Baby Time

10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Adults, Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:
Early literacy begins at birth. Bond with your baby through stories, songs, parachute time and peek-a-boo scarf songs. For ages 0-1. ...

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

Yak and Yarn

10:00am - 11:30am
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Discussion Groups
Details:
Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on. ...

E-Help with Bob

10:00am - 12:00pm
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. ...

Master Gardener plant Clinic

10:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room C
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Study Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Green Living
Details:
Master Gardener Plant Clinic: Have experienced and trained gardeners answer your botanical questions from every first and third Thursday morning in study room C.  ...

Partners in Play® Cancelled

10:15am - 11:15am
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. Meet our Friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots can help you enhance your parenting skills even more. H...

Great Books Discussion Group

10:15am - 12:00pm
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Details:
The Great Books Discussion Group meets the 1st Thursday of each month, November through April. This group will finish reading selections from the Great Books Foundation's Great Conversations 4 and begin Great Conversations 5. A copy of Great Con...

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Adults, Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:
Featuring great stories, singing, dancing, and movement activities young children learn valuable skills and enjoy being with other children. For ages 1-3. ...

Family Story Time

10:30am - 11:15am
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)
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:
Interact and participate with your child in a variety of early literacy activities that include music, stories, movement, crafts and school readiness.  For children ages 0-5.  ...

Roaming Readers Walking Club

10:30am - 11:30am
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions, Clubs, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning, Outreach
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Details:
Do you struggle with a way to squeeze in a your daily steps? Join librarians for a walk and chat. Let’s share what we are currently reading. Remember your sneakers and water bottles! Please arrive 15 minutes early as you must complete and s...

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

Winter Holiday Tales with Katie Adams

10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Adults, Families
Program Type: Performances
Details:
Presents from far away have arrived just for you!  With each present, storyteller Katie Adams unwraps a toy that introduces a holiday tale.   Matroyshka dolls introduce "The Little Snow Girl", a Russian version of "Frosty the Snowma...

Good Samaritan Pharmacy

10:30am - 1:30pm
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. ...

Story Time

11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Adults, Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:
Join us for a fun-filled morning of reading, songs, dancing, learning kindergarten readiness skills and craft activities. For ages 3-5. ...

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

Tween Holiday Gaming

11:30am - 1:30pm
Teen Zone
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Games
Details:
Winter Break Blues? No problem. Join other tweens for open gaming. Program is open to 9-13 years old. No advance sign up is required. ...

Partners in Play® Cancelled

11:45am - 12:45pm
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)
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:
Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups. Meet our Friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots can help you enhance your parenting skills even more. H...

Open Lab in the Creation Station

12:00pm - 8:00pm
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.  Library staff will be available to answer que...

Technology Help with Library Lifesavers

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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
Registration 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! ...

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

Book Discussion

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Details:
Join us on the first Thursday of the month to discuss our selection. Limited to 20 participants. Register at the Fruitville Reference Desk or call 941 861-2518 ...

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

1:30pm - 3:30pm
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. ...
Reservation

EAMUG General Meeting

1:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting
Exchanging general information concerning MacOS and iOS devices....

Tech Help with Library Lifesavers

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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
Registration 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!  ...

Gulf Gate Readers Book Discussion Group

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Details:
Come and join the book discussion group on the first Thursday of the month. A different book title is chosen every month to explore. This book club is sponsored by Friends of Gulf Gate Library. ...

Gulf Gate Spanish Conversation Group

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
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. ...

Throwback Thursday Movie Matinee

2:00pm - 3:30pm
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: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families, All Ages
Program Type: Movies
Details:
Join us for a movie made 10 years ago and a snack!  ...

Adult Coloring Afternoon

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Creation Station
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Details:
Join us for an afternoon of coloring. ...

Teen Tech: Augmented Reality

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Activity Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:
Explore augmented reality with iPad apps and an Oculus Quest headset! ...

Technology Help with Library Lifesavers

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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
Registration 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. ...

Teen Board Games

3:00pm - 5:00pm
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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. ...

Family Game Night

3:00pm - 7:00pm
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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! ...

Growing Young Readers and Writers

4:00pm - 5:30pm
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), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning, Green Living, Storytimes
Details:
A club full of fun reading, writing, and gardening adventures, with nature providing prompts for our exercises. For ages 6 and up. ...

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

VPL Thursday Evening Films

5:30pm - 8:00pm
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. "When Harry Met Sally" ...