Hoopla Database Class

10:00am–11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: , Technology Instruction
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Learn to use our new database Hoopla free with your library card.  Instantly borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, comics, movies, TV shows, music, and more.  No waiting, available 24/7.

 

 

French Club

10:00am–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: Discussion Groups
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Weekly meeting of the Venice French Club. 

Preschool Nutrition

10:15am–11:00am
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
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UF/IFAS presents healthy eating options for children and families. Demonstrations and samples are offered.

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

10:15am–11:15am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: , Storytimes
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For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.

Storytime

10:15am–11:15am
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Youth Activity Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Storytimes
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Preschoolers, ages 2 ½ - 5 and their parent, guardian or caregiver are invited to join us for stories, songs, finger plays, rhymes, and crafts. There is a different theme every week.

Life After Downton

10:30am–12:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Juliano Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions, Clubs, Discussion Groups, Movies
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The Life After Downton group meets to discuss British PBS programs, new films, and books along with a nice cup of tea. All are welcome to join.

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

Open Lab in the Creation Station

10:30am–1:30pm
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.

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

11:45am–12:45pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: , Storytimes
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For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.

NaNoWriMo Writing Drop-In Session

12:00pm–4:45pm
Adults
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
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National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is an annual, Internet-based approach to creative writing in which participants work towards a goal of writing 50,000 words during the month of November.

First Friday Film Series

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room A
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
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On the first Friday afternoon of the month, watch a movie that is hosted by film professor Maryann Dahlen, who will invite the audience to discuss the movie after its showing.

Ask Jack

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
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Jack, The Computer Guy, will explain how your computer works and why it doesn't.

NaNoWriMo Kick-Off! Writer's Workshop with Scott Lawson

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Juliano Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Event, , Lectures, Special Events
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Writing a novel alone can be difficult, even for seasoned writers.

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

Science Matters

2:00pm–4:00pm
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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Meets every first and third Friday of the month.

Topics vary each session but always a lively science subject.

Science Matters

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Youth Activity Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
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Age Group: Adults, Seniors
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Meets every first and third Friday of the month.

Topics vary each session but always a lively science subject.

After School Excitement

2:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
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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, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, , Games, Movies, Special Events
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Come create, play, or just relax at the library after school.  Our Teen Room is open from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.

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, play games, and more.

Teen Advisory Board

3:30pm–4:45pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Book Discussions, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, , , Games, , Technology Instruction, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
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Join the Teen Advisory Board and make a difference at the library and in your community! We meet in various areas of the library, so please ask at the youth desk for the location chosen for that day.

Aug. 30: Welcome meeting

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

Primary Readers: Early Edition

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years)
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Book Discussions
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Come and join us as we introduce new books to beginning readers. A different book from a series will be highlighted each month. There are also book related activities besides the discussion.  Snacks are served.