology assistance moves you to confidence when accessing electronic resources! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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
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.

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

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
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.

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

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?

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

After School Excitement

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Registration Closed
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning, Games, Movies, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Details:

Come create, play, or just relax at the library after school.  Our Teen Room is open from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.

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

Teen Room

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), 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: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs
Details:

Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.

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.

Technology Help with Library Lifesavers

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Registration Closed
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Learn how to use your device or get basic computer assistance.

One-on-one technology assistance moves you to confidence

when accessing electronic resources.

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

Teen Board Games

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Games
Details:

Come to the teen room and choose from a variety of board games like Apples to Apples, Balderdash, Uno, Scattergories, Scrabble and more.

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

Family Game Night

3:00pm - 7:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Games
Details:

Join us for our weekly board game night!  Choose from our collection or bring one of your own!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

eBook Appointment

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Details:

Learn to download library eBooks and audiobooks onto your device.

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

Crazy 8s Math Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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: Clubs, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Join Bedtime Math’s Crazy 8s, where you’ll build stuff, move around, make music, make a mess… it’s a totally new kind of math club. Recommended for ages 6+.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

eBook Appointment

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Adults
Registration Closed
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Details:

Learn to download library eBooks and audiobooks onto your device.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Movie Night

5:00pm - 7:30pm
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: All Ages
Program Type: Movies
Details:

Join us for our monthly movie night and eat popcorn!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

VPL Thursday Evening Films

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Community Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Details:

Enjoy a wide range of movies from the classics to the recently released. Short intro precedes film.

Sean Connery stars as 007 in "From Russia with Love" a classic Bond film from 1963.