Pop-Up Stop: Church of the Palms Food Pantry

8:00am - 11:00am
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Pop-Up Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
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On the second and fourth Tuesday each month, the Pop-Up partners with All Faith’s Food Bank. It can be spotted at the Church of the Palms Food Pantry signing people up for library cards and checking out books!

Baby Playtime

10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Details:

Meet new friends at Baby Playtime! Children and families are welcome to explore and develop early literacy skills through free play with educational toys.

Recommended for ages 2 and under. Registration is not required.

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

10:15am - 11:15am
Veranda Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Games, Special Events

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.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room II
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Details:

For mobile babies to 5 years old.

Quirky Readers Book Club

10:30am - 11:30am
Program Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Looking to try something new and maybe make a friend or two?  Join the library book club! 

Too Cool Tuesdays: Words and Wiggles

11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:

Get ready for school with stories, activities, and socialization. Sometimes, there's even a puppet show! Recommended for ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome as needed. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Genealogy Assistance

11:00am - 1:00pm
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
Details:

Assistance with genealogy questions from knowledgeable and experienced volunteers

Tai Chi - Gail Pettit

11:15am - 12:15pm
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Healthy Living
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Tai Chi Easy TM  Feel the difference... Relaxed, Revitalized, Renewed

Join Gail Pettit M.S. L.D.O Certified Instructor as she conducts a Tai Chi EasyTM.

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Veranda Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Games, Special Events

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.

Creation Station: Gratitude Boxes

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Creation Station
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Details:

Decorate a box using collage materials then fill it with messages of gratitude to kickstart the new year on a positive note.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Health in Motion Bus

12:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Details:

The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, Health in Motion staff will be on-site to provide no-cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellness.

Pine Needle Basket Weaving Part 1

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Creation Station
Registration Closed
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Join us for a two-part class to learn how to make your very own pine needle basket! All materials are provided and the natural materials used are rescued from Hurricane Ian debris.

Cancelled

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Juliano Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Green Living, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Join Sarasota Extension Services Master Gardeners for questions pertaining to Florida-friendly gardening, composting, and identifying insects.

"Odd Couple" Presented by the Arts & Cultural Alliance Playreaders

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Life, Performances
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

"Odd Couple" (female version) Presented the the Arts & Cultural Alliance Playreaders.

Travelogue - Madagascar

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
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Join us for a magical journey through the beaches and rain forests of Madagascar! Traveler Jane Mahler shares stories and photos of stunning scenery and amazing animals encountered while in Madagascar.

Tech Navigator

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Group Study Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction, Virtual
Details:

Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person or distance appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.

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, Games, Lifelong Learning, Movies
Details:

Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.

Last Stop@ North Port Library (Teen Hang Out)

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Teen Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Details:

LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games.

LEGO Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room
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Required
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Creation Station, Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Details:

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

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

Meet the Pups!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Meet therapy dogs and their owners.  Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Tinker Tuesday

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room II
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Details:

A different project every week!

Ages 6+.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Magical Disney Trivia Challenge

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Games
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Join us for a magical afternoon of Disney Trivia at the Library! We'll cover everything from identifying Disney characters to challenging you to sing along to Disney tunes. With each correct answer, you'll earn points and get closer to victory.

Teen Advisory Board-January

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Activity Room
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Required
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Special Events, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Want to get more involved with the library?

Help plan, volunteer at library events and provide feedback on library services.

Creation Station Wood Craft Workshop

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Learning Lab
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Join us for the Monthly Creation Station Wood Craft. Each month, attendees will assemble and paint an item themed for the month. Advance registration is required due to limited seats. This is a Friends of the Gulf Gate Library sponsored event.