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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	Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room	Meeting Room II	No room assigned	Group Study Room	Program Room	Youth Activity Room	Meeting Room	Meeting Room B	Storytime Room	Juliano Room	Teen Room	Veranda Room	No room assigned	Creation Station	Sarasota Music Archive (formerly Group Study 1)	Teen Center	Youth Program Room	Meeting Room	No room assigned	Community Room	Teen Room
All Day																			This event is in the "All Ages" group All Ages Mini Art Show 03/26/2024 @ 10:00am–04/19/2024 @ 5:00pm All Ages 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: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: , Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, , : Come by the Venice Library and be part of our Community Mini Art Show (Registration Is Required before picking up kit). This event is in the "Youth" group 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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group Grab and Go Craft Kits All Day 4/1–4/30 Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) This event is in the "Youth" group 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 "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: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, : Grab and go craft kits will be available in the youth department. Kits available for kids of all ages!
10:00am																				This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Sewing - Table Runner 10:00am–12:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Community Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group 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: Community Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Registration Required : Join us to sew a Table Runner. Ages 13 and Up welcome. Must Know How to Sew. Registration is required.	This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Take & Make: Colorful Bookmarks 10:00am–1:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen Room 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: Teen Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts : Grab some supplies from the teen room to color and make your own bookmarks! While supplies last.
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 Forty Carrots: Partners in Play 10:15am–11:15am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Meeting Room II 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: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: , Storytimes : 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.						This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group Baby Playtime 10:15am–11:00am Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years) Meeting Room B This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 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: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years) Program Type: , Special Events : Meet new friends at Baby Playtime! Children and families are welcome to explore and develop early literacy skills through free play with educational toys. Recommended for ages 2 and under. Registration is not required.				This event is in the "Youth" group 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 Forty Carrots Partners in Play 10:15am–11:15am Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Veranda Room This event is in the "Youth" group 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 Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Games, Special Events 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.
10:30am					This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Quirky Readers Book Club 10:30am–11:30am Adults, Seniors Program 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: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, : Looking to try something new and maybe make a friend or two? Join the library book club!													This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group AARP Tax Assistance 10:30am–3:00pm 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: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Tax Help : Appointments are filled, as of 03/15/24
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11:00am																	This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group Too Cool Tuesdays: Words and Wiggles 11:00am–11:30am Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years) Youth Program Room This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" 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: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Storytimes : Get ready for school with stories, activities, and socialization. Sometimes, there's even a puppet show! Recommended for ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome as needed. 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 Genealogy Assistance 11:00am–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: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy : Assistance with genealogy questions from knowledgeable and experienced volunteers
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12:00pm			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 Health in Motion 12:00pm–4:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages 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: Elsie Quirk Library Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: , : The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, Health in Motion staff will be on-site to provide no-cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellness.									This event is in the "Youth" group 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 Forty Carrots Partners in Play 12:00pm–1:00pm Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Veranda Room This event is in the "Youth" group 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 Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Games, Special Events 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 "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 Creation Station: Open Lab 12:00pm–1:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors 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 "Seniors" 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: Creation Station Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Creation Station, , Technology Instruction Registration Required : Get ready to create: you bring the idea, we bring the tools! Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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1:00pm		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Playing the Ukulele for Fun and... Fun! 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room II 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: Meeting Room II Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Creation Station, , Music in the Libraries Registration Required : Free classes for adults and seniors. All skill levels are invited with a focus on beginning and intermediate levels.
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1:30pm										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 Master Gardener Plant Clinic 1:30pm–3:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Juliano Room 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: North Port Library Room: Juliano Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: , : Join Sarasota Extension Services Master Gardeners for questions pertaining to Florida-friendly gardening, composting, and identifying insects.
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2:00pm	This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Teen Room 2:00pm–4:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room 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: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games, , Movies : Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Tech Navigator 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults, Seniors, All Ages Group Study Room 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: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Group Study Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: , Technology Instruction, Virtual : Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person or distance appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.											This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group AARP Tax Help 2:00pm–5:00pm Adults, Seniors Sarasota Music Archive (formerly Group Study 1) 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: Selby Library Room: Sarasota Music Archive (formerly Group Study 1) Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Tax Help : AARP Tax help will be available January 29 - April 15 to assist in tax preparation. Monday - Thursday: 2 - 5 p.m. Saturdays: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. CLOSED Fridays, Sundays, and Holidays. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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2:30pm																					This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Teen Movie Afternoon: The Martian 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: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Book Discussions, Clubs, Movies : Drop by the teen room and watch this week's requested movie: The Martian. Add more wishlist movies to our clipboard request page in the teen room!
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3:00pm							This event is in the "Adults" group Dr. Pete Carney and SCF Jazz Orchestra - "I Left My Heart: A tribute to Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra" 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Meeting 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: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: , , , Performances Registration Required : "I Left My Heart: A tribute to Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra" Join Dr. Carney and the SCF Jazz Orchestra in a big band celebration of the life of Tony and Frank.				This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Last Stop Teen Hangout 3:00pm–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: North Port Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games : LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games.	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 UF/IFAS Arbor Day 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Veranda Room 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: , : Attend a lecture on FL Landscaping 101 and then get 1 free tree per household.
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4:00pm		This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group Tinker Tuesday 4:00pm–5:00pm Children (5 to 9 years), Families Meeting Room II This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 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), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, : A different project every week! Ages 6+. 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 "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group Beaded Wind Chimes 4:00pm–5:00pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Youth Activity Room This event is in the "Youth" group 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: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts : Come make a cute and colorful wind chime out of string, beads, and a plastic cup. Let your kids get creative while honing their fine motor skills at the same time.			This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group LEGO Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Storytime Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" 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: Storytime Room Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Clubs, Creation Station, Games Registration Required : Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. For children ages 5-12. Space is limited and registration is required.				This event is in the "All Ages" group Meet the Pups! 4:00pm–5:00pm All Ages 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 Age Group: All Ages Program Type: , : Meet therapy dogs and their owners. Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets! 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 "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group Youth Video Gaming 4:00pm–5:45pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Teen Center This event is in the "Youth" group 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: Selby Library Room: Teen Center Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Games : Join us in the Teen Center for Youth Video Gaming! Play together or compete on the Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Wii!
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5:30pm								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 Creation Station Wood Craft Workshop 5:30pm–7:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room B 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 Cancelled 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: Meeting Room B Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station Registration Required : Join us for the Monthly Creation Station Wood Craft. Each month, attendees will assemble and paint an item themed for the month. Advance registration is required due to limited seats. This is a Friends of the Gulf Gate Library sponsored event.										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 Beginner Sewing: Bandana Bags 5:30pm–7:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room 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 "Seniors" 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: Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: , Arts & Crafts, Registration Required : Join us beginner sewers ages 9 - 99 and learn how to make an adorable bag out of bandanas!
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