From the Inside Out: Chair Yoga (On Demand)

All Day
Adults, Seniors
Virtual Event
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Chair yoga is appropriate for individuals that may not be able to get on the floor, have injuries

Interview With Confidence (On Demand)

All Day
Adults
Virtual Event
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Age Group: Adults
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In this tutorial, you'll learn the importance of pre-interview research, explore a variety of interview styles, gain practice answering the most common interview questions, and more!

 

Teen Book Tastings (On Demand)

All Day
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Virtual Event
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Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Book Discussions, , Virtual
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Teen Book Tastings is a video series of book recommendations across various genres for teenagers. Join us each month for a different theme! This month's theme is Winter Reads.

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

Fast Fun For Little Ones (On Demand)

8:00am–9:00am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Virtual Event
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Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
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Looking for ways to entertain your little one under five? Watch this quick video for a new activity to keep them engaged and learning!

FORTY CARROTS: PARTNERS IN MOVEMENT (LIVE)

9:30am–10:30am
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: 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

Jacaranda Book Club

10:00am–11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
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Monthly book discussion. See the Book Club flier by the circulation desk for a complete list of future titles. 

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
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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.

Sertoma Speech & Hearing Van

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
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Sertoma Speech and Hearing Foundation will bring FREE amplified phones, hearing screenings, and hearing aid batteries today. 

Sertoma Speech & Hearing Van

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults, Seniors, Families
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families
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Sertoma Speech & Hearing Van is here today with free amplified phones, hearing aid batteries and will be providing hearing screenings out in the parking lot. 

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.

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.

FORTY CARROTS: BABY YOGA (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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(0-14 Months) Let’s breath, stretch, relax and bond with our little ones in this new virtual group.  Each group offers a simple way to connect both emotionally and physically with your baby while connecting with others in your community.

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.

E-help

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

E-help

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

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.
 

Tech Help via Zoom (Live)

1:00pm–5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction, Virtual
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Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through a live, virtual appointment. 

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

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!

Lego Club

4:00pm–6:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Storytime Room
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Creation Station
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Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination. Duplo Blocks are available for younger children. Ages 3 to 12.

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

Yarnivores

5:00pm–6:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station,
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For ages 8-18. First Tuesday of the month in the Young Adults section. Learn how to knit and/or crochet. Use our materials or bring your own.

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
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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!