French Conversation Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
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Genealogy Assistance

10:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
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Come and get assistance with your genealogy research from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers

CAN Community Health

10:00am - 2:00pm
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living
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CAN Community Health will have a medical Bus available for anyone interested in free STD testing. If you have any questions about STD's and health, please feel free to come and ask CAN Community Health!

No appointment needed.

Color & Craft!

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), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024)
Details:

Ages 0 - 5, attending with caregiver.

Help us clean out our craft closet and also check out our coloring book collection!

Knit and Crocheting Group

10:15am - 12:00pm
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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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.

Wednesday Let's Pretend Day

10:30am - 11:30am
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), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Games
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Children ages 2-8 and their caregivers are invited for Wednesday morning free-play time, with an assortment of toys and props to inspire the young imagination! Drop-in anytime between 10:30am and 11:30am.

Pop-Up Adult Coloring Lounge

10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts
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Get into the adult coloring craze! Join us for a fun and unique way to unwind, reduce stress, and express your creativity at the Shannon Staub Library.

All supplies will be provided. Artistic talent is not required.

Socrates Café: Open Topic Discussions

10:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
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Socrates Café are gatherings around the world where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of the Socratic method: that we learn more when we respectfully list

Tech Navigator

10:30am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
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Do you want help with...

eBooks, movies, eAudiobooks

Email how-to

Using your device

Library Database Resources

Cyber Security Questions

Printing Questions

or something else? 

Let's Get Together and Make Music with Stephanie Daige

11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Activity Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Artists in the Libraries, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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Teaching artist Stephanie Daige teaches students the basics of making music together. Please join us for this fun and educational program!

Storytime

11:15am - 11:45am
Veranda Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes
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Join us at the North Port Library for storytime!  Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed! 

End of Summer Party

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Arts & Crafts, Games, Music in the Libraries, Special Events
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Enjoy FREE activities for all ages as we celebrate the close of summer at the library with a community art-themed party!

Peace River Wildlife Center Animal Encounter

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024), Lifelong Learning, Green Living, Special Events
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Meet beautiful birds and other members of our local Florida wildlife during this presentation from the Peace River Wildlife Center! Learn all about what makes these amazing creatures unique, and about how they live in the wild. 

Read with the Dogs

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room AB
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Special Events
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Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. The program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills.

Shark Tales-Shark Reproduction

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Veranda Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Green Living, Lectures
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Cool facts about how sharks create more sharks!

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Disclaimer(s)

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

Lego Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.