Free Comic Book Day

All Day
All Ages
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Events
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Adults, Children, and Teens can drop-in and pick up a free comic book while supplies last!

Free Comic Book Day

All Day
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Kid's Zone
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Kid's Zone
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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Join us for our annual Free Comic Book Day celebration! Pick up your free comic book, then enjoy a craft to make here or take for home. All ages welcome!

Free Comic Book Day!

All Day
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
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It's our annual Free Comic Book Day at Jacaranda Library!  All ages are invited to visit the library to pick out a free comic book and more! The comic book giveaway is one comic per person, while supplies last.

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
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Drop-in breastfeeding support and education is offered at no charge by a trained peer counselor from Healthy Start Coalition with the goal of increasing knowledge and awareness for mothers.

Reservation

Polish American Society of Venice

10:00am–12:00pm
Conference Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Conference Room
Purpose of Room Use

monthly meeting

Storywalk

10:00am–12:30pm
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 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), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: , , Storytimes
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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.

ArtCart

10:00am–4:45pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
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Keep calm and create with self-directed arts and crafts projects.   Ask for the cart at the youth desk.

FCBD Marvel Marathon

10:00am–4:45pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Meeting Room A
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Movies
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Join other teens and tweens for an all day Marvel Movie Marathon on Free Comic Book Day 2019. Refreshments will be provided. 

Free Comic Book Day

10:00am–5:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Youth Program Room
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Special Events
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Get a free comic book.  One per customer will be available while supplies last.

Meditation for Beginners

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Story Time Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type:
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Isha Kriya is a simple 12-18 minute practice to help you become effortlessly meditative. It does not require previous experience with meditation, and each one hour session is designed for beginners and can be done sitting in a chair.

Parent/Caregiver Networking and Kids' Fun Zone

10:30am–11:45am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Games
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Meet new friends and chat with other parents and caregivers while your kids play and read in the picture book area. Enjoy a place to chill after walking around the Downtown Farmers Market!

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Beginning English ESOL Class

10:30am–12:00pm
Conference Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Selby Library
Room: Conference Room
Purpose of Room Use

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.

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

Flowers for Mom Junior

10:30am–12:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 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), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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Learn about the Ikebana style of flower arranging as you create an arrangement for your Mom.  Flowers and vases are provided by the Friends of the Gulf Gate Library.  You get to provide the imagination.

 

Free Comic Book Day Anime Club

10:30am–12:00pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Movies
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Join us for a showing of "Five Centimeters Per Second" in Japanese with subtitles, rated TV-PG.  Only on Free Comic Book Day (FCBD).

Tween STEM Club

11:00am–12:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Youth Activity Room
Registration Closed
Registration 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:
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Ages 7-12. Each month has a new topic relating to Science, Engineering, Technology, or Math! Registration is required and light snack are served.

Free Comic Book Day Celebration

11:00am–1:00pm
Families, All Ages
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Book Discussions, Creation Station, Games, Special Events
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It's Free Comic Book Day at the Shannon Staub Library! Enjoy crafts, games, and free comic books (while supplies last).

Disclaimer(s)

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

Trivia Tyrant Finality Exam

11:00am–1:00pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, Games, Special Events
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Take on the malevolent master of minutia as he returns to stump you with his trivia knowledge.  Not sure you're ready for the challenge?  He'll also fill you in on a variety of facts about everything from early comics to current vid

Gulf Gate Chess Club

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

Flowers for Mom Teen

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Meeting Room B
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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Learn about the Ikebana style of flower arranging as you create an arrangement for your Mom.  Flowers and vases are provided by the Friends of the Gulf Gate Library.  You get to provide the imagination.

 

Smash Bros. Brawl Wii Tournament

1:00pm–2:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Games
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Exert your gaming skills in the classic game, Smash Bros. Brawl, for the Wii gaming console.  Four players per 5 minute round, winners of each round square off in the championship round.  Only on Free Comic Book Day (FCBD).

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FCC General Class Amateur Radio License Prep Course

1:00pm–4:00pm
Youth Activity Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Purpose of Room Use

FCC amateur radio Technician Class license training course. Meets for 4 hours on 3 consecutive Saturdays. Covers all of the topics necessary for taking and passing the 35 question, multiple choice, FCC license exam.

Open Lab in the Creation Station

1:00pm–4:00pm
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.

Avengers: Infinity War

1:30pm–4:30pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movies, Special Events
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Enjoy free popcorn while you watch the smash hit, Avengers: Infinity War , the prequel to the current hit movie now in theaters.  Only on Free Comic Book Day (FCBD).

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, , Games
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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.

Costume and Cosplay Contest

2:00pm–4:30pm
All Ages
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Performances, Special Events
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Show off your best costume and assume the role.  Real person or fictional character.  Children will be judged on the personality of the performance as well as the accuracy to the character described.  Teens and adults will also be j

May the Fourth escape room

3:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Creation Station, Games, Special Events
Registration Required
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May the Fourth Be With you as you solve puzzles and challenges to save an important droid! Ages 11+.

Registration Required. Please fill in the form below to reserve your spot.