Name: Rain Barrel Workshop
Start: 2019-01-19T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2019-01-19T11:00:00-05:00
Location: Shannon Staub Library

Rain Barrel Workshop

10:00am - 11:00am

Adults

Meeting Room

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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Green Living

Details:

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: Lifelong Learning, Special Events, Storytimes

Details:

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

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.

Meet a Former Undercover Black Ops Agent: Leo J. Maloney

10:00am - 1:00pm

Adults, Seniors

Meeting Room

Registration Closed

Required

Registration Closed

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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Author Event, Book Discussions, Lifelong Learning, Lectures, Special Events

Required

Seats Remaining: 122

Details:

Special Author Event

Flood Zone Map Changes Workshop

10:15am - 12:00pm

Adults, Seniors

Conference Room

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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Lifelong Learning

Details:

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.

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! Sponsored by the Literacy Council of Sarasota. Please call 941-955-0421 to register as an ESOL learner with the Literacy Council of Sarasota.

Potato Creation

10:30am - 12:00pm

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Registration Closed

Required

Registration Closed

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Events

Required

Seats Remaining: 19

Details:

How creative can you be with a potato? Decorate, dress, and accessorize your potato. Win prizes based on a variety of categories including cutest, most monstrous, and most like me creation. Potato eating contest. See variou

Yoga Safari

11:00am - 11:45pm

Children (5 to 9 years)

Youth Program Room

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Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Youth Program Room

Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living, Storytimes

Details:

Explore yoga with stories and a craft to promote mindfulness, listening skills and kindness. For ages 5-8 attending independently.

Composting for Kids

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 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), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning, Green Living, Special Events

Details:

Learn about composting in this exciting program presented by the University of Florida / IFAS Extension Service of Sarasota.

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.

LEGO Club

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Children (5 to 9 years)

Storytime Room

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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station

Details:

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination. Duplo Blocks are available for younger children. Ages 2-12.

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

Details:

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

Details:

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.

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: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes

Details:

Come and enjoy a fun, interactive storytime designed with young children's learning needs in mind!

Every Third Saturday @ 3:00pm !