Rain Barrel Workshop

10:00am–11:00am
Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
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Learn how the use of rain barrels can conserve water, save money by reducing the use of potable water in landscapes (lower utility bills), and reduce stormwater runoff by storing and diverting runoff from impervious surfaces (like roofs).

Read with the Dogs

10:00am–11:00am
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
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Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: , Special Events, Storytimes
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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.

Newborn and Infant Nutrition Support

10:00am–12:00pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Families
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Families
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Drop-in breastfeeding support and education will be offered at no charge by a trained peer counselor from Healthy Start Coalition with the goal of increasing knowledge and awareness for mothers.

Sarasota Music Archive Music Sale

10:00am–4:00pm
Adults
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
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April 21st is NATIONAL RECORD STORE DAY so come support the Sarasota Music Archive at the SMA Music sale. Records, cds, musical instruments, musical equipment,sheet music, music books and more.

12/13 Community Service Club

10:30am–12:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years)
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Weekly Service Club for 12 and 13 year old children who want to help with projects and learn library skills.

Teen Book Channel

11:00am–1:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Creation Station
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Join the production team of the library's teen podcast "A Pocketful of Rascals" to talk about your interests and record your thoughts on our radio show. 

Teen programs are recommended for grades 6-12. 

Gulf Gate Chess Club

12:00pm–4:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: , Games
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Chess lovers meet and play chess with other chess lovers. All skill levels are welcome.

LEGO Club

1:00pm–3:00pm
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Storytime Room
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
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Work on your own creations or build as a team.  We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.  We provide Duplo Blocks for younger siblings.

The Road to Earth Day

1:00pm–3:00pm
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle your way to a masterpiece. There will be age-appropriate crafts using bio-degradable as well as pre-used materials. Use your imagination, create!. This program is for children 3 to 11.

LEGO Club

1:00pm–3:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Games
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Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. For children ages 5-11.

Death Cafe of Venice

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Youth Activity Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Groups
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Join the Death Cafe for monthly support and discussions on death the end-of-life. Visit www.deathcafe.com for more information.

Poetry for a Spring Afternoon

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room A
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
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Award-winning poet and published author, Joan Magiet, will read her work in honor of National Poetry Month. The program will include humorous verse, haikus, and parodies, as well as traditional reflective poems. An open mic will follow.

Teen Earth Day Fairy House Building

2:00pm–3:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Veranda Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts,
Registration Required
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Join fellow teens in making your own wooden fairy house and then decorating it as you see fit.

Chess Club

2:00pm–4:00pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Clubs,
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Beginners and advanced players welcome.

D.I.Y. Time: Tissue Paper Party

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Youth Program Room
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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, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Tissue paper party: make flowers, decorative balls, window hangings and more.

Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition and FighterZ Open Tournament

2:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Games
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Guest setups welcome. Open SFV: AE and DragonBall FighterZ tournaments. Free entry.

Flood Zone Map Changes Workshop

2:30pm–4:30pm
Adults
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
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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.

Birth to Five: Words Alive!

3:00pm–3:45pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Kid's Zone
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Kid's Zone
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: , Storytimes
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Come and enjoy a fun, interactive storytime designed with young children's learning needs in mind!

Every Third Saturday @ 3:00pm !