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.

Ask A Teenager

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
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Looking for assistance with your smart phone, tablet, or laptop?  Want to learn how to download e-books and audios, browse magazines using Flipster, or figure out that app you've been hearing about?

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
Program Type:
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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.

Pumpkin Painting

10:00am–2:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Events
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We provide the pumpkins and paint, you supply the imagination!

While supplies last for this all ages event

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

Conversation Cafe

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups,
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Practice speaking English in a group setting. Sponsored by the Literacy Council of Sarasota. Please call 941-955-0421 to register as an ESOL learner with the Literacy Council of Sarasota.

Dia de los Muertos Story Time

10:30am–12:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families, All Ages
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, , Special Events, Storytimes
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Experience this holiday first-hand as storyteller Carrie Sue Ayvar weaves magical tales about her childhood in Mexico. Enjoy crafts, activities, and fun for the whole family.

Gulf Gate Chess Club

12:00pm–4:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Meeting Room A
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
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.

Reservation

Three Sisters in Crime -FOSSPL Event

1:00pm–3:30pm
Meeting Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Room Use

Join us for an author panel discussion about how to write and get published. Followed by a book signing by the "Sisters in Crime" mystery authors!

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.

LEGO Club

1:30pm–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: Arts & Crafts, Clubs
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Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.

Dia de los Muertos Storytime

2:00pm–3:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Spanish/En Español, Storytimes
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Join talented storyteller Carrie Sue Avyar in a Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration with Mexican stories in Spanish and English followed by a craft! Space is limited.

Video Gaming and more!

2:00pm–4:00pm
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: Games
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Drop in and play games on PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and Wii. Recommended for ages 11-18.

Special appearances:

September - Dash robot

October - Microscope slide-viewing

NaNoWriMo Kickoff Party!

2:00pm–4:30pm
All Ages
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Author Event, Book Discussions, Creation Station, Discussion Groups
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Get ready for National Novel Writing Month! Meet fellow local writers, learn about NaNoWriMo, share tips, stories and strategies while enjoying snacks and drinks. Upstairs in the conference room.

 

Tabletop Gaming at the Library

2:00pm–4:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games
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Free tabletop gaming event at the library.  

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 !

International Observe the Moon Night

7:30pm–9:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: , Lectures, Special Events
Registration Required
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Join the rest of the world to observe the moon on this special night!