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...

Hula Hoop Fun & Preschool Games

10:15am - 11:00am
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. Attendance will be first come, first serve as room capacity is limited. There is no registration. Please see youth staff the morning ...

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...

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...

Fun Fridays: Learn and Play

11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Details:
A variety of fun learning activities geared for toddlers. All ages are welcome. 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. ...

MOVIE MORNING! The Music Man

11:00am - 1:30pm
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Details:
"Ya Got Trouble!" Join your friends and neighbors for Movie Morning at Jacaranda! As part of our One Book program featuring "The Personal Librarian" we are pleased to present an old favorite all about another librarian; Marian! Hum along and ta...

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...

Let's Talk About Dementia: 10 Warning Signs of Dementia

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living, Lectures
Details:
WHAT IS NORMAL AGING? Alzheimer's and other dementias cause changes in memory, thinking and behavior that interferes with daily life. Join us for a community discussion about: How to recognize the common signs of Alzheimer's dementia vs typi...

Create Your Own Keepsake Box with Judy Levine

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room AB
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, One Book Sarasota
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Details:
  Please join Judy Levine to create your own keepsake box that you can fill with your treasured objects. Participants will use decorative antique papers along with copies of their own photos and memorabilia to decorate their box. Materials ar...

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. ...

Friday Afternoon Book Discussion

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Juliano Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Details:
Join us for the Friday Afternoon Monthly Book Discussion. Newcomers are always welcome. Please inquire about a copy of the book at the Information Desk.   ...

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Mario Day

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Games
Details:
MARCH 10, otherwise known as Mario day is here! Gather your friends and come try some amazing Mario games from interactive AR to smash bros; it's all here! ...