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: Healthy Living
Details:

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
Conference Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting

monthly meeting

Storywalk

10:00am - 12:30pm
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 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), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Green Living, Storytimes
Details:

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.

Yoga Adventure with Casey

10:30am - 11:15am
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Youth Program Room
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Healthy Living, Special Events
Details:

Yoga is fun for the whole family with yoga instructor, Casey Navarro! Recommended for ages 2-5 attending with adult. Tickets available at the youth desk starting at 10:15 a.m. the morning of each program.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Parent/Caregiver Networking and Kids' Fun Zone

10:30am - 11:45am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Games
Details:

Meet new friends and chat with other parents and caregivers while your kids play and read in the picture book area. Enjoy a place to chill after walking around the Downtown Farmers Market!

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, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Practice speaking English! This is an Intermediate level conversation group.  Sponsored by the Literacy Council of Sarasota.

Yoga for Beginners

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults
Story Time Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Healthy Living
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Details:

Upa Yoga is a simple yet powerful set of ten practices that activate the joints, muscles, and energy system, bringing ease to the whole system.

Girls Who Code Plus

10:30am - 12:15pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
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: Clubs, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Details:

Learn to code in a variety of languages through the nationally recognized "Girls Who Code" program. Middle and high school girls will complete their own parts of a joint project that benefits the community. Not interested in coding? Our 11 a.m.

Craft Time

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years)
Storytime Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Children 5 - 9 can drop into the Children's Department and work on a craft kit!

Tween STEM Club

11:00am - 12:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Youth Activity Room
Registration Closed
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: Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Details:

Ages 7-12. Each month has a new topic relating to Science, Engineering, Technology, or Math! Registration is required and light snack are served.

Cooking Matters: Baked Chicken with Mac and Cheese

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Creation Station
Registration Closed
Required
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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, Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Details:

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. Register below!

Disclaimer(s)

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

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: Lifelong Learning, Games
Details:

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

LEGOs at the Library

1:00pm - 4:00pm
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), Families
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
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), Families
Program Type: Games
Details:

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

Election Information and Voter Registration Program for Teens

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Youth Activity Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Voting
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Details:

Explore the voting process and the requirements for voter registration.

To vote in Florida, you must be a Florida resident, at least 18 years or age, and registered. You can pre-register at age 16 or 17.

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, Lifelong Learning, Games
Details:

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.

Meet the Authors of "Ribbons of Scarlet"

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 33
Details:

Join us on October 5 from 2-4 p.m. to meet the six authors of "Ribbons of Scarlet: A Novel of the French Revolution's Women" at the Shannon Staub Library!

Podcasting

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Try your hand at voice acting and/or create and perform your own podcast content using Garageband.

International Observe the Moon Night

7:30pm - 9:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Join the rest of the world in observing the moon on this special night! This program includes a short lecture by NASA Ambassadors Linda McKenna and Kaitlin Porter, hands-on activities, and outdoor viewing of the moon using telescopes.