GARDEN Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Registration Closed
Required
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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: Green Living, Special Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Details:
Storytelling and learning activities to inspire the green thumb in everyone! *Registration is required as space and materials are limited to 12 participants* ...

Financial Workshop: Mitigating the Cost of Long Term Care

10:00am - 11:15am
Community Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Lectures
Details:
This is the final hour-long seminar to be given at Venice Library this season presented by experts from the nonprofit organization Foundation for Financial Education (F3E). Founded in 2009 as a result of an urgent need to eliminate financia...

University of Florida/IFAS Extension Master Gardener Plant Clinic

10:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Green Living
Details:
The Plant Clinic meets in the library lobby. 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 th...

ArtCart

10:00am - 4:45pm
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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:
In April, ArtCart waxes poetic with block out and collage poetry and paper flowers. Ask for the cart at the youth desk. ...

United Way Bank On - You Can Bank on It!

10:30am - 11:30am
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living
Details:
How much can you save with a Bank On account? Help is available to find out if you qualify for this safe, affordable checking account. You can even sign up right away! We'll also look at the banking services offered, and how to build a positive ...

Parent/Caregiver Networking and Kids' Fun Zone

10:30am - 11:45am
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Games
Details:
Meet new friends and chat with other parents and caregivers while your kids play and read in the picture book area. Enjoy a place to chill after walking around the Downtown Farmers Market! Cool toys for older kids including Gears and Brain Flake...

Conversation Cafe

10:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Details:
Practice speaking English! Sponsored by the Literacy Council of Sarasota. Please call 941-955-0421 to register as an ESOL learner with the Literacy Council of Sarasota. ...
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CONVERSATION CAFE

10:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Selby Library
Room: Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting
Practice speaking English! Sponsored by the Literacy Council of Sarasota. Please call 941-955-0421 to register as an ESOL learner with the Literacy Council of Sarasota....

Upa Yoga

10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Healthy Living
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Details:
Upa Yoga is a good starting point for those who are new to yoga, and it can be used as a preparation for other yoga practices. These 90 minute sessions are offered by the Isha Institute of Inner Sciences. ...

United Way Bank On - Credit Reports and Scores

11:30am - 12:30pm
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: Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living
Details:
Learn everything you need to understand, access, and improve your credit reports and scores. Presenters will explain why credit scores are important and how they affect your ability to get loans, housing, jobs, and insurance. Learn how you can review...
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FCC General Class Amateur Radio License Prep Course

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Activity Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Purpose of Meeting
FCC amateur radio Technician Class license training course. Meets for 4 hours on 3 consecutive Saturdays. Covers all of the topics necessary for taking and passing the 35 question, multiple choice, FCC license exam. Testing is available at the librar...

Lilo and Stitch Party

1:00pm - 4:00pm
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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, Games, Movies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Details:
Watch the Disney sensation, Lilo and Stitch, make Hawaiian leis and grass skirts, spin fire sticks, and more.  Free movie related snacks provided by Friends of the North Port Library. ...

United Way Bank On - You Can Bank on It!

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living
Details:
How much can you save with a Bank On account? Help is available to find out if you qualify for this safe, affordable checking account. You can even sign up right away! We'll also look at the banking services offered, and how to build a positive ...

Maker Studio

1:30pm - 3:00pm
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)
Program Type: Creation Station
Details:
An open block of time for a tween takeover of the Creation Station equipment. Your tools include robots, circuitry kits, virtual reality, a 3D printer, and so much more! This program is recommended for ages 8 and up.  ...

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United Way Bank On - Protecting Your Identity and Other Assets

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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: Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living
Details:
What should you do if someone has stolen your identity? Learn ways to recognize, respond to, and reduce the risks of identity theft, along with strategies for protecting your assets.  ...

Teen Creation Station: LEGO WeDo Robots

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Program Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Creation Station
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:
Have fun learning basic coding skills while programming the LEGO WeDo robots!  Registration is required and limited to 10 participants ages 9-18. ...

Children's Book Writing Workshop

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Program Room
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussions, Discussion Groups
Details:
  Celebrate Children’s Book Week by starting to write your own children’s book in a workshop led by a youth librarian. Explore techniques used in books for various age levels and get tips on how to share your story effectively both in words a...