Master Gardener Plant Clinic

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type:
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Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees?  Need a plant or an insect identified?  On the first and the third Monday mornings of the month, from 10am to 12 pm, Gulf Gate Library hosts the Master Garde

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

10:15am–11:00am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Community Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Special Events
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For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play®

10:15am–11:15am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
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), Families
Program Type: , Storytimes
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For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

Preschool Yoga

10:30am–11:00am
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type:
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Join certified instructor Sheila Blake for yoga poses with fun active storytelling and creative movement. Spaces are limited. Please bring your own mats.

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

Sensory Storytime & Craft

10:30am–11:30am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
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: Arts & Crafts, , Storytimes
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Enjoy stories, songs, movement, snacks, and crafts that employ all five senses!  

This program is in celebration of Autism Awareness Month. No registration needed

AARP Tax Assistance

10:30am–3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Tax Help
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As of 03/28/22, AARP tax appointments at the Shannon Staub Library are full.
 

AARP is providing free tax preparation at the Shannon Staub Library again this year. The tax returns will be prepared by IRS-certified tax counselors.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play®

12:00pm–1:00pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
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), Families
Program Type: , Storytimes
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For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

12:00pm–1:00pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Community Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Special Events
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For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

Socrates Cafe

12:30pm–2:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
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Socrates Cafe is a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of Socratic method: we learn more when we respectfully listen to and debate ideas wit

James Audubon: The Birds of America - presented by Baila Miller

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: , , Lectures
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Baila Miller Presents - - John James Audubon: The Birds of America

Teen Room

2:00pm–4:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
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: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, , Games, Movies
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Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.

LAST Stop @ North Port Library (Teen Hang Out)

2:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Creation Station
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs,
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LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games. The program is open to any teen who agrees to follow the Teen Room Code of Conduct.

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

Knit and Crocheting Group

4:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Learn to knit or crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! It is recommended to bring your own yarn and needles. Instructor-supplied yarns remain with the instructor weekly until piece is completed.

Anime/Manga Club

5:00pm–7:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Movies
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Do you want to share your anime/manga obsession with other Otaku? Come to the club! We will enjoy talking about Japanese culture, eating Japanese snacks, and of course, watching anime!