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Gulf Gate French Conversation Group

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room A
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
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For people who want to improve their French speaking skills and enjoy reading French-language articles and discussing them. Come practice speaking the romantic language of French.

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AARP Tax Help

10:00am–1:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tax Help
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Tax help. 

Please note AARP volunteers at the library begin assisting the final client of the day 30 minutes to one hour before the last time listed.

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Forty Carrots

10:15am–11:15am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Youth Activity Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
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Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

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Partners in Play

10:15am–11:15am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 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), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: , Special Events, 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.

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Flood Zone Workshop

10:15am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
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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.

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Knit and Crocheting Group

10:15am–12:00pm
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.

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Adult Coloring Lounge

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Get into the adult coloring craze ! Join us for a fun and unique way to unwind, reduce stress, and express your creativity at the Shannon Staub Library. All supplies will be provided. Artistic talent is not required. Refreshments are included.

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Open Lab in the Creation Station

10:30am–1:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
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
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
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Self-guided time in the Creation Station. use our Adobe/ Mac software, sewing machines, craft supplies and more for your own personal projects. 

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AARP Tax Aide

10:30am–2:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Tax Help
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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.

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Baby Time: Rhyme and Sign!

11:00am–11:45am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Youth Program Room
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Program Type: , Storytimes
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Engage babies newborn to 18 months with movement to music, singing, rhymes and basic sign language to enhance social interaction and language development. Playtime follows.

 

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Baby Time: Welcome to Our World

11:45am–12:45pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Families
Story Time Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Families
Program Type: Discussion Groups, , Special Events, Storytimes
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For parents and babies ages birth to seven months old.

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Forty Carrots

11:45am–12:45pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Youth Activity Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type:
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Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

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Ayuda Tecnológica con una Bibliotecaria

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Kid's Zone
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Kid's Zone
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: , Technology Instruction
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¿Quiere aprender más sobre…correo electrónico, uso de computadoras, uso de dispositivos móviles, cómo descargar libros electrónicos, MS Word, Excel, presentaciones en PowerPoint, y más?

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Intro to Sewing

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Creation Station
Registration Closed
Registration 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: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station,
Registration Required
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Explore sewing skills on a sewing machine with a basic project. Materials will be provided.

February 19: Sewing machine basics

March 18: Reusable grocery bags

April 15: Zipper pouch

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This event is in the "All Ages" group

In Celebration of Earth Day - Paint an Earth Rock

2:00pm–4:00pm
All Ages
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station,
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 In Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, Fruitville Public Library invites you to drop in to paint a earth inspired rock. 

Drop in between 2-4 p.m. to paint an Earth Rock.  While supplies last.

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AARP Tax Help

2:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tax Help
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AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free assistance for federal returns. 

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Book & Tea Book Discussion Group

2:30pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
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Please join us on the 3rd Wednesday of each month for a lively and interesting book discussion at the quaint, intimate Osprey Public Library at Historic Spanish Point. We will be reading a varied selection of thought-provoking books.

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This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group

After School Excitement

2:30pm–4:30pm
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: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, , Games, Movies, Special Events
Registration Required
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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.

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group

Dungeons and Dragons After School

3:00pm–4:30pm
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: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
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Learn to play America's most popular role playing game at the library.  Snacks are available through our afterschool program.  Participation is limited to grades 6 - 12.

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group

Rubik's Cube Club

3:00pm–4:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, , Games
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Wanna learn how to Cube or do you know how to? Drop in and meet with our Teen Volunteer to learn and play.

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Teens and Young Adults: Let's Get Cooking!

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Community Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: , Lectures
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This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
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Diggers Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
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), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, ,
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Join us the third Wednesday of every month to learn about gardening and the environment. Experience a deeper enjoyment of our library’s Reading Garden through crafts, experiments, interactive activities and more.

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Tinker Teens: Create Woven Paper Objects

3:30pm–5:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Center
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station,
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Read with the Dogs

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Meeting Room B
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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: Special Events
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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 interactions.

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
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Teen Free Draw

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Conference Room
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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: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
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Draw in a relaxing environment with friends. Snacks are provided! 

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Knit and Stitch Club

4:00pm–6:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Creation Station
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, Clubs, Creation Station
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Join us for a fun and relaxing meeting. All stitch types are welcome: sewing, quilting, embroidery, crochet and knitting to name a few. Bring your current project or questions and we'll share and work together. Open to all ages.

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Open Lab in the Creation Station

4:30pm–7:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
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
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
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Self-guided time in the Creation Station. use our Adobe/ Mac software, sewing machines, craft supplies and more for your own personal projects. 

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This event is in the "Seniors" group

Medicare 101

5:00pm–6:30pm
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:
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Attending a Medicare 101 will provide information to help you make informed decisions about your Medicare coverage and costs.

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Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B.)

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups
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For ages 11-18.  Join the Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B.) and share ideas for upcoming library programs for teens.

This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group

Lego Club

5:30pm–7:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Games
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Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.

For ages 4 and up.

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Yoga Gentle Stretching and Flexibility with Meditation

6:00pm–7:15pm
Adults, Seniors
Juliano Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: ,
Registration Required
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As part of North Port Libray's Healthy Living Program, Yoga Gentle Stretching and Flexibility with Meditation is designed for every body type and ability, to support healthy living lifestyles, and ease students into the benefits of meditation.

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Evening Book Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions, Clubs, Discussion Groups
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Monthly discussion of the Evening Book Club. Book discussion schedules are available at by the front circulation desk at the Jacaranda Public Library. 

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Time Sifters Archaeological Program

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups, , Lectures
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Time Sifters Archaeological Society present monthly lecture programs. This month:  Student Papers - Archaeology Students compete for the Cornelia Futor Memorial Grant