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.

OverDrive and cloudLibrary Help Desk

10:00am - 12:00pm
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.

FAFSA Assistance

10:00am - 2:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Details:

High School Seniors! Get help applying for FAFSA! 

Reservation

White Cane Day Event

10:00am - 2:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

To allow sighted folks to experience mobility with a white cane.

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! Sponsored by the Literacy Council of Sarasota. This is a intermediate level conversation group.

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.

Reservation

Precinct 327 meeting

10:30am - 2:30pm
Juliano Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Purpose of Meeting

Organizing and informing citizens for elections.

Meet the Cast of "A Wrinkle in Time"

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Families
Meeting Room
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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, Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Outreach, Performances
Details:

Catch a sneak preview of North Port High School's production of this literary classic, play along with improv games, and participate in a Q&A with the actors!

Recommended for ages 7 and up. 

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.

Zombie Outbreak Escape Room

12:45pm - 1:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Games, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Details:

Don't waste time as you search for a cure for the Manasota Zombie Outbreak.  Work together as a team to find the antidote before time runs out!

Disclaimer(s)

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

LEGO Club

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years)
Storytime Room
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Details:

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination. Duplo Blocks are available for younger children. Ages 2-12.

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.

Death Cafe of Venice

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Youth Activity Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Details:

Join the Death Cafe for monthly support and discussions on death the end-of-life. Visit www.deathcafe.com for more information.

LEGO Club

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs
Details:

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

Zombie Outbreak Escape Room

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Games, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Details:

Don't waste time as you search for a cure for the Manasota Outbreak.  Work together as a team to find the antidote before time runs out!

Teams can be up to six players, and kids under eighteen must be accompanied by an adult!

D.I.Y. (Do-it-Yourself) Time: Bookbinding

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Youth Program Room
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Drop in for arts and crafts that the whole family can enjoy. Most projects take about 30-60 minutes to complete. Materials are provided on a first come, first served basis.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Teen Game Design

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Conference Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Come up with a game concept, design it and test it! Come back each month to work on your project. Work with others to troubleshoot problems and share ideas. This program is recommended for ages 11-18.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Birth to Five: Words Alive!

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Kid's Zone
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Kid's Zone
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Details:

Come and enjoy a fun, interactive storytime designed with young children's learning needs in mind!

Every Third Saturday @ 3:00pm !