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
Details:

Come and get assistance with your genealogy research from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers

Cancelled

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
Details:

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!

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

10:15am - 11:15am
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)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
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.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living

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 Youth Desk the day of the event.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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
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.

Reservation

Friends Alliance meeting

10:15am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly meeting-holding place

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
Details:

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.

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
Details:

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
Details:

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? 

Intro to Writing Life Stories

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: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Details:

Writing Life Stories is a memoir writing class for non-writers and those beginning their memoir journey. This fun introduction is geared for those serious about writing their memoirs and devoting six to eight months to the process.

Reservation

LVSSC - Karen

11:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room 2
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: North Port Library
Room: Study Room 2
Purpose of Meeting

English tutoring. 

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
Details:

Join us at the North Port Library for storytime!  Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed! 

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

12:00pm - 1:00pm
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)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
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.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living

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 Youth Desk the day of the event.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Teen Room

2:00pm - 3:45pm
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.

Playdough Marble Rollercoaster

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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), Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Details:

Can you build a marble run with a playdough path? Put your building skills to the test with this STEM engineering challenge.

Children work in teams to make their own marble run using playdough, paper cups, and tape.

Creating Your Edible Garden

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
Details:

Learn to grow your own crisp, fresh, tasty vegetables.

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Disclaimer(s)

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

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
Details:

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. The program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills.

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.