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What is cloudLibrary for eBooks and eAudio Books?

8:00am–9:00am
Adults, Seniors
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: , Virtual
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Master Gardener Plant Clinic

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults
Program Type:
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Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified? Homeowners can receive research-based lawn, landscape and pest management help from the University of Florida.

This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group

Baby Rhyme & Sign Time

10:15am–11:00am
Babies (Birth to 1 year)
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year)
Program Type: Storytimes
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Sign Language program for children 0 - 2 1/2 years old. Learn with Beebo the Signing Bear using songs, books, and toys. Older siblings welcome.

This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group

Baby Rhyme and Sign

10:15am–11:00am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 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)
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This program is geared toward babies from newborn to age 2 ½ years. The 45 minute program includes songs, baby sign language, a book and playtime. Older siblings are welcome.

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This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

10:15am–11:15am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Meeting Room II
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
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.

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Flood Zone 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
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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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Family Stories and More

10:30am–11:15am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
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), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, , Storytimes
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Books, puppets, songs, dance and more surprises to get your child excited and prepared for school. Recommended for ages 3-5. Younger siblings are welcome to join. 

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This event is in the "Adults" group
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E-BOOK AND LIBRARY RESOURCES HELP DESK

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
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Drop in for assistance using library technology including e-Books and audiobooks from Overdrive/Libby, Cloud Library, and Hoopla.

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Chess Club

11:30am–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Clubs
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Weekly meeting of local chess enthusiasts. Join in the fun! Questions? Call Heather at 941-861-1273.

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E-help

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: , Technology Instruction
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Help with laptops, cell phones

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Tech Time Tuesdays @Venice Library

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Community Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
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Open time for questions, sharing solutions

Bring your device and library staff will try to answer your questions in an informal group setting.
 

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Socrates Café

1:30pm–3:00pm
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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Socrates Café is a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of Socratic method: we learn more when we respectfully listen to and debate ideas wit

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Baila Miller Presents: Nature Photographers: Ansel Adams, Clyde Butcher, et al

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: , , Lectures
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Join us as Baila Miller presents the extraordinary contributions of Ansel Adams, Edward Weston, Clyde Butcher, and other celebrated artists who write with light.

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)
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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.

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

Read with the Dogs

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Youth Activity Room
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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)
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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.

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This event is in the "Adults" group
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Tween/Teen Open Lab in the Creation Station

3:30pm–5:30pm
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, , Games, Technology Instruction
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Teens and tweens take over the Creation Station. Drop in to explore electronic music, digital design, sewing, podcasting and more. 

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

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Tinker Tuesday

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years)
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)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station,
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A different project every week!

Call or visit to find out what it is this week!

Ages 6+.

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

Teen Writers Circle

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups
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This group is great for teens who love creative writing. Some things that our meetings will cover include: designing characters, writing short stories (or even long ones!), poetry, plotlines, group projects, story prompts, games, and more!

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Spanish Learning Group: Grammar (Intermediate)

4:15pm–6:15pm
Adults, Seniors
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: , Spanish/En Español
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Hola!  Join us for an evening of learning intermediate Spanish grammar and vocabulary and practicing conversational skills. 

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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

Teen Advisory Board Meeting 2020

4:30pm–5:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Creation Station
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Registration Required
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Join us for a discussion about making the library a better place for teens! We will discuss programming, volunteering opportunities, and more.

This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group

ASAP (Autism Spectrum Amazing Possibilities)

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Youth Activity Room
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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), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs,
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ASAP is a group coming together to fill the need for a FREE social play group for kids and teens on the Autism Spectrum.

We will have games, toys, music, singing, dancing, puzzles, Legos and more!

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

DIY Time

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Love to create? This is the program for you! Drop in once a month for an open hour of art including coloring, clay, crafts and more!

Recommended for ages 6 and up. 

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

Teen Anime Club

5:30pm–7:30pm
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: Clubs,
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Watch anime, eat snacks and explore Japanese culture!

Teen programs are recommended for grades 6-12.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Adulting 101

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: , , , , Technology Instruction, Voting
Registration Required
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Adulting 101 is a series of programs on independent living.  Everything from registering to vote to finding a job, getting into college to balancing your checkbook, and more.  Check with the library for this month's specific program.&nbs

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