Baby Time: Springtime

10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Adults, Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:
Early literacy begins at birth. Bond with your baby through stories, songs, parachute time and peek-a-boo scarf songs. For ages 0-1. ...

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Yak and Yarn

10:00am - 11:30am
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Discussion Groups
Details:
Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on. ...

Discovery Dome Planetarium

10:00am - 12:00pm
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: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Details:
Land on the moon, travel through the stars, explore the universe and more with our Creation Station Discovery Dome Planetarium! All ages welcome.  ...

E-Help with Bob

10:00am - 12:00pm
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
Details:
   Ask Bob, our local Windows expert, any questions about your PC or Laptop. ...

Master Gardener plant Clinic

10:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room C
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Study Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Green Living
Details:
Master Gardener Plant Clinic: Have experienced and trained gardeners answer your botanical questions from every first and third Thursday morning in study room C.  ...

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. ...

Sarasota Volunteer Fair

10:00am - 1:30pm
Rotunda
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Rotunda
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Outreach
Details:
Spring into Action! Find new opportunities to utilize your talents to serve your community at Sarasota County's Volunteer Fair. ...

Mindful Meditation/Yoga Breath Stretch Class

10:15am - 11:15am
Community Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
This hour-long class is meant to equally balance your mind and body, while introducing or deepening knowledge of mindful meditation, breath work, and body alignment.  It is designed for any person regardless of age, body type, disability, gender...

The Reading Discussion Group

10:15am - 12:00pm
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Details:
The Reading Discussion Group meets the 3rd Thursday of each month October through April. Selected titles will be available for checkout from the Sarasota County Library System. Sponsored by the Friends of Elsie Quirk Library.  Title for March:&n...

Family Movie: Darby O'Gill and the Little People

10:15am - 12:15pm
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), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Movies
Details:
Enjoy a movie on the library's big screen. Come see "Darby O'Gill and the Little People", along with friends and family. This event is for children of all ages. ...

D.I.Y. (Do-It-Yourself) To-Go: Newspaper Trees

10:15am - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Details:
Come in to get newspapers and other supplies to make your own newspaper trees. Take the supplies home to complete your creative, decorative project!   Here are some videos to give you ideas... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzhRVP...

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

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Details:
For infants to five years, attending with caregiver. The storytime includes simple stories, nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and crafts. Space is limited to 80 people. Free tickets are available at the youth desk beginning at 10 a.m. the morning o...

Toddler Time: Springtime

10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Adults, Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:
Featuring great stories, singing, dancing, and movement activities young children learn valuable skills and enjoy being with other children. For ages 1-3. ...

Family Story Time

10:30am - 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), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:
Interact and participate with your child in a variety of early literacy activities that include music, stories, movement, crafts and school readiness.  For children ages 0-5.  ...

Good Samaritan Pharmacy

10:30am - 1:30pm
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Healthy Living
Details:
Prescription Medication & Health Care Assistance for those that are uninsured and qualify financially. ...

Story Time: Springtime

11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Adults, Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:
Join us for a fun-filled morning of reading, songs, dancing, learning kindergarten readiness skills and craft activities. For ages 3-5. ...

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

Open Lab in the Creation Station

12:00pm - 8:00pm
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Details:
Come build, experiment, and create with our 3D printer, laser cutter, sewing machines, and more. Bring your own projects for development, prototyping, and production, or start something new.  Library staff will be available to answer que...

AARP Income Tax Assistance

12:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Tax Help
Details:
Volunteers from the AARP Tax Aide Program will be available for free individual tax preparation and e-filing. Any age/income level welcome. Please bring a photo ID (required), and any other documents that apply. ...

Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room II
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions, Clubs
Details:
Join us as we discuss "Educated" by Tara Westover.  ...

Asolo Repertory Theatre Presents " The Radium Girls"

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Veranda Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: One Book Sarasota, Performances, Special Events
Details:
The Asolo Repertory Theatre Players present Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women,  this year's One Book One Community choice by author Kate Moore.   Kate Moore’s riveting true story of America’s “shining...

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History Series - "Bertha Palmer in Sarasota: The Evolution of a Real Estate Queen

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Lectures
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Details:
Join us as Prof. Frank Cassell presents this 3-part series focusing on Bertha Palmer and her influence. Dr. Cassell is Professor Emeritus and President Emeritus at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg. He has published books on Ber...

Crafty Things

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:
Join us for a fun and easy craft! ...

Gulf Gate Spanish Conversation Group

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Details:
For people who want to improve their Spanish speaking skills. Come practice your pronunciation and oral understanding through conversation and instruction of this romantic language. Everyone is welcome. ...

Sonny and Perley's Potpourri

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music in the Libraries
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 120
Details:
Sonny and Perley return to Venice Library with their ever popular rendition of standards from the Great American Songbook, International Cabaret, Jazz, and Bossa Nova.   ...

Discovery Dome Planetarium

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Details:
Land on the moon, travel through the stars, explore the universe and more with our Creation Station Discovery Dome Planetarium! All ages welcome.  ...

OverDrive and cloudLibrary Help Desk

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 1
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Study Room 1
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...

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 Library 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. ...

Teen and Adult Open Sewing Lab

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Creation Station
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Details:
Use our Brother Sewing Machines on your own sewing projects. Must know how to sew. First come first served.  ...

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.  ...

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. ...

Computer Basics

3:00pm - 4:30pm
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, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:
Learn about the Windows operating system and terms related to using the computer keyboard and mouse. Also learn to access software and about Toolbars and Ribbons. The basics of file creating and organizing will be demonstrated. How to use File: na...

Intermediate 3D Design Studio

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Details:
Spend time exploring some of the more advanced aspects of 3D design and printing. Prior experience with Tinkercad and 3D design is preferred. ...

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

Mah-jongg Meet-up

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Rotunda
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Rotunda
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games
Details:
Selby's new Mah-Jongg meet-up is for players with basic to intermediate skills.  ...

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Family Game Night

3:00pm - 7:00pm
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Games
Details:
Join us for our weekly board game night!  Choose from our collection or bring one of your own! ...

3d Doodler Pens: Children

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Creation Station
Details:
Children ages 5-9 can drop-in and experiment with our 3d Doodler Pens!    ...

Board Game Time

3:30pm - 5:30pm
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:
Come join other 11-17-year-olds for an afternoon of competitive card games and board games: Sushi Go, Coup, Dutch Blitz and Love Letter just to name a few! ...

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Teen Advisory Board

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Details:
Join the Teen Advisory Board and make a difference at the library and in your community! We meet in the Teen Center during Board Game Time. ...

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

Growing Young Readers and Writers

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning, Green Living, Storytimes
Details:
A club full of fun reading, writing, and gardening adventures, with nature providing prompts for our exercises. For ages 6 and up. ...

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

Book Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Details:
Join us as we discuss "To the End of June” by Cris Beam. ...

VPL Thursday Evening Films

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Details:
Enjoy a wide range of movies from the classics to the recently released. Short intro precedes film. "The Theory of Everything" ...

CANCELLED Spring Sew: Make a Purse!

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Creation Station
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:
Make your own cross-body purse at this two-session, hands-on class. Master Sewing Instructor Bev will lead you through the steps, while you gain skills and new friends in the Creation Station. Materials provided; if you want to bring your own sp...