Supervisor of Elections

All Day
Adults
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: Adults
Program Type: Voting
Details:

Early Voting for November 6th General Election -

Monday October 22nd - Saturday November 3rd

Polls open daily 8:30am - 6:30pm

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: Healthy Living
Details:

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.

Storywalk

10:00am - 12:30pm
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Garden
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Garden
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Green Living, Special Events, Storytimes
Details:

Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller.

Enjoy a different book the first Saturday of every month!

Best suited for ages 7 and under, but all ages can participate.

Meditation for Beginners

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Story Time Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Healthy Living
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Details:

Isha Kriya is a simple 12-18 minute practice to help you become effortlessly meditative. Isha Kriya does not require previous experience with meditation, and each one hour session can be done sitting in a chair.

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, Lifelong Learning
Details:

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.

Happy Anniversary, Shannon Staub Library! Furry Friends Story Time

11:00am - 12:00pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:

Help us celebrate our anniversary by bringing your stuffed animal friend to the library for a "Furry Friends" story time!

Tween STEM Club

11:00am - 12:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Youth Activity Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Details:

Ages 7-12. Each month has a new topic relating to Science, Engineering, Technology, or Math! Registration is required and light snack are served.

Wordsmiths: Teen Creative Writing

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: Clubs
Details:

Join us for fun and valuable lessons with our resident author on subjects including inspiration, editing, the submission process, and more. All writing styles and genres are welcome!

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: Lifelong Learning, Games
Details:

Chess lovers meet and play chess with other chess lovers. All skill levels are welcome.

NaNoWriMo- Writing Zone

1:00pm - 4:30pm
All Ages
Youth Program Room
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Career Journeys, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Find yourself in the ZONE! Uninterrupted time to work on your novel for National Novel Writing Month in an official Come Write In location. Find out more here: https://nanowrimo.org/

LEGO Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Program Type: Clubs, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Games
Details:

Ages 5 and up. Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. Creations will be on display in the youth area for one week following the programs.