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Facebook Live and On Demand

10:00am–10:15am
All Ages
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Join us online for a Facebook Live program with staff from Libraries & Historical Resources.

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Baby Time: Folklore & Fables

10:00am–10:30am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Adults, Families
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Adults, Families
Program Type: Storytimes
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Early literacy begins at birth. Bond with your baby through stories, songs, parachute time and peek-a-boo scarf songs.

For ages 0-1 years old.

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FORTY CARROTS: PARTNERS IN MOVEMENT (LIVE)

10:00am–11:00am
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
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(2 years -5 Years old): Yoga, Dance, Gymnastics and more.  This virtual group is for both parents and children to explore a child’s world while supporting fitness, emotional well-being and building social interaction skills.  The Zo

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Yak and Yarn

10:00am–11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Discussion Groups
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Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.

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E-Help with Bob

10:00am–12:00pm
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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 Ask Bob, our local Windows expert, any questions about your PC or Laptop.

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Partners in Play®

10:15am–11:15am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Families
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
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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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Toddler Time: Folklore & Fables

10:30am–11:00am
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Adults, Families
Meeting Room
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Featuring great stories, singing, dancing, and movement activities young children learn valuable skills and enjoy being with other children.

For ages 1-3.

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Story Time: Folklore & Fables

11:00am–11:30am
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Adults, Families
Meeting Room
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Join us for a fun-filled morning of reading, songs, dancing, learning kindergarten readiness skills and craft activities.

For ages 3-5.

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Mid-Morning Poetry Lab (Live)

11:00am–12:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, Performances, Virtual
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Express yourself in an online workshop environment. Receive writing prompts and general inspiration from different presenters and your fellow poets, with ample time to write and share.

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Teen Summer Workshops

11:00am–1:00pm
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: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, , Games, Movies
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Join other teens this summer for fun and camaraderie. Look for a complete schedule of the summer programs in May.

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Partners in Play®

11:45am–12:45pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
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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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SCORE Chapters are joining forces to offer small business owners throughout the region the critical guidance needed today to determine whether they should stay in business and the best steps for moving forward.

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Join Blue Star Families, Hiring Our Heroes, and the USO for a conversation about the importance of digital skills for military spouses.

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Understanding & Responding to Dementia Related Behavior (Live)

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Virtual Event
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Behavior is a powerful form of communication and is one of the primary ways for people with dementia to communicate their needs and feelings as the ability to use language is lost.
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FORTY CARROTS: CARROT TALK (LIVE)

1:00pm–2:00pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Virtual Event
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Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes, Virtual
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(Babies-5 years old) Welcome to Carrot Talk, a virtual group to connect, inspire, and support parents as they navigate the world of raising children.

This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
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Coding Camp for Beginners (LIVE)

1:00pm–2:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Virtual Event
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Registration for this camp is full. If you would like to see more coding or other program opportunities in the fall, please go to this survey and tell us what time would work for you and any other details you would like to provide.  

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Spend an afternoon learning about trailblazing New York Times best-selling author Vashti Harrison as she shares about the inspiration for her work, her process in researching and writing about the trailblazing women in her books, and her intricat
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Gulf Gate Spanish Conversation Group

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Meeting Room B
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Room: Meeting Room B
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For people who want to improve their Spanish speaking skills. Come practice your pronunciation and oral understanding through conversation and instruction of this romantic language. Everyone is welcome.

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

Kids’ Escape Room: Twisted Fairytale Edition

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Meeting Room II
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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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)
Program Type: Creation Station, Games, Special Events
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Go into the dark forest and you will find a house made of sweets, oh so divine. But beware the lurking evil inside, and try your best to escape in time.

Ages 7-11. Registration recommended.

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Virtual Chess Club (Live)

4:00pm–6:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Virtual Event
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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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Join library staff and fellow county residents for online chess. All skill levels are welcome! Register for an account for chess.com to participate.

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

Graphic Novel Book Club for Teens: Spider-Man - Miles Morales Vol. 1 (Live)

4:30pm–5:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Book Discussions, Clubs, Virtual
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Join us as we discuss young adult graphic novels. A new book every week!

 

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Virtual Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Book Club (Live)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Age Group: Adults, Seniors
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We will be reading and discussing "The Orphan's Tale" by Pam Jenoff in this virtual edition of the Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library's book club!