Genealogical Society of Sarasota Program & Meeting.

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning, Genealogy, Lectures
Details:

This month: Melissa Barker: The Home Archivist: Preserving Family Records Like a Pro 

Teens Who Code

10:00am - 12:00pm
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: Clubs, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Teens Who Code is a variation of Girls Who Code using the same curriculum.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Holiday Card Making to Benefit Local Charities

10:00am - 5:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda 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: Arts & Crafts, Special Events
Details:

Join us for our annual tradition of creating holiday cards to benefit local charities. You bring your creativity and we'll provide all the supplies!  Drop in any time during the day to make one or multiple cards.

Spanish Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Spanish/En Español, Storytimes
Details:

For ages 3-11.  Bilingual stories, songs, and activities.  Learn new words and practice language skills.  Presented by library volunteer, Lourdes Fuller.  Everyone welcome!

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!

Cancelled 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.

Teen Advisory Board

10:30am - 12:00pm
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: Discussion Groups, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Details:

Earn community service hours while you help shape the future of the library.  Create, develop, execute, and lead programs and activities.  Influence collection and service decisions. 

Winter Craft: Skateboarding Reindeer

11:00am - 12:00pm
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Storytime Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

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

Teen Advisory Board

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Details:

Join the Teen Advisory Board to make a difference at your local library and get community service hours. Make decisions about upcoming teen events, the Teen Zone, and the YA collection. Pizza will be provided!

Disclaimer(s)

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

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.

Reservation

Scandinavian Club Meeting

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Social meeting

Computer Basics

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Learning Lab
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Details:

Learn about the Windows operating system and terms related to using the computer keyboard and mouse. Also learn to access software and about Toolbars and Ribbons.

OverDrive and cloudLibrary Help Desk

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Conference Room
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.

Next Level Tabletop Gaming

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
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, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Games, Special Events
Details:

Get in the game! Players of all ages are invited to challenge friends and family in an exciting afternoon of community entertainment.