Bridge for Beginners

10:00am - 12:00pm
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: Games
Details:

Have you wanted to learn how to play bridge? 

Are you looking for a different card game to play and don't know where to start? 

Join us the second and fourth Mondays of the month to learn how to play bridge! 

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

10:15am - 11:00am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Community Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Special Events
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.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play®

10:15am - 11:15am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, 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.

Tai Chi Easy TM with Gail Pettit, MS, LDO Certified Instructor

10:15am - 11:15am
Adults
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Healthy Living
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Tai Chi Easy TM  with Gail Pettit, MS, LDO Certified Instructor

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:

Join us for songs, rhymes, play, and of course great stories! Engage kids in visual literacy, language development, and social skills in a fun class presented by our Youth Services team.

Adult Coloring Group

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

 

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month for adult coloring!  We supply the coloring pages and the pencils.

AARP Tax Aide

10:30am - 2:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Tax Help
Details:

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free assistance for federal returns. By appointment only. You must schedule your appointment in person at Elsie Quirk Library's front desk.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Community Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Special Events
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.

North Port Library: Welcome to Our World®

12:30pm - 1:15pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year)
Veranda Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year)
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living
Details:

Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and wonder.

One Book - Create Your Own Keepsake Box

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, One Book Sarasota
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Details:

Artist Judy Levine will help you create your own "Keepsake Box" from your Golden Age. Fill it with treasured objects that will tell your own story.

AARP Income Tax Assistance

1:00pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
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:

 

AARP Tax Assistance

1:00pm - 5:30pm
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.

New to Englewood Group

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Program Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Details:

New to the area and looking for information and want to meet new friends? Drop in and join us for board games, snacks and conversations.

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.

From Pulp to Page: Book Making Series for Teens

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
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:

 

This workshop series is a chance to make a totally handmade book. Just come to the workshops that intrigue you, or enjoy them all!

 

Please note this session is for teens in grades 6+ only.

 

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.

Reservation

SNAP Application Assistance

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Group Study Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Group Study Room
Purpose of Meeting

SNAP/ Medicaid application assistance will be provided through All Faiths Food Bank Mondays from 3-5 p.m.

From Pulp to Page: Book Making Series for Kids

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Families
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), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Details:

This workshop series is a chance to make a totally handmade book. Just come to the workshops that intrigue you, or enjoy them all!

Please note this session is for kids in grades 5 and below.

 

Read with the Dogs

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes

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.

Chess Club & Other Games

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Clubs, Lifelong Learning, Games, Special Events
Details:

"Chess Club & Other Games" is an informal gathering that meets every second and forth Monday from 4-6 p.m. For all age groups and skill levels. Registration not required. 

Knit and Crocheting Group

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
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.

Cancelled

CANCELLED--Teen Graphic Novel Club--Girl on Fire

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Book Discussions
Details:

CANCELLED!!