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LVSSC- Irene Bauer

10:00am - 11:00am
Study Room 2
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: North Port Library
Room: Study Room 2
Purpose of Meeting
tutoring ...

Internet 101

10:00am - 11:30am
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
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Seats Remaining: 8
Details:
New to the Internet?  Leave this class learning how to access the Information Highway and conducting a basic Internet search.  Learn also what the meanings of those mysterious computer-related acronyms mean such as http, html, url, isp and ...

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

French Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Details:
Weekly meeting of the Venice French Club.  ...

Genealogy Research

10:00am - 12:00pm
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Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Pop-Up Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Genealogy
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Seats Remaining: 10
Details:
Research your family genealogy online through Ancestry and Heritage Quest.  Bring along your family names, dates and locations of your ancestors.  Computers are provided. Introductory sessions are in the morning 10 a.m. to noon. Advance...

Life After Downton

10:00am - 1:00pm
Veranda Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, Movies
Details:
The Life after Downton group meets to discuss British PBS programs, new films and books along with a nice cup of tea.  All are welcome to join. ...

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

Preschool Nutrition

10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Green Living
Details:
UF/IFAS presents healthy eating options for children and families. Demonstrations and samples are offered.  ...

Conversational Spanish for Beginners

10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room II
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Spanish/En Español
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Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
Learn to speak common Spanish phrases in a fun, relaxed environment.  This 6 week course is designed for adult beginners who have little or no background in Spanish.  You will learn Spanish vocabulary for meeting other people and greet...

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Details:
For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the...

Storytime

10:15am - 11:15am
Youth Activity Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:
Preschoolers, ages 2 ½ - 5 and their parent, guardian or caregiver are invited to join us for stories, songs, finger plays, rhymes, and crafts. There is a different theme every week. ...

Genealogy Lab

10:15am - 12:15pm
Learning Lab
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Genealogy, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Details:
Sign up to practice what you learned in Genealogy Basics, Parts 1 and 2, or to continue researching your family history using the library's Ancestry Library Edition and Heritage Quest databases and/or genealogy websites.  Genealogy Lab is sel...

Lemon Bay Fest: Music with Dave Kilbride

10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music in the Libraries, Special Events
Details:
Dave Kilbride will pay guitar and sing popular songs from the '40s, '50s and '60s.  Lemon Bay Fest programs are sponsored by the Friends of Elsie Quirk Library. ...

Open Lab in the Creation Station

10:30am - 1:30pm
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, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Details:
Self-guided time in the Creation Station. use our Adobe/ Mac software, sewing machines, craft supplies and more for your own personal projects.  ...

AARP Free Tax Help

10:30am - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Tax Help
Details:
AARP is providing free tax help. It is requested that taxpayers bring photo ID, their Social Security card (or SSA 1099), and documentation to support their income and deductions. Visit the Shannon Staub Reference Desk to make appointments. ...

AARP Tax Aide

10:30am - 2:30pm
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Tax Help
Details:
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free assistance for federal returns. By appointment only. You must schedule your appointment in person at Elsie Quirk Library's front desk. ...

e-Book Appointment

11:00am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
Learn to download library eBooks and audio books onto your device. For the twenty minute appointment, you will need: 1. Your Sarasota County Library Card number and pin number 2. Know your Apple, Amazon or Google login information ...

Health in Motion Bus

11:00am - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Healthy Living
Details:
The Florida Department of Health Sarasota County's Health in Motion staff provide no cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellness. No appointment is needed. For questions call 941-861-2873. ...

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

11:45am - 12:45pm
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Details:
For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the...

Clara's Clubhouse; Autism Spectrum Disorder in All Ages

12:00pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Details:
This class will take a closer look at ASD, how the community can support their Autistic Friends. ...

Easy Ways to Edit a Word Document

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Learning Lab
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Details:
Microsoft Word has several tools to help when you are editing or making changes to a Word document. This class will revisit some of the original tools that you may have missed, as well as introduce you to some new ones. This class is Windows-based, s...

First Friday Film Series

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Details:
On the first Friday afternoon of the month, watch a movie that is hosted by film professor Maryann Dahlen, who will invite the audience to discuss the movie after its showing. ...

Ask Jack

1:30pm - 3:30pm
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:
Jack, The Computer Guy, will explain how your computer works and why it doesn't. ...

Lemon Bay Fest: The Living Gulf Coast: Exploring Our Natural Treasures

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Details:
Author Charles Sobczak provides a presentation on the many parks, preserves, and eco-destinations found in Southwest Florida. Lemon Bay Fest programs are sponsored by the Friends of Elsie Quirk Library. ...

Science Matters

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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, Lifelong Learning
Details:
Meets every first and third Friday of the month. Topics vary each session but always a lively science subject. ...

After School Excitement

2:30pm - 4:30pm
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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
Registration 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. when school is in session for registered teens and tweens in grades 6 - 12.  Participants have access to our board and video gam...

Teen Room

2:30pm - 4:30pm
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: 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. ...

Spanish Reading Group

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Spanish/En Español
Details:
This is a class for those who have had the beginner’s class, as well as any others who can read/speak basic Spanish. Reading is at the beginning Intermediate level, and consists of Spanish stories, translating them, and working on pronunciation and g...

Ukulele Club

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 77
Details:
Please come join us for our Ukulele Strum Along. Bring your ukulele and surround yourself with fellow ukulele lovers in south county.   Our location is a perfect venue to watch, interact with one another, play together and learn f...

Video Games and More!

3:00pm - 4:45pm
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Games
Details:
Drop in and play games on PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and Wii.  Recommended for ages 11-18.  Explore other surprise tech toys and games. ...