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 Gardner 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 to receive research-based lawn, landscape and pest management help from the University of Florida. These sessions are ...

Technology Rescue

10:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
Details:
Having trouble with your device? Need help syncing your eBooks? Come see Luis, our in-house tech expert! See the Reference Desk for more information. (Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred. Call 941-861-1744 to make an appointment n...

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...

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, 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), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Details:
Come join Forty Carrots for a time of sharing and meaningful play. ...

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! ...

Genealogy Lab

10:15am - 12:15pm
Learning Lab
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Genealogy, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Details:
Sign up to practice what you learned in Genealogy Basics, Parts 1 and 2, or to continue researching your family history using the library's Ancestry Library Edition and Heritage Quest databases and/or genealogy websites.  Genealogy Lab is sel...

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...

Library Bingo!

10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:
Join us for Bingo and snacks at Elsie Quirk Library! Registration is required and limited to 20 participants. ...

Mitigating the Cost of Long Term Care - A Financial Workshop

10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Details:
This is a free financial program presented by the Foundation for Financial Education, this workshop will cover Long-Term Care topics including: LTC by the numbers Federal LTC program Activities of daily living Qualifying for low/no-c...

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:
Come join Forty Carrots for a time of sharing and meaningful play. ...

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...

OverDrive and cloudLibrary Help Desk

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Learning Lab
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Technology Instruction
Details:
Drop in to get assistance with and ask questions about downloading library books to your computer and other devices, such as the Kindle, Nook, iPad, iPod, iPhone and Android phones and tablets. Please check in at the Reference Desk when you arrive...

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.  ...

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
Details:
Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, have snacks, play games, and more. ...

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

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!   ...

Girls Who Code

3:15pm - 4:45pm
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Details:
Join us weekly for our Girls Who Code Club and create a technology based service project.  Learn technology and leadership in this nationally recognized program. ...

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: 3
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. ...

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
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
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: Babies (Birth to 1 year), 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.   ...

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

Teen Craft Night

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Activity Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Details:
Ages 11-18. Drop by to create new crafts each month. No registration required. Snacks will be provided. ...

Teen Tabletop Gaming

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen Zone
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Games
Details:
Choose from a selection of familiar and unique games to play with friends! Snacks will be provided! Teen programs are recommended for grades 6-12. ...

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