Cuentos Bilingües Bilingual Storytime with Alicia Long Gallo de Bodas (On Demand)

All Day
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
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: Lifelong Learning, Performances, Spanish/En Español, Special Events, Storytimes, Virtual
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Narradora de cuentos Alicia Long comparte el cuento del Gallo de Bodas, fluidamente entrecambiando entre inglés y español. ¡Acompañenos en este programa virtual para toda la familia!

Teen Book Tastings (On Demand)

All Day
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Book Discussions, Lifelong Learning, Virtual
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Teen Book Tastings is a video series of book recommendations across various genres for teenagers. Join us each month for a different theme! This month's theme is Winter Reads.

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

Fast Fun For Little Ones (On Demand)

8:00am - 9:00am
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Virtual
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Looking for ways to entertain your little one under five? Watch this quick video for a new activity to keep them engaged and learning!

I Spy Winter Wonderland

9:00am - 10:00pm
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Games, Virtual
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Watch the movie and see if you can find at least five things in the list.

Intro to Scratch (Live)

10:00am - 10:45am
Registration Closed
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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Learn block coding with the free program Scratch, provided by the MIT Media Lab, and get started on your own creative projects.

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

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
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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.

Holiday House craft

10:00am - 5:00pm
Teen Center
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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This is a passive program for a take-home craft.  Pick up your kit at the Circulation desk or use the attached template.  Watch the how-to video here:

Holiday House craft (On Demand)

10:00am - 5:00pm
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Virtual
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This is a passive program for a take-home craft. Pick up your kit at the Selby Library Circulation desk or download the template (see Attachments). You can also find other free paper house and village templates on the web.

Holiday House craft (On Demand)

10:00am - 5:00pm
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Virtual
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This is a passive program for a take-home craft. Pick up your kit at the Selby Library Circulation desk or download the template (see Attachments). You can also find other free paper house and village templates on the web.

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
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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
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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.

Scratch Animation Studio (Live)

11:15am - 12:00pm
Registration Closed
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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Learn to code an animated snowman and have the option to change the designs to make your own characters come to life. Intro to Scratch or other previous experience is recommended.

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

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
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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
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Open time for questions, sharing solutions

Bring your device and library staff will try to answer your questions in an informal group setting.
 

Tech Help via Zoom (Live)

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Registration Closed
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through a live, virtual appointment. 

Coding Meetup: Show and Tell (Live)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Registration Closed
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
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Join other coding enthusiasts to share projects, troubleshoot and find more inspiration. You are welcome to share projects you made on any platform and comparisons among platforms will be encouraged.

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

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
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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!

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
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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.

Adult Coloring Group

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Join us on the 4th Tuesday of the month. We supply the coloring pages and pencils.