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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
Rooms	No room assigned		No room assigned	Meeting Room	Program Room	Meeting Room	Conference Room	Meeting Room A	Meeting Room B	No room assigned	Teen Room	Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium	Youth Program Room	No room assigned	Story Time Room	No room assigned	Community Room	Storytime Room	Teen Room
All Day			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 Cancelled Escape the Library - Ghostly Mystery! All Day 10/17–10/31 Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families 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 Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families Program Type: Games : Things have become spooky here at the Elsie Quirk Public Library. Drop in anytime throughout October and to see if you can escape from a library ghost! Pick up a clue sheet from the front desk and solve the mystery at your own pace.											This event is in the "Adults" group Early Voting All Day 10/24–11/6 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: Shannon Staub Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Voting : Early voting for the November 8, 2022 General Election begins Monday, October 24 and continues through Sunday, November 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily in the Conference Center of the Suncoast Technical College.		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 "Families" group Fall Grab & Go Crafts (Children) 09/06/2022 @ 10:00am–11/10/2022 @ 5:00pm Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families 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 "Families" 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: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Events : Drop-in this week and pick up a Grab & Go Craft in the Children's Department to celebrate Fall! Crafts are distributed on Monday on on a first come, first serve basis, due to limited supplies.
8:30am																	This event is in the "Adults" group Early Voting Community Room Oct 24-Nov 6 8:30am–6:30pm Adults Community 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: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Special Events, Voting : Early Voting in the Community Room at Venice Library from October 24 through November 6, 2022.
8:45am
9:00am
9:15am
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9:45am
10:00am	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Master Gardeners - Plant Clinic 10:00am–12:00pm 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: , : Drop in to receive research-based lawn, landscape, pest management, and gardening help from the University of Florida. These sessions are made possible through a partnership with UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County.
10:15am						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 "Families" group Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am–11:15am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Meeting 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 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: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program Type: , : For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand. 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 "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 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.								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 Cancelled CANCELLED--40 Carrots 10:15am–11:15am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Story Time 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 Cancelled 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: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: , Storytimes Forty Carrots Partners in Play For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event.			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 Storytime: Halloween! 10:15am–11:00am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Storytime Room Registration Closed Registration Required 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 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: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required : Ages 0 - 5, attending with caregiver. Storytime includes themed stories, songs and a craft. Registration is required as space is limited. Costumes are welcomed but not required.
10:30am		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Tech Navigator 10:30am–12:00pm 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 : Do you want help with... eBooks, movies, eAudiobooks Email how-to Using your device Library Database Resources Cyber Security Questions Printing Questions or something else?										This event is in the "Adults" group Sarasota Music Archive: Professors Talk Music Lecture Series 10:30am–11:30am Adults Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium 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: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Registration Required : October 19 with Dr. Robyn Bell, State College of Florida. October 26: Dr. Meribeth Clark, New College November 2: Dr. Gail Berenson, professor emerita, Ohio University
10:45am
11:00am
11:15am										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 Storytime 11:15am–11:45am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) 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: North Port Library Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Storytimes : Join us at the North Port Library for storytime! Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed!
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11:45am
12:00pm						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 "Families" group Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 12:00pm–1:00pm Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Meeting 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 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: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program Type: , : For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand. 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 "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 Cancelled CANCELLED--40 Carrots 12:00pm–1:00pm Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Story Time 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 Cancelled 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: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: , Storytimes Forty Carrots Partners in Play For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event.
12:15pm
12:30pm
12:45pm
1:00pm
1:15pm
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2:00pm																			This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Teen Hangout 2:00pm–5:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen 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: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games : Come hang out with your friends in the Teen Room at the Venice Public Library. When Blaise, the Teen Librarian, is in there will be crafts, video games, board games and more!	This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Cancelled Teen Hangout 2:00pm–5:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen Room This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Cancelled 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: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games : Come hang out with your friends in the Teen Room at the Venice Public Library. When Blaise, the Teen Librarian, is in there will be crafts, video games, board games and more!
2:15pm
2:30pm											This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group LAST Stop @ North Port Library (Teen Hang Out) 2:30pm–4:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen 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: North Port Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Clubs, , Games
2:45pm
3:00pm								This event is in the "Adults" group Ormiston Colony and the Scottish Origins of the Town of Sarasota presented by the Caledonian Club of Florida West 3:00pm–5:00pm 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: , Lectures :							This event is in the "All Ages" group Cancelled CANCELLED--Halloween Escape Room Session 1 3:00pm–4:00pm All Ages Story Time Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Cancelled 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: Story Time Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Games Registration Required : It's spooky season, and what's spooky than a Halloween themed escape room? Solve creepy puzzles and ghastly situations to break your way out of this haunted escape room.
3:15pm
3:30pm					This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Cancelled Mystery Crafternoons 3:30pm–5:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Cancelled 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: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Games, Movies : You never know what might happen on Wednesday afternoons here at Elsie Quirk! Each week will be a surprise activity - arts and crafts, movies, board games, or trips to the Creation Station. Tweens and Teens ages 9-18 are welcome.								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 "Families" group D.I.Y. Time: Make a Kawaii Monster 3:30pm–5:30pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Families 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 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: Selby Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, : Drop-in projects each week for ages 7-107! Wednesdays Oct. 5-Nov. 30 excluding Nov. 23. This week use felt, hand-sewing, and other techniques to create your unique Kawaii (cute) monster. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
3:45pm
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. The program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills.			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 Write Here! Creative Writing Workshop hosted by Dr. Emily Carr 4:00pm–6:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Registration Closed Registration Required 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 Registration Closed 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: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families Program Type: , Lectures Registration Required : Write Here! is a series of writing workshops sponsored by the Selby Public Library and hosted by Dr.			This event is in the "All Ages" group Cancelled CANCELLED--Halloween Escape Room Session 2 4:00pm–5:00pm All Ages Story Time Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Cancelled 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: Story Time Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Games Registration Required : It's spooky season, and what's spooky than a Halloween themed escape room? Solve creepy puzzles and ghastly situations to break your way out of this haunted escape room.
4:15pm
4:30pm
4:45pm
5:00pm															This event is in the "All Ages" group Halloween Escape Room Session 3 5:00pm–6:00pm All Ages Story Time Room Registration Closed Registration Required 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: Story Time Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Games Registration Required : It's spooky season, and what's spooky than a Halloween themed escape room? Solve creepy puzzles and ghastly situations to break your way out of this haunted escape room.
5:15pm
5:30pm				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 Cancelled Haunted Tales of Southwest Florida 5:30pm–7:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room 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 Cancelled 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: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: , Lectures, Special Events : Join Christopher Balzano of Spooky Tripping as he explores ghostly folklore from Sarasota to Naples.
5:45pm
6:00pm										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 Lego Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families 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: North Port Library Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games LEGO Club Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.
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