Ukranian Holodomor-Genocide

10:00am–11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Groups, , Movies
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The Holodomor-Genocide of 1932-1933 in the Ukraine was a man-made famine perpetrated by Stalin and resulting in the starvation of 7 million people, a third of whom were children.  The program will begin with a short introduction of Ukrainian

OverDrive and cloudLibrary Help Desk

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Learning Lab
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Technology Instruction
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Drop in to get assistance with and ask questions about downloading library books to your computer and other devices, such as the Kindle, Nook, iPad, iPod, iPhone and Android phones and tablets.

SHINE Counseling

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
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SHINE counselors provide free, unbiased and confidential counseling to Medicare beneficiaries, their caregivers and those soon to be eligible.

Mini Artworks

10:00am–5:00pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts
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Relax and experience the joy of creation using paper canvases, oil pastels and other materials to create a mini painting to take home or display in the teen center.  This is a self-directed, non-instruction program for all ages, available wee

SHINE

10:00am–5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Creation Station
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
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Free unbiased counseling for Medicare from 10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.  Then from 1:00-4:00 p.m.

NaNoWriMo- Writing Zone

10:00am–7:30pm
All Ages
Youth Program Room
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: All Ages
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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/

Forty Carrots: Partners In Play®

10:15am–11:15am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Program Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes
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Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

Genealogy

10:30am–12:30pm
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: Genealogy
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Learn Genealogy research through Ancestry, Heritage Quest, etc.  Students need names, dates, and locations of people to be researched on the databases. Bring your own thumb drive for articles to be printed.

Forty Carrots: Partners In Play®

11:45am–12:45pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Program Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes
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Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

Partners in Play

12:30pm–1:30pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Story Time Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, , Games, Storytimes
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Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

Genealogy

1:00pm–3:00pm
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: Genealogy
Registration Required
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The 1-3 p.m. genealogy classes require completion of one of the introductory genealogy classes given from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on advertised dates.  The advanced afternoon classes include one-to-one assistance in genealogy research.

Movement Matters: Mellow Moves for Active Older Adults

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
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"Movement Matters: Mellow Moves for Active Older Adults" with Health and Fitness professional Terry Stocker.

How The Literacy Council of Sarasota is Helping Adults in Our Community (Learn How You Can Volunteer to Help)

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
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Orientation and overview of the Literacy Council of Sarasota and its work in

helping to teach adults in our community in need of reading, writing, math skills

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.

Spanish Conversation Learning Group

3:15pm–4:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Spanish/En Español
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Looking for something a little more advanced than basic Spanish lessons? Every Monday from 3:30-5, join an open group of intermediate Spanish speakers for a small discussion-oriented lecture.

Read with the Dogs

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Meeting Room II
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: , 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 interaction.

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

Knit and Crocheting Group

4:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Learn to knit or crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! It is recommended to bring your own yarn and needles. Instructor-supplied yarns remain with the instructor weekly until piece is completed.

Anime/Manga Club

4:30pm–6:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Movies
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Do you want to share your anime/manga obsession with other Otaku? Come to the club! We will enjoy talking about Japanese culture, eating Japanese snacks, and of course, watching anime!

Open Lab in the Creation Station

4:30pm–7:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, 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.

Monday Night Movies

5:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
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Come and enjoy free movies on our big screen. Contact the library for movie titles.