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

AARP Tax Help Appointment Making

10:00am - 1:00pm
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Tax Help
Details:
Come into the library and set up an appointment for tax help with AARP. Tax help appointments will be held every Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. starting Feb. 1 and ending April 14.  This service is provided by the AARP Voluntee...

Good Samaritan Pharmacy

10:00am - 1:30pm
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: 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...

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Details:
For infants to five years, attending with caregiver. The storytime includes simple stories, nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and crafts. Space is limited. Free tickets are available at the youth desk beginning at 10 a.m. the morning of the program...

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. ...

"Bertha Palmer"

11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Performances, Special Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
Mable Ringling  A woman of mystery, a socialite, and a noted philanthropist, she was one of Sarasota’s most glamorous settlers in our area during the 1920s. Sue Chapman returns to Jacaranda after her full-capacity "Bertha Palmer" and "Refl...

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...

Arts Alliance Playreaders presents The Personal Librarian

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: One Book Sarasota, Performances
Details:
Come enjoy this theatrical presentation of selected readings from this year’s One Book selection The Personal Librarian. ...
Cancelled

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

Genealogy Assistance

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
Details:
Bring your questions and get assistance from a knowledgeable volunteer. ...

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! ...

REGISTRATION - AARP Income Tax Assistance

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Tax Help
Details:
  Attend this sign-up session to register for an AARP Income Tax Assistance appointment.  Advance appointments are required to utilize AARP's tax assistance services this tax season. ...

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...

Easy Street - Musical Selections

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music in the Libraries
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Details:
This husband and wife musical team perform a variety of songs with a variety of instruments including guitars, mandolin, and fiddle. From Swing to Swamp, Rockabilly to Real Jazz, & Blues-tinged to Bluegrass. ...

CANCELLED - Musical Echoes of the Depression - Dick Smolens

2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Lectures
Details:
Three part series "Musical Echoes of the Depression Era" - presented by Dick Smolens           From Bing Crosby's "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime" through Artie Shaw's "Whistle While you Work," the country's hard times were...

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.  An advanced skill level in Spanish is recommen...

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...

LAST Stop @ North Port Library (Teen Hang Out)

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Lifelong Learning, Games
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. After fi...

Teen Book Club: Read Mystery

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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 mystery of your choice, come join us for book club to share. We will have snacks and drinks. ...

Movie Afternoon

3:45pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room II
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Movies
Details:
Join us for a movie and snacks!  ...

Chess Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), All Ages
Program Type: Clubs, Lifelong Learning
Details:
Have you always wanted to learn chess or maybe you already know how to play chess and want to find someone to play against? Either way, this is the club for you! With a teacher of chess and a dedicated team of librarians, you can develop chess skills...

Creation Station Junior

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: Creation Station
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Details:
Learn new skills and get hands-on experience with different STEAM activities. For children ages 5-12. Registration is required. ...

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: 5
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...

LEGOs

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Games
Details:
Join us for LEGOs in the Storytime Room on Thursday from 5-7. Both DUPLOs and regular LEGOs will be available. ...

VPL Thursday Evening Films

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Details:
New Year, New You Bruce Almighty PG-13. Universal Pictures. 2003.  Directed by Tom Shadyac. Starring Jim Carrey, Jennifer Aniston, Morgan Freeman. Join us on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month as we celebrate New Year, New You Series.&nbs...