Primary Election

7:00am - 7:00pm
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: Adults
Program Type: Voting
Details:
  Primary Election Supervisor of Elections     ...

Literacy Council - English Conversation (Focus)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Details:
ESOL Conversation Group - Focus  Students MUST first be registered with the Literacy Council Contact:  Sue Bergstrom 941-955-0421 ...

Master Gardener Plant Clinic - Drop In Session

10:00am - 12:00pm
Group Study Room
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Green Living
Details:
Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified? Drop in on the second and fourth Tuesday morning of each month to receive research-based lawn, landscape and pest management help fr...

UF/IFAS Extension 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
Details:
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. These sessions are made ...

Digital Poster Contest

10:00am - 5:00pm
Rotunda
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Rotunda
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Details:
-Submit a digital poster file (PDF) to ningram@scgov.net with subject heading "Poster" -Your poster will be your rendition of a book cover for one of your favorite books -Poster size must be 24 inches tall and 18 inches wide -Color...

Mini Artworks

10:00am - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts
Details:
Relax and experience the joy of creation using paper canvases, oil pastels and other materials to create a mini painting to take home or display in the teen center.  This is a self-directed, non-instruction program for all ages, available weekda...

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), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:
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
Details:
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. ...

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room II
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
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. Discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more! ...

FORTY CARROTS PARTNERS IN PLAY SESSION #1

10:15am - 11:15am
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), Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Games, Storytimes
Details:
Description Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups. Meet our Friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots can help you enhance your parenting skil...

Family Stories and More

10:30am - 11:15am
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), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Storytimes
Details:
Books, puppets, songs, dance and more surprises. Geared for ages 3-5, but all are welcome to join the fun. Enjoy special guest Adrianne Pezzella on Oct. 30  for “Fun To Be Fit Kids.” Tuesdays, Aug. 28 - Dec. 11 with a break on Nov. 20...

E-BOOK AND LIBRARY RESOURCES HELP DESK

11:00am - 1:00pm
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
Details:
Drop in for assistance using library technology including e-Books and audiobooks from Overdrive and the Cloud Library. Bring your tablet, laptop, e-reader or smartphone to one of Selby Library's Tuesday sessions where you can learn how to downlo...

FORTY CARROTS - PARTNERS IN PLAY SESSION #2

11:45am - 12:45pm
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), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Details:
Description Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups. Meet our Friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots can help you enhance your parenting skil...

Chess Club

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Clubs, Games
Details:
The Chess Club meets every Tuesday from 12-4 in the computer lab. No registration required.  ...

E-Help

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
Details:
Ask an E-Help volunteer for all your technology-related questions and predicaments. Held every Tuesday in the public meeting area. ...

Master Gardeners

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Creation Station
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Green Living
Details:
Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified? Every Tuesday the library hosts a Plant Clinic where homeowners can receive research-based lawn, landscape and pest management help fro...

Tuesday Movies

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Details:
New movies every Tuesday in the meeting room. Movie schedules are published bimonthly and available at the front circulation desk.  ...

Board Game Time

3:00pm - 5:30pm
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)
Program Type: Games
Details:
Tuesdays, Aug. 14 - Dec. 18 from 3 - 5:30 p.m. Drop in and play a variety of board games including Harry Potter Clue, Ticket to Ride, Munchkin, and more!   ...

Middle School Service Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
Are you in Grades 6-8 and need service hours for school? Club members should plan to attend the monthly meetings and assist with at least one additional program per month. A club agreement can be picked up at your first meeting.   Register...

Tinker Tuesday

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room II
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Details:
A different project every week! Call or visit to find out what it is this week! Ages 6+. ...

Spanish Learning Group: Grammar (Intermediate)

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Spanish/En Español
Details:
Hola! Join us for an evening of learning intermediate Spanish grammar and vocabulary and practicing conversational skills. ...

Cine Selby

5:00pm - 7:30pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Details:
Enjoy some award winning international films with English subtitles. This month Kandahar (Iran, 2001, 1h 21m, Avatar). ...

LEGO Club

5:00pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Program Type: Games
Details:
Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. ...

Conversation Cafe : English Conversation Group

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Learning Lab
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Details:
Practice speaking English! Please call 941-955-0421 to register as an ESOL learner with the Literacy Council of Sarasota. ...

Conversation Cafe : English Conversation Group

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Study Room 3
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Study Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Details:
Practice speaking English! Please call 941-955-0421 to register as an ESOL learner with the Literacy Council of Sarasota. ...

Lego Club

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Program Type: Clubs, Lifelong Learning, Games
Details:
Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. Families welcome. ...

Page to Screen Book Club

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Book Discussions, Movies
Details:
Tweens ages 8-12 are invited to join us the last Tuesday of each month for our Page to Screen Tween Book Club!  Stop by the Youth Dept. to pick up a list of upcoming books, then read the book ahead of time before watching the movie. Kids can dis...

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
Details:
Join us on the 2nd Monday and 4th Tuesday of the month. We supply the coloring pages and pencils. ...

POV Documentary Night: Thank You For Playing

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Juliano Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Movies
Details:
For 18 months, award-winning filmmakers David Osit and Malika Zouhali-Worrall followed Ryan as he created a game called "That Dragon, Cancer," recruiting his wife and sons into the process of documenting their daily life in Loveland, Colo., for this ...

Teen Advisory Board

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Story Time Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Details:
Join the Teen Advisory Board to make a difference at your local library and get community service hours. Make decisions about upcoming teen events, the Teen Zone, and the YA collection. Snacks will be provided! TAB volunteers must be in grades 6-1...