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Branches	Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library			Elsie Quirk Library			Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library			Fruitville Library		Gulf Gate Library					North Port Library		Selby Library				Shannon Staub Library			William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
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10:00am					This event is in the "Adults" group French Conversation Club 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Groups : French Conversation Club.				This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group AARP Tax Aide 10:00am–4:00pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Tax Help : Tax Help	This event is in the "Adults" group AARP Tax Help 10:00am–1:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Fruitville Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Tax Help : Tax Help. Please note AARP volunteers at the library begin assisting the final client of the day 30 minutes to one hour before the last time listed.			This event is in the "Adults" group Gulf Gate French Conversation Group 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Meeting Room A This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Groups : For people who want to improve their French speaking skills and enjoy reading French-language articles and discussing them. Come practice speaking the romantic language of French.															This event is in the "Adults" group Getting Started in Genealogy 10:00am–11:30am Adults Conference Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy Registration Required : Basic class in how to begin genealogy research and some resources to use to find information. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
10:15am							This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Flood Zone Map Changes Workshop 10:15am–12:00pm Adults, Seniors Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: : Who should attend: Anyone who has questions about flood risks, zones, insurance regulations and pending map changes: especially residents, professional lenders, insurance agents and realtors.				This event is in the "Adults" group Knit and Crocheting Group 10:15am–12:00pm Adults Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts : Learn to knit and crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! Bring your own yarn and needles. Supplies provided for beginners.																		This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group Read with a Stuffed Animal Buddy 10:15am–11:45am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Storytime Room This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Special Events : Caregivers and children will be able to select a stuffed animal buddy and coordinating book for some special one-on-one time with one another.
10:30am		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Conversational Spanish for Beginners 10:30am–11:30am Adults, Seniors Conference Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups, , Spanish/En Español Registration Required : Learn to speak common Spanish phrases in a fun, relaxed environment. This 8 week course is designed for adult beginners who have little or no background in Spanish. You will learn Spanish vocabulary for meeting other people and greetin		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group AARP Tax Aide 10:30am–2:30pm Adults, Seniors Creation Station This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Tax Help : 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.								This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Computer Basics, Part 2 of 2 10:30am–12:00pm Adults, Seniors Learning Lab Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Learning Lab Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Technology Instruction Registration Required : After completing the Computer Basics, Part 1, the student is ready to use the skills learned to access software and learn about Toolbars and Ribbons. The basics of file creating and organizing will be demonstrated.								This event is in the "Adults" group Socrates Café 10:30am–12:00pm Adults Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, : Socrates Café are gatherings around the world where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of the Socratic method: that we learn more when we respectfully list	This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Lab in the Creation Station 10:30am–1:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages Creation Station This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction : Come use our Adobe/ Mac software and sewing machines on your own personal projects. Time slots are filled on a first-come-first-serve basis.	This event is in the "Adults" group WEDNESDAY LECTURE AND PERFORMANCE SERIES: CLOSE-UP ON OPERA 10:30am–11:30am Adults Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: : A series of musical lectures, presented in honor of John Goodman, Professor Emeritus, Boston University. This week: Wagner's Ring Cycle- An Overview	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Adult Coloring Lounge 10:30am–12:00pm Adults, Seniors Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts : Get into the adult coloring craze ! Join us for a fun and unique way to unwind, reduce stress, and express your creativity at the Shannon Staub Library. All supplies will be provided. Artistic talent is not required. Refreshments are included.
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1:00pm	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Book - a - Tech Librarian 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Technology Instruction : Want to learn more about using a computer or your device? Sign up for your 30 minute session with one of our librarians. Sessions are set up for Wednesdays starting at 1:00 pm. Call 941-861-1360 to sign up.													This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group Fun to Be Fit 1:00pm–2:00pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Meeting Room AB (Staff only) This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Staff only) Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Special Events : Have fun staying healthy with Adrianne Pezzella. Kids will participate in a variety of activities and games while learning about fitness and healthy choices. For children 5-11.				This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Searching for Your Native American Ancestors 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults, Seniors Juliano Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Juliano Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Genealogy, One Book Sarasota Registration Required : How to get started in Native American genealogy. Discussion includes CDIB cards, tribal enrollment, Ancestral Dawes Rolls data, and more.
1:15pm
1:30pm																											This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Family Movie: Toy Story 2 1:30pm–3:30pm Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Community Room This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Movies : Join us for an afternoon movie, Toy Story 2!
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2:00pm							This event is in the "Adults" group Literacy 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Outreach : literacy												This event is in the "Adults" group AARP Tax Help 2:00pm–6:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Tax Help : AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free assistance for federal returns.									Reservation Word Weavers 2:00pm–3:30pm Conference Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Conference Room Purpose of Room Use writers group
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2:45pm												This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group OverDrive and cloudLibrary Help Desk 2:45pm–4:30pm Adults, Seniors Learning Lab This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Learning Lab Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups, Technology Instruction : 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.
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3:30pm			This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group Diggers Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Meeting Room II This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, , : Join us the third Wednesday of every month to learn about gardening and the environment. Experience a deeper enjoyment of our library’s Reading Garden through crafts, experiments, interactive activities and more. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.																							This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Youth Chess Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Games : Chilldren, tweens, and teens will get the opportunity to learn how to play!
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4:00pm															This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group Read With The Dogs 4:00pm–5:00pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Meeting Room B This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Special Events : Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. The dogs love the attention and the kids love the interactions.										This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group Growing Young readers and Writers 4:00pm–5:30pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Story Time Room This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, , , Storytimes : A club where reading and writing are fun! Using nature to inspire us as readers and writers. For ages 6 and up.
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4:30pm								This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Teen Volunteer Orientation 2019 4:30pm–5:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Creation Station Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Volunteer Orientations & Programs Registration Required : All teens interested in volunteering at the Jacaranda Library can learn the ropes in this group orientation.				This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Getting the Most Out of Google and Its Apps for Medium to Advanced Users 4:30pm–5:30pm Adults, Seniors Learning Lab Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Learning Lab Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups, Technology Instruction Registration Required : Join us to learn about and practice using all the cool things a Google/Gmail account allows you to do. This class is aimed at the Medium to Advanced User. It's also primarily for those with Android devices or Windows 10 computers.
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5:00pm					This event is in the "Adults" group An Evening with Peter Fletcher 5:00pm–7:00pm Adults Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Music in the Libraries : You are invited to come and enjoy an evening with classical guitarist, Peter Fletcher. His concerts are full of rich, soothing melodies that offer a precise rhythmic vitality that will surely please all ages.
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5:30pm						This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B.) 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Room This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups : For ages 11-18. Join the Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B.) and share ideas for upcoming library programs for teens.										This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Gulf Gate Anime Club 5:30pm–7:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen Zone This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Teen Zone Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Movies : Do you have a love of anime, manga, or comics? Then come to the next Anime Club meeting. Refreshments will be provided.	This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group Lego Club 5:30pm–7:00pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Games : Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. For ages 4 and up.				This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Teen Open Lab in the Creation Station 5:30pm–7:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Creation Station This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station : Find yourself through arts and crafts with new and old technology. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.			This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Sew 5:30pm–7:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All Ages Creation Station Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station Registration Required : Visit our open sewing lab to use the library's sewing machines to work on projects or practice your sewing skills. Our instructor is available for guidance and questions. Space and supplies are limited.
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6:00pm								This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Evening Book Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults, Seniors Creation Station This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions, Clubs, Discussion Groups : Monthly discussion of the Evening Book Club. Book discussion schedules are available at by the front circulation desk at the Jacaranda Public Library.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Laughter Yoga 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: , Special Events : Laughter Yoga													This event is in the "Adults" group Time Sifters Archaeological Program 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Groups, , Lectures : Time Sifters Archaeological Society present monthly lecture programs. This month: The Page-Ladson Site, 15,000 year old Florida Dr. Jessie Halligan
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