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Holiday StoryTrail in the Fruitville Reading Garden

12/02/2020 @ 10:00am–12/23/2020 @ 4:00pm

All Ages

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Library Branch: Fruitville Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits

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Come enjoy a holiday themed StoryTrail walk in the garden at Fruitville Public Library.

Spin the Dreidel

All Day 12/2–12/23

Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

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Library Branch: North Port 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: , Games, Virtual

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Spin the dreidel game bags are available now in the North Port Library for pick-up until December 23. Bags are first come, first serve, one bag per family.

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

Winter To Go Kits

12/07/2020 @ 10:00am–12/23/2020 @ 5:00pm

Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)

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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Drop-in and pick up a winter to go craft kit in the Children's Department. There will be a different craft each week starting Monday, December 7th through January 25th.

'Twas the Night Before Christmas, American Christmas Traditions (On Demand)

12/01/2020 @ 9:00am–12/31/2020 @ 10:00pm

All Ages

Virtual Event

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Library Branch: Virtual Events

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: , Performances, Virtual

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Educational Entertainer Martina Mathisen plays Mary Moore, the daughter of Clement Moore, the author of A Visit From St. Nicholas, and explains the origins of our modern Christmas traditions.

Fall Classical Concert Series, Concert No. 3 (On Demand)

All Day 12/9–12/23

Adults

Virtual Event

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Library Branch: Virtual Events

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Music in the Libraries

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Saint-Saëns, Bloch, Piazzola

Flute, Bassoon, Piano

Betsy Hudson-Traba, flute, Fernando Traba, bassoon, and Jesse Martins, piano, will perform piec

3D Printed Christmas Elves (On Demand)

All Day 12/14–12/23

Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Registration Closed

Registration Required

Virtual Event

Registration Closed

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Library Branch: Virtual Events

Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, , Special Events, Technology Instruction, Virtual

Registration Required

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Would you like to create your very own 3D printed Christmas elf? Then look no further!

Watch our video tutorial below for steps on how to create your design using Tinkercad.

Fall Classical Series, Concert No. 4 featuring the Sarasota Piano Trio (On Demand)

All Day 12/16–12/30

Adults

Virtual Event

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Library Branch: Virtual Events

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Music in the Libraries

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Fall Concert Series Finale

featuring

The Sarasota Piano Trio

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Artists In The Libraries: Story Bracelets (On Demand)

All Day 12/16–12/31

Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Virtual Event

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Library Branch: Virtual Events

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Virtual

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Join teaching artist Judy Levine as she explains how to create a Story Bracelet.

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Cuentos Bilingües Bilingual Storytime with Alicia Long Gallo de Bodas (On Demand)

All Day

Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families

Virtual Event

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Library Branch: Virtual Events

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: , Performances, Spanish/En Español, Special Events, Storytimes, Virtual

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Narradora de cuentos Alicia Long comparte el cuento del Gallo de Bodas, fluidamente entrecambiando entre inglés y español. ¡Acompañenos en este programa virtual para toda la familia!

Teen Book Tastings (On Demand)

All Day

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Virtual Event

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Library Branch: Virtual Events

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Book Discussions, , Virtual

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Teen Book Tastings is a video series of book recommendations across various genres for teenagers. Join us each month for a different theme! This month's theme is Winter Reads.

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

What is the Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE) Program? (On Demand)

All Day

Seniors

Virtual Event

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Library Branch: Virtual Events

Age Group: Seniors

Program Type: , Virtual

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S.H.I.N.E. (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) is a free program offered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and your local Area Agency on Aging.

9:00am

I Spy Winter Wonderland

9:00am–10:00pm

Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)

Virtual Event

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Library Branch: Virtual Events

Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)

Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Games, Virtual

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Watch the movie and see if you can find at least five things in the list.

9:15am

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10:00am

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

10:00am–12:00pm

Adults

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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type:

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Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified? On the first and third Monday mornings of every month, from 10:00 a.m.

SHINE MEDICARE

10:00am–4:00pm

Adults, Seniors

Creation Station

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

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Free unbiased counseling for Medicare from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

For Medicare appointments call the Elder Help Line at 1-866-413-5337 to request a referral to a SHINE Medicare Counselor.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Holiday House craft

10:00am–5:00pm

Teens (13 to 18 years)

Teen Center

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Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Teen Center

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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This is a passive program for a take-home craft. Pick up your kit at the Circulation desk or use the attached template. Watch the how-to video here:

Holiday House craft (On Demand)

10:00am–5:00pm

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Families

Virtual Event

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Library Branch: Virtual Events

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Virtual

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This is a passive program for a take-home craft. Pick up your kit at the Selby Library Circulation desk or download the template (see Attachments). You can also find other free paper house and village templates on the web.

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12:00pm

SHINE Presents: Financial Assistance(Live)

12:00pm–1:00pm

Adults, Seniors

Virtual Event

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Library Branch: Virtual Events

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Virtual

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Lunch and Learn Series: Join SHINE from your kitchen table as you talk about Financial Assistance. Are you living on a fixed income? You might be eligible to save money, learn about cost saving-programs.

12:15pm

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4:00pm

Knit and Crocheting Group

4:00pm–7:00pm

Adults

Conference Room

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Library Branch: Fruitville Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Learn to knit or crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! It is recommended to bring your own yarn and needles. Instructor-supplied yarns remain with the instructor weekly until piece is completed.

Intro to 3D Printing (Live Event)

4:00pm–5:00pm

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Registration Closed

Registration Required

Virtual Event

Registration Closed

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Library Branch: Virtual Events

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Creation Station,

Registration Required

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Join us online for a virtual intro to 3D design!

4:15pm

4:30pm

4:45pm

5:00pm

Monday Night Movies

5:00pm–8:00pm

Adults

Meeting Room

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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movies

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Come and watch feature-length movies on our big screen. Contact the library for movie titles.

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Fruitville Library CLOSED Dec. 18, 2025-July 19, 2026

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Saint-Saëns, Bloch, Piazzola

Flute, Bassoon, Piano

Fall Concert Series Finale

featuring

The Sarasota Piano Trio

Join teaching artist Judy Levine as she explains how to create a Story Bracelet.

Pro

Disclaimer(s)

S.H.I.N.E. (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) is a free program offered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and your local Area Agency on Aging.

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