Reservation

Early Voting

8:30am–6:30pm
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Purpose of Room Use

Voting

Early Voting

8:30am–6:30pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Voting
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Early Voting

Bobblehead Craft

10:00am–10:15am
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Center
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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This is a passive program for a take-home craft.  Pick up your kit at the Circulation desk.

Baby Rhyme and Sign (Live)

10:00am–10:30am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Families
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Families
Program Type: , Storytimes, Virtual
Registration Required
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Meet baby friends and hang out with their cool caregivers, parents, and grandparents! Take turns waving hello, then sing along and bounce with other happy babies. Enjoy rhymes and a little book to brighten your day.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Hallow-Teen Contest Winners!

10:00am–6:00pm
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), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
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), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Games, Movies, Performances, Special Events, Virtual
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Congratulations to the winners of our three inaugural county-wide Halloween contests! See our full album of contestants HERE. 

 

Preschool Boot Camp - October Session

11:00am–11:30pm
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: , Virtual
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Are you serious about getting your child ready for kindergarten? Join us for lessons in phonics, math, and more while giving your child the chance for social interaction and positive reinforcement from a caring teacher.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Food Truck Fridays

11:30am–2:00pm
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: , Special Events
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Come on down to Shannon Staub Library and enjoy a delicious lunch from some of Southwest Florida's premier meals on wheels! 

SHINE Presents: Medicare Open Enrollment Period (OEP) (Live)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: , , Virtual
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Virtual Classroom – Join a SHINE representative to learn about your Medicare options, how to save on Part D costs and prepare for the OEP. 

SHINE is here to guide you in making informed decisions about Medicare.

Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia with a Focus on Lewy Body Dementia (Live)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Seniors
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: , Virtual
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Alzheimer's disease and other dementias are not a normal part of aging.

Scary Story Nite (On Demand)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Author Event, Book Discussions, Clubs, Discussion Groups, , Movies, Outreach, Performances, Special Events, Storytimes, Virtual
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Join us every Friday in October to hear stories woven by our ghost-host librarians that are sure to chill your spine and curdle your blood!

 

Recommended for ages 7 and up.

 

Creepy Campfire Club (Live)

6:00pm–7:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
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), Families
Program Type: Book Discussions, Clubs, Discussion Groups, Games, Movies, Special Events, Virtual
Registration Required
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Join us for a meet-up where we talk all things spooky! Swap ghost stories and creepypastas, share your favorite scary videos, and enjoy the treasures of your official Creepy Campfire Take-Home Kit!

 

Bedtime Stories (On Demand)

7:00pm–7:15pm
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Storytimes
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Enjoy a bedtime story read by a Sarasota County Library staff member followed by an activity or technique to help little ones sleep. 

Disclaimer(s)

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