Holiday Crafting For All Ages

10:00am - 1:00pm
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Age Group: 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: Arts & Crafts, Special Events
Details:

Drop in to create holiday crafts between the hours of 10 a.m.-1 p.m.!  We will supply a variety of crafts, and all you need is to bring your creativity!  This program is for all ages, and light refreshments will be served. 

Family Movie: The Polar Express

10:15am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Movies
Details:

Family Movie: The Polar Express (rated G). Enjoy this timeless children's book by Cris Van Allsburg come to life on the big screen.

Gulf Gate Chess Club

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Games
Details:

Chess lovers meet and play chess with other chess lovers. All skill levels are welcome.

Teen Video Game Tournament: Dragon Ball FighterZ

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Teen Zone
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Games
Details:

Join us for a quarterly video game tournament in the Teen Zone! Pizza will be provided.

Teen programs are recommended for grades 6-12.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Winter Craft: Reindeer Mobile

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Storytime Room
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 5 - 9 can drop into the Children's Department and work on a craft kit!

LEGO Club

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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.

LEGOs at the Library

1:00pm - 4:00pm
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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.

Death Cafe of Venice

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Youth Activity Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Details:

Join the Death Cafe for monthly support and discussions on death the end-of-life. Visit www.deathcafe.com for more information.

LEGO Club

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Program Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs
Details:

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

OverDrive and cloudLibrary Help Desk

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Learning Lab
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Technology Instruction
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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.

VPL Holiday Concert with Amanda Mendon

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Music in the Libraries
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Details:

Soprano Amanda Mendon and Pianist Jesse Martins Are Back!

Enjoy once again our annual holiday concert as this delightful duo perform those all-time favorites.