POP STOP - Longboat Key and Story time

10:00am–11:30am
Youth, Families, All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Pop-Up Library
Age Group: Youth, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Healthy Living, Outreach, Storytimes
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Full library service for residents of Longboat Key and Family Story time.

Open Sewing Lab

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults
Conference Room
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
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Use 1 of 5 Brother sewing machines on Your Own Project. Must Know How to Sew.  

Machines Available on first come first serve basis.

Forever Fit

10:15am–11:00am
Adults, Seniors
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
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Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. 

Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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 II
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: Storytimes
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For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

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)
Veranda Room
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

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.

Stories & Fun

10:30am–11:30am
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Meeting Room B
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
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Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, and fun activities. Best for ages 0-5, but the whole family is welcome!

Genealogy Assistance

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Genealogy
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Come and get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.

Bring your questions!

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)
Veranda Room
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

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.

Spring Forward for Ukulele

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room II
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Creation Station, Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries
Registration Required
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Kick off your spring by exploring popular chord progressions, practicing fluid transitions, and experimenting with a variety of strumming techniques. For adult beginners and intermediate players.

Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Get to Know the Creation Station

2:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Creation Station
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
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Drop by the Creation Station to learn about some of the different equipment we have available and get a tour of the space!

Fall Prevention 101

2:00pm–3:30pm
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room A
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Healthy Living, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
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Join us for "Fall Prevention 101," a dynamic and informative workshop designed to empower individuals with the knowledge and tools to reduce the risk of falls.

Genealogy Assistance

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Genealogy
Registration Required
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Come and get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers

Bring your questions!

REGISTER  AT THE  INFORMATION DESK

Tech Navigator

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Group Study Room
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Technology Instruction, Virtual
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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.

Craft Club

4:00pm–5:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Center
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs
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Join us in the teen center to explore your creativity! Drop in and make the most of craft and jewelry supplies.

This is recommended for tweens and teens, ages 9-18.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Family Game Night

4:00pm–7:00pm
Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Storytime Room
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Program Type: Cultural Life
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We provide the games, you bring the family! Family game night is sure to be fun for everyone!

Baked into History: Stories Grown in Sarasota

4:30pm–6:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Story Time Room
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Cooking & Nutrition, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Summer Learning
Registration Required
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Teens and tweens, come join us to bake cookies and learn about Sarasota's agricultural history at this special program presented by the Sarasota County History Center!

Family Game Night

5:00pm–7:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Veranda Room
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Games
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Join us for the library's Monthly Game Night! Every first Tuesday of the month from 5-7 PM, we invite you to enjoy an evening of fun, friendly competition, and socializing.

Disclaimer(s)

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