Name: Master Gardener Plant Clinic
Start: 2020-03-03T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2020-03-03T12:00:00-05:00
Location: Elsie Quirk Library

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

10:00am - 12:00pm

Creation Station

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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Creation Station

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? Homeowners can receive research-based lawn, landscape and pest management help from the University of Florida. These sessions are made ...

OverDrive and cloudLibrary Help Desk

10:00am - 12:00pm

Learning Lab

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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Learning Lab

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Discussion Groups, Technology Instruction

Details:

Drop in to get assistance with and ask questions about downloading library books to your computer and other devices, such as the Kindle, Nook, iPad, iPod, iPhone and Android phones and tablets. Please check in at the Reference Desk when you arrive...

Technology Rescue

10:00am - 12:00pm

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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction

Details:

Having trouble with your device? Need help syncing your eBooks? Come see Luis, our in-house tech expert! See the Reference Desk for more information. (Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred. Call 941-861-1744 to make an appointment n...

AARP Tax Help

10:00am - 1:00pm

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Library Branch: Fruitville Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Tax Help

Details:

Tax help. Please note AARP volunteers at the library begin assisting the final client of the day 30 minutes to one hour before the last time listed. ...

Health in Motion Bus

10:00am - 3:00pm

Reading Garden

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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Reading Garden

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Healthy Living

Details:

The Florida Department of Health of Sarasota County, Health in Motion staff will be on-site to provide no-cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellness. Nursing staff will help individuals who lack medical insurance find a medi...

Baby Rhyme & Sign Time

10:15am - 11:00am

Meeting Room B

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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Meeting Room B

Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year)

Program Type: Storytimes

Details:

Sign Language program for children 0 - 2 1/2 years old. Learn with Beebo the Signing Bear using songs, books, and toys. Older siblings welcome. ...

Baby Rhyme and Sign

10:15am - 11:00am

Youth Activity Room

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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Room: Youth Activity Room

Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)

Program Type: Lifelong Learning

Details:

This program is geared toward babies from newborn to age 2 ½ years. The 45 minute program includes songs, baby sign language, a book and playtime. Older siblings are welcome. ...

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), Families

Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes

Details:

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators. Discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more! ...

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: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Special Events

Details:

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 even...

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The Decline of the Middle Class

10:15am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Location: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Meeting Room

Purpose of Meeting

To present a class on the impact of the U. S. economy and globalization on the middle class....

Preschool Yoga

10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room

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Library Branch: Fruitville Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Healthy Living

Details:

For children 2-5 years old with a caregiver. Join Kidding Around Yoga instructor Sheila Blake for yoga poses with fun active storytelling and creative movement. Limit 24. Come to the Youth Desk for a free ticket. Please bring mats if you wish.&n...

Family Stories and More: Stretch and Grow

10:30am - 11:15am

Youth Program Room

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Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Youth Program Room

Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes

Details:

Today we have a special guest for storytime. Join Coach Becky for an exercise adventure! Recommended for ages 3-5. Younger siblings are welcome to join. ...

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

Florida Friendly Landscaping 101

10:30am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room

Registration Closed

Required

Registration Closed

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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Green Living

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 43

Details:

Join Wilma Holley from University of Florida/ IFAS Extension and Sustainability Sarasota County to learn Florida-friendly landscaping tips and tricks! This month’s topic: Cool Plants for Butterflies and Pollinators ...

Chess Club

11:30am - 3:00pm

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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Clubs

Details:

Weekly meeting of local chess enthusiasts. Join in the fun! Questions? Call Heather at 941-861-1273. ...

Forty Carrots:Partners in Play

11:45am - 12:45pm

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: Lifelong Learning, Special Events

Details:

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 even...

E-help

1:00pm - 2:00pm

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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction

Details:

Help with laptops, cell phones ...

Tech Time Tuesdays @Venice Library

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Community Room

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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Technology Instruction

Details:

Open time for questions, sharing solutions Bring your device and library staff will try to answer your questions in an informal group setting. ...

e-Help

1:00pm - 2:30pm

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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Technology Instruction

Details:

Come get advice and help with how to use your electronic gadgets such as cell phones, tablets. Meet at table in public area near the Reference Desk. First come, first serve. ...

Socrates Café

1:30pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room A

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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Discussion Groups

Details:

Socrates Café is a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of Socratic method: we learn more when we respectfully listen to and debate ideas with o...

What Handwriting Reveals - Trust This Person or Not?

1:30pm - 3:30pm

Creation Station

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Registration Closed

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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Creation Station, Special Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 4

Details:

What Handwriting Reveals - Trust This Person or Not? This one hour presentation covers what a persons' handwriting may reveal about the issue of trust. Come hear an interesting presentation given by Judy Kaplan. Individual questions wil...

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

e-Book Appointment

2:00pm - 2:30pm

Registration Closed

Required

Registration Closed

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Library Branch: Fruitville Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Technology Instruction

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Details:

Learn to download library eBooks and audio books onto your device. For the twenty minute appointment, you will need: 1. Your Sarasota County Library Card number and pin number 2. Know your Apple, Amazon or Google login information ...

CANCELLED Ken Erb Travelogue - "Spain: Madrid to Barcelona & Stops Along the Way"

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Meeting Room

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Library Branch: Fruitville Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Lectures

Details:

Join Ken Erb as he takes us on a first-hand account of his travels across central and northern Spain with stops in the famous cities of Madrid, Salamanca, Bilbao and Barcelona to mention just a few. ...

Tech Time: One on One Help with a Tech Volunteer

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Creation Station

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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Technology Instruction

Details:

A Tech Volunteer will be available for help with e-books, computer basics, or questions about your electronic devices. Reserve a 30-minute session today by calling 941-861-1207 or by signing up at the Reference Desk. ...

AARP Tax Help

2:00pm - 6:00pm

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Library Branch: Selby Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Tax Help

Details:

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free assistance for federal returns. ...

After School Excitement

2:30pm - 4:30pm

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning, Games, Movies, Special Events

Details:

Come create, play, or just relax at the library after school. Our Teen Room is open from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. when school is in session for registered teens and tweens in grades 6 - 12. Participants have access to our board and video gam...

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, play games, and more. ...

Teen Board Games

2:30pm - 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: Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Games

Details:

Come to the teen room and choose from a variety of board Games like Apples to Apples, Balderdash, Uno, Scattergories, Scrabble, and more. ...

LEGOs at the Library

3:00pm - 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. ...

Tween/Teen Open Lab in the Creation Station

3:30pm - 5:30pm

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Games, Technology Instruction

Details:

Teens and tweens take over the Creation Station. Drop in to explore electronic music, digital design, sewing, podcasting and more. ...

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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)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Details:

A different project every week! Call or visit to find out what it is this week! Ages 6+. ...

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

Lego Club

4:00pm - 5:30pm

Storytime Room

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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)

Program Type: 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 3 to 12. ...

Teen Writers Circle

4:00pm - 5:30pm

Conference Room

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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups

Details:

This group is great for teens who love creative writing. Some things that our meetings will cover include: designing characters, writing short stories (or even long ones!), poetry, plotlines, group projects, story prompts, games, and more! All teens ...

Spanish Learning Group: Group: Grammar (Intermediate)

4:15pm - 6:15pm

Conference Room

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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Spanish/En Español

Details:

Hola! Join us for an evening of learning intermediate Spanish grammar and vocabulary and practicing conversational skills. ...

Disclaimer(s)

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

Yarnivores

5:00pm - 6:00pm

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Library Branch: Fruitville Library

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Details:

For ages 8-18. First Tuesday of the month in the Young Adults section. Learn how to knit and/or crochet. Use our materials or bring your own. ...

ASAP (Autism Spectrum Amazing Possibilities)

5:30pm - 6:30pm

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), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Clubs, Lifelong Learning

Details:

ASAP is a group coming together to fill the need for a FREE social play group for kids and teens on the Autism Spectrum. We will have games, toys, music, singing, dancing, puzzles, Legos and more! This is not a therapy session. ...

Teen Creation Station Workshop: Laser Cutter

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Meeting Room

Registration Closed

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Registration Closed

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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Creation Station, Technology Instruction

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 8

Details:

Learn how to prepare your own designs for cutting and engraving in this workshop for ages 13-18. Registration is required. See our "Youth Workshop" at 6:30 PM for ages 8 - 12. ...

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

Anime Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Veranda Room

Registration Closed

Required

Registration Closed

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults

Program Type: Clubs, Movies

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 40

Details:

View and discuss various anime. Enjoy refreshments and activities from Japanese culture. All showings are rated PG-13/TV-14 or lower. Participants under age 13 will require parental permission to attend. ...

Yoga Safari

6:15pm - 7:00pm

Youth Program Room

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Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Youth Program Room

Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes

Details:

Kids get to chill out on yoga mats while listening to stories about animals around the world. Simple yoga poses and breathing activities are incorporated. Followed by a simple craft. Recommended for ages 5 - 8. ...

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

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Volunteer to Auschwitz - meeting with Jack Fairweather author of best selling book

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Community Room

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Location: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Room: Community Room

Purpose of Meeting

"Volunteer" is a book about a man of great courage. Captain Witold Pilecki volunteered to go to Auschwitz to organize resistance and relay information to the outside world. Jack Fairweather, the book's author, is a former British war journalist. "Vol...

Youth Creation Station Workshop: Laser Cutter

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room

Registration Closed

Required

Registration Closed

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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years)

Program Type: Creation Station, Technology Instruction

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 6

Details:

Learn how to prepare your own designs for cutting and engraving in this workshop for ages 8-12. Registration is required. See our earlier "Teen Workshop" at 5:30 PM for ages 13 - 18. ...

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