This event is in the "Adults" group.

Life after Downton Abbey

10:00am - 1:00pm
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!     ...

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This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.

Family Playtime

10:15am - 11:00am
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. Parents and caregivers can bond with their babies, toddlers or preschoolers while meeting other adults with young ch...
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.

Preschool Nutrition

10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Green Living, Storytimes
Details:
This program introduces preschoolers to the basics of healthy eating with stories, songs, activities, and food samples. This month we will be discussing Super Soap vs Klaus the Germ and the benefits of handwashing. A yogurt parfait&nbs...
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

10:15am - 11:15am
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. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Event, Book Discussions, Book Sales, One Book Sarasota
Details:
This One Book Author event takes place at the Suncoast Technical College Conference center, adjacent to the Shannon Staub Library.                                 ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

AARP Tax Assistance

10:30am - 3:00pm
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. The AARP Tax-Aide Tax Preparation Program will begin on Friday February 3, 2023.  Tax prepa...
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.

Fun Fridays: Fun to Be Fit Kids

11:00am - 11:30am
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. ...
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

12:00pm - 1:00pm
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. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the...
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First Friday Film Series

1:00pm - 4:00pm
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 will be discussing two bad bacteria: Leprosy and MRSA, their harmful effects and updates on current research for cures....
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Teen Room

2:00pm - 4:30pm
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: 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. ...
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Make Your Own Keychain

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:
Come in and create your own keychain! ...
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.

Primary Readers Early Edition

4:00pm - 4:45pm
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Details:
This month's book is "Humphrey's Really Wheely Racing Day" by Betty G.Birney. Snacks and drinks will be served. Please pick up a copy of the book at the youth desk to read before the meeting. For children ages 5-7. Registration is required. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Rotunda
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Event, Book Discussions, Book Sales, One Book Sarasota
Details:
***No Registration Required. First come, first seated.***     In 2021, Author Victoria Christopher Murray teamed up with NYT Bestselling author Marie Benedict to co-author “The Personal Librarian”, the remarkable, little-known st...
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Outdoor Movie Night

7:00pm - 9:00pm
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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.  ...