Early Voting Community Room Oct 24-Nov 6

8:30am - 6:30pm
Community Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events, Voting
Details:
Early Voting in the Community Room at Venice Library from October 24 through November 6, 2022. ...

Master Gardeners - Plant Clinic

10:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Green Living
Details:
Drop in to receive research-based lawn, landscape, pest management, and gardening help from the University of Florida. These sessions are made possible through a partnership with UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County. ...

Storytime: Halloween!

10:15am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Details:
Ages 0 - 5, attending with caregiver. Storytime includes themed stories, songs and a craft. Registration is required as space is limited. Costumes are welcomed but not required. ...
Cancelled

CANCELLED--40 Carrots

10:15am - 11:15am
Story Time Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes

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 Youth Desk the day of the event.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

10:15am - 11:15am
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), Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living
Details:
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. Space is l...

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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

10:15am - 12:00pm
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:
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. Needles are supplied and remain with the instruct...

Sarasota Music Archive: Professors Talk Music Lecture Series

10:30am - 11:30am
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 78
Details:
October 19 with Dr. Robyn Bell, State College of Florida. October 26: Dr. Meribeth Clark, New College November 2: Dr. Gail Berenson, professor emerita, Ohio University ...

Tech Navigator

10:30am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
Details:
Do you want help with... eBooks, movies, eAudiobooks Email how-to Using your device Library Database Resources Cyber Security Questions Printing Questions or something else?  Request an appointment with the Tech Navigator...

Storytime

11:15am - 11:45am
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:
Join us at the North Port Library for storytime!  Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed!  ...
Cancelled

CANCELLED--40 Carrots

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Story Time Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes

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 Youth Desk the day of the event.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

12:00pm - 1:00pm
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), Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living
Details:
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. Space is l...

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

Teen Hangout

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Details:
Come hang out with your friends in the Teen Room at the Venice Public Library. When Blaise, the Teen Librarian, is in there will be crafts, video games, board games and more!  Sometimes Blaise isn't in, so the activities will not be available...
Cancelled

Teen Hangout

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Details:
Come hang out with your friends in the Teen Room at the Venice Public Library. When Blaise, the Teen Librarian, is in there will be crafts, video games, board games and more!  Sometimes Blaise isn't in, so the activities will not be available...
Cancelled

CANCELLED--Halloween Escape Room Session 1

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Time Room
Required
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games
Details:
It's spooky season, and what's spooky than a Halloween themed escape room? Solve creepy puzzles and ghastly situations to break your way out of this haunted escape room.      ...

Ormiston Colony and the Scottish Origins of the Town of Sarasota presented by the Caledonian Club of Florida West

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Lectures
Details:
  At the end of December, 1885 a group of more than 60 Scots along with a few Brits sailed from Scotland to near the site of today's Marina Jack and stepped into a bad dream.  The group was called the Ormiston Colony, after the home...

D.I.Y. Time: Make a Kawaii Monster

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Details:
Drop-in projects each week for ages 7-107! Wednesdays Oct. 5-Nov. 30 excluding Nov. 23. This week use felt, hand-sewing, and other techniques to create your unique Kawaii (cute) monster. Supplies are available on a first-come, first-served basi...

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

Cancelled

Mystery Crafternoons

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Program Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Games, Movies
Details:
You never know what might happen on Wednesday afternoons here at Elsie Quirk!  Each week will be a surprise activity - arts and crafts, movies, board games, or trips to the Creation Station.  Tweens and Teens ages 9-18 are welcome. ...
Cancelled

CANCELLED--Halloween Escape Room Session 2

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Room
Required
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games
Details:
It's spooky season, and what's spooky than a Halloween themed escape room? Solve creepy puzzles and ghastly situations to break your way out of this haunted escape room.      ...

Read with the Dogs

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Special Events
Details:
Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. The program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. This program is intended for children who can read independently. Sign up at the youth desk the d...

Write Here! Creative Writing Workshop hosted by Dr. Emily Carr

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Lectures
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
Write Here! is a series of writing workshops sponsored by the Selby Public Library and hosted by Dr. Emily Carr.  These workshops are open to the public, are designed for writers of all levels and genres, and provide an opportunity for writers t...

Halloween Escape Room Session 3

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Story Time Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
It's spooky season, and what's spooky than a Halloween themed escape room? Solve creepy puzzles and ghastly situations to break your way out of this haunted escape room.      ...
Cancelled

Haunted Tales of Southwest Florida

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Lectures, Special Events
Details:
Join Christopher Balzano of Spooky Tripping as he explores ghostly folklore from Sarasota to Naples. ...

Lego Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.