Poem-a-Week (On Demand)

All Day
All Ages
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Book Discussions, Performances, Virtual
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Drop by for a dose of poetry. Staff members read and share their favorite poems. Get to know your library staff while exploring the world of poetry!

FORTY CARROTS: STUDIO 40 (LIVE)

9:30am–10:30am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
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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(1-5 years old) a FREE group hosted via the ZOOM platform featuring a captivating program of art, music, movement, science and other creative activities.

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Age Group: Adults
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Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified? On the first and third Monday mornings of every month, from 10:00 a.m.

SHINE MEDICARE

10:00am–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Creation Station
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
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Free unbiased counseling for Medicare from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

For Medicare appointments call the Elder Help Line at 1-866-413-5337 to request a referral to a SHINE Medicare Counselor.  

 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play®

10:15am–11:15am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Program Type: , Storytimes
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Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

Roblox Mania

10:30am–12:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 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), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Creation Station, Games, Technology Instruction
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Drop in and use our Creation Station tablets to play on the popular online website Roblox. Hang out with friends while you build characters and play games.

Recommended for ages 5+.

FORTY CARROTS: WOW- WELCOME TO OUR WORLD (LIVE)

11:00am–12:00pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year)
Virtual Event
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Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year)
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Parents of newborns to 7 months of age. Forty Carrots will now be offering this group via a ZOOM platform.

Savvy Citizen: D.I.Y. Budget Basics (Live)

11:00am–12:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups, , Virtual
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Corbin Canavarros will teach you the basics of personal finance in this program for tweens, teens and adults.

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

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play®

11:45am–12:45pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 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.

Facebook Storytime (Live and On Demand)

2:00pm–2:15pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Storytimes, Virtual
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Read, learn, and grow with us! Join us online for a Facebook Live Virtual Storytime. Come and join your favorite librarian from one of our 10 branches!

Savvy Citizen: Newtown Alive (Live)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups, , Virtual
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Take a trip through Newtown with scholar Vickie Oldham and Newtown pioneers and learn about black history in Sarasota.

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

Wee and Me Yoga

4:00pm–4:30pm
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: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
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Adults and their little ones will find peace and joy through yoga and music with Casey Navarro. Mats provided. Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the youth desk 15 minutes before the event.

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

Knit and Crocheting Group

4:00pm–7:00pm
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.

Monday Night Movies

5:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
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Come and watch feature-length movies on our big screen.  Contact the library for movie titles.

Young Adult Classics Club (Live)

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
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Young Adults Classics Club (Ages 18-35)

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

Ibram X. Kendi on "How to Be an Antiracist" (Live)

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event, , Virtual
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2019 Guggenheim Fellow and New York Times bestselling author Ibram X. Kendi will discuss his renowned book “How to Be an Antiracist” on Monday, July 20 at 7:00 p.m. with Dr. Charlene M. Dukes, president of Prince George’s Community College. Dr.