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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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
Seniors,
Families,
All Ages
Kid's Zone
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
May
4
2019
Sat
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room:
Kid's Zone
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
Seniors,
Families,
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Special Events
Details:
Join us for our annual Free Comic Book Day celebration! Pick up your free comic book, then enjoy a craft to make here or take for home. All ages welcome!
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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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
Seniors,
Families,
All Ages
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
May
4
2019
Sat
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
Seniors,
Families,
All Ages
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning,
Special Events
Details:
It's our annual Free Comic Book Day at Jacaranda Library! All ages are invited to visit the library to pick out a free comic book and more! The comic book giveaway is one comic per person, while supplies last.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
May
4
2019
Sat
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Special Events
Details:
Adults, Children, and Teens can drop-in and pick up a free comic book while supplies last!
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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 "Families" group.
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years),
Families
Garden
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 "Families" group.
May
4
2019
Sat
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room:
Garden
Age Group:
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years),
Families
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning,
Green Living,
Storytimes
Details:
Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller.
Enjoy a different book the first Saturday of every month!
Best suited for ages 7 and under, but all ages can participate.
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Reservation
Conference Room
May
4
2019
Sat
Polish American Society of Venice
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location:
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room:
Conference Room
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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Meeting Room A
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
May
4
2019
Sat
FCBD Marvel Marathon
10:00am - 4:45pm
Meeting Room A
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Meeting Room A
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Movies
Details:
Join other teens and tweens for an all day Marvel Movie Marathon on Free Comic Book Day 2019. Refreshments will be provided.
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This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Families
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
May
4
2019
Sat
Newborn and Infant Nutrition Support
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Selby Library
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Families
Program Type:
Healthy Living
Details:
Drop-in breastfeeding support and education is offered at no charge by a trained peer counselor from Healthy Start Coalition with the goal of increasing knowledge and awareness for mothers.
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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.
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
Seniors
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.
May
4
2019
Sat
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Selby Library
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station
Details:
Keep calm and create with self-directed arts and crafts projects. Ask for the cart at the youth desk.
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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 "Adults" group.
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults
Youth Program 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 "Adults" group.
May
4
2019
Sat
Free Comic Book Day
10:00am - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Selby Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults
Program Type:
Special Events
Details:
Get a free comic book. One per customer will be available while supplies last.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
4
2019
Sat
Conversation Cafe
10:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Fruitville Library
Room:
Conference Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Discussion Groups,
Lifelong Learning
Details:
Practice speaking English! Sponsored by the Literacy Council of Sarasota. Please call 941-955-0421 to register as an ESOL learner with the Literacy Council of Sarasota.
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This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Meeting Room B
Registration Closed
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
May
4
2019
Sat
Flowers for Mom Junior
10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B
Registration Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Meeting Room B
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Details:
Learn about the Ikebana style of flower arranging as you create an arrangement for your Mom. Flowers and vases are provided by the Friends of the Gulf Gate Library. You get to provide the imagination.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
May
4
2019
Sat
Free Comic Book Day Anime Club
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Library Branch:
North Port Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Discussion Groups,
Movies
Details:
Join us for a showing of "Five Centimeters Per Second" in Japanese with subtitles, rated TV-PG. Only on Free Comic Book Day (FCBD).
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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.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years),
Families
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.
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
May
4
2019
Sat
Parent/Caregiver Networking and Kids' Fun Zone
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Selby Library
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:
Discussion Groups,
Games
Details:
Meet new friends and chat with other parents and caregivers while your kids play and read in the picture book area. Enjoy a place to chill after walking around the Downtown Farmers Market!
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Reservation
Conference Room
May
4
2019
Sat
Beginning English ESOL Class
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location:
Selby Library
Room:
Conference Room
Purpose of Room Use
Practice speaking English! Sponsored by the Literacy Council of Sarasota. Please call 941-955-0421 to register as an ESOL learner with the Literacy Council of Sarasota.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Story Time Room
Registration Closed
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
4
2019
Sat
Meditation for Beginners
10:30am - 11:30am
Story Time Room
Registration Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Shannon Staub Library
Room:
Story Time Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Healthy Living
Required
Seats Remaining:
14
Details:
Isha Kriya is a simple 12-18 minute practice to help you become effortlessly meditative. It does not require previous experience with meditation, and each one hour session is designed for beginners and can be done sitting in a chair.
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This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Youth Activity Room
Registration Closed
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
May
4
2019
Sat
Tween STEM Club
11:00am - 12:30pm
Youth Activity Room
Registration Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room:
Youth Activity Room
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining:
24
Details:
Ages 7-12. Each month has a new topic relating to Science, Engineering, Technology, or Math! Registration is required and light snack are served.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
May
4
2019
Sat
Trivia Tyrant Finality Exam
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Book Discussions,
Discussion Groups,
Games,
Special Events
Details:
Take on the malevolent master of minutia as he returns to stump you with his trivia knowledge. Not sure you're ready for the challenge? He'll also fill you in on a variety of facts about everything from early comics to current vid
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This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Families,
All Ages
Meeting Room
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
May
4
2019
Sat
Free Comic Book Day Celebration
11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Shannon Staub Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Families,
All Ages
Program Type:
Art Displays & Exhibits,
Arts & Crafts,
Book Discussions,
Creation Station,
Games,
Special Events
Details:
It's Free Comic Book Day at the Shannon Staub Library! Enjoy crafts, games, and free comic books (while supplies last).
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults
Storytime Room
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
4
2019
Sat
Gulf Gate Chess Club
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Storytime Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning,
Games
Details:
Chess lovers meet and play chess with other chess lovers. All skill levels are welcome.
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Youth Activity Room
May
4
2019
Sat
FCC General Class Amateur Radio License Prep Course
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location:
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room:
Youth Activity Room
Purpose of Room Use
FCC amateur radio Technician Class license training course. Meets for 4 hours on 3 consecutive Saturdays. Covers all of the topics necessary for taking and passing the 35 question, multiple choice, FCC license exam.
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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Meeting Room B
Registration Closed
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
May
4
2019
Sat
Flowers for Mom Teen
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room B
Registration Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Meeting Room B
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining:
2
Details:
Learn about the Ikebana style of flower arranging as you create an arrangement for your Mom. Flowers and vases are provided by the Friends of the Gulf Gate Library. You get to provide the imagination.
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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.
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Registration Closed
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.
May
4
2019
Sat
Smash Bros. Brawl Wii Tournament
Registration Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Games
Required
Seats Remaining:
15
Details:
Exert your gaming skills in the classic game, Smash Bros. Brawl, for the Wii gaming console. Four players per 5 minute round, winners of each round square off in the championship round. Only on Free Comic Book Day (FCBD).
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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.
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.
May
4
2019
Sat
Open Lab in the Creation Station
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Creation Station
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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
Details:
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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
May
4
2019
Sat
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Library Branch:
North Port Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Movies,
Special Events
Details:
Enjoy free popcorn while you watch the smash hit, Avengers: Infinity War , the prequel to the current hit movie now in theaters. Only on Free Comic Book Day (FCBD).
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
All Ages
Registration Closed
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
May
4
2019
Sat
Costume and Cosplay Contest
Registration Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Performances,
Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining:
24
Details:
Show off your best costume and assume the role. Real person or fictional character. Children will be judged on the personality of the performance as well as the accuracy to the character described. Teens and adults will also be j
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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.
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Families
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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.
May
4
2019
Sat
LEGO Club
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Selby Library
Room:
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Families
Program Type:
Clubs,
Lifelong Learning,
Games
Details:
Ages 5 and up. Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. Creations will be on display in the youth area for one week following the programs.
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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.
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
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.
May
4
2019
Sat
May the Fourth escape room
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults
Program Type:
Creation Station,
Games,
Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining:
7
Details:
May the Fourth Be With you as you solve puzzles and challenges to save an important droid! Ages 11+.
Registration Required. Please fill in the form below to reserve your spot.
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