Creation Station Make Handmade Tree Ornaments

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults
Community Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Registration Required
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Join us and make Handmade Tree Ornaments . All Materials will be provided. 

 Must know how to sew.  Ages 13 and up.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

10:15am–11:15am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Special Events

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

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
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
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), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Games, Lifelong Learning
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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
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: ,
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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.

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
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Families
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station,
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Join us at the Fruitville Library with your knit/crochet projects. All ages and skills are welcome. Supplies and knowledgeable members are on hand to help anyone interested in learning to knit or crochet. 

Let's Pretend Day

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: , Storytimes
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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.

The Sarasota Music Archive presents: The Robert Vodnoy Lecture Series

10:30am–11:30am
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Music in the Libraries
Registration Required
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Dr. Robert Vodnoy, conductor, Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota
 

11/19: Copeland and Ravel - Happy Birthday! A celebration of Copland's 125th and Ravel's 150th complete with cake!

Play with Paint

10:30am–12:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Creation Station
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Creation Station
Registration Required
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Play with paint will allow attendees to experiment with different painting techniques. This month will be creating painted rocks to share in the community. So you can create it to keep it or to share your love of painting.

Socrates Café: Open Topic Discussions

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups,
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Everyone is welcome to the open-topic discussions of the Socrates Cafe.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Holiday Cardmaking with Johanna

10:30am–12:30pm
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
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Get into the festive spirit by creating your own unique holiday cards! In this hands-on class, you’ll design and craft personalized cards to share.

Genealogy Assistance

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Genealogy
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Get genealogy research assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers, check out our unique genealogy collection, or log onto one of our computers to access a number of genealogy databases only available in the library.

Storytime

11:15am–11:45am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
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! 

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

12:00pm–1:00pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Special Events

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

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

12:00pm–1:00pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
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), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type:
:

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
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: ,
:

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.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Cancelled

Bullet Journaling Session #12

3:00pm–4:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults
Community Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Registration Required
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We're back with Session #12! If you weren't at our last sessions, don't worry! Everyone starts somewhere. ✨

If you were with us before, continue meeting your goals and designing more pages with us. 

~*~

Last Stop Teen Hangout

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
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
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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.

Open Chomp Saw Lab

3:45pm–5:15pm
Children (5 to 9 years)
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
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Join us for a special STEAM activity on the first Wednesday of every month! In this open lab, patrons will have access to use Chomp Saws a safe, easy-to-use cutting device, to create whatever they can imagine!

Family Holiday Photo Op - Session 7

4:00pm–4:15pm
Families, All Ages
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Program Type: Creation Station, Special Events
Registration Required
:

Bring your family to the Shannon Staub Public Library and take your holiday family portrait! 

 

Read with the Dogs

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
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Children are invited for a special opportunity to share a story with a furry friend! Take advantage of this no-pressure, judgment-free zone to practice reading with a certified therapy dog.  Space is limited. First come, first seated.

Family Holiday Photo Op - Session 8

4:15pm–4:30pm
Families, All Ages
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Program Type: Creation Station, Special Events
Registration Required
:

Bring your family to the Shannon Staub Public Library and take your holiday family portrait! 

 

Family Holiday Photo Op - Session 9

4:30pm–4:45pm
Families, All Ages
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Program Type: Creation Station, Special Events
Registration Required
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Bring your family to the Shannon Staub Public Library and take your holiday family portrait! 

 

Teen Advisory Board

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Job Search Assistance, Special Events, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
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Plan and Volunteer At Library Events.

Provide Feedback on Library Services.

Earn Volunteer Hours and Resume credit

All while Meeting new Friends, Eating snacks and Playing Games!

Family Holiday Photo Op - Session 10

4:45pm–5:00pm
Families, All Ages
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Program Type: Creation Station, Special Events
Registration Required
:

Bring your family to the Shannon Staub Public Library and take your holiday family portrait! 

 

Family Holiday Photo Op - Session 11

5:00pm–5:15pm
Families, All Ages
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Program Type: Creation Station, Special Events
Registration Required
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Bring your family to the Shannon Staub Public Library and take your holiday family portrait! 

 

Sister Cities Lecture Series: NASA Space Plant Biology and Artemis Mission

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures
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Join Dr. ED Rosenthal, D.Sc., a Space Technology Hall of Fame member, as he discusses space plant biology and more!

Provided by Sister Cities Association of Sarasota.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Teen Writing Club

5:00pm–6:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Learning Lab
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
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Writers unite! This club meets the first Wednesday of every month to give teens the opportunity to hone their creative writing skills.

Family Holiday Photo Op - Session 12

5:15pm–5:30pm
Families, All Ages
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Program Type: Creation Station, Special Events
Registration Required
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Bring your family to the Shannon Staub Public Library and take your holiday family portrait! 

 

Knit and Stitch

5:30pm–7:30pm
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Rotunda
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Rotunda
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Join other fiber arts enthusiasts on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Selby Rotunda. Bring your crochet, spinning, knitting, or any needle work you enjoy. Note: there is two hour parking.

LEGO® Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
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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, Creation Station, Games
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Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO® bricks, you provide the imagination.