Yak and Yarn

10:00am–11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups
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Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.

Genealogy Assistance

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
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Bring your questions and get assistance from a knowledgeable volunteer.

Tech Navigator

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors, All Ages
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: , Technology Instruction
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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.

Disclaimer(s)

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

AARP Tax Help

10:00am–1:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tax Help
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Tax help provided by AARP. 

AARP will be taking appointments starting Jan. 24 - 26, 2023

Tax help appointments will be held Feb. 1 - April 13, 2023

Good Samaritan Pharmacy

10:00am–1:30pm
Adults
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:
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Prescription Assistance for income qualified individuals.

Little Adventures: Create

10:30am–11:30am
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
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, , Games, Storytimes
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For ages 2-5. Time for creativity to shine! We'll have some fun with arts and crafts and interactive art activities.

Great Decisions Group Discussion

10:30am–12:30pm
Adults
Community Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
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One Book Crafts For Kids

11:00am–12:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Meeting Room B
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, One Book Sarasota, Special Events
Registration Required
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In celebration of this year's One Book selections, design your own custom library tote bag and bookmarks.

For children ages 5-12. Space is limited and registration is required.

Cooking with Wine: Remove the Mystery and Discover the Benefits

11:30am–12:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: , Special Events
Registration Required
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Join Chef Warren Caterson for a live cooking demonstration as he shares dozens of kitchen tips, cooking hints and humorous anecdotes about the joys and benefits of cooking with wine.

Build a Butterfly

12:30pm–1:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Youth Activity Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Come create a butterfly!

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Book Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
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: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups
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Join us in-person as we discuss "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone" by Lori Gottlieb for our monthly Book Club!

Copies of the book will be available through the library catalog. 

Cancelled

Genealogy Assistance

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
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Genealogy assistance from experienced volunteers researchers Bring your questions

Quirky Knitters

1:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
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,
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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!

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
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Tween Spring Break Programming

1:15pm–3:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Meeting Room B
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Games, Movies
Registration Required
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Join other tweens for Spring Break shenanigans. More information is coming soon. Please pick up a flyer or speak to Robert at the library.

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: ,
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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.

Cooking with Kids with Chef Warren

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
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)
Program Type:
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Let’s Get Cooking! 

History Series: Vicki Oldham Presents - "Newtown Alive: Courage. Dignity. Determination."

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: , Lectures
Registration Required
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History Series: Vicki Oldham Presents - "Newtown Alive: Courage. Dignity. Determination."

One Book - An Afternoon with Frederick Douglass

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Community Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: , Lectures, One Book Sarasota
Registration Required
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Frederick Douglass was an American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman.

Tween/Teen Music Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Center
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: , Music in the Libraries
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Join teen musician, Annie Szantosi, to jam and talk about music. Bring your own instrument or play along with provided percussion instruments. 

Recommended for ages 9 and up.

Virtual Dungeons and Dragons (LIVE)

4:00pm–7:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Registration Closed
Registration 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
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Play the classic role-playing game with a new group of players/adventurers.

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
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: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups
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Join us in-person as we discuss "The Keeper of Lost Things" by Ruth Hogan for our monthly Book Club!

Copies of the book will be available through the Sarasota County Libraries catalog. 

Spy School

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Story Time Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, , Games
Registration Required
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Have you ever wanted to write your own secret message or perhaps decode the message of someone else? What about dabbling with invisible ink?