Learn about our English as a Second Language Grab-n-Go kits! (On Demand)

All Day
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Spanish/En Español, Virtual
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Know anyone that needs help learning English? Our libraries can help!

Story Trail

All Day
Garden
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Garden
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, Storytimes
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Celebrate the Sarasota County Centennial by reading a wonderful story with you child!

Enjoy a picture book Story Trail with local interest with your little one when you visit the library. 

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 Standout Heroines.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Take-Home Crafts

10:00am - 6:00pm
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Library Branch: Selby 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
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Craft kits are available at Selby Public Library! 

Now featuring:

Snake Puppets- recommended for ages 4 and up

Tissue Paper Flowers - recommended for ages 6 and up.

Preschool Music OUTDOORS!

10:30am - 11:00am
Reading Garden
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Reading Garden
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Music in the Libraries
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Seats Remaining: 6
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Join us on the lawn for music with singer/guitarist Dave Moran. Bring chairs. Masks recommended. Registration required at scgov.net. Limit 40.

Mid-Morning Poetry Lab (Live)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Registration Closed
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, Performances, Virtual
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Seats Remaining: 7
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Express yourself in an online workshop environment. Receive writing prompts and general inspiration from different presenters and your fellow poets, with ample time to write and share.

Virtual Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Afternoon Book Club: "The Truth According to Us" (Live)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions, Virtual
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We will be discussing "The Truth According to Us" by Annie Barrows in this virtual afternoon edition of the Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library's book club! 

The History of Artist Colonies in Sarasota: How Sarasota Developed its Arts Culture

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: , Lectures, Virtual
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Seats Remaining: 5
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This zoom presentation given by Kathryn Chesley working with the Arts Advocates will cover the development of all of the arts that we so value here in Sarasota by celebrating the people, the places  and the events that bro

Story Trail in the Park

3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach, Storytimes
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Join Elsie Quirk Library staff at the Englewood Park/Recreation Center for some outdoor fun!  Enjoy walking the story trail with your family and participate in movement activities as you read the story together.  Take a walk, read and ha

Hand Sewing Techniques

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, , Virtual
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Seats Remaining: 5
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Hand sewing has long been used for creating and repairing clothes, toys, blankets, quilts and more.

Explore a few basic stitches to either create a new item or repair a beloved toy or clothing item.

 

Virtual Dungeons and Dragons (LIVE)

4:00pm - 7:00pm
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Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Games, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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Play the classic role-playing game with a new group of players/adventurers.

Virtual Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Book Club: "The Truth According to Us" (Live)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Registration Closed
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions, Virtual
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Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

We will be discussing "The Truth According to Us" by Annie Barrows in this virtual edition of the Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library's book club!