This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Green Living
Details:

Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified? On the first and third Monday mornings of every month, from 10:00 a.m.

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This event is in the "Seniors" group.

SHINE

10:00am - 4:00pm
Creation Station
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Healthy Living
Details:

Free, unbiased Medicare counseling from 10:00 a.m.

This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Children and tweens can drop-in on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday between 10am-7pm and make a Mother's Day Card.

 

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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
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ArtCart

10:00am - 7:45pm
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Details:

Keep calm and create with self-directed arts and crafts projects.   Ask for the cart at the youth desk.

This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.

Baby/Toddler Story Time: Mystery

10:15am - 10:45am
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)
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:

Join us for a traditional program of stories, rhymes, songs, and activities.

For 0 to 30 months with caregivers.

This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

10:15am - 11:15am
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)
Program Type: Special Events
Details:

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.

Forty Carrots: Partners In Play®

10:15am - 11:15am
Program Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Lectures
Details:

On 30 January, 1933, a few minutes after noon, Adolf Hitler was escorted into the office of Reich President von Hindenburg and formally named Chancellor of the German Republic, his first step on the road to absolute power.

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This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Genealogy Basics, Part 1

10:15am - 12:15pm
Learning Lab
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Genealogy, Technology Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

This computer-based genealogy course covers the following topics: why study genealogy; how to get started; what sources are available; and how to organize and present your research.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Literacy Council of Sarasota - ESOL Class

10:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Details:

The Literacy Council of Sarasota

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Class 

- Registration required through The Literacy Council of Sarasota

941.955.0421

This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.

Preschool Story Time: Mystery

11:00am - 11:45pm
Veranda Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:

Join us for stories, rhymes, and music. Concludes with a craft.

For 2 1/2 to 5 years with caregivers.

This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.

Forty Carrots: Partners In Play®

11:45am - 12:45pm
Program Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

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This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
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Partners in Play

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Story Time Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning, Games, Storytimes
Details:

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in ou

Reservation

Venice Poets

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Room C
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Study Room C
Purpose of Meeting

To write poetry

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Teen Room

2:30pm - 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: Clubs
Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

eBook Appointment

3:00pm - 3:30pm
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Details:

Learn to download library eBooks and audio books onto your device.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Opera in Trio

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music in the Libraries
Details:

Jesse Martins, piano, along with Nadine Trudel, violoncello, and Milene Moreira, violin, will perform pieces from four famous operas in this afternoon treat. No reservations required. 

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Teen Board Games

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Games
Details:

Come in and choose from a variety of board games like Apples to Apple, Balderdash, Uno, Scattergories, Scabble and more.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Spanish Conversation Learning Group

3:15pm - 4:45pm
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Spanish/En Español
Details:

Looking for something a little more advanced than basic Spanish lessons? Every Monday from 3:30-5, join an open group of intermediate Spanish speakers for a small discussion-oriented lecture.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

eBook Appointment

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Details:

Learn to download library eBooks and audio books onto your device.

This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.

Read with the Dogs

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Details:

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. The dogs love the attention and the kids love the interactions.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.

LEGO Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Details:

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination. Duplo Blocks are available for younger children. Ages 2-12.

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Teen Jeopardy

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Center
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Games
Details:

Teens and Tweens compete to answer trivia questions. 

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Teen/Tween Advisory Board

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Center
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups
Details:

Gain leadership skills and give input on library services. Email ningram@scgov.net for more information, or just show up for a meeting.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knit and Crocheting Group

4:00pm - 7:00pm
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.

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Open Lab in the Creation Station

4:30pm - 7:30pm
Creation Station
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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, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Details:

Come use our Adobe/ Mac software and sewing machines on your own personal projects. Time slots are filled on a first-come-first-serve basis.

This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

LEGOs at the Library

5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice 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), Families
Program Type: Games
Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Monday Night Movies

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Details:
Come and enjoy free movies on our big screen. Contact the library for movie titles.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Teen Craft Nights

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Zone
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Join other teens on the first Monday of the month for conversation and crafts. All materials will be provided and registration is required. Refreshments will also be provided.

This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
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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), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Movies
Details:

Join us for our monthly family movie night!  Tonight we will be watching, Ralph Wrecks the Internet.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Teen Movie Night

5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Movies
Details:

Come join us for our teen movie, The Giver.

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Paint Away II

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Story Time Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Details:

Learn how emotions have been interpreted through color by famous artists. Convey your emotions, thoughts, or ideas on canvas, highlighting and accentuating them or dissolving them away, through color.