Adult Crafts--Origami Bookmark and Envelope (On Demand)

All Day
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Virtual
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Enjoy this fast fun craft geared towards adults! How did you like our program? Let us know here! ...

Extension Services: Biorational Pesticides: Eco-Friendly Alternatives for Controlling Pests (Live)

10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Green Living, Virtual
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Being an environmental steward while treating pest problems can be difficult if little is known about the alternative options available. Join us for an hour discussion around biorational pesticides - alternative options to conventional pesticides. Le...

Gulf Gate French Conversation Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Details:
For people who want to improve their French speaking skills and enjoy reading French-language articles and discussing them. Come practice speaking the romantic language of French. Everyone is welcome to participate in this weekly group so you can pra...

Forty Carrots - Partners in Play

10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Special Events, Storytimes
Details:
For mobile babies to 5 years old. 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 ti...

Knit and Crocheting Group

10:15am - 12:00pm
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Learn to knit or crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! It is recommended to bring your own yarn and needles. Instructor-supplied yarns remain with the instructor weekly until piece is completed. Needles are supplied and remain with the instruct...

Baby Time: Rhyme and Sign!

11:00am - 11:45am
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)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Details:
Engage babies newborn to 18 months with movement to music, singing, rhymes and basic sign language to enhance social interaction and language development. Playtime follows.   ...

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

FORTY CARROTS: WOW- WELCOME TO OUR WORLD (LIVE)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year)
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:
Parents of newborns to 7 months of age. Forty Carrots will now be offering this group via a ZOOM platform. Each group will have a special topic, opportunities to discuss snuggles and struggles, connect virtually with others, and finish with a Forty C...

Intermediate Coding Camp (LIVE)

11:00am - 12:30pm
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
Details:
Continue your coding adventure with Dr. Janjay Gehndyu, Ed.D. in this five day virtual camp. Attendance at all five sessions is required (see schedule below). Register by emailing htweed@scgov.net. Registration closes on Sunday, July 26 at ...

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

Tween Summer Workshops

11:00am - 1:00pm
Teen Zone
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Movies
Details:
Join other tweens 10-13 years old for activities and camaraderie. A complete list of activities will be published in May. Advance sign up will be required for some activities. Please check back for more details. ...

Baby Time - Welcome to Our World

11:45am - 12:45pm
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Special Events, Storytimes
Details:
For parents and babies ages birth to seven months old. Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and wonder. Join other families navigating the newborn phase in a supportive, fun, and inform...

SHINE Presents: Senior Medicare Patrol - Medicare Fraud and Abuse (Live)

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living, Virtual
Details:
Join SHINE for virtual "Medicare" classes throughout the month of July! SHINE invites you to our Lunch & Learn series. Join us from your kitchen table as we talk about Medicare Fraud & Abuse, stay informed of the latest scams targeting ...

ROAR! WITH FORTY CARROTS (LIVE)

12:30pm - 1:30pm
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)
Program Type: Storytimes, Virtual
Details:
(2 years -5 Years old): We are started a new program with The Ringling called “Roar! with Forty Carrots”.  This virtual program is a collaborative partnership between Forty Carrots and The Ringling Museum.  The FREE virtual group, via ...

Fairytale Ending Party

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: 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), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Music in the Libraries, Special Events
Details:
All stories must come to an end. Celebrate in style at the enchanted ball with a live DJ, games, snacks, and more! ...

Zoom Trivia Night! (Live)

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Registration Closed
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Games, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:
Want to test your trivia prowess? Join us for online trivia using Zoom and Kahoot! These adult-oriented questions will challenge your brain and keep you entertained!  The theme for this week: Variety Trivia! Get in tune, initialize, and g...

Lego Club

5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Games
Details:
Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. For ages 4 and up. ...

Jim Crow in Florida (Live)

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Lectures, Virtual
Details:
The Jim Crow era did more to create anti-black beliefs and feelings than slavery. Stereotypes created during the Jim Crow era are deeply embedded in the collective American consciousness and unfortunately have been internalized by many. This racial...

Imagine Your Story in Words!

6:15pm - 7:15pm
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
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Details:
Creative writing prompts will get you on your way to writing a memoir about funny and inspiring things that happened to you. Participants will have opportunities to share and get feedback from peers. Enjoy coffee, tea and light snacks while you bask ...

Author Martha Jones and "Vanguard: How Black Women Broke Barriers, Won the Vote, and Insisted on Equality for All" (Live)

8:00pm - 9:00pm
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event, Book Discussions, Virtual
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PBS Books will host a virtual engagement event that will feature an Author Interview with Scholar Martha Jones, Ph.D., to discuss her soon-to-be-released book: "Vanguard: How Black Women Broke Barriers, Won the Vote, and Insisted on Equality for...