Yak and Yarn

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups
Details:

Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
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 on the first and third Thursday mornings in study room C

Tech Navigator

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors, All Ages
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Details:

Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Family Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:

For ages 2-8.  Join us for Family Story Time.  Enjoy stories, movement activities, songs and more at this early literacy program.

Genealogy Assistance

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Genealogy
Details:

Genealogy Assistance.

Health in Motion Bus

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Reading Garden
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Reading Garden
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living
Details:

The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, Health in Motion staff will be on-site to provide no-cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellness.

Quirky Knitters

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Bring your projects, patterns, and questions to Elsie Quirk Library and join the Quirky Knitters for an afternoon of knitting and crochet.  All skill levels welcome.  Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
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.

Quirky Readers Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions, Clubs, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Details:

Looking to try something new and maybe make a friend or two?  Join the library book club! 

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, Lifelong Learning, Games, Movies
Details:

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)
Teen Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Lifelong Learning
Details:

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.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Read to the Dogs

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Special Events

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. The dogs love the attention and the kids love the interactions.

Cyber-Seniors: Travel Booking Websites (Live)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction, Virtual
Details:

During this Cyber-Seniors webinar, our teen tech mentors will introduce websites and apps you can use to book flights, accommodation, and tours for when you want to travel.

Virtual Dungeons and Dragons (LIVE)

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Registration Closed
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Games, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Details:

Play the classic role-playing game with a new group of players/adventurers.

English for Families (Virtual)

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Families, All Ages
Registration Closed
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Book Discussions, Lifelong Learning, Special Events, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Details:

English for Families is a series of virtual classes designed for caregivers and their children ages 6-12. This series focuses on developing BASIC English vocabulary and literacy skills through fun and interactive storytelling.

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups
Details:

Join us in-person as we discuss "Life After Life" by Kate Atkinson for our monthly Book Club!

DIY Boba Tea

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Details:

This can be a stressful time for many teens, and what better way to relax than with a glass of boba tea. Now you can make your own Boba tea and try many flavors at this fun program!