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Name: Off the Page: Author John Fowler and "A Forest in the Clouds"
Start: 2024-11-21T15:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-21T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Gulf Gate Library

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A Forest in the Clouds book jacket cover

Off the Page: Author John Fowler and "A Forest in the Clouds"

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library

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In "A Forest in the Clouds", John Fowler takes us into the world of Karisoke Research Center, the remote mountain gorilla camp of Dr. Dian Fossey, a few years prior to her gruesome...

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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Meeting Room AB

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Author Event, Book Discussions, Lifelong Learning, Off the Page Literary Celebration

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In "A Forest in the Clouds", John Fowler takes us into the world of Karisoke Research Center, the remote mountain gorilla camp of Dr. Dian Fossey, a few years prior to her gruesome murder.

The Chick Peas Eras Tour: The American Songbook

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room AB at Gulf Gate Library

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Ukulele/violin duo The Chick Peas present their entertaining and educational Eras Tour: American Songbook Concert. Both past teachers, this concert includes historical, anecdo...

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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Meeting Room AB

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Music in the Libraries, Performances, Special Events

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Ukulele/violin duo The Chick Peas present their entertaining and educational Eras Tour: American Songbook Concert.

FL Frontier Stories and Tales Celebrating the Holiday Season

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

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Step back in time and experience Florida’s rich holiday traditions with Florida Frontier Stories and Tales Celebrating the Holiday Season. Discover the origins of the First Thanksg...

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Performances, Special Events, Storytimes

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Seats Remaining: 50

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Step back in time and experience Florida’s rich holiday traditions with Florida Frontier Stories and Tales Celebrating the Holiday Season.

Holiday Greeting Card Workshop

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

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Join us for a festive Holiday Card Making Workshop! In this hands-on session, participants will create beautiful, personalized cards using a variety of materials and techniques. Pe...

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning

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Seats Remaining: 0

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Join us for a festive Holiday Card Making Workshop! In this hands-on session, participants will create beautiful, personalized cards using a variety of materials and techniques. Perfect for all skill levels.

Forrest McCurren playing guitar with duo partner playing fiddle.

Songs & Stories with Forrest McCurren

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library

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Forrest McCurren is a singer-songwriter from Missouri who has toured from Indianapolis to Tulsa as part of a guitar and fiddle duo sharing his music with smiling audiences. Join hi...

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Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Performances

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Forrest McCurren is a singer-songwriter from Missouri who has toured from Indianapolis to Tulsa as part of a guitar and fiddle duo sharing his music with smiling audiences.

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The Reasons People Run Out of Money in Retirement

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Lifelong Learning

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Seats Remaining: 40

Songs for the Holidays

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Veranda Room at North Port Library

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The Holidays. That special time of year when we gather together with family and friends to celebrate life and give thanks. Karlus Trapp the troubadour that entertained and educated...

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Youth, Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Special Events

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Seats Remaining: 50

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The Holidays. That special time of year when we gather together with family and friends to celebrate life and give thanks.

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