Teens Who Code

10:00am - 12:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Conference Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Teens Who Code is a variation of Girls Who Code using the same curriculum.

Disclaimer(s)

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

University of Florida/IFAS Extension Master Gardener Plant Clinic

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Green Living
Details:

The Plant Clinic meets in the library lobby.

AARP Income Tax Assistance

10:00am - 2:30pm
All Ages
Meeting Room A
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Tax Help
Details:

Volunteers from the AARP Tax Aide Program will be available for free individual tax preparation and e-filing. Any age/income level welcome. Please bring a photo ID (required), and any other documents that apply.

GARDEN Club

10:15am - 11:15am
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Storytime Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Green Living, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Join the G.A.R.D.E.N. (Gardeners and Readers Develop Naturally) Club for ages 5 -11 for gardening fun! Storytelling and learning activities to inspire the green thumb in everyone!

Flood Zone Workshop

10:15am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Selby 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.

D.I.Y. (Do-It-Yourself) Time: Dragons Around the World

10:15am - 4:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Families
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, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Details:

Decorate a poster of a pre-cut dragon shape with a variety of materials. Take it home or leave it to decorate the library for summer.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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.

Teen Video Productions

10:30am - 12:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Special Events, Technology Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Details:

Join the teen journalists, videographers, and editors at the North Port Library and help develop our video recording and casting productions.  Open to grades 6 - 12.  Parental permission required to appear in our video productions.

AARP Tax Help

11:00am - 3:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tax Help
Details:

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free assistance for federal returns. 

Ask a Teenager

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
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Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Technology Instruction
Details:

Looking for assistance with your smart phone, tablet, or laptop? Technology help is available in the Osprey Library on Saturday afternoons. 

Teen Video Game Tournament: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Zone
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Games
Details:

Join us for a quarterly video game tournament in the Teen Zone! Pizza will be provided. Teen programs are recommended for grades 6-12.

Disclaimer(s)

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

AARP Tax Aide

12:30pm - 4:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Spanish/En Español
Details:

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free assistance for federal returns. By appointment only. You must schedule your appointment in person at Elsie Quirk Library's front desk.

Understanding Ancestry.com, DNA, and related topics

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Creation Station
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

This informal class will include an approximately 45 minute talk per class about different topics pertaining to Ancestry.com, will include a Q&A time and, if time permits, one-on-one genealogy help.  The class is open to patrons ages

Creation Station Book Club --- Cancelled

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Meeting Room B
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Creation Station
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

This event is cancelled for March. However, it will return in the future. Please check the online calendar for updates. A book club where titles are chosen around themes that inspire Creation Station projects.

LEGOs at the Library

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Program Type: Games
Details:

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

Magic Show with Mr. Stevens!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
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), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Special Events
Details:

Join us for a special magic show with Mr. Stevens!  This show is best suited for children ages 5-9, though all families are welcome.

Young and Crafty

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Veranda Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Join us for fun with a special themed craft on Saturday afternoon.

OverDrive and cloudLibrary Help Desk

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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
Details:

As of 3/13/20, this session has been cancelled.