Life after Downton Abbey

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
Juliano Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Movies
Details:

Enjoy a cup of tea while discussing British movies and television series with a very welcoming group!    

Disclaimer(s)

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

Family Playtime

10:15am - 11:00am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Storytime Room
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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: Special Events
Details:

Ages 0 - 5, attending with caregiver. Family Playtime is a drop-in self guided program where children can explore our toy collection.

Hula Hoop Fun & Preschool Games

10:15am - 11:00am
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Meeting Room AB
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Special Events
Details:

Join Amy the Hoop Lady and enjoy playing fun preschool games with music and hula hoops. Recommended for ages 2-6.

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

10:15am - 11:15am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
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), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:

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.

AARP Tax Assistance

10:30am - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Tax Help
Details:

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.

Fun Fridays: Fun to Be Fit Kids

11:00am - 11:30am
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Healthy Living, Music in the Libraries
Details:

Participate in a fun exercise program for you and your little ones.

Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Come to the youth desk 30 minutes before the program for a ticket.

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
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), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:

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.

Reservation

Suncoast Sand Fleas Open Mic

12:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Musical open mic

First Friday Film Series

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room A
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Details:

 

On the first Friday afternoon of the month, watch a movie that is hosted by film professor Maryann Dahlen, who will invite the audience to discuss the movie after its showing.

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Science Matters

1:45pm - 4:15pm
Youth Activity Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Purpose of Meeting

Science Matters discussion on various topics in science. At this meeting, we plan on discussing the pros and cons of sugar and artificial sweeteners.

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
Teens (13 to 18 years)
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.

Valentine's Day Crafting

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Join us to make a Valentine's Day card or craft for a loved one!

Primary Readers Early Edition

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children (5 to 9 years)
Meeting Room B
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Details:

This month's book is The Chameleon Wore Chartreuse by Bruce Hale. Snacks and drinks will be served. Please pick up a copy of the book at the youth desk to read before the meeting.

Outdoor Movie Night

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Families, All Ages
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Program Type: Movies
Details:

Experience the feeling of a drive-in movie out in the parking lot at Elsie Quirk Library.  Come and enjoy a feature-length movie on our outdoor screen while listening through your car radio!  Bring your own snacks and beverages.&nbs