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: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Details:
  For people who want to improve their French speaking skills and enjoy reading French-language articles and discussing them.  Everyone is welcome to participate in this bi-weekly group to practice French pronunciation and oral understan...

Fun to be Fit Littles

10:15am - 11:00am
Community Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Special Events
Details:
Join Fun To Be Fit Kids with Ms. Adrianne! This is a music and movement program for children (ages 0 - 5) and their caregivers to attend together. Classes are designed for children and their caregiver(s) to spend quality time together singi...

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda 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, Healthy Living

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 Youth Desk the day of the event.

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

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)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
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...

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
Details:
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...

Activity Hour

10:30am - 11:30am
Story Time Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
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: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Details:
Kids can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room. ...

Wednesday Let's Pretend Day

10:30am - 11:30am
Program Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Youth, 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
Details:
Children ages 2-8 and their caregivers are invited for Wednesday morning free-play time, with an assortment of toys and props to inspire the young imagination! Drop-in anytime between 10:30am and 11:30am. ...

Adult Beginner Sewing

10:30am - 12:00pm
Creation Station
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
Want to use a sewing machine, but not sure how to begin? Learn the basics in this class geared for beginner sewers or those wishing to refresh skills. You will make a cool snap pouch in this fun class.    ...

Socrates Café: Open Topic Discussions

10:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Details:
Everyone is welcome to the open-topic discussions of the Socrates Cafe. At each meeting participants may suggest topics, and we vote to choose the topic.  Then we have a moderated discussion, in which everyone may address the topic and the issue...

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

AARP Tax Assistance

10:30am - 1:30pm
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tax Help
Details:
AARP Volunteer Tax Assistance at Fruitville Library will be provided on Wednesdays and Thursdays from Feb 1 - April 11, 2024  from 10:30 a.m - 1:30 p.m.. By appointment only.  Appointments are made in person with AARP volunteers during t...

AARP Tax Aide

10:30am - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Tax Help
Details:
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free assistance for federal returns. By appointment only. You must schedule your appointment in person at Elsie Quirk Library's front desk. ...

Storytime

11:15am - 11:45am
Veranda Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:
Join us at the North Port Library for storytime!  Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed!  ...

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda 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, Healthy Living

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 Youth Desk the day of the event.

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

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

12:00pm - 1:00pm
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)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
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...

Mah Jongg for Experienced Players

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
Play Mah Jongg with other experienced players in the Rotunda and make new friends! Please bring your own NMJL card with your name on it. A few cards will be provided for those who may have forgotten or are still waiting on their new card to arrive in...
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Dave DeLuca: Made in Memphis

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Event
Details:
"Made In Memphis" is a rootin'-tootin', rockin' and rollin' celebration of four authentic, iconic American musicians from Memphis, Tennessee: Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Elvis Presley, and Johnny Cash. Songs include Shake, Rattle, & Roll; W...

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

St. Valentine's Day Massacre

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Details:
Come and learn about assassinations and attempted assassinations in the US some of which you may not know about. ...

Teen Room

2:00pm - 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: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning, Movies
Details:
Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more. ...

AARP Tax Help

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Group Study 1
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Group Study 1
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Tax Help
Details:
AARP Tax help will be available January 29 - April 15 to assist in tax preparation. Monday - Thursday: 2 - 5 p.m. Saturdays: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. CLOSED Fridays, Sundays, and Holidays. Help is provided on a first-come, first-served basis to t...

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

Last Stop Teen Hangout

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Details:
LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games. The program is open to any teen who agrees to follow the Teen Room Code of Conduct. Aft...

LEGO Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Activity Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Program Type: Clubs

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

Read with the Dogs

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room AB
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Special Events
Details:
Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. The program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. This program is intended for children who can read independently. Sign up at the youth desk the day ...

UF/IFAS: Wild Sarasota - Alligators

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Veranda Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Green Living, Lectures
Details:
Take a walk on the wild side... of Sarasota, and learn about our amazing wildlife. This presentation will tell us more about our reptile neighbors, the Alligators. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/community-connections-north-port-li...

Florida-Friendly Landscaping: Fertilizing Effectively in Suncoast Soils

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Green Living, Lectures
Details:
Learn how to grow healthy plants and lawns, understand local fertilizer ordinances, and protect our area's water quality. Join us to learn more about Florida-Friendly Landscaping Principle #3 - Fertilize Appropriately...with a focus on the Suncoast r...

Lego Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Games

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

LEGO Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Clubs, Games, Lifelong Learning
Details:
LEGO Club is back! Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination!  For ages 5 and up. ...