Hoopla Database Class

10:00am - 11:30am
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
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Seats Remaining: 4
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Our new database, Hoopla, lets you download or stream movies, music, audio books, TV shows and more.  Your choices can be viewed on your computer, tablet, phone and even on your TV.  Come find out what it's all about.     ...

French Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Groups
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Weekly meeting of the Venice French Club.  ...

Genealogy Research - Introductory Class

10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Genealogy
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Seats Remaining: 1
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Research your family genealogy online through our library's Ancestry and Heritage Quest databases. Bring along your family names, dates, and locations of your ancestors.  This introductory class is designed especially for beginners inter...

Life After Downton Abbey

10:00am - 12:00pm
Juliano Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions, Clubs, Discussion Groups, Movies
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The Life After Downton group meets to discuss British PBS programs, new films, and books along with a nice cup of tea. All are welcome to join. *****Please note- Meeting will be off site. The group is seeing the Downton Abbey movie today. ...

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Fun to Be Fit Kids

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), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Special Events
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Fun To Be Fit Kids is a music and movement program for children and their caregivers to attend together. Classes are designed for children and their caregivers to spend quality time together singing, dancing, getting some exercise and having fun! For...

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

10:15am - 11:15am
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), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, 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 ticket at the...

Storytime

10:15am - 11:15am
Youth Activity Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Storytimes
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Preschoolers, ages 2 ½ - 5 and their parent, guardian or caregiver are invited to join us for stories, songs, finger plays, rhymes, and crafts. There is a different theme every week. ...

Open Lab in the Creation Station

10:30am - 1:30pm
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Details:
Come use our Adobe/ Mac software and sewing machines on your own personal projects. Time slots are filled on a first-come-first-serve basis. ...

Cognitive Awareness Class

11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
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Cognitive Awareness is a self-development course designed to teach cognitive skills and help people live happier, and more productive lives. Cognitive health is the ability to clearly think, learn, and remember. Other important components of brain he...

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

11:45am - 12:45pm
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), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, 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 ticket at the...

Add Graphics to Word Documents, Part 1

1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
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Seats Remaining: 9
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This 2-part class will use Microsoft Word to show you how to add graphic elements to a document, such as photos, charts, shapes, and many more. Please register for this class below or call 941-861-1230. When you register for Part 1 on Sept. 20,...

Genealogy Research - Advanced Class

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Genealogy
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Seats Remaining: 1
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Research your family genealogy online through our library's Ancestry and Heritage Quest databases. Bring along your family names, dates, and locations of your ancestors.  This advanced class is for those already knowledgeable in the...

Ask Jack

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
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Jack, The Computer Guy, will explain how your computer works and why it doesn't. ...

Science Matters

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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, Lifelong Learning
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Meets every first and third Friday of the month. Topics vary each session but always a lively science subject. ...

Science Matters

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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, Lifelong Learning
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Meets every first and third Friday of the month. Topics vary each session but always a lively science subject. ...

Keep Calm and Color On

2:30pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Special Events
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Coloring pages, markers, color pencils, and crayons will be provided. ...

After School Excitement

2:30pm - 4:30pm
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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, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning, Games, Movies, Special Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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Come create, play, or just relax at the library after school.  Our Teen Room is open from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. when school is in session for registered teens and tweens in grades 6 - 12.  Participants have access to our board and video gam...

Teen Room

2:30pm - 4:30pm
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: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs
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Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more. ...

Craft Time

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Storytime Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Children 5 - 9 can drop into the Children's Department and work on a craft kit! ...

Teen Advisory Board

3:30pm - 4:45pm
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Book Discussions, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning, Green Living, Games, Healthy Living, Technology Instruction, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Details:
Join the Teen Advisory Board and make a difference at the library and in your community! We meet in various areas of the library, so please ask at the youth desk for the location chosen for that day. Aug. 30: Welcome meeting Sept. 6: Fun F...

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Primary Readers: Late Edition

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Book Discussions
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Seats Remaining: 15
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Come and join us as we introduce new books to independent readers. A different book from a series will be highlighted each month. There are also book related activities besides the discussion.  Snacks are served. The children are encouraged to r...