Internet 101

10:00am–11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Creation Station
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
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New to the Internet?  Learn how to conduct basic searches as well as the meanings of all those mysterious acronyms such as isp, html, http, url and more.  You will also learn how to navigate web pages, save, and print.

Digital Poster Contest

10:00am–5:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Rotunda
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Rotunda
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
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-Submit a digital poster file (PDF) to ningram@scgov.net with subject heading "Poster"

-Your poster will be your rendition of a book cover for one of your favorite books

Preschool Nutrition

10:15am–11:00am
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type:
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UF/IFAS presents healthy eating options for children and families. Demonstrations and samples are offered.

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

10:15am–11:15am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: , Storytimes
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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.

Storytime

10:15am–11:15am
Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Youth Activity Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Storytimes
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Preschoolers, ages 2 ½ - 5 and their parent, guardian or caregiver are invited to join us for stories, songs, finger plays, rhymes, and crafts. There is a different theme every week.

Genealogy Research

10:30am–12:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Genealogy
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Research your family genealogy online through Ancestry and Heritage Quest. Bring along your family names, dates and locations of your ancestors. Registration is required and limited to 10 participants.

Life After Downton

10:30am–12:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Juliano Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups
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The Life After Downton group meets to discuss British PBS programs, new films, and books along with a nice cup of tea. All are welcome to join.

Open Lab in the Creation Station

10:30am–1:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All Ages
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, , Technology Instruction
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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.

Baby Lap Sit: Rhyme and Sign!

11:00am–11:30am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Program Type: , Storytimes
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Engage babies newborn to 18 months with movement to music, singing, rhymes and basic sign language to enhance social interaction and language development. Playtime follows.

Fridays, Sept. 21 - Dec. 14 with a break on Nov. 23

Great Courses DVD lecture : Great American Music Broadway Musicals

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room A
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
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In this DVD course, Professor Bill Messenger of the Peabody Institute of the John Hopkins University explores the origins and history of American musical theater, spanning two vibrant centuries.

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

11:45am–12:45pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: , Storytimes
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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.

Genealogy Research

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Genealogy
Registration Required
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Research your family genealogy online through Ancestry and Heritage Quest. Bring along your family names, dates and locations of your ancestors. Registration is required and limited to 10 participants.

First Friday Film Series

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room A
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
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On the first Friday afternoon of the month, watch a movie that is hosted by film professor Maryann Dahlen, who will invite the audience to discuss the movie after its showing.

Ask Jack

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
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Jack, The Computer Guy, will explain how your computer works and why it doesn't.

Science Matters

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Groups,
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Meets every first and third Friday of the month.

Topics vary each session but always a lively science subject.

Keep Calm and Color On

2:30pm–4:00pm
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Storytime Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Special Events
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Coloring pages, markers, color pencils, and crayons will be provided.

Teen Room

2:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
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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: Clubs
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Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, have snacks, play games, and more.

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

Teen Movies

3:00pm–4:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Center
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Movies
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Fridays, Aug. 17 - Dec. 14 at 3 p.m.

with a break on Nov. 23

Chill with friends and watch a movie.

 

After School Gaming

3:00pm–4:45pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Veranda Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Games
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Kids are welcome to start the weekend right with some after school gaming! 

Bring your own or choose from our library of board, card, role playing, or Wii video games. 

Primary Readers: Early Edition

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years)
Meeting Room B
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Book Discussions
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Come and join us as we introduce new books to beginning readers. A different book from a series will be highlighted each month. There are also book related activities besides the discussion.  Snacks are served.