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. ...
Cancelled

CANCELLED--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, Discussion Groups
Details:
Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on. ...

Tech Navigator

10:00am - 12:00pm
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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. Tech Navigator service is one-...

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Good Samaritan Pharmacy

10:00am - 1:30pm
Meeting Room II
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Healthy Living
Details:
Prescription Assistance for income qualified individuals. ...

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

10:15am - 11:15am
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
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 limited...

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

Partners in Play®

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)
Program Type: Storytimes
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 limited...
Cancelled

Little Adventures: Community

10:30am - 11:30am
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)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning, Games, Storytimes
Details:
For ages 2-5. Let's learn about our community!  We'll meet and learn about people we see everyday in our neighborhood. ...

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
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 limited...

Partners in Play®

12:00pm - 1:00pm
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:
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 limited...

Genealogy Assistance

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Genealogy
Details:
Genealogy Assistance. ...
Cancelled

Quirky Knitters

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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), 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
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. The University of Florida / Institute of Food and Agricultural Serv...

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: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
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. ...
Cancelled

Creation Station Sneak Peak

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:
Come and see a sneak peek of some of our Creation Station equipment and make a fall-themed craft using a sewing machine or the Cricut!  We'll also have more equipment on display at our Creation Station Open House on Saturday, October 29. ...

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...
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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...

Spooky Black Light Painting (Teens)

2:30pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room II
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Details:
Learn how to make a spooky masterpiece that glows under blacklight! Please note this session is only for teens in 6th grade and up. Tickets for the program available the day of the event in our Teen Room. Space is limited. ...

Spooky Black Light Painting (Kids)

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room II
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Details:
Learn how to make a spooky masterpiece that glows under blacklight! Please note this session is only for kids in grades 1-5. Space is limited to the first 8 kids. ...

Teen Book Club: Read Spooky

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussions
Details:
After reading a slightly scary, somewhat creepy, or completely terrifying book, join us for book club to share what you thought and whether or not you screamed. We will have spooky snacks and drinks. ...
Cancelled

CANCELLED--Halloween Escape Room Session 1

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.      ...

Pokémon Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:
Come play Pokémon at the library. Bring your Pokémon cards from home to trade or play. For children ages 5-12. Registration is required. ...

RESCHEDULED: Haunted Tales of Southwest Florida

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures, Special Events
Details:
PLEASE NOTE: This event has been rescheduled for Thursday, November 17 at 5 p.m. Southwest Florida has always been a draw for people looking for an escape, and the same enduring appeal that attracts people today might be the reason why some o...

Tween/Teen Music Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Center
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries
Details:
Join teen musician, Annie Szantosi, to jam and talk about music. Bring your own instrument or play along with provided percussion instruments.  Recommended for ages 9 and up. ...

Virtual Dungeons and Dragons (LIVE)

4:00pm - 7:00pm
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Details:
Play the classic role-playing game with a new group of players/adventurers. Overcome obstacles, defeat monsters, and discover long forgotten treasures. Dungeons & Dragons has helped hone critical and creative thinking for over...
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CANCELLED--Halloween Escape Room Session 2

5:00pm - 6:00pm
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.      ...

Family Movie Night

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Movies
Details:
Join us for a not-so-spooky Family Movie Night!  This evening we will be watching Hotel Transylvania in the Storytime Room!   ...
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CANCELLED--Halloween Escape Room Session 3

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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.      ...
Cancelled

CANCELLED--Halloween Escape Room Session 4

7:00pm - 8:00pm
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.      ...